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Criminal Minds after CGTV

5 Year gets 15 agent callbacks

Criminal Minds after CGTV5 Year gets 15 agent callbacks and secures a costar role in Criminal Minds after CGTV

 

No success story is more fun to hear than those of the little kids!  Our staff spotted this talent a mile away.  And his parents were super supportive and truly believed in their son and CGTV.  And their trust paid off, in spades.  Don’t listen to us, read the thank you letter from mom below!

Criminal Minds after CGTV

“My son Jackson went through the program at 5 years old (one of the very youngest). It not only helped him build confidence, discipline, and memorization skills at an early age, but he was also able to learn and enjoy the craft of acting from Adrian, Virgil and their incredible team. He received 15 callbacks and was signed that week with a top agent and manager in the industry. He had such a wonderful experience, we did the CGTV program in LA a second time just for the fun of it while he went out on auditions. He ended up booking a national Kay Jewelers commercial and costarring in an episode of Criminal Minds. As a parent, there is nothing better than seeing your child engage in and love an activity, whether that’s acting, music, sports, etc.  CGTV opened up a world of opportunity and wonderful memories for my son and our family. Adrian and Virgil truly care about what they do and have supported us every step of the way. Thank you.”

CGTV is the real deal

CGTV is the real deal and Adrian R’Mante is my mentor!

CGTV is the real dealCGTV is the real deal and Adrian R’Mante is my mentor!

 

Acting is only a representation of life.  So when we work with actors, we try to remember that we are working with human beings, not just a professional or actor.  Especially when it comes to the young adults we help shape and mentor.  We do our best to provide a safe and challenging environment where the kids can expand into their passion under the guidance of experienced industry experts.  So it’s always great when we hear from a recent grad that we delivered this experience for him.

CGTV is the real deal

“Adrian R’Mante and my CGTV family are amazing and my experience has taught me how to prepare myself as an actor.  My peers were a huge part of this for me.  And by the end of the program, I had become friends with Adrian, his staff, his family and the other kids and adults that were participating in the program.  I learned so much in terms of skills, but more so, I learned how to be prepared for this industry and my auditions. Adrian is always truthful and will do anything to get you to that next level.  I have seen some negative comments on Facebook about CGTV, but they are not from anyone that has actually participated in the program.  CGTV is the real deal and Adrian delivers more than he promises.  I am proud to call him my director, my brother and my mentor.  Even though I graduated, we stay in touch and I can count on him for advice.”  Jacob Arriola
Choices at CGTV

Gia learns to trust herself & her CGTV Choices!

CGTV Choices

Gia learns to trust herself & her CGTV Choices!

An actor has to make SO many choices when auditioning or performing.  These choices can be daunting to an adolescent just learning about themselves.  One of the things that we like to do at CGTV is teach a young actor how to use his or her intuition to guide the process.  So, we were thrilled to receive this thank you note from Gia Benso.

“CGTV was one of the best things that has ever happened to me.  Because of CGTV, which includes Adrian and all of his staff, I now know how to believe in myself and TRUST my choices.  Because I believe in me, I show up with confidence and trust the choices I have made.   Subsequently, so do others including agents and casting directors.  At CGTV I d

Choices at CGTV

efinitely learned the basics that led me to where I am now.  And because of Adrian, I know that the basics are great but its what you DO with them that really matters when you leave CGTV.”  Gianna aka Gia Benso

CGTV Choices

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CGTV & Adrian R'Mante

A professional Actor’s view on CGTV & Adrian R’Mante

A professional Actor’s view on CGTV & Adrian R’Mante

 

It is always a great litmus test to see what true industry professionals think about our program.  And Tommy J. Mueller ( http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3353844/ ) is a seasoned professional with 10+ years of experience in the film and television industry.  Listen to what he has to say about CGTV & Adrian R’Mante.

 CGTV & Adrian R’Mante

“I have worked within the film and television industry for 10 years now in Canada and have landed numerous roles.  I have now achieved my full Union Aftra status and SAG eligibility.  I have known Adrian for 9 years and he is without a doubt, one of the most dedicated individuals I have ever met.  He loves his work and in my eyes is a true actor’s actor.  He cares about his talented students and works tremendously hard to get them the opportunities they deserve!  I have been fortunate to have landed a principal roe on a successful multi award winning television series as a principal character for 5 seasons.  Not only has my training been successful, but I will continue my training with CGTV!  Adrian is a professional actor who made his mark on this industry through hard work, dedication and an impecable work ethic.  He is transparent and makes friends easily because of that.  He is trustworthy and it has been nothing but a great honor to have him as a friend.  CGTV is the most unique and highly motivating program for any actor regardless of their level.  I stand by CGTV and it will put you on the right path to success.  Thank you so much CGTV and Adrian R’Mante
CGTV & Adrian R’Mante ‘will put you on the right path to success.’ Tommy J. Mueller

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CGTV Delivered

CGTV Delivered SO much more than they promised!

1621956_1515894272037634_1145469625590962998_nCGTV Delivered SO much more than they promised!

With over 1,000 case studies of getting actors call backs from agents and managers, we know we are good at actor training, preparation and can deliver top industry agencies.  But, we are just as proud of our intangible benefits as well.  Listen to a few from one of our favorite students, Trina “VB”.

 CGTV Delivered
“I just want to say that Adrian R’Mante is amazing.  He could have hired someone to do all of the things that he did himself, but he didn’t.  He took the time to run the entire program, (alongside his talented and mostly super famous staff) worked with each one of us (there were 75 in my class!) individually and help us all become the very best we can be.  He put so much time, effort and faith in me that he made me want to be the very best I could!  He picked a great scene and the perfect partners for me.  I met so many amazingly talented people and I miss them so much.  Not only is CGTV legitimate but Adrian R’Mante is AMAZING.  He equipped me with so much more than headshots, he gave me the chance to show my talents to agents and shot a professional demo reel on a TV set with me that I will be able to use for auditions and agencies.  Besides all of that, maybe the most important thing, is that he helped me break out of my shell.  He also taught me to embrace the good and to change the bad.  Not get rid of the bad, but change them to be used for something good.  Adrian really knows his stuff.  I am so grateful I met him and got to know and work with him.  I am so much more confident now than before I attended this program.  Look out world, I’m coming and the biggest reason is because Adrian equipped me to do so.”  Trina VB
CGTV DELIVERED BEYOND ITS PROMISES

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CGTV Inspiring

CGTV Inspiring young talent!

FILMAdrian R’Mante is no stranger to him & CGTV inspiring young adults.  Before he inspired Zack & Cody on set, he was inspiring children in the classroom, as an English teacher.

Since day one of his professional career, Adrian’s main focus is CGTV inspiring the next generation.  Now, that he has a successful acting career being a leader to the new generation is still a priority for him, one that he fulfills with his CGTV program.  Don’t take our word for it, listen to what Kaysha Stack has to say about our program.

“I was inspired to pursue my dream which I was convinced was unachievable and unrealistic.  That inspiration led me to be associated with CGTV for the past three years.  This year at only 18 years old, I am moving to Vancouver to attend the Vancouver Film School.  Adrian R’Mante and CGTV helped me discover my true self and they motivated me with their belief in my abilities!  The greatest thing I learned from Adrian and CGTV is that I can do anything I dedicate myself to.  They saw my true passion for performing and I am grateful for every minute of time he has spent with me both inside and outside of the classroom.  I have so much love for everyone that is a part of CGTV, you have changed my life, thank you so much!”  Kaysha Stack
CGTV program

CGTV Program Puts my child first

CGTV Program

 

“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

 

CGTV Builds Actor’s Confidence

CGTV builds

Elizabeth Anne Waldridge

CGTV Builds Actor’s Confidence.

 

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

 

CGTV Builds Actor’s Confidence.

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Actor scores more roles after CGTV

 

TJ Norfus

TJ Norfus

There are plenty of actors that come to us that are already getting jobs on their own.  So why do they come to us?  There are a few reasons that we want to point out.

TRAINING

A true actor knows that training never, ever ends.  Each new role requires you to reach into a different part of you to bring that character to life.  Sometimes, techniques that worked to help reveal one character just won’t work with a new one.  And, as we mature techniques that were not available to us as a child become front and center. Because of all of these reasons, most actors are either still learning or at the point where they are mentoring others.

CONNECTIONS

The second reason working actors come to CGTV is because of Adrian R’Mante to be quite frank.  Not only is he a consummate professional actor and director, but he is also a teacher, mentor, and light in many people’s lives.  He also packs an iPhone filled with Hollywood talent agencies and casting directors that he puts his students in front of.  Everyone knows that Hollywood is a small town and it all comes down to who you know.  And chances are, you don’t know anyone.  We do.  Don’t take our word for it, listen to the parents of a working actor named TJ Norfus.

“The CGTV experience truly encouraged the many faces of TJ. It was an all around awesome experience – we made friends we still see and talk to. The week is not just about the kids receiving invaluable training but the parents also being oriented to the business. For me, the two things that stand out the most:

1) Adrian is as real as they come. He set expectations that made it very clear that a talented child will likely not be an overnight success. Rather, like everything else, you have to work for what you want. That has helped us keep him on a humble path of continually nurturing his craft with practice and patience; and

2) Adrian made himself available for feedback and questions long after the week was over. So, he’s not just taking your money and running.

TJ loves acting more than ever, is regularly working in Miami and his confidence continues to grow. Very thankful for the tools we both received through CGTV to support that.”  Natalie Norfus

 

CGTV’S Student becomes SAG eligible

Tina Hovhannisyn

We received amazing news from one of the agents that pulls talent from CGTV’s star showcase.  One of our very own, Tina Hovhannisyn is now SAG eligible after finding her agent through our showcase and then being cast in a national commercial for Ross.  If you don’t know how difficult it is to become SAG eligible, read more below1

“SAG-AFTRA represents around 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other media professionals.  SAG-AFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world.  With national offices in Los Angeles and New York, and local offices nationwide, SAG-AFTRA members work together to secure the strongest protections for media artists into the 21st century and beyond.  Visit SAG-AFTRA online at www.SAGAFTRA.org to learn more.” 

This is what is listed on their website.  What is not listed is how difficult it is to become a member.  You cannot just pay your way in.  In fact, you will not find a “Join now” button on their website.  

There are only 3 ways to qualify for SAG-AFTRA as listed on their website: 

Proof of Employment 

SAG-AFTRA membership is available to those who work in a position covered by a SAG-AFTRA (or AFTRA or SAG) collective bargaining agreement, provided that any person qualifying through work as a background actor must have completed three (3) days of work as a background actor under an SAG-AFTRA (or AFTRA or SAG) collective bargaining agreement.

Employment Under an Affiliated Performers’ Union

Performers may join SAG-AFTRA if the applicant is a paid-up member of an affiliated performers’ union (ACTRA, AEA, AGMA or AGVA) for a period of one year and has worked and been paid for at least once as a principal performer in that union’s jurisdiction.

Potential broadcast members should contact the National Broadcast Department or their Local for information on joining