A Filmmaker’s Guide to Working with Children

A Filmmaker’s Guide to Working with Children is a vital resource for ethical filmmaking with child performers.Building on their collaboration on the film Snake, the authors offer practical strategies for creating captivating performances while ensuring safe and joyful environments across all production stages, from casting to release.To foster confidence in child actors, the book guides readers through playful and respectful methods of working on set.The book also assists with navigating relevant legal and logistical challenges to safeguard young talent while crafting compelling stories. Features include age-specific techniques for infants to adolescents, inclusive casting methods, trauma-prevention protocols, and a compendium of drama games.The book incorporates professional insights from interviews with Directors Jennifer Perrot (The Midwich Cuckoos), Likarion Wainaina (Supa Modo), and Matthew Warchus (Roald Dahl’s Matilda: The Musical), as well as from Acting Coaches Miranda Harcour