Kid Selected? Great! But May Fail On A Film Set | 7 Rules

Angelina Jolie explaining a shot to a child actor in India

What Is Crucial For A child's Future Acting Career?
But Does He Know "On Set Manners"?
After A Child Winning An Audition 

Congratulations! Your child has been selected in the audition and now the kid will be going for the film shoot.

How wonderful that your child has the opportunity to work on a professional film set! While child actors are hired to share their talents—and to play—they also must learn crucial "on-set manners" and behave well and professionally. Well-mannered and polite behavior will increase your child’s chances of being invited back repeatedly to work on future projects!
So before you step onto the set, here are 7 important behavior rules your child must learn and follow.

1. Must Have An Attitude of Thankfulness

Let the child know that this is a really special opportunity! Help your child to understand how a film or a TV show is made. The process, the countless hours of hard work—and the hundreds of people—that it takes to make a TV show or film. Explain to your child that there will be many people on set serving her food, fixing her wardrobe, and giving her specific instructions. Each of these people is valuable and make it possible for your child to have this job. As such, she should express and experience gratitude with every step!

2. Don't Take Photos

Typically, photos are not allowed on set for legal/non-disclosure reasons. It’s best to assume that photos are not allowed and to find out what is allowed once you see the paperwork and meet the Assistant This AD will be your child’s main point person throughout his day on set. When in doubt, ask the AD (never the director). Sometimes a second AD, who reports to the first AD, will be assigned to your child. It depends on the size of the project and role. The AD is there to support and look after the actors to make sure they are in the right place at the right time and have everything they need. Having a good relationship with the AD is crucial, so remind your child to be on his best manners.

3. Stay in Your Assigned Area

TV and film sets—especially for children’s shows—have the appearance of exciting playgrounds. This can all be very tempting, but it is really important that your child stays in her designated waiting area between takes. Of course, if your child needs a snack or needs to use the restroom, that is totally fine. Just remember to check in with the AD or person covered before leaving your assigned area.

4. Be Quiet Please

Between Takes.
This one may sound obvious or seem simple, but film sets are very stimulating places, and child actors (and even adult actors, for that matter) can be quite excitable and chatty. If your child is not acting in a scene, it is so important that he remain silent on set when the camera is rolling. One small noise in the distant background can mean that the director will have to re-shoot an entire scene. Depending on where your child’s designated area is located, he may be able to chat with the other actors. The AD should make any noise-related rules quite clear, but when in doubt, you can just ask!

5. Lunchtime Etiquette

Cover and keep your belongings safely; Normally crew eats first because they have to get back to work first.
Before breaking for lunch, your child should check whether what clothes can she wear during lunch. It's better to bring a nice-sized robe to cover your child’s outfit while she is eating. And of course, it doesn’t hurt to remind her of proper table manners!
The AD will most likely tell your child when it is time to eat, but it is always great to manage her expectations up front.

6. Teach Well In Advance To Be  Respectful

To the crew, cast members like co-star children, adults, and other parents. For leaving a good impression and for networking, It is important for him to be patient and polite.
Also, we know that sometimes kids can take out their frustrations on the people around whom they are most comfortable:  their parents. It is so important that children respect their parents on set—not only because it’s the right thing to do, but also because people are always watching.

7. Enjoy And Have Fun

Of course, the most important thing is that your child enjoys the experience of acting on a professional set. Be sure that you and your child celebrate this exciting opportunity!
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