Expert: Phil Nemy - 11/7/2009

Question
QUESTION: hello my name is Derek
i am 15 years old and i am bout to start shooting for my dreams to become a major actor and singer.
i am looking in to becoming a disney channel actor, a major show and also hopefully an actor in major movies like transformers 3 and such...
but my question is could you plese give me websites wich show disney channel movies and shows casting calls.
also for paramount pictures, dreamworks studios casting calls for movies.
also how much would you think the hole thing would be, would we only need to pay for travel, hotel, and food?
or is there more? thank you.

ANSWER: Derek,

Thanks for writing. If you want to be an actor working in movies and on Disney Channel shows, you need to move to Los Angeles. PERMANENTLY! You can't just come here for a few days or weeks. You need to be living here because pursuing an acting career is a full-time job. You need enough money to pay for an apartment, food, utilities, cell phone, car, gas, entertainment, headshots, resumes, demo reels, etc.

As far as websites, one that I know of that lists the most auditions in town is called LACasting.com.

Hope this helps. Good luck!

Phil



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QUESTION: thank you so much, ok i got a cell phone, i have family down there and so what are demo reels? and so what all do i have to pay for?
i have cell phone.
i have head shots
i have resumes
i have addresses
i have a place to live
what else? in detail plz

Answer
Derek,

In my book, GET A REEL JOB, there is a chapter for those wishing to move to Los Angeles that details the costs of living and pursuing a career in LA. In the appendix there is a detailed breakdown of those numbers. In addition, there is a chapter for those wishing to pursue a career in acting. I think it will provide you with valuable information. You can find a copy of the book on Amazon.com. Or you can send a check payable to me for $26.35 if you live outside of California or $28 if you live in California to the following address and I'll send you a copy of the book: Angel's Touch Productions, 35 West Main Street, Suite 117B, Ventura, CA 93001.

If you're not satisfied after reading it, send it back to me in resale condition and I'll refund your money. That's how convinced I am that the book will be of value to you.

Phil