From May 15 to June 18, you can enter a photo of a magical moment with your baby (newborn – age 2) into the Little Character Contest by visiting DisneyBaby.com/Magical-Moments.  Guests can enter an unlimited number of eligible photos during the contest entry period. Each week, one winner will be selected as a finalist by the Disney Baby team. The five weekly finalists will each receive a deluxe Disney Baby gift basket, along with a case of Huggies brand diapers featuring Disney characters.

Voting Phase and Sweepstakes: From June 28 to July 19, the five weekly finalists will have their entries showcased on the site for the public to vote for their favorite little character. Each person that votes will be entered into the Voters’ Sweepstakes, for a chance to win a luxurious beach vacation at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, Calif. One entry per person into the sweepstakes is allowed on each day of the voting period.

Grand Prize Winner: On August 8, the finalist with the most votes will be announced as the grand prize winner. The grand prize winner will win a ‘crawl on’ role on ABC Family’s new original series “Baby Daddy” for Baby; a family trip to Los Angeles that includes a VIP invitation to the Disney Baby store grand opening along with a $500 Disney Baby store shopping spree; Baby’s picture in a Disney Baby ad in a national baby magazine and on DisneyBaby.com; a $10,000 scholarship towards Baby education; and a one-year supply of Huggies brand diapers.

Actress Jennifer Connelly and Anderson Cooper were both child models with the Ford Models agency.

In an interview, airing on Tuesday, May 15, Jennifer says she started modeling around age 10. Anderson only thought it fair that if Jennifer showed her modeling photos, he would do the same. In this clip from the show, he poked fun at his “cheesy” modeling gig — advertising a fetching 30% off Members Only apparel. Take a look here.

We’re casting AFRICAN AMERICAN and HISPANIC FAMILIES with at least one BABY (one month-to-one year old) for ‘Every Parent’s Guide to Babies’, made for the Australian market.

The shoots will consist of parent interviews and everyday activities, such as feeding, changing, playing, and putting the baby to bed. We want to film real interactions as you go about a normal day.

We’re a three person crew (camera, sound, director) with light equipment. We anticipate a very easy going, stress-free time for you and your loved ones.

We currently have 6 open slots for filming (one family per slot):

A: May 14, 9AM-1PM

B: May 14, 2PM-6PM

C: May 15, 9AM-1PM

D: May 15, 2PM-6PM

E: May 16, 9AM-1PM

F: May 16, 2PM-6PM

Pay is $250 per family, paid in CASH when we wrap shooting with you (after signing a talent release).

If interested, please send an email with your names, ages (for your baby, please be specific), photos (links or attachments are OK), your general location (eg. Hollywood, Burbank, etc.), your availability by slot (eg. A, B, D, etc.), and a contact number.

We need both single parent and two parent families (please specify), who live in a house or first floor apartment. The presence of older children is a plus, but not necessary.

Entries are being accepted from 4/2 – 22 and the voting process begins 5/21-25. Winners will be announced on or around 7/30.

Fabulous prizes include:

FOUR GRAND PRIZE WINNERS will receive a professional photo shoot, a $1,000 Gap GiftCard, and the opportunity to be featured in a Gap marketing campaign.

Gap will also give a $10,000 grant in each of the four winner’s names to Communities In Schools, a nonprofit that surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Nationwide, Communities In Schools partners with nearly 3,000 public schools, assisting 1.25 million students and their families.

SIXTEEN FINALISTS will receive a professional photo shoot and a $500 Gap GiftCard.

FIVE WINNERS will instantly receive a $500 Gap GiftCard for casting their vote during the voting phase.

Go here to enter the contest.

Babies must be 18 months or younger to enter and the deadline is 5/31/12. One grand prize winner will receive $1,000 and an AVEENO® Baby ORGANIC HARVEST™ gift pack.

Winners will be determined on or about July 9, 2012 and will be notified by mail, telephone or e- mail on or about July 11, 2012. Be sure to check out the rules and eligibility requirements here.

PARENTS!

When :: Saturday, January. 28, 2012, 10–11:30 a.m.

Where :: Bel Air Presbyterian Church, Room DC101

Who :: Parents of kids from toddlers to teens. Older teens who have questions may also attend! further details: http://www.belairpres.org/kidbiz

Audition Dates: 1/3/2012, 1/4/2012, 1/5/2012

Conflicts Financial industry (poss. option for additional fee)

Shoot/Performance Dates (just one of these dates): 1/18/2012, 1/19/2012, 1/20/2012, 1/21/2012, 1/22/2012

Run(Usage) 2 years, North America, unlimited print including but not limited to newspapers, magazines, OOH, POS, DM, industrial, trade, PR. 2 years unlimited electronic including online.

Rate $1000+20%-session fee, $1000+20%-usage, possible exclusivity option for 2yrs at an additional $4500 (no+20%)

Submissions Due By 1/2/2012 by 2 pm.
Project Notes 
All talent must agree to the possibility of an additional exclusivity option for 2yrs for an additional $4500. There is only a small chance that this will happen, but all talent must be ok with the possibility as it is not negotiable.

Parenting

Where: Winter Park Village, 400 N Orlando Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789. Please follow signs behind the children’s clothing store, Justice, to our photo studio.

What to Bring: Please print and fill out this form to bring to the casting. Extra forms will be at the casting call.

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