Youth Actor Onboarding
Infant • Child • Teen Talent Division
Welcome to Indy Global Talent Development
This onboarding process is designed to help ensure all youth talent and their families are professionally prepared, industry-informed, and aligned with current entertainment industry standards, expectations, and safety practices.
The entertainment industry requires professionalism, organization, communication, educational awareness, and responsible parental involvement when working with infant, child, and teen performers.
Our goal is to help youth talent develop professionally while maintaining safe, supportive, and age-appropriate industry practices.
Infant & Toddler Actors
Ages: Newborn – 4 Years
Infant and toddler performers require:
Direct parent or guardian supervision at all times
Flexible scheduling
Updated professional photographs
Accurate sizing and measurements
Safe and age-appropriate working environments
Parents should understand that infant and toddler casting decisions are often based on:
temperament
comfort level
flexibility
availability
developmental appropriateness
Production schedules involving infants and toddlers are typically limited in duration and subject to applicable child labor laws and production safety standards.
Child Actors
Ages: 5–12
Child actors are expected to begin developing professional habits and age-appropriate industry awareness.
Required Professional Materials
Child actors should maintain:
Professional Headshots
Resume (if applicable)
Demo Reel or Self-Tape Samples
Updated sizing information
Parent/guardian contact information
Teen Actors
Ages: 13–17
Teen actors are expected to demonstrate increasing levels of professionalism, communication, preparation, and personal accountability while continuing to operate under parental or guardian supervision where legally required.
Teen Professional Expectations
Teen talent are expected to:
Arrive prepared and on time
Follow production rules and instructions
Maintain respectful communication
Maintain a professional online presence
Protect confidentiality regarding productions and projects
Professionalism and reputation are important factors within casting, production, and long-term career development.
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. Private and Family social media will be run by Guardian. Professional social media will be run by Management.
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
Parent & Guardian Professional Expectations
Parents and guardians are expected to:
Maintain respectful and professional communication
Support a safe and professional working environment
Respect production schedules and personnel
Avoid disruptive conduct on set or during productions
Maintain confidentiality regarding productions and projects
Professional collaboration between families, productions, management, and industry personnel is considered essential within the entertainment industry.
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.
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
Final SAG-Compliant 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, submit talent for auditions, negotiate employment opportunities where prohibited by law, or guarantee auditions, bookings, employment opportunities, income, or career outcomes.
All opportunities remain subject to applicable union regulations, labor laws, production requirements, client qualifications, and third-party decision makers.