The year is off to an exciting start at Elite Casting Network and we're excited to see how all of our members progress as they pursue their dreams of working in the entertainment industry. We're always exceedingly proud when we hear of the great opportunities that our members seizing in order to make their dreams come true. One Elite Casting Network member is really taking the industry by storm. Lianne Lin is a multi-talented actress, model, writer and makeup artist. While she has a number of interests, she has managed to juggle them all and successfully land opportunities in all of her fields of interest. Lianne has appeared on a number of popular television shows including How I Met Your Mother, Ugly Betty, Entourage and CSI Miami. What great exposure! These are some of the most highly rated shows on television! Additionally, Lianne has appeared in several films including Super Sweet 16: The Movie and Norbit. Like many models, Lianne has completely immersed herself in her craft and in addition to a long list of print modeling jobs, modeling competitions and promo modeling opportunities, Lianne has also become an experienced photographer and makeup artist as well. It sounds like there's nothing that Lianne can't do! We'd like to congratulate Lianne on all of her success. It's always inspiring to hear how Elite Casting Network members are taking Hollywood by storm and doing what they love best. If you ever get discouraged, remember that if other ECN members are paving their way toward stardom – there's no reason that you can't too! For more information on Elite Casting Network members or to learn more about other members' experiences in the entertainment industry, visit http://www.EliteCastingNetwork.com today. Good luck to all of you!

If you're the parent of a child or teen actor who has begun working on projects in the industry without the guidance of a talent agent or manager, it's critical that you familiarize yourself with the child labor laws and regulations in your state. Not only is it important because it's the law, but these regulations are put in place for the benefit of the child or teen and are great guidelines to follow. States can regulate many aspects of a production when it comes to kids and teens working in the entertainment industry. Before your child walks on set, make sure you find out the answers to the following questions: What's the maximum number of hours my child can work on set? Are the hours different for school and non-school days? How much light can/will my infant be exposed to? Is my child required to have a work permit? Is a studio teacher required to be on set? How much time does my child get for rest and recreation? Are there any exceptions?There are always gray areas, loopholes and exceptions. For example, many regulations are determined based on the age of the actor. However while a seventeen year old student in California may only be allowed to work between certain hours, a seventeen year old who has graduated from high school is not subject to child labor laws and can work as an adult. Whether your child has a manager or not, you are your child's primary advocate. A production set can be a harried, hectic environment and if a director is running behind schedule he may not want your child to get their mandated break time. It's up to you to put your foot down to make sure that your child has a healthy, balanced and enjoyable experience in the industry. For more information about the ins and outs of the entertainment industry, stay tuned to Elite Casting Network. Visit http://www.EliteCastingNetwork.com today! View the full article

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