What is the attire for this competition?
Attire for girls & boys is any blue jean bottom of thier choice and a white top of any sleeve length, style or fit.
Expo~ Attire for modeling competition is outfit of choice. Wear something that expresses their personality, but no costumes.
Can there be designs on the top?
Yes, there can be trim like lace, ribbon, or ruffles but all trim must be white. Exception for boys, If boys are wearing a polo it is OK for a small colored emblem on chest.
What kind of blue jean bottom?
Bottoms can be anything from shorts, pants, skirts, etc.. as long as they are blue deniem. Bottoms may have colored decorations or trim. Anything goes for bottoms.
What kind of shoes can my child wear?
Any shoe that compliments they're outfit. Even bare toes are fine for small babies.
How do you know the kids aren't wearing makeup that aren't suppose to? (0-6yr)
We try very hard to adhere to our rules, the kids are very close to the judges during competition so if any judge or event personnel believes or hears that a child is wearing make up and is under the age of 13 years, they will be asked to submit to a babywipe check where their face wll be swiped with a wet wipe to determine if the allegations are true. If make up is discovered, the child will be disqualifed from winning or being scouted. Makeup allegations must be made before or during competition to be investigated. Any allegation made afterwards will not be addressed.
Can my child wear jewelry?
Yes, small earrings are fine, small necklaces and bracelets are fine. Just remember simple is best, we want the attention on your child not the jewelry.
Is there a stage?
No, all competition is done with the kids standing right infront of the judge's tables, small children we will ask that you sit or stand them on hte table. The agents will talk and intereact with them. All questions will be age appropriate and there are no right or wrong answers.
Expo~ There will be a runway
Can my child bring a toy with them?
Yes, if your child is in the 0-6yr breakdown, they may bring a small toy (no bigger than their hand) up with them. This may help them socialize with the agents by showing them something they like. I also suggest letting them wear a cute bracelet, ring, or paint their fingernails a pretty color! Anything they can show off. For boys, a small car, or picture of their cat or dog or pet is great to get them talking!
Will they count off if I go up with my child?
Absolutely not! The most important thing is that your child is comfortable. If your child needs you to accompany them then by all means, but if your child needs their independence please let them go up by themselves as well.
Why do we have to turn in a picture
We ask for a picture to keep on file for future casting purposes or future casting opprotunities. Children have been known to be called back later for a casting after not being scouted at a competition, because an agent needed their type later down the road and BFG was able to provide a photo and contact information for them to the agent.
Agents prefer natural mommy pictures, snapshots are fine, but please make sure the child is looking at the camera. Pictures with sunglasses or things covering the face are cute but not preferred by the agents.
What size picture do we need to turn in?
Any size 4 x 6 and above, 5 x 7s and 8 x 10s are preferred. Please put your child's name, date of birth, current clothing size, and wt and ht if you know it on the back of the picture.
Please make sure this is a picture we can keep.
Does the picture have to be professional?
No, most will turn in snapshots that have been taken by parents, it is about the child and thier photogenic quality, not the quality of the photo.
How can my 1 yr old compare to a 5 year old, they can express more personality.
Yes, a older child can express themselves more than a younger, no child is ever compared to any other, and there is no group lineup. each contestant is judged on thier own merit and how they connect with the agents. So basically a 1 yr old is expected to act like a 1 yr old and a 5 yr old is expected to act as a 5 yr old.
Is there a sibling discount?
Yes, The first child enters for full price and the second enters for $25.00 off. Only 1 sibling discount may be used.
Expo~ Sibling discount is $50.00
Do you have to win to get scouted?
No, there will definitley be more kids scouted then there are winners. It takes the combined scores from 4 agents to determine the winners, but only 1 agent to say they are interested in your child to be scouted. There will be a panel of 8-12 agents in attendence.
When will I know if my child have been scouted?
It will be annopunced that day after awards are given. each scouted contestant will be called up to accept their scouting ticket/s.
What kind of agencies will be there?
BFG only uses and promots booking agents. That means these agents only make money by finding your child work. Their fees are based on commision only and are paid by the production company that hires you.There is no money paid out by you. No one will solicit you for portfolios or modeling classes.
What if my child does not win?
Every child will be treated as though they are wonderful and special and all kids will leave feeling like a winner! No child will leave with anything less than a trophy!
Expo~ Every contestant will recieve a huge trophy and gift for particpating.
How many kids get scouted?
We can never say how many cause our agents deteremine that. But I can tell you the percentage of kids getting scouted is normally around 25%. So 1 out of 4 kids normally gets scouted. Always remember an agent will not scout your child just because, cause they have nothing to gain from signing your child unless they can find them work. If it worked the other way around where the parents were to be charged fees for representation or classes they would have no reason to not just scout everyone! and thats not what we are about.
Good Luck to Everyone! I can't wait to see your Beautiful Faces!
