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hi phil, my name is jared im tudying acting right now in chicago, but i also plan to study when i do make my way out to LA i was wondering if you have heard good things about cliff osmond? and also what are some of the more reputable agencies in LA? thanks

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Jared,

Thanks for writing. Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with Cliff Osmond, but that doesn't mean he's not good. Frankly, any agent who sees you the way you see yourself, AND is willing to work to market you, get you auditions, is an agent you should consider. If not, then understand that MOST agents will not find you work. That's not really their job. It's YOUR job to find and book the work. It's your agent's job to negotiate the best deal possible for the job you found.

Good luck!

Phil

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Phil Nemy

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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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