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The Question
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The Old Way
“do it yourself”
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Average Cost/mo
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The New Way
“CIF Membership”
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Yearly CIF Savings
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How do I learn how to launch my child's career in entertainment?
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Research the market with books
Based on: 1 book per month. Pricing from Amazon.com –ex. “Acting for Young Actors” = $11.50
Find/Attend events and workshops
Based on: 1 workshop per month. Pricing from Actorfest Workshop = $30.00 each
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$ 11.53
Avg. Cost
$ 30.00
Avg. Cost
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Learn NOW, online with our KidStart program
Attend our FREE monthly speaker series. Plus receive discounts to attend industry events.
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$138.36
Savings on CIF
$360.00
Savings on CIF
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How can I find representation?
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Research Children’s Agents
and snail mail 100-headshots
Based on price for 160 mailing labels from CommercialKids.com and 100 pieces of USPS mailing supplies and postage.
Get a referral from a friend
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Time is $
$ 86.60
$ 9.74
$ 20.00
$ 6.81
$100.00
$ 9.74
$232.89
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Communicate instantly online
Send your child’s headshot and resume TODAY to rated and recommended industry pros specializing in children, nationwide
CIF automatically notifies you of any agent or manager open calls for new talent
Search our member database for Talent Representatives
Nationwide
Get recommendations from other CIF members
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Two mailings
per year is a
$465.78
Savings on CIF
Priceless
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How do I know who I can trust?
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Ask everyone you know for recommendations
Post questions in Forums or on Yahoo Answers and get answers from anonymous individuals
Trust your instincts, take chances and learn as you go
Protect personal information
get a *PO box and voicemail
*based on USPS standard L.A. PO box costs
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$ 0.00
(but time is money)
$ 7.16
Avg. Cost
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Search and immediately find member rated and recommended industry Pros on CIF
Communicate with known and named parents and industry pros in our member forum
Send messages through your private CIF mailbox without compromising any personal information
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Priceless
$ 85.92
Savings on CIF
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How do I find reputable acting coaches, classes and headshot photographers who specialize in child actors?
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Get a referral list from a talent agency or talent manager if you have one
Purchase a resource directory*
*based on purchasing one resource directory from Amazon.com
Spend hours surfing the net
Go with the guy you met at the mall that said “your kid should be on TV”!
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$ 0.00
$ 20.00
Avg. Cost
Time is $
Could cost $1,000’s
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Search CIF’s nationwide database of professionals who specialize in child actors
Find rated and recommended services providers on CIF
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Priceless
$20.00
Savings on CIF
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How can I stay informed about industry people, trends & events?
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Subscribe to trade magazines like Backstage, Variety, Hollywood Reporter, etc.
*based on BarnesandNoble.com 1-year Variety Subscription
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$ 20.93
Avg. Cost
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Get weekly child actor specific news and event updates direct to your inbox/email
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$251.10
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How can I expose my child to the art?
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Go to the movies, theater and other related events
*based on Movietickets.com, 7PM showing
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$ 8.50
Child Ticket
$ 10.75
Adult Ticket
Avg. Cost
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Regularly receive FREE passes to movie screenings, and discounts on industry events
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$ 19.25
Savings on CIF
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Where do I get a Blocked Trust account?
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Find and study the law
Ask your agent for suggestions
Ask your bank if they know what a minor blocked trust or "coogan" account is and if they can open one for you. Compare their rates & products to other banks.
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Time is $
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Search rated and recommended Search Blocked Trust account providers on CIF Today
** Bonus!
Enhanced members automatically qualify for membership in the AFTRA SAG FCU
regardless of their union status
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Priceless
Priceless
Priceless
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TOTAL EXPENSES
vs.
Children In Film Membership Fees
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Would you rather do it:
The old “do it yourself” way
. . . . before ChildrenInFilm.com
- OR -
The New Way,
Enhanced Membership on
Childreninfilm.com
*No minimums,
you may cancel at any time
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Would you rather spend?
$341.76
1st month
- OR -
$16.99
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Would you rather spend?
$1,340.41
1st year
- OR -
$ 203.88
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YOUR SAVINGS
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Minimum Savings in first month of membership
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$324.77
Savings
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Minimum Savings in the first year of membership
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$1,136.53
Savings
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