LIFE IN THE SPOTLIGHT

GET THE INSIDE TRACK ON HOW SHOWBIZ ACTUALLY WORKS FOR KIDS. IN THIS 2-PART DVD SERIES, HOLLYWOOD EXPERTS TELL IT LIKE IT IS!

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

2 VIDEO DVD'S - FULL SCREEN - ALL REGIONS - WITH SPANISH SUBTITLES

This 2-Part Video DVD series is hosted by Susie Mains, a children's talent expert and manager with nearly 30 years experience in New York and Hollywood. She has discovered talent like Tobey McGuire (Spiderman), Seth Green (Austin Powers) and Sarah Ferguson (Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas). She continues to develop young performers for major motion pictures and television series:

Isabelle Fuhrman - Orphan (Warner Brothers)
Leo Howard - G.I. Joe (Paramount) and Leo Little's Big Show (Disney Channel)
Trevor Gagnon - Shorts (Warner Brothers) and The New Adventures of Old Christine (CBS)
Lennon Wynn - Flash Forward (ABC)
Trevor Brown - True Jackson (Nickelodeon)
Alexandra Shipp - Alvin and the Chipmonks: The Squeakquel (20th Century Fox)

The first DVD will give you a crash course in the basics - Basics of the Biz / Looking for an Agent / Does Your Child Need a Manager? / Acting Classes / Getting Professional Pictures / The Casting Process / Auditions & Callbacks / Unions / Advice to Kids.

The second DVD gives a detailed look at key aspects of a child's life in ShowBiz - Negotiating the Deal / The Wardrobe Call / Working the Job / Set Schooling & Education / Labor Laws / Safety on the Set / Stage Moms / Twins / Extras / Money Management / Skills Kids Learn from the Business / Downsides of the Business / Growing Up: When the Work Stops / Advice to Parents.

INCLUDES INFORMATION ON HOW TO FIND LEGITIMATE TALENT AGENCIES NEAR YOU
THAT HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE SCREEN ACTORS GUILD!

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NOTE: THESE DVD'S ARE BEING OFFERED SOLELY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES TO VIEWERS
SEEKING A BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF HOW SHOW BUSINESS WORKS FOR CHILDREN. ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
IN THESE PROGRAMS WAS DEEMED TO BE ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF PRODUCTION, BUT VIEWERS ARE ADVISED TO
INDEPENDENTLY CONFIRM ALL INFORMATION PRIOR TO PURSUING A CAREER IN SHOW BUSINESS BECAUSE LAWS,
UNION RULES AND INDUSTRY PROCEDURES CAN CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

EVALUATION OF A PERFORMER'S TALENT WITHIN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY IS EXTREMELY SUBJECTIVE AND
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS WILL VARY. PURCHASE OF THESE DVD'S SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A GUARANTEE OR OFFER
OF REPRESENTATION OR EMPLOYMENT. WE CANNOT AND DO NOT GUARANTEE ANY LEVEL OF SUCCESS FOR ANY VIEWER.