Careers: Acting, Performing, Directing/i have 2 questions

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Hi, my name is Giomary and i'm 11. i wanna see how i can be an actor in any show and channel. i really want 2 bew an actor and singer in tv.my second question is how can i find a middle school in kissimmee, fl for acting and singing. please help me!!!!

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Glomary.

Thanks for writing. To be an actor in film and TV you need:

1) to have talent
2) to have training
3) to have professional headshot photos taken of you
4) to develop a resume
5) to have professional actor's training
6) to have representation by a legitimate talent agent
7) to live in Los Angeles

As far as finding a middle school in Florida for acting and singing, I don't know that one exists. You might try doing a search on the internet or contacting the local school board in your area.

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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