How do I know if an agency is reputable?

[deemon]

is it possible to go direct to the company/client or casting agent to find out about upcoming auditions or possible work? Is there somewhere/someone I can contact to find out about freelancing, or representing my child myself without an agent? Is that even possible ?

[emersonkelly]

My Cousin has got an opportunity in modelling. She is just 9.

[BaronessM]

We are very happy with our agency - Munchkins Management. . They recently got my toddler his first audition and he got the gig - a tv commercial. He had heaps of fun playing on set.

Munchkins have started sending emails to parents each time their child is submitted for a job. This means that whether or not your child gets an audition, you still know they are working on your behalf. It keeps us engaged with the process and confident they are still 'fighting in our corner'. I wish all agencies would do this as it shows some transparency. Before these emails began, I requested a list of jobs for which he had been submitted and received a prompt reply with a dozen or so job submissions spanning some months. It seems he is submitted for a job roughly once a fortnight.

[malik52]

thnx for such information