. 2008 January | Academy of Cinema and Television Blog
Industry News
Jan 31

With a sold-out concert tour ending Thursday and a 3-D concert film opening Friday, Miley Cyrus‘ time is at a premium. When USA TODAY got an interview with the 15-year-old singer and star of Disney’s Channel’s Hannah Montana, we opened up questions to our readers. Cyrus fielded queries from fans ages 7 to 73.

Here is one of the questions that a lot of Academy of Cinema and Television  students and parents will be interested in reading.

Q: My daughter, Marissa Elise Mengesha, is 5 years old and also your biggest fan. She would like to be a singer and an actress. What advice would you give her?

— Capt. Thomas Mengesha, Army lawyer stationed in Kuwait

A: It’s something you want to do when you think it’s the only thing you would want to do for the rest of your life. You have to find certain things you’re really good at. Start taking singing lessons, acting lessons, dance lessons. When you’re younger, get training, so when you are a little bit older and you can start going on auditions, you do have one-up on everyone. You should definitely go for it, but take your time and train.

To read the full article and all the Questions and Answers, click here.

Source: USA Today Online

Hear advice to students and parents from former child actor Mario Lopez and an Los Angeles Talent Agent by clicking here.

January 31st, 2008 by Staff4 Comments »
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Student News
Jan 27

Ryan Ellis, a student at the Academy of Cinema and Television places in competitions Ryan Ellis brought home six Honorable Mentions in his age division from the International Modeling and Talent Association’s Convention in Los Angeles, California, held January 7 - 13, 2008 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel.Hundreds of fashion and talent agents, personal managers, casting directors, and network representatives judged and attended the event.

For the Cold Read competition, acting students are showcasing ability to perform a fresh script with only minimal preparation time opposite another actor. Actors receive scripts 4 hours prior to performance opposite a professional actor in front of a panel of judges. At Ryan’s age, his wins were exceptions in the Cold Read competition is an outstanding accomplishment.

Ryan also did well in his Soaps competition. In this competition the child actors are showcasing ability to perform in scripted dramatic series opposite another actor. Actors perform Dramatic Scenes opposite professional actor from the scripts provided.

During the week long convention, a variety of competitions were held and Ryan did a good job in all of his competitions. Here are his results for the week:

  • Cold Read: Honorable Mention
  • Commercial Print: Honorable Mention
  • Ready for My Closeup: Honorable Mention
  • Sitcom: Honorable Mention
  • Soaps: Honorable Mention
  • Teatrical Headshots: Honorable Mention

January 27th, 2008 by StaffNo Comments »
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Student News, acting
Jan 27

Academy of Cinema and Television student Taylor Ebert Taylor Ebert brought home two Honorable Mentions in her age division from the International Modeling and Talent Association’s Convention in Los Angeles, California, held January 7 - 13, 2008 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel.Hundreds of fashion and talent agents, personal managers, casting directors, and network representatives judged and attended the event.

For the Cold Read competition, acting students are showcasing ability to perform a fresh script with only minimal preparation time opposite another actor. Actors receive scripts 4 hours prior to performance opposite a professional actor in front of a panel of judges. At Taylor’s tender age, just placing in the Cold Read competition is an outstanding accomplishment.

During the week long convention, a variety of competitions were held and Taylor did a good job in all of her competitions. Here are her results for the week:

  • Cold Read: Honorable Mention
  • Theatrical Headshots: Honorable Mention
January 27th, 2008 by StaffNo Comments »
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Student News, acting
Jan 22

Zachary Cole brought home three Honorable Mentions in his age division from competition Zachary Cole brought home three Honorable Mentions in his age division from the International Modeling and Talent Association’s Convention in Los Angeles, California, held January 7 - 13, 2008 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel.Hundreds of fashion and talent agents, personal managers, casting directors, and network representatives judged and attended the event.

For the Cold Read competition, acting students are showcasing ability to perform a fresh script with only minimal preparation time opposite another actor. Actors receive scripts 4 hours prior to performance opposite a professional actor in front of a panel of judges. At Zachary’s age, placing in the Cold Read competition was an excellent accomplishment.

During the week long convention, a variety of competitions were held and Zachary did a most outstanding job in all of his competitions. Here are his results for the week:

  • Cold Read: Honorable Mention
  • Commercial Print: Honorable Mention
  • TV Real People
January 22nd, 2008 by Staff1 Comment »
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Student News, acting
Jan 22

Nathan Chrisman brought home two Honorable Mentions from the International Modeling and Talent Association Nathan Chrisman brought home two Honorable Mentions in his age division from the International Modeling and Talent Association’s Convention in Los Angeles, California, held January 7 - 13, 2008 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel.Hundreds of fashion and talent agents, personal managers, casting directors, and network representatives judged and attended the event.

Nathan’s competition was fierce in his age division, the school is extremely proud of his success!

In the Commerical Print competition Nathan had to showcase his photographic ability for commercial products. Actors/Models each submitted three Commercial photos for judging.

In the Sitcom competition Nathan had to showcase his ability to perform in scripted comedic series opposite another actor. Actors perform Comedic Scenes opposite professional actor from scripts provided by the International Modeling and Talent Association in front of a panel of judges.

During the week long convention, a variety of competitions were held and Nathan did a most outstanding job in the Sitcom competition. Here are his results for the week:

  • Sitcom: Honorable Mention
  • Commercial Print: Honorable Mention
January 22nd, 2008 by StaffNo Comments »
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Auditions, Student News, Talent Agents
Jan 22

Chandler Fausett, Satellite StudentChandler Fausette signed by KnightStar Talent Mgmt

Academy of Cinema and Television Satellite students are often auditioned by the talent scouts and talent agencies in their specific city or area. Liz Knight was invited to such an audition. At the audition, she was impressed with Chandler.

According to an e-mail we received recently from Chandler, he will soon be appearing in a Disney Channel production called The American Mall. Here is what Chandler told us:

“I had an interview today with Liz Knight. I’m in her agency now. She wants me to start as an extra and then in a few months she wants me to start real acting, so I’m pretty happy right now. I will be on a Disney Channel show called “The American Mall.”

Liz Knight is the Agency Director and owner of KnightStar Talent Mgmt. She has been in business for over 8 years as a Talent Scout, Agent, Extras Coordinator, and Agency Director. Her agency represents Actors, Voiceover Talent, Models, and Extras. KnightStar Talent Mgmt. is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Since Chandler is one of our Satellite students we are anxious to receive up-dated professional photos of him and learn how he is progressing. Be sure and check back here in the future for another update on Chandler’s progress.

January 22nd, 2008 by StaffNo Comments »
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Student News
Jan 22

Clayton Carlos received four Honorable Mentions at the International Modeling and Talent Association Clayton Carlos received four Honorable Mentions at the International Modeling and Talent Association’s Convention in Los Angeles, California, held January 7 - 13, 2008 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel.

Hundreds of fashion and talent agents, personal managers, casting directors, and network representatives judged and attended the event.

In the Monologue competition Clayton had to showcase his ability to perform specific characters. Actors each had to perform a one minute monologue in front of panel of judges, either comedic or dramatic.

Clayton’s other strong performance was in the TV Real People competition. This event showcases a students ability to perform for Television Commercials.  Actors perform Television Commercials selected from pre-approved list provided by International Modeling and Talent Association on camera.

During the week long convention, a variety of competitions were held and Clayton was did an outstanding job, placing in four different competitions. Here are his results for the week:

  • Commercial Print: Honorable Mention
  • Monologue: Honorable Mention
  • Theatrical Headshots: Honorable Mention
  • TV Real People: Honorable Mention
January 22nd, 2008 by StaffNo Comments »
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Modeling, Student News
Jan 20

Academy of Cinema and Television’s Sarah Bonomolo Receives Honorable Mention at TV Beauty CompetitionSarah Bonomolo received Honorable Mention in the “TV Beauty” competition in her age division at the International Modeling and Talent Association’s Convention in Los Angeles, California, held January 7 - 13, 2008 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel. Hundreds of fashion and talent agents, personal managers, casting directors, network representatives and music producers judged and attended the semi-annual event.

The TV Beauty competition showcases a models’ ability to perform an on-camera Television Commercial. Models in this competition performed Television Commercials selected from a pre-approved list provided by the International Modeling and Talent Association.

Contestants with photogenic qualities that are able to let their natural beauty and personality shine through in the photographs have a slight advantage in the TV Beauty competition, but they must also have the skill to perform a television commercial.  Sarah’s training from A.C.T. gave her just enough of an edge to overcome her competitors and bring home an Honorable Mention.

Sarah competed in an age division where she was up against stiff competition from her Academy of Cinema and Television peers as well as the hundreds of competitors from other schools. Sarah’s instructors are very pleased with her placement and her overall performance at the convention. Here are her results for the week:

  • TV Beauty: Honorable Mention
  • Ready for My Closeup: Honorable Mention
January 20th, 2008 by Staff1 Comment »
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