Child Actor 101 Directory
Child Actor 101 Directory

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Business of Acting

Find business of acting professionals for your child's acting career

Show business is as much business as show. Learning the financial, legal, and practical side of acting gives parents confidence that their child’s career is built on quality decisions and long-term professional growth. Explore 2 trusted Business of Acting services specializing in child and teen performers.

Why You Need Business of Acting

  • Understand contracts, unions, and legal requirements affecting minors.
  • Learn how to budget for classes, headshots, travel, and trust accounts
  • Gain knowledge about taxes, residuals, and financial planning.
  • Develop professional etiquette and networking skills.
  • Treat your child’s career like a business for sustainability.

What to Look For

  • Instructors with industry and financial expertise.
  • Curriculum covering law, accounting, marketing, and time management.
  • Resources for Coogan accounts, permits, and state regulations
  • Up-to-date advice on union requirements and changing industry trends.
  • Supportive atmosphere encouraging parents to ask questions and learn.

Hollywood Winners Circle Academy

Business training and career guidance for actors taught by a working Hollywood talent manager. Offers a Parent course and Offers a structured “Master Course” with live coaching, templates, casting profile support, branding help, and access to an on-demand video library. Designed to teach actors how to professionally market themselves, find representation, and build a sustainable acting career.

Business of Acting

Acting Business Boot Camp (Peter)

Certified life & career coaching for actors, materials review included

Business of Acting