A.C.T. Studio’s

Producers, Directors, CD, Agent & Manager On-Camera Workshops

A.C.T. Studio's is dedicated to providing all actors with access to Producers, Directors, Casting Directors, Agents & Managers and has always held and always will hold the position that it is unethical & wrong to charge actors to be "Seen".

A.C.T. pledge's to NEVER charge for its On-Camera workshops and Agent/Manager events!

The highly successful 2007 & 2008 and 2009 On-Camera workshops have given over 3000 actor's access to Hollywood decision makers with one-on-one On-Camera workshops - all at no cost to the actor! Through the A.C.T. Studio's workshop's program countless actors have been called in for auditions and many have been hired for jobs along with the many actors who have found representation.

Introducing A.C.T. Studio’s

2010 On-Camera Workshops

The A.C.T. 2010 On-Camera Goal:  To provide 750 actors with the opportunity to showcase their talent On-Camera to Producers, Directors, Casting Directors and Agents & Managers.

A.C.T. Studio is planning 50+ exclusive On-Camera workshops along with our annual Industry Round Table Panel discussions & On-Camera events.

Don’t wait, seats are very limited and the slots go quickly!

A.C.T. has always held the position, of:

ACTORS SHOULDN’T HAVE TO PAY TO BE SEEN BY
CASTING DIRECTORS

Many others also hold this same position. A News Story by: "20/20"

Pay to Play                 Do Not Pay                 All Business

Contact info@actorscertifiedtraining.com to receive advanced-notice for On-Camera workshops and "Special Guest" workshops.

2010

Wednesday, April 25

Producer/Writer/Actor Mr. Kim Delgado. Kim has acted in such movies as “Patriot Games”, “Kindergarten Cop” and over 200 other rolls in film & T.V. He is the co-writer of “Taken in Broad Daylight” and is in pre-production with a new 3D feature film project “Skat8hard” which goes into casting summer 2010.

Friday, April 16

Director/Producer Kantz, “Project Purgatory” “Wasteland” and "Anna’s Eve” to name a few films Kantz has directed, is returning to A.C.T. Studios for his 2nd On-Camera workshop. Mr. Kantz first attended a workshop with Litestone Ent. April 2009. Producer George Morris from Modus Operandi Pictures will be joining Kantz during the workshop.

Thursday, April 1

Doc Duhame, Stuntman, 2nd Unit Director and Director. Doc is a 30 year veteran of stunts with hundreds of film and TV credits as well as working with directors such as Spielberg, Eastwood and Donner along with actors Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Doc has had the privilege of being Gene Hackman’s Stunt Double since 1989. Doc’s Directorial début “Teenage Supernatural” will be coming out in theaters summer 2010.

Monday, March 1

Director/Producer Mr. Jeff Celentano has directed such feature films as, “Breaking Point”, “Say it in Russian”, “Moscow Heat” and “Primary Suspect” to name a few. Mr. Celentano is currently in pre-production on his next film “The Hardest Hitter” which will be produced this summer in Atlanta.

Wednesday, Feb 24

Kevyn Major Howard & A.C,T. Studios presents the 5th Headshot & On-Camera workshop - "The Visual Side of Hollywood". Through this program 200 actors have been able to work with two of the masters in their fields, head shot photography and on-camera training, along with over $25,000 worth of headshots & classes that have been awarded.

Monday, Feb 15

Arthur Anderson, Producer, 2nd Unit “Action” Director, 1st AD on such mega hits as “Mission Impossible III”, “Wind Talkers”, “Face Off”, “CSI” & “Numb3rs” just to name a few. Mr. Anderson has been working in the Film & T.V. industry for over 25 years and has been associated with some of the biggest projects and studios.

Monday, Feb 8

Mr. Michael Kehoe, Director, Writer, Producer. Mr. Kehoe has been in the Film & T.V. industry for over 30 years. He had Directed such feature films as "Dominion", "The Art of the Bullet", "Now Departing", "Second Chance" just to name a few. He is currently casting and in pre-production for his next feature film "Ordinary average guys".

2009

Tuesday, July 21

Jonathon Nelson from Branham/Brander Casting
Past work includes: "House of the Devil", "Bitch Slap", "Friday the 13th", "Phase One." Currently working on the following series: "The Cleaner" on A&E starring Benjamin Bratt, "HawthoRNe" on TNT starring Jada Pinkett Smith, Jonathon has also worked on the series: "Greek" on ABC Family, the pilot "No Heroics" and he did LA Casting for the play "Wicked" as well as many commercials through Lisa Fields Casting. This summer, he will work on "Friday the 13th, part 2."

Tuesday, July 14

Kendra Castleberry
Kendra has been working solidly in casting for the past seven years. Past television projects include: "October Road", "Wildfire", "Dragnet", "Everwood", "The O.C.", the pilot of "Supernatural" and the series regular casting of "Life On Mars." Past feature film projects include the summer blockbuster "Fantastic Four" and numerous MOWs. Kendra is currently working with Donna Rosenstein on the ABC series "Castle" and "Happy Town" and the CBS hit series "Ghost Whisperer."

Wednesday, June 24

Kevyn Major Howard (KMH) & A.C.T. Studio's
Headshot & On-Camera workshop.
This is our fifth event with KMH!

Thursday, June 11

Susan Putnam from Harriet Greenspan Casting
Currently casting the series "True Jackson VP." Recent projects include the Warner Premiere DTV movie "The Clique" and the Warner Premiere/Cartoon Network MOW "Scooby Doo, The Beginning." Other casting credits include the series "Ned’s Declassifed School Survival Guide" and "Unfabulous" as well as the movies "Shredderman", "The Last Day of Summer", and "Diamond Dog Caper."

Thursday, June 4

Debra-Lynn Findon from Beverly Long Casting
Commercials and independents, projects include "The Waiting Room" and "The Astray."

Tuesday, June 2

Toby Guidry from Burrows/Boland Casting
Toby has worked in casting for the last 6 years. During this time, he has cast feature films, such as The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, Bride Wars, Confessions of a Shopaholic, The Heartbreak Kid, Employee of the Month, and Herbie Fully Loaded in both LA and NYC. He has also worked on the casting side of network television (Gilmore Girls), pilots (Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Manchild), and motion capture feature films (Steven Spielberg's Tintin and the Robert Zemeckis produced Mars Needs Moms). He recently cast a pilot presentation for Spike Television.

Tuesday, May 12

Kevyn Major Howard (KMH) & A.C.T. Studio's
Headshot & On-Camera workshop.
This is our fourth event with KMH and up to this point he has given away almost $7000.00 in free headshot sessions. ACT has given away over $25000.00 in free or discounted classes at these events!

Thursday, May 7

Jami Rudofsky of Rudofsky/Levy Casting, Episodic Casting Director currently working on "The Law" a 1/2 hour pilot for ABC.

Wednesday, May 6

Jackie Briskey, Daytime Casting Director, "Passions."

Sunday, April 26

7 Sails Management, Private On-Camera workshop for clients.

Friday, April 24

Maxine's Talent Agency, Casey Logan
Private On-Camera workshop for agency clients. They represent talent for motion picture/television, commercials and music.

Thursday, April 23

Terry Berland, award-winning Casting Director for on-camera television, voice-over, radio commercials, animation and hosting. Current projects include: "VW", "Miracle Whip", "Burger King', "Sprint", 'Old Navy" and "Intel."

Tuesday, April 21

TWA, The Wallis Agency, Private On-Camera workshop for agency clients.

Sunday, April 19

Lila Selic C.C.D.A.
“Just amazing how quickly your on-camera training improves the actors performance".
Casting Director spanning 3 decades with dozens of feature film & television credits.

Wednesday, April 8

TWA, The Wallis Agency

Sunday, April 5

FarMore Casting with the very busy CD Rosalinda Morales. Recent projects include: Feature Films – “Lean like a Cholo”, “Flights of Fancy”, Currently casting; the trilogy “Unknowns”, scheduled to begin principle photography May 2009 and “Camera Café” a 20 episode webisode series.

Thursday, April 2

Lite Stone Ent. - Executive Producer Mr. Al Smith & Director Kantz
participate in an ACT On-Camera Workshop. Lite Stone Entertainment produces 3 - 5 Feature Films annually. All productions are on 35mm in the 1- 3 million range. Previous credits include; "Urgency", "Wasteland", "Anna's Eve", "Project purgatory". They are currently casting 2 up coming projects slated for summer 2009 production from the ACT talent pool.

Wednesday, March 4

TWA, The Wallis Agency

Wednesday, Feb. 25

3rd Kevyn Major Howard Studio's (KMH) & A.C.T.
Studio's Headshot & On-Camera workshop.
     "The Visual Side of Hollywood"
50 actors participate in this industry only-actor beneficial event. 2 actors received full KMH headshot sessions at no cost (Value $1,700.00) and 5 actors receive full & partial scholarships for On-Camera training (Value $8,000.00).

Sunday, Feb. 22

A.C.T. is a GOLD sponser & contibuter to the 1st TMA - Talent Managers Asociation red carpet VIP Academy Awards screening.
25 ACT actors attend this black tie event socializing with hundreds of the industry's best managers & agents.

Sunday, Feb. 1

A.C.T. Studio's On-Camera workshop

Sunday, Feb. 13

A.C.T. Studio's On-Camera workshop

Sunday, Feb. 8

A.C.T. Studio's On-Camera workshop

Sunday, Feb. 2

A.C.T. Studio's On-Camera workshop

Sunday, Jan. 25

A.C.T. Studio's On-Camera workshop

Introducing A.C.T. Studio’s

2008 On-Camera Workshops

The A.C.T. 2008 On-Camera Goal:

To launch new Producer On-Camera Workshops.

To provide 500 actors with the opportunity to showcase their talent On-Camera to Directors, Casting Directors, Agents, Managers, and now Producers.

The first half of 2008 has been very exciting with 30+ workshops providing over 500 actors access to Hollywood decision makers! Sign-up now at workshops@actorscertifiedtraining.com and receive exclusive advanced notice and reservation opportunities for these special guests attending On-Camera workshops.

2008

Thursday, Nov. 20

2nd Kevyn Major Howard Studio's (KMH) & A.C.T. Studio'sHeadshot & On-Camera workshop.
     "The Visual Side of Hollywood"
40+ actors participate in this one-of-a-kind actor beneficial event. 2 actors received full KMH headshot sessions at no cost (Value $1,700.00) and 3 actors receive full scholarships for On-Camera training (Value $6,500.00).


Kevyn Major Howard and A.C.T. Studio's Head Shot and On-Camera Workshop

Tuesday, Nov. 11

TWA, The Wallis Agency

Friday, Oct. 24

A.C.T. FIRST ANNUAL - 4th in a Series - Round Table/On-Camera Showcase
Producers, Directors, CD's, Agents & Managers, SAG Conservatory and other independent acting coaches will be discussing issues within the casting process, working on set in front of a camera and training. A.C.T. trained actors will be performing On-Camera scenes for all VIP's. A.C.T. Studios will provide a catered meal & dessert for this never-been-done- before event!

NOTE; ONLY A.C.T. trained actors will be allowed into this event.

Monday, Sept. 8

Special Workshop/Showcase with Kevyn Major Howard, Craig Holzberg of Avalon Artists Group and Timothy Lampros, CEO A.C.T. Studios

Wednesday, Sept. 3

Howard West Talent Agency

Wednesday, Aug. 20

Mariko Ballentine CD
Danny Goldman & Associates since 1984

Friday, July 25

Pam Gilles CD
Has cast over 20 feature films most recently Good Intentions (2008) (pre-production), The way of war, Magic....etc.

Wednesday, July 16

TWA, The Wallis Agency

Monday, July 14

Marilyn Atlas, Producer, Agent/Manager
Producer of Real Women Have Curves, Flagrant Desire and Echoes.

Wednesday, July 2

Second A.C.T. Actor Sponsored PRIVATE On-Camera Workshop
15 Actors worked On-Camera all at no cost to the Actors.

Saturday, June 14

TMA - Talent Managers Association, A.C.T. will host 10 Managers from this prestigious organization, along with several actor/clients from each manager's office. A.C.T. Studio's will provide a catered meal for this special On-Camera workshop.

Monday, June 2

James Levine CD - Bank of America, NFL Promos, Starburst, Applebee's, Subway, Comcast, Lowe's & many more.

Tuesday, May 20

Renita Casting, Renita has cast many-many commercials, music Videos and several Feature Films.

Diana Lesmez Producer from Storymaker Entertainment &
Rosalinda Morales is a CSA Casting Director & Lance Tracy, Director from 1726 Entertainment will all be VIP guests for a very special Producer, Director, CD workshop

First A.C.T. Actor Sponsored PRIVATE On-Camera Workshop
12 Actors worked On-Camera all at no cost to the Actor

Mr. Terry Luce, TMA - Talent Managers Association
Chairman Benefits Committee

A.C.T. takes its On-Camera workshop on location to The Oakwood
At least 40 actors will get to experience and learn special On-Camera skills.

TWA, The Wallis Agency

Rosemary Rodriquez, DGA Director
Law & Order, Third Watch, Without a Trace

Actors' Fest Southwest Benefit. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
A.C.T. takes its On-Camera workshop and Industry Perspective lecture to this very special seminar & workshop. Hundreds of Actors & Industry professionals are expected to participate in this extravaganza.

One workshop grows to workshops by popular demand.
Actors' Fest Southwest Benefit. Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Fern Orenstein, VP Casting-CBS
Cast over 66 Feature Films & Television shows.

Marilyn Atlas, Producer, Agent/Manager
Producer of Real Women Have Curves, Flagrant Desire and Echoes

7 Sails Management

Burrows/Boland Casting.
The legendary Victoria Burrows will be represented by Tineka Becker. This office has cast over 85 projects such as King-Kong, Cast Away, Polar Express and The Lord of the Rings.

Tineka has been working as an Associate at Burrows/Boland Casting, where they are currently casting the Dreamworks project "TINTIN" directed by Steven Spielberg & Peter Jackson. Their office is also casting the feature film "THE GREATEST AMERICAN HERO" a Stephen J. Cannell production, directed by Stephen Herek.  Recent projects include: "THE LOVELY BONES" a Dreamworks project, directed by Peter Jackson. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" a Disney film, directed by Robert Zemeckis and "DEATH RACE" a Universal project, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson.

Pam Gilles from McCaffrey/Gilles Casting.
This office has cast over 20 feature films most recently The way of war, Good Intentions, Magic....ect.

Mryna Lieberman Management

TWA, The Wallis Agency

Lance Tracy, Director
Documentaries, Music Videos, Commercials.

Steve Helgoth, C.S.A.
Cast 9 feature films, most recently “Emilio”

A.C.T. takes its On-Camera workshop on location to The Oakwood
60 actors get to experience and learn special On-Camera skills.

Lila Selic C.C.D.A.
“Just amazing how quickly your on-camera training improves the actors performance".
Casting Director spanning 3 decades with dozens of feature film & television credits.

Producer Marilyn Atlas & Casting Director Rosalinda Morales
“These actors are very lucky to have this training. This class is brilliant!” Marilyn Atlas.
Producer of Real Women Have Curves, Flagrant Desire and Echoes

Matthew Lessall C.S.A.
Dead of Night (In Production), Kung Fu (Pre-Production),
What's Wrong with Virginia (Announced)

Timothy R Lampros Author/Director
On-Camera Workshops

Michael Tierney
Independent Casting - Commercials include; Nissan, Sony, Kia, KFC, Power Bars, Rolaids, Maxwell House, etc.

TWA, The Wallis Agency

Actors LA Agency

Rosalinda Morales
Currently casting the broadway play "Real Women Have Curves" out of ACT Studios. Also casting 2 independent features.

Director Mr. Kim Bass
Post-Production of the Feature Film "Fast Glass" and Succubus: Hell Bent
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Round Table & On-Camera Workshops

What began as simple Casting Director Showcases has developed in to the premier (and quite possibly the ONLY) Film & Television Industry Round table Research & Development workshop in Hollywood involving Producers, Directors, Casting Directors, Agents, Managers and highly trained actors.

The A.C.T. mission is to find common problems existing both the hiring process and in the Director-on-camera-actor-on set relationship. With this knowledge we can stream line the casting process and erradicate inefficancies in respect to the actors work responsibilities in on-camera production.

What other training institution creates a collaborative environment where decision makers, trainers and actors work & eat together for the betterment of the Film & Television Industry?

Actors Certified Training

Friday, Oct. 24, 2008

A.C.T. FIRST ANNUAL - 4th in a Series - Round Table/On-Camera Showcase
Producers, Directors, CD's, Agents & Managers, SAG Conservatory and other independent acting coaches will be discussing issues within the casting process, working on set in front of a camera and training. ACT trained actors will be performing On-Camera scenes for all VIP's. A.C.T. Studios will provide a catered meal & dessert for this never-been-done- before event!

NOTE; ONLY A.C.T. trained actors will be allowed into this event.

Friday, April 11, 2008

A.C.T. 3rd Round Table/On-Camera Showcase
Producers, Directors, CD’s, Agents & Managers.

What an event! Directors, Agents, Managers, Casting Directors, SAG Conservatory and A.C.T. trained actors spend the evening discussing issues within the casting process and on set camera work. There was a catered meal, stimulating conversation surrounding the audition process and some great on-camera work.

Friday, Nov. 2, 2007

Second CD Round Table & On-Camera.
Exclusively for ACT trained Actors

Friday, Aug. 10, 2007

Groups of CD's come together and work closely with ACT trained actors. Over a catered dinner there is discussion about the problems and possible solutions surrounding the casting process. After a great meal, ACT showcases the BEST Camera Trained Actors in the Film & Television Industry. And of course this is free for all ACT actors.

The following workshops are FREE to ALL ACTORS

November 2007

Wednesday, Nov. 14

International Student Film Festival of Hollywood
Directors & Producers reception.

Monday, Nov, 12

TWA, The Wallis Agency

Sunday, Nov. 11

James Levine, Casting Director

Friday, Nov. 9

MidWest Talent Agency, Betty McCormick Aggas Agent/Owner

Monday, Nov. 5

Beverly Long (A CLEO Award CD) & Riley O'Connor from BL Casting

Sunday, Nov. 4

Francisco Cooksey, Streetwise Casting
Features, TV, Commercials (specializes in character types)

Friday, Nov. 2

2nd Casting Director Roundtable & On-Camera
Exclusively for ACT-trained

October 2007

Agents & Managers On-Camera Workshop

ACT goes on location to Raleigh Studios!
On-Camera workshop and Perspective Lecture to the "African-American Film Marketplace"

Rosemay Rodriquez, Director
Law & Order, Third Watch, Without a Trace

Rosalinda Moralas
Por Vida, La Misma Luna

Zora DeHorter CSA
ZDM Casting, Currently casting Snow Princess & "He loves her, She loves him not"

Margaret Guiraud, Agent/Owner
International Models & Talent Agency

Lee Sonja Kissik
Independent Casting

Chrystine Urban
Independent Casting

Irene Cagan
4400, Medium

ACT goes on location to the Screen Actors Guild!
On-Camera workshop to over 150 SAG actors in the James Cagney room. This event was sponsored by the SAG Foundation

Mariko Ballentine
Danny Goldman & Associates since 1984

Lisa Pantone
Kentucky Rhapsody, Hanging in Hedo

Michael Tierney
Independent Casting

Mariko Ballentine
Danny Goldman & Associates since 1984

Tracy "Twinkie" Byrd
Motorola, McDonalds, Toyota, Nokia, El Pollo Loco, Ikea

Carol Rosenthal
2 short films, print work, Dorito's Super Bowl commercial, Subaru

Michael Sanford
Commercial Casting

Rosalinda Morales
Por Vida, La Misma Luna, Ladron Que Roba a Ladron

James Levine
Bank of America, NFL Promos, Starburst, Applebee's, Subway, Comcast, Lowe's

Charles Bogdan
Among the Shadows, Toyota

Lynne Quirion
Motorola, McDonalds, Toyota, Nokia, El Pollo Loco, Ikea

Michael Tierney

Howard Meltzer

Doron Ofir

Bebe Flynn

Susan Havens

Mark Sikes

Dino Ladki

Ruth Conforte