AboutPhil Nemy Expertise I am a Former VP, Production for Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group, who
has departed to begin producing his own films. 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
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.
Question You mentioned "enrolling in the best acting program you can afford" in another answer. I would like to know which programs are considered the best (universities as well as conservatoires). Which schools do casting directors and agencies respect? Thank you very much for your time.
Answer Jenn,
The best theater acting programs can be found at the following schools:
Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama
NYU Tisch School for the Arts
Julliard School of Drama
Yale Graduate School of Drama
Boston University
Brandeis University
UCLA
USC
Webster University
Univ of Washington at Seattle
Catholic University
Southern Methodist University
Northwestern University
NC School for the Arts
California Institute for the Arts
American Conservatory Theater
