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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.
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.
What do you like about this subject?
The motion picture and television industry is fun! It can be very rewarding, but one must recognize that one can spend a lifetime working in it, and never be a success at it.
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Tracy | 11/07/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Makes sense. Thanks |
| keegan | 10/14/09 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jenn | 10/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much! |
| taiki | 09/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your knowledgeable insight! I ..... |
| Goli | 09/15/09 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
Recent Answers from Phil Nemy
2009-11-05 frustrated:
Jared, If you're not living in Los Angeles, you'll never get called into an audition. You MUST BE HERE for the long haul, primarily because auditions can pop up at a moment's notice and you'll be needed
2009-11-05 frustrated:
Jared, Thanks for writing. I wish I had more encouraging words for you, but I believe you'd rather hear the truth that my telling you lies. The reality of pursuing an acting career in Los Angeles is
2009-11-02 hi:
Derek, Thanks for writing. If you want to be an actor working in movies and on Disney Channel shows, you need to move to Los Angeles. PERMANENTLY! You can't just come here for a few days or weeks. You
2009-10-31 Performing:
Steffi, Thanks for writing. IF you want to be a composer, when you are old enough to go to college, you should enroll at the best school for music composition that you can afford. That will prepare
2009-10-26 acting classes:
Tracy, Depends on what career you seek. If you want to be in film and TV, I would take acting, improvisation, and cold reading classes. If you want to act in the professional theater, I would take acting
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