CGTV loves when someone has talents in addition to acting. In fact, many of our students and graduates are singers and/or musicians. Hollywood is looking for the triple talent of acting, singing and dance and it is difficult to find someone that has all of these qualities.
If you are an actor whom sings, please, let us know at your auditions and when you attend our program. We can be certain to make sure we highlight that skill in your scene so casting directors and Hollywood agents know all of the skills in your toolbox.
Listen to what Breanna had to say about her CGTV experience!
“My favorite part of CGTV was the improv classes and getting to work with so many people from around the world. It has helped me be more confident in myself and how to choose pieces best suited for me. Working with Adrian was great. He is a great teacher and very patient with his students. It was awesome getting to learn from him. His adrainisms have still stuck with me. Thanks CGTV!”
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CGTV grad fulfills her dream.We love continuing a relationship with our CGTV grad and grads after they leave our program and hearing about how they are putting their training to use in their careers. This is one mom’s thank you note to CGTV for helping her daughter Kim’s dreams come true.
CGTV Grad
Two years ago we took our daughter to an audition for CGTV. Immediately, she was excited to be part of this amazing journey. That next summer in 2014, we all decided to take off to California and make it a family trip. All of our family and the other families met with Adrian and his staff, he answered all our questions and told us there and then that this was not a Job opportunity, that this was a class for all the actors to perfect their art and that during the show case there would be Casting representatives from various agencies. No guarantee of work or casting was ever promised and that was clear with everyone there. But what we would be given, was an opportunity to shine in front of these select agents and managers.
My daughter was very happy that she attended, not only did she make new friends but she was taught by Adrian himself and the all of his staff (famous Disney actors) on a one on one level. She learned all the techniques that she could put to use and how to perfect them including how to act in a casting call.
Since then my daughter has been focusing on school as she is graduating this year and has been working here in Arizona. She has done some student films, commercial, work as an extra for Federal credit Union Bank with Cardinal ex QB Kurt Warner and and has also done print for PetSmart. She recently got called to work for the Netflix show ‘the Get Down”. She learned so much and has been able to put all that she learned to work for her. Thank you to Adrian R’Mante and his entire staff at CGTV.
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“The CGTV program invest time, resources, and efforts to allow talent a place to allow Art to the be the performance.”
Sure, a lot of people brag about how amazing the CGTV acting programs are. But, what we find most exciting is the commitment that exists long AFTER the program is over. Most CEOs and company owners keep an arms length from their students, especially once the program has been completed. But, not at CGTV. At CGTV, we continue to invest our time, resources and energies to being a constant resource for our actors as they enter the wild world of Hollywood. But, don’t take our word for it. Listen to what one mom has to say about Adrian and CGTV.
“Thank you Adrian for being the best coach my daughter has ever had. I highly recommend this program to everyone! He did an incredible job with the talented kids, one of whom is my daughter. He doesn’t just train these kids in skills, he assists them through the process until they achieve their goal. Anytime I text Adrian, he responds, sometimes within moments of receiving my text. He puts my daughter in front of the best agents LA has to offer. Every agent meeting, my daughter would remind me what Adrian told her… “Mom, we have to be on time, I have to bring my personality and smile and I got this”. And they do love her and are looking forward to booking her! Adrian, you are the best. It is clear that you are not in this for the money, but for passion which you infuse into each of our children. And thank you for your patience as a teacher. We love being a part of the CGTV growing family of successful working actors” Guerdine Cely
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How to stand out as an actor? Getting ahead today means having the right connections. No matter where you are coming from in life, the best way to get to where you want to go is not only to have the right skills but to know the right people, or know someone who knows the right people.
The entertainment industry is both demanding and competitive. On any given day, in any given casting call, there are hundreds of talented people vying for the same role. Savvy actors are consistently looking for ways to separate themselves from the pack. At CGTV, we offer our participants a once in a lifetime opportunity to gain the skills necessary to stand apart from the crowd and make the right connections.
We work with some of the top talent agents in the country, including the Karen Greer Model & Talent Agency. Karen and her team specialize in working with both kids and teenagers in modeling for print, television, commercials and feature films. Her agency roster has worked on print advertising projects for Abercrombie & Fitch, Vogue Bambini, Ralph Lauren, Target and American Girl as well as both lead and supporting roles in CSI, Rock of Ages, The Glades, Nickelodeon Network and Burn Notice.
In addition to making solid industry connections such as Karen Greer, having the right skills is critically important to landing a role. At CGTV, we help our program participants to be ready for anything when they step into their auditions. Our curriculum gives participants the tools they need to walk into their next audition with confidence while developing the whole actor so that they are able to stand out for years to come.
Acting classes are a great place to start gleaning important audition skills, however, it is also important to have a strong understanding of how to work on camera, how to nail a cold read and the art of improvisation. At CGTV, our curriculum prepares students for each of these critical casting situations to help actors feel more confident. Students within our program not only learn how to prepare for their auditions but they know the best way to follow-up afterwards.
Are you interested in find out more about CGTV? Contact our team at 818-284-6689 or visit the CGTV website.
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Often times, good to great actors arrive at CGTV with little to no confidence in their abilities. However, we know if they were scouted in their city, there is talent there. We work with the actors on techniques that improve their range and at the same time give them confidence in their auditioning skills.
Last summer, Kevin Cain to one of our programs and at the end of a Q & A with Rockstar Casting Director Lisa London asked Adrian how he was doing on and what Adrian thought he should work on to ensure success at the showcase in front of Hollywood Agents.
He still remembers Adrian’s reply. “You’re better than I expected”. Adrian takes acting and learning very seriously. So when Kevin heard that Adrian thought he was better than originally anticipated, that meant the world to him. Adrian also doled out some sage advice and helped give me the confidence to be strong at my showcase. Because of my confidence and the skills I learned at CGTV, I did get a call back from a professional Hollywood Agency. “I am forever in debt to Adrian R’Mante and CGTV for giving me a real shot in an industry I once thought was impossible to break into.” – Kevin Cain
Breaking into show business is not for the faint of heart. It can be tough at times and takes immense dedication as well as raw talent. If you believe you or your child has the raw talent to make it in Hollywood, but are seeking some help refining the skill set, then consider CGTV to help you get to the next level!
Talent is important but it doesn’t put you in front of the right agents that have all the connections to casting. We train actors on the ins and outs of the industry, and help them prepare their monologues and scenes to highlight their natural strengths. After helping them hone their skills, we put them live on stage in front of some of Hollywood’s biggest and best agents and managers. Many of these aspiring actors have been trying to get in front of Hollywood agents for years with no success. We bring the talent right to the source!
If you’re a parent hoping to help your child achieve his or her acting dreams, you can feel safe and confident about CGTV. If your child is chosen for the program, you’ll see with your own eyes how their talent blossoms under the instruction of Adrian R’Mante. After completing the curriculum, your child will have gained invaluable skills on what it takes to audition in Hollywood. Being a CGTV graduate puts your kid ahead of the others – they’ll have the training, courage, and industry connections to get a leg up in the competitive world of show business!
CGTV has a world famous producer that offers an exclusive platform into the entertainment industry by bringing together performers to the studio and live stage in Hollywood to meet Disney casting directors, talent managers, and agents who represent celebrities on CBS, ABC, and NBC. When you join CGTV, you will be guided by some of the top celebrities from major networks including ABC, NBC, CBS, Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. Our talented actors have been in a number of shows including CSI, 24, Modern Family, The Suite Life, Drake & Josh, Austin & Ally, and Good Luck Charlie. So what are you waiting for? Make your dreams or your child’s dreams become a reality! At CGTV, we present you with the keys to unlock all the right doors. You bring the talent, we’ll give you the stage and the connections to become the NEW CGTV STAR! To learn more about our program, browse our website or give us a call at 818-284-6689.
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A big part of acting is having confidence in front of the casting directors. Actors also tend to be very hypercritical of themselves and that shows in front of agents and directors. At CGTV we teach our actors skills and practices that instill confidence at the heart of the actor. The confidence leads to comfortability both at auditions and on-camera. Don’t take our word for it. Listen to what Elizabeth Anne Waldridge, CGTV graduate.
CGTV Builds
“Thanks to Adrain R’Mante I have so much confidence. Thanks to Celebrity Experience I have been getting calls from agencies. A producer from Miami wants me to do a movie in Colombia. Thanks to the confidence Adrian gave me, I participated in the local talent contest. CGTV helped me learn so many acting techniques. So thank you so much for all you have done for me!” – Elizabeth Anne Waldridge
We asked one of our amazing students what the best thing that she got out of CGTV and this was her response:
Because of CGTV, I am inspired to pursue my dreams. Prior to CGTV, I believed my goals were unachievable and unrealistic. This is my third year being a part of CGTV and I can proudly say that at just 18 years old, I am moving to Vancouver to attend the Vancouver Film School. Adrian R’Mante has truly helped me discover myself by believing in me and motivating me. The greatest gift of all has been him teaching me that I can accomplish absolutely anything I dedicate myself to. He sees my true passion for performing and I am so grateful for everything he does for each and every one of his students. I love the entire staff at CGTV and you have each changed my life and for this, I am grateful.
My life changed because of CGTV & now “I am moving to Vancouver to attend the Vancouver Film School.”
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So glad you reached out. First of all, I am the social media director for CGTV and before that, I was a client and a mom of a client. Both my daughter and I went through the program and it is truly amazing. My daughter got to work with the actors from all of her favorite TV shows from childhood. She was a Shakespeare Festival finalist and I am a classically trained theatre actress. I too had questions of legitimacy, because there are so many talent agencies scamming and asking for fees. CGTV is NOT a talent agency. It is owned by Adrian R’Mante aka Esteban from The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. Who coincidentally was an English teacher prior to striking it big with Disney. He is a machine. He works with these kids from the moment their feet step on the ground in Hollywood and he never leaves them. Even after the program.
Before I tell you more about the program itself, I want to point out that CGTV found Bex Taylor Klaus (Arrow, MTV’s Scream & many more) See her IMDB here: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4545813/ I text with her and she 100% testifies that without CGTV she would be nowhere.
And I also want to point out RJ Cyler (Me, Earl and the Dying Girl, Power Rangers) who I had the pleasure of spending a week in January with. He comes back to the program to give back, because he credits Adrian and CGTV with getting him prepared and in front of agents. He is now one of the hottest young actors in Hollywood and was nominated for the Critic’s Choice Award. See his IMDB here: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5518972/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
During the program the kids all audition again for Adrian in person. This takes hours, but it reminds him what their talent is and helps him select a scene partner that will make both partners shine. He does all of this himself. Even though there is a large staff, the important production, casting, directing and final decisions are all made by Adrian. From day 1 of the event through the end, you will watch him work from morning till night, then go home with hours of work to do to get everyone organized and on track. The week I was there he did this with over 75 students. It was insane to watch how perfectly orchestrated it is. When you are not in the room with Adrian, you are in workshops with STARS from your favorite shows. But more than stars, they are consulate professional actors that know the ins and outs of Hollywood and want to save your kid the strife of learning from the ground up, the hard way. The actors shown on your brochure are not just photo and a smile, they work with our students to teach them everything from how to take your mark, how to audition, what will separate your audition from everyone else, the motivation behind your monologue/scene, improv and so much more.
Then, on the final night we auditioned in front of Hollywood Agents & Managers. I would say that about 40% of the students received call backs from Hollywood Managers and Agents. My husband was in the crowd and he estimated around 35 -40 agents from recognizable firms. I personally got a “nod” from Lisa London who founded Mark Ruffalo, cast Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana and thousands of other stars. Many of my friends and children of my friends are currently working with agents and have auditioned for leading roles on pilots. I am sorry, but there is no where else that I know of that has this kind of success rate. Adrian is a FABULOUS actor and it took him 3 YEARS to find an agent. Agents are not very interested in people on the streets. You get to agents through connections. Adrian is a trusted actor and program owner in Hollywood so he gets all the best agents in town at his shows because they know he trains and delivers ONLY talent
Out of the 300 people that auditioned in Phoenix, I know for a fact that only 60 kids made it past the audition. So they are HIGHLY selective in whom they bring into the program because it is his reputation on the line with the agents every time. For them to keep coming back for years, is only the result of Adrian’s hard work at ensuring there will always be fresh, new talent at these events. Lastly, my daughter and I were scene partners and we were able to perform on an actual TV set with Adrian directing and have professional commercial reels and headshots that can be delivered to agencies and applied directly for roles.
So from one cynical mom to another, I personally rest my reputation on CGTV and Adrian R’Mante.
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The truth is, we are proud of all of our CGTV graduates. And, this one struck gold, almost immediately after attending our program. We saw RJ’s raw talent at an audition and were thrilled to train him and prepare him for Hollywood. After the program was complete, we put RJ on stage, live in front of our Hollywood managers and agents. It was nearly unanimous, they all wanted him. RJ had his pick of top Hollywood agents and managers through his training and connections from CGTV.
RJ Cyler makes it to Sundance
It did not take long for him to secure a co-starring role in Me, Earl and The Dying Girl. Not only was the movie critically acclaimed, but the three main stars (including RJ) made it to The Sundance Film Festival. In fact, RJ was nominated for a Critic’s choice award.
Now RJ is on set filming The Power Rangers. Cast as the Blue Power Ranger, this is just the beginning of an amazing film career for . RJ credits all of this to CGTV’s acting program and connections.
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How to stand out as an actor? Getting ahead today means having the right connections. No matter where you are coming from in life, the best way to get to where you want to go is not only to have the right skills but to know the right people, or know someone who knows the right people.
Breaking into show business is not for the faint of heart. It can be tough at times and takes immense dedication as well as raw talent. If you believe you or your child has the raw talent to make it in Hollywood, but are seeking some help refining the skill set, then consider CGTV to help you get to the next level!
RJ Cyler makes it to Sundance
