One Day Seminar/Workshop
"Jumpstart" your Acting/Modeling Career

Hollywood Jumpstart’s mission is to provide practical and honest advice. Hollywood Jumpstart offers ongoing workshops for children and adults who want to learn what it really takes to break into the business.

For Parents of Young Children
Hollywood Jumpstart is proud of the results we see in our child actors. Even our youngest performers gain self-confidence, develop creativity, improve their social skills, and learn to think on their feet at auditions and on set.At our introductory workshop, parents and their young children will meet with top Hollywood agents, managers, producers, casting directors, photographers, and acting coaches. Older children will have the opportunity to take a one-hour acting class from a top Hollywood coach. Our experts will offer insider information and step-by-step advice on what it really takes to succeed in the industry.

Workshop Highlights:
• Find an honest and legitimate agent who is right for your child
• Learn what casting agents really look for at auditions and how best to show off your child's personality
• Tips for photos and resumes
• Child labor laws, work permits, schooling issues and Coogan accounts -- what every parent needs to know
• What to expect at auditions and on set
• Decide whether your child's temperment and the family's lifestyle are well-suited for the entertainment industry
• How to avoid scams and rip-offs
• Determine whether your child needs to take acting classes
• Find out how much money kids can earn
• Leave with tools and a resource list to help get your child working

At Hollywood Jumpstart, we care about your child's success as much as you do. That is why we will only introduce you to industry professionals who have as much integrity as we do. We promise to give you only the best advice. We will never waste your time or money.

For Teens and Adults
Our teen and adult actors will gain invaluable career advice and learn what it really takes to break into the business. Our industry experts will demystify the business of entertainment and help you find a reputable agent. You will also learn about headshots, resumes, cover letters, demo reels, contracts, unions and much, much more. You will also have the opportunity to take a one-hour acting class with one of Hollywood's top coaches.Our experts will offer insider information and step-by-step advice on what it really takes to succeed in the industry.

Workshop Highlights:
• Find an honest and reputable agent
• Tips for the perfect headshot and how to put your headshot into the right hands
• How to get noticed at auditions
• Pinpoint acting technique and cold reading skills that will help you nail the audition
• Improvisation and how to think on your feet
• Create an actor's resume
• Select the ideal monologue
• How to market yourself and develop a dynamic plan of action to reach your goals
• Avoid costly mistakes and scams
• Get your industry-related questions answered by seasoned experts working in the business

Working in the industry takes talent, hard work, commitment and a positive attitude. Our mission is to support and educate you with honest, practical and straightforward advice. You should expect nothing less from Hollywood Jumpstart.