Expert: Phil Nemy - 7/9/2008

Question
Hi phil,thanx for your response of how to start an acting career.

As i said,i live in Botswana,Africa and i dont have money to move to Los Angeles permanently,i am a University Student in 4th year.

Does this mean that i have to wait till i finish school and have to have saved enough money to move to Los Angeles?
Cant i start right here in my country before i can come to USA and be a hollywood actress?

One more Question.....
I would like to ask for advice on how to get started on marketing one s first novel.I have already finished my first novel and a few movie scripts.I would like to know how to get started on marketing my movie scripts internationally and online.I have these serious desire of passing through some message to the world through my books and movies that i write.

I live in a small country of Botswana in the African Continent.

Thank you in advance for you response.......

Answer
Janet,

There is certainly nothing stopping you from pursuing acting opportunities in Botswana. I can't advise you how to do that in your country as I have never worked in your country so I am unfamiliar with how the film industry works there.

With respect to marketing your novel, I would find an expert on this website who works in the publishing industry who can offer you guidance on how to get your book(s) published. With respect to screenplays, again, the reality is that without living in Los Angeles and having the ability to build relationships with literary agents and development executives, you won't have much luck getting positive response if you mail copies of your treatment and a query letter to people in Hollywood.

Phil