Careers: Acting, Performing, Directing/becoming an actress

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QUESTION: My question is, can you please tell me how to get onto Disney Channel in a show or movie. If you need more info about me you can go to my website which is KatieBucklein.StarSearchCasting.com I am also hoping you will tell other production companies about me, such as Disney Channel and show them my website. Thanks,
Katie Bucklein

ANSWER: Katie,

Thanks for writing. In order to appear on a Disney Channel program, you need to have auditioned for the show and been cast. To get an audition, you need to have representation (an agent). I don't know where you live, but without living in Los Angeles, the chances of finding representation and getting an audition are pretty slim.

As far as telling production companies about you, I'm not an agent so I'm not in the habit of recommending actors and actresses. Also, since I'm not familiar with your talent, it wouldn't be appropriate for me to recommend you.

If you're as talented as you say you are, if and when you move to Los Angeles, my guess is you'll pretty have no trouble finding representation.

Sorry that I cannot help you further. Best of luck with your career!

Phil

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QUESTION: Thanks for this information, its very helpful. Do you know of any agent companies I can get because right now I don't have an agent. Also, you said you have your own movie production Co. If so can you look at my website and maybe have me get an audition maybe? Thanks,
Katie Bucklein

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Katie,

As I said in my previous email, I am unfamiliar with your talent so I really cannot recommend you to an agency. However, there is a terrific resource guide called the Hollywood Representation Directory that you might wish to consider buying. It lists all the large and small talent agencies in both Los Angeles and New York. You can purchase it on their website at www.hcdonline.com.

Since I don't have any projects in production at the moment, I have nothing casting. Since I have nothing casting, I cannot audition you.

Hope this helps. Good luck!

Phil

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I am a motion picture and television producer with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. I am also the author of the book GET A REEL JOB: Finding Your First Job In The Motion Picture Industry In Los Angeles. I can answers questions on a variety of subjects about careers in film from acting to directing to crew work, getting into the unions, successful strategies for networking, etc.

Experience

Former VP, Production for The Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group Supervised production on such films as ARMAGEDDON, THE PRINCESS DIARIES, REMEMBER THE TITANS, PEARL HARBOR, CON AIR, ENEMY OF THE STATE, THE ROCK, CRIMSON TIDE, COYOTE UGLY, A CIVIL ACTION, ROMY & MICHELE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION, NOTHING TO LOSE, EDDIE and others. Worked as an actor, stage manager, director on broadway and regional theater as well as L.A.' Equity-waiver scene. Former Associate Artistic Director of Los Angeles Equity-Waiver theater.

Organizations
Director's Guild of America, Screen Actors Guild, Actor's Equity Association

Education/Credentials
BFA in Acting/Directing from Carnegie Mellon University.

Past/Present Clients
I've worked with such filmmakers as Jerry Bruckheimer, Tony Scott, Steve Zaillian, Scott Rudin, Garry Marshall, Frank Marshall, Michael Bay, etc.

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