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Hi there. I am a radio disk jock in Manila, Philippines. My exposure to radio is pretty extensive considering that I have been doing radio work since college. I have recently started hosting a lot as well, and was fortunate enough to host a series of meet-and-greets for Disney for the first time. I want to know what the possibilities are for me to take my working relationship with Disney up a notch. I have a natural talent for hosting and I learn fast. I would say I'm pleasing to the eyes and can always pull off a good show. Where should I bring my resume next?

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Dianne,

You need to get an agent who is familar with the key executives at Disney who make the decisions on casting. Remember that although you would like a career as a host, Disney may not be casting for a host. So try auditioning for other types of roles that will sell your talent.

Hope this helps. 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.

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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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