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I am a foreigner; interested in becoming a writer/actor for the Disney channel and I would like to know if that is by any chance possible. If so, am I old enough to write or am I too old to act (I am 20 years old), how much prior experience is needed and how do I go about it?

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Bebe,

Thanks for writing. You have as much of a chance as anyone of being able to write for The Disney Channel. At 20 years of age, you are certainly old enough to write or act for them. But you will need LOTS of experience as well as knowledge and talent.

My suggestion is to enroll at a college or university that has an excellent screenwriting program. Learnt the craft of writing. Then when you're ready, move to Los Angeles and pursue your career.

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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