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I have a 6 year old son and a 12 month old daughter. I would like information on how to enter the world of modeling for my children however I am unfamiliar with the realm and have no idea where to begin. We live in Wilkes-Barre, PA, about 2 hours north of Philadelphia. Can you help? Thank you!

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Tabitha,

Thanks for writing. Unfortunately, I am not an expert in the world of modeling. My background and experience is in Film and TV, not modeling. I'm not sure why this website groups the two together, but it's a bit misleading to you, the consumer.

You might try reaching out to another expert with more of a background in modeling.

The only other thing I can suggest is that you contact the Philadelphia Film Commission and ask them for information about modeling agencies in the Philly area. They may know of some that are reputable.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

Phil

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I am a motion picture and television producer with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. I am also the author of the book GET A REEL JOB: Finding Your First Job In The Motion Picture Industry In Los Angeles. I can answers questions on a variety of subjects about careers in film from acting to directing to crew work, getting into the unions, successful strategies for networking, etc.

Experience

Former VP, Production for The Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group Supervised production on such films as ARMAGEDDON, THE PRINCESS DIARIES, REMEMBER THE TITANS, PEARL HARBOR, CON AIR, ENEMY OF THE STATE, THE ROCK, CRIMSON TIDE, COYOTE UGLY, A CIVIL ACTION, ROMY & MICHELE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION, NOTHING TO LOSE, EDDIE and others. Worked as an actor, stage manager, director on broadway and regional theater as well as L.A.' Equity-waiver scene. Former Associate Artistic Director of Los Angeles Equity-Waiver theater.

Organizations
Director's Guild of America, Screen Actors Guild, Actor's Equity Association

Education/Credentials
BFA in Acting/Directing from Carnegie Mellon University.

Past/Present Clients
I've worked with such filmmakers as Jerry Bruckheimer, Tony Scott, Steve Zaillian, Scott Rudin, Garry Marshall, Frank Marshall, Michael Bay, etc.

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