Client Onboarding-Young Model Division (birth-17yrs)
Indy Global Talent Development is committed to maintaining professional, ethical, and industry-aligned standards for all minor talent and their families. The entertainment, fashion, and commercial industries require heightened responsibility, safety awareness, financial protections, and educational accountability when working with infant, child, and teen talent.
The following expectations and standards are designed to help families understand professional industry requirements commonly associated with entertainment, fashion, commercial print, media, and performance industries.
Infant & Toddler Models
Ages: Newborn – 4 Years
Infant and toddler talent require direct parental or legal guardian supervision at all times.
Parents and guardians are expected to:
Maintain professional communication
Ensure child comfort and safety
Follow all production and set regulations
Maintain updated photographs and measurements
Provide accurate availability and scheduling information
Child Models
Ages 5–12
Child models entering entertainment, commercial, or fashion industries must maintain professional readiness appropriate for their age category.
Teen Models
Ages 13–17
Teen talent are expected to begin developing higher levels of professionalism, communication, and personal accountability while remaining under parental or guardian supervision where legally required.
Social Media & Branding Standards
All talent and guardians should understand that:
Social media presence impacts marketability
Professional conduct online is expected
Brand-safe content is strongly encouraged on Private account.
Professional accounts are run by Management
Inappropriate online conduct may negatively impact opportunities, partnerships, or representation status.
Child Performer Financial Protections
Parents and guardians of minor performers should familiarize themselves with applicable state labor laws and entertainment industry financial protection requirements.
For many entertainment industry productions involving minors, states may require:
Coogan Accounts
Blocked Trust Accounts
UTMA/UGMA compliant trust accounts
These accounts are designed to protect a portion of a minor performer’s earnings until adulthood. Indy Global will require guardians set up and maintain one of the above accounts.
Important Financial Notes
Certain states, including California, New York, Illinois, Louisiana, and others, may require a percentage of a child performer’s earnings to be deposited into protected trust accounts by law.
Parents and guardians remain responsible for:
Establishing required trust accounts
Understanding applicable labor laws
Managing tax obligations
Monitoring financial compliance
Industry Expectations
Parents and guardians should understand:
Infant and toddler work environments may involve:
studio lighting
commercial productions
photography sessions
limited production schedules
Child comfort, temperament, and scheduling flexibility are critical factors within casting and production decisions.
Required Professional Materials
Child talent may be required to maintain:
Current headshots
Digitals / Polaroids
Portfolio images
Resume or experience sheet (if applicable)
Updated measurements
Parent/guardian contact information
Education Requirements
Education remains a priority for all minor talent.
Parents and guardians are responsible for:
Maintaining school compliance
Monitoring academic performance
Ensuring educational obligations are met during productions
Certain productions may require:
studio teachers
limited work hours
school permits
educational compliance documentation
State labor laws and entertainment regulations vary by jurisdiction.
Banking & Trust Requirements
Safety & Welfare Standards
The safety and wellbeing of minor talent remain a priority within professional entertainment environments.
Parents and guardians should ensure:
minors are appropriately supervised
productions comply with applicable child labor laws
working environments remain professional and age-appropriate
Industry regulations may include:
limited work hours
mandatory breaks
educational supervision
background check requirements for certain professionals working with minors
Professional Representation Disclaimer
Indy Global Consulting Group provides talent management, consulting, career development, and professional advisory services within the entertainment industry.
Indy Global Consulting Group is not a licensed talent agency and does not procure employment, guarantee auditions, bookings, sponsorships, employment opportunities, income, or career outcomes.
All opportunities remain subject to industry conditions, production requirements, client qualifications, and applicable entertainment industry laws and regulations.