Working in Hollywood When You Don't Live in Hollywood
"Making it in the biz from your hometown"
Many aspiring young performers and their parents wonder just how far they can take their career if they don't move to Los Angeles. Children In Film wants to set the record straight.
Can you become a successful working (and even paid) performer if you don't live in a major hub? Yes. Can you become the next top-grossing movie star without ever getting on a plane bound for a big city? Probably not.
Yes, Hollywood is expanding its boarders and productions are happening all over the country. However, the business of the business still takes place in the major hubs. Showbiz moves quickly and opportunities pop up fast. A young performer will often need to be available within hours of receiving a call. Unfortunately many parents believe that all they need to do is make that first connection and then worry about the details later. After all, "if an industry professional loves my child, they'll pay to bring them to LA for an audition, right?" We're not sure where this misconception popped up, but a newbie having all of their expenses paid from the get-go is a rarity, if not completely unheard of.
Now that we've got those details out of the way, let's shift the focus to what you can do if you don't live in a major hub because we do want to reiterate that if your goal is to become a successful, working young performer, it is completely possible to realize that dream. You have to willing to work for it, and you have to understand the casting process, but Children In Film has made that as easy as possible.
We developed a step-by-step guide dedicated to those of you who do not live near New York City or in the greater Los Angeles area. This guide works hand-in-hand with our KidStart Program which every aspiring young performer and his/her family should participate in, regardless of your home-base. If your child dreams of becoming a working performer, but you're not ready to make a permanent move, we highly recommend that you read through this information.
To read our guide to becoming a paid performer from the comfort of your own home town
