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We have compiled a list of
answers to many of the common questions we receive. Please review these answers,
to see if they will answer your questions. If you cannot find an answer for your
question, please feel free to ask us. Paid members can use our forum, member contact form and GoldStar Members can
call our toll free number and schedule an appointment with one of our Hollywood Specialist for personal assistance.
Accounts
How do I sign up?
I forgot my username and password, how can I find out what they are?
I signed up for a membership, can I receive a Refund?
How do I cancel my membership?
I want to renew my membership, how do I do that?
What type of payments do you accept?
How do I remove my email from the newsletter?
How do I change my personal information?
How much is a membership?
What do I get with my membership?
Agents
Do I really need an agent?
How do I find an agent in my area?
How do I know if the agent I am working with is legitimate?
Should I pay an agent before I get work?
Is it normal that I cannot get in touch with my agent?
How can a manager help with working with an agent?
How do I handle a situation if I have a problem with my agent?
What can I expect from an agent?
What does an agent expect of me?
How much do I have to pay an agent?
Our Company
How long has your company been in business?
Where is your company located?
Is your company a talent or modeling agency?
Who owns the company?
Are you an American Company?
What is your companies experience in the Show Business industry?
Do you have any job opportunities available?
May I come to your office?
How many children have you helped get into show business?
General Show Biz
Where do I go to get started?
How old does my child have to be to get started?
What type of fees are there?
Do I need a portfolio to get started?
How much money could my child earn for print or commercials?
Do I have to pay commissions and to whom?
How can I make sure I am contacting someone who is legitimate?
How do I find a good photographer?
How much does a photo shoot cost?
How do I find and what do I look for in a good workshop?
What are the child labor laws in my state or country?
Does it help to enter pageants to get recognition?
Should we relocate to California?
Do I need a special tax accountant?
Does my child pay their own taxes?
What can a parent legally do with the money earned by their child?
Do I need a Manager and how do I find a good Manager?
Do I need an Agent and how do I find a good Agent?
Does my child need a resumé and how do I put one together?
What is expected of a parent and child who wish to enter into show business?
Someone stopped my while I was shopping and handed me a card and said my child should be in show business. How do I know if this person is legitimate?
Web Site Help
Why am I getting an error when I try to login to my account?
When I go to your web site the page does not come up, Why?
Miscellaneous
How can I advertise on your web site?
Accounts
Q. How do I sign up?
A. Simply click this Sign Up Link
and follow the instructions on that page.
Q. I forgot my username and password, how can I find out what they are?
A. Click
Here. When you click this link the next page will ask for the information
you used when you registered. Simply enter and submit that information and your
username and password will be emailed to you.
Q. I signed up for a membership, can I receive a Refund?
A. Since this is an information based site, we do not provide refunds.
Q. How do I cancel my membership?
A. Once you pay for a membership, you have access to site for the length of time your membership was for. Your membership is
NOT automatically renewed, so once it expires your membership is automatically
cancelled unless you login to your account and physically renew your
membership.
Q. I want to renew my membership, how do I do that?
A. Sign into your account and click the My Account Link. In the menu, you will see a Renew My Membership link. Click that link and follow the renewal instructions.
Q. What type of payments do you accept?
A. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and PayPal transfers.
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Q. How do I remove my email from the newsletter?
A. In the newsletter you received, there is a remove link. By clicking that remove link you will be automatically removed. If you do not have the newsletter anymore,
we can remove you manually if you send note to us with the email address to remove.
Q. How do I change my personal information?
A. Sign into your account and click the My Account Link. In the menu, you will see an Edit My Personal Information link. Click that link, edit the information you wish to change and click the Update button at the bottom.
Q. How much is a membership?
A. Prices are subject
to change:
1 Year for
Only $99.95 (GoldStar Membership)
(Which is equivalent to ONLY $0.27 Cents per day or about $8.33 per month.)
The GoldStar membership is the only membership that gives you full access to the Hollywood Resource Center including the exclusive AgentLocator™!
1 Year for
Only $29.95 (SilverStar Membership)
(Which is equivalent to ONLY $0.08 Cents per day or about $2.50 per month.)
1 Year for Only $4.95 (BronzeStar
Membership)
(Which is equivalent to ONLY $0.01 Cents per day or about $0.41 per
month)
Please note the Bronze membership only
provides very limited access.
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Q. What do I get with my membership?
A. With your active membership, you will receive:
BronzeStar
» Limited access to MyKidsHollywood.com (only basic pages, no
resource pages)
» Access to our Hollywood Evaluation Test
» A limited information profile page for your
child (3 photo max)
» Access to our member's forum and message boards
» Access to our newsletters
SilverStar
» Limited access to MyKidsHollywood.com - Most resource pages excluding the AgentLocator™
» Unlimited access to our evaluation tools
» A MyKidsHollywood online portfolio for your child
(10 photo max)
» Unlimited access to our member's forum and message boards
» Unlimited access to all of our Resource Center guides
» Access to our newsletters
» Photos reviewed by professionals - we let
you know if they are good or not so good
GoldStar
» Unlimited access to
MyKidsHollywood.com
» Unlimited access to our evaluation tools
» A MyKidsHollywood personalized web address for your child's portfolio
(20 photo max)
» PRIORITY LISTINGS in
our Talent Search tool
» Inclusion in
our FEATURED TALENT
listings rotation on
our home page
» 1 FULL YEAR OF PRIORITY
Customer Service
» Unlimited access to our member's forum and message boards
» Unlimited access to all of our Resource Center guides
» Unlimited access to our AgentLocator™ list
» Access to our newsletters
» Professional Photo Review - we review and provide feedback on all photos submitted. In addition we will arrange your photos from the best to the worst so your child's best photos are always seen first!
» And access to all new features released during your membership
period
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Agents
Q. Do I really need an agent?
A. The agent is the one that gets you the jobs, negotiates the contracts and finds you the interviews for the jobs. Without an agent very little is going to happen. Some that have tried to work without agents have had job activity but the pay is usually less with fewer opportunities.
The choice is yours, but NOT using an agent is like trying to start a fire by
rubbing two sticks together. You will have much more success using matches, the
same is true about using an agent.
Q. How do I find an agent in my area?
A. We teach you how to do this in our Kids Hollywood Resource Center. There are many ways you can go about finding an agent, but we will show you the best and most successful ways to do this.
Q. How do I know if the agent I am working with is legitimate?
A. The best way to check the legitimacy of the agent you are working with is to check their license through your local government agency for licensing of the entertainment industry or your local Department of Consumer Affairs. We provide information about your state in
our Kids Hollywood Resource Center.
Q. Should I pay an agent before I get work?
A. No. Legitimate talent or modeling agents do not charge fees up front. Most work is commission only on secured jobs.
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Q. Is it normal that I cannot get in touch with my agent?
A. Yes. Agents usually have hundreds of clients in addition to negotiating contracts, taking bookings, sending out clients on interviews and trying to promote their clients. They are much too busy to take calls which are not first priority. This is one benefit of having a manager as they will work with the agents and give you the personal time you require to answer questions and address your concerns.
Q. How can a manager help with working with an agent?
A. Managers are good in the sense that they deal with the agents for you. You should have a better relationship with a manager and much more communication. They usually work hand-in-hand with your agent to make sure you are getting as much exposure as possible in the business and help guide your career.
Q. How do I handle a situation if I have a problem with my agent?
A. If you have a manager, speak with your manager and they can usually resolve any issues. If you do not have a manager and you are unhappy with your agent, the best thing to do is to
try to schedule an appointment with your agent to have your child re-seen to
talk about these issues with the agent.
Q. What can I expect from an agent?
A. Your agent gets the
interviews for you, negotiates your contracts, ensures you get out on calls and
that you work as much as possible. They will also choose which headshots or composites are best to help sell you.
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Q. What does an agent expect of me?
A. Agents are very busy so they expect you to listen and follow their instructions. They will want you to take care of your
photos (they will provide guidance on them), go to workshops they recommend, let them know when you are unavailable to work, arrive at the auditions on time and most importantly to be ready to work.
Q. How much do I have to pay an agent?
A. Agents are typically paid on a commission, based on each job worked. The commission rate will vary with the agent and the state you reside in. For more information on Agents please visit our
Kids Hollywood Resource Center.
Our Company
Q. How long has your company been in business?
A. The Kids Hollywood Connection has been in business since 1979. We started in Southern California and focused on clients in
that area. We are the oldest, most respected, bonded and licensed Advance Fee Talent Service in the
CA area. We received so many requests everyday for help across the world so we decided to make available our years of experience to new young stars and proud parents all over the globe.
Q. Where is your company located?
A. The Kids Hollywood Connection office is located in Newport Beach, California. The corporate headquarters for the internet subsidiary, My Kids Hollywood, is located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Q. Is your company a talent or modeling agency?
A. No. Our company teaches you the ins and outs of "Show Biz", how to find the best agents, how to be the best manager for your kid and much more. We never charge a commission for our internet based service. The Kids Hollywood Connection Southern California office does offer
other services. If you are in the Southern California area and are interested in
their services, please call 949-851-0920 for more information. http://www.kidshollywood.com
Q. Who owns the company?
A. The Kids Hollywood Connection was founded
in 1979 by Phyllis Henson, a mom whose own three children have appeared in over 150 national commercials,
hundreds of print and modeling jobs and dozens of theatrical roles. The Kids Hollywood Connection saw the need to share their years of experience with hopeful young stars and proud parents around the world, so they started the internet subsidiary My Kids Hollywood. We have helped more than
19,000 kids realize their dreams and with our new global site and we hope to help millions more.
Q. Are you an American Company?
A. Yes! Not only are we an American company, our parent office is conveniently located to the Show Business Capital of the world. If you live in another state or another country and wish to come to Hollywood, Los Angeles or the surrounding
areas, we can help. Please remember, it is not necessary to move to California to pursue a career in Show Business, so if you have that new star that is ready to shine, we will show you how to make their future BRIGHT!
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Q. What is your companies experience in the Show Business industry?
A. Kids Hollywood Connection has more than
27 years of experience. The Hollywood Specialist assigned to you to answer your detailed questions have either worked for years as child stars, have had kids in show business or both. Who better to answer your questions than the people with real hands-on experience in the business. In California alone we work with over 70 top state-licensed talent and modeling agencies and have successfully helped place well over
19,000 children with agents, launching some of the most successful careers in the business.
Q. Do you have any corporate job opportunities available?
A. At various times we may have
corporate job opportunities available for experienced persons. If you live in the LA or Las Vegas area please fax your resume to 702-993-2510. Your resume will be kept on file for 1 year for possible openings that may come available.
Q. How many children have you helped get into show business?
A. We have helped well over
19,000 children get into show business. We have a few of our stars listed on the
Our Kids page of this web site.
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General Show Biz
Q. Where do I go to get started?
A. The first step is to determine if your child has potential. We have created an online
Kids Hollywood Evaluation, which will help you decide if you and your child are ready. After you complete the evaluation, we will give you the results and provide tips and advice on what to do next.
Q. How old does my child have to be to get started?
A. We work with
newborns to teens. There are different requirements for each age grouping. We provide all of the details in the
Kids Hollywood Resource Center.
Q. What type of fees are there?
A. We go into detail about what expenses you can expect in show
business in the Kids Hollywood Resource Center. Expenses will vary by age, but you should check with your CPA as many expenses may be tax deductible.
Q. Do I need a portfolio to get started?
A. No. Portfolios are
mostly used for high fashion modeling work. It is usually a collection of
photography work done. Most models carry them in a modeling book to show at many
of the interviews they go to. In most cases, the print agents are very selective
in which photographers they prefer to work with to get their pictures or zed
cards done. We teach you all about portfolios in the Resource Center. In addition, we also provide a free online portfolio with your membership which will help you track your child's progress and of course, to show off your new star to all of your friends and relatives!
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Q. How much money could my child earn for print or commercials?
A. Modeling or print
jobs are usually paid on an hourly or daily rate and is usually negotiated by
your agent. Union commercials always have a daily rate in addition to being paid
residuals, buyouts depending on if they are national commercials, regional,
wildspot, foreign or internet use. Non-union and extra jobs can vary a lot
in the way that they are paid and usually do not pay residuals.
Some children
are capable of making more than others due to their potential and the parents
commitment. Please know that there is a possibility that some children may not
make any money while others may make thousands and thousands, but the parents
commitment has much to do with it. By using the My Kids Hollywood Resource Center, your children have a better chance of making their dreams come
true.
Q. Do I have to pay commissions and to whom?
A. The only two people
your child would have to pay commissions to is always an agent and if your child
has a manager.
Q. How can I make sure I am contacting someone who is legitimate?
A. The best way to check the legitimacy of the agent you are working with is to check their license through your local government agency for licensing of the entertainment industry or your local Department of Consumer Affairs. We provide information about your state in the Resource Center.
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Q. How do I find a good photographer?
A. If you are signed with an agent or manager, they will know the best photographers in your area.
IMPORTANT: It
is not wise to get professional photos before you get an agent. A professional
manager or the agent usually has recommendations for the photographers who they
like to work with in the industry. Many times you can use a good snapshot to
submit directly to an agent to get an interview for representation. Most of the
agents, like to pick the photos that they are going to use for the headshot or
ZED cards for themselves. Many parents make the mistake of doing this themselves
before they have secured the agent. For more information see our Resource Center.
Q. How much does a photo shoot cost?
A. The price of a shoot can vary greatly depending on
a number of factors. An average range for a Photo Shoot is $75 to $400. For more
information regarding photo shoots please visit our Resource Center.
IMPORTANT: It
is not wise to get professional photos before you get an agent. A professional
manager or the agent usually has recommendations for the photographers who they
like to work with in the industry. Many times you can use a good snapshot to
submit directly to an agent to get an interview for representation. Most of the
agents like to pick the photos that they are going to use for the headshot or
ZED cards themselves. Many parents make the mistake of doing this
before they have secured the agent. For more information see our Resource Center.
Q. How do I find and what do I look for in a good workshop?
A. The answer to this question requires more detail than we can explain here. Please see the Workshop Section in the Resource Center. Many times your agent or manager will recommend workshops that would best benefit your child.
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Q. What are the child labor laws in my state or country?
A. Please refer to the Child Labor Law section in the Resource Center.
Q. Does it help to enter pageants to get recognition?
A. Yes. Pageants often lead to an agent or manager noticing you. They provide good experience and help your child build self-confidence. The Kids Hollywood Connection has served as judges for many pageants including the Miss America Pageant, Miss California, Miss Orange County and many more.
Q. Should we relocate to California?
A. Relocating to California is not necessary to pursue a career in show business. Using MyKidsHollywood.com will teach you everything you need to know to start your kid's career close to home.
Q. Do I need a special tax accountant?
A. No. However, if you are not proficient in tax matters you may want to consult a tax professional to take advantage of all the deduction as a result of expenses that you may be eligible for.
Q. Does my child pay their own taxes?
A. You should always consult a qualified CPA regarding tax issues as we cannot provide
specific guidance on those matters. We can tell you that in our experience our children have paid their own taxes on money earned in show business.
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Q. What can a parent legally do with the money earned by their child?
A. That depends on where you live. In the State of California, they enacted the Coogan Law over 60 years ago which sets guidelines on money earned. New York and New Jersey also have a law similar to California's Coogan Law but to a lesser degree. We cover laws and regulations in the Resource Center, but basically the Coogan Law requires that 15% of gross earnings must go into a blocked trust account in your child's name. To check your state, please login to the Resource Center.
Disclaimer:
The legal and financial information provided on
MyKidsHollywood.com is, at best, of a general nature and cannot substitute for
the advice of a licensed professional i.e. by a competent authority with
specialized knowledge who can apply it to the particular circumstances of your
case. For legal advice please contact a local bar association, law society or an
association of jurists in your legal jurisdiction to obtain a referral to a
competent legal professional if you do not have other means of contacting an
attorney-at-law, lawyer, civil law notary, barrister or solicitor. For financial
advice, please contact a local CPA or financial professional familiar with your
situation.
Q. Do I need a Manager and how do I find a good Manager?
A. Managers can be very productive and can make sure your agent is submitting you as much as they should. The best way to find a good manager is to ask your agent for a list of recommended managers that they prefer to work with. That said, a manager is not required.
Remember that good managers offer more than just industry knowledge, they also offer years of experience and connections that can make
having a manager a valuable member of your team.
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Q. Do I need an Agent and how do I find a good Agent?
A. The agent is the one that gets you the jobs, negotiates the contracts and finds you the interviews for the jobs. Without an agent very little is going to happen. Some that have tried to work without agents have had job activity but the pay is usually less with fewer opportunities.
We teach you how to find an agent in our Kids Hollywood Resource Center. There are many ways you can go about finding an agent, but we will show you the best and most successful ways to do this.
Q. Does my child need a resume and how do I put one together?
A. It depends on the age of the child and if your agent wants you to get one.
Having one put together before you see the agent may set you apart from other
less prepared talent. We show you the requirements for your child's age group and more information on resumes in the Resource Center.
Q.
What is expected of a parent and child who wish to enter into show business?
A. Both the parents and children need to be committed and have the time to
get to the auditions. Show Business is hard work, but it can also be one of the most rewarding careers for your child to pursue. We will teach you what is expected, what expenses you may encounter, how to have fun and the best way to maximize your child's potential. As a member of
My Kids Hollywood, you will not have to go it alone or wonder if you are doing things right. We will be right there helping you and your child every step of the way to stardom!
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Q.
Someone stopped me while I was shopping and handed me a card and said my child should be in show business. How do I know if this person is legitimate?
A. Check them out through the state you are from using the Department of Consumer Affairs or the state government department of licensing. Find out how long they have been in business and find out who they represent. Also be sure to check out the
Resource Center.
Web Site Help
Q.
Why am I getting an error when I try to login to my account?
A. There
are a number of reasons you may receive an error. Please send a note to Technical Support using our contact link above.
with the error message you are receiving and a technician will assist you as
soon as possible.
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When I go to your web site the page does not come up, Why?
A. Again,
there are a number of reasons why a page may not load. It may be a broken link
or an error located in the coding of the page. If you are unable to access a
specific page, please send a note to Technical Support using our contact link above with the page that
is not displaying for you and they will assist you.
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