New! THE AGENT HOUR: Commercials Are My Business led by Janine M. Cerny, Talent Consultant/Scout

Saturday, May 7, 2016, 11am ET / 8am PT

2pm. Have you ever seen someone similar to you in a TV commercial and thought, "That could be me"?

Have you been wondering how to get started in this area of showbusiness?

Join Janine Cerny for a forum where you can ask anything about the biz. It's solidly devoted to giving you as much information about commercials and what's expected of them as the time allows. It's her passion to share her experience, to develop and teach actors from an agent's point of view.

In three hours, you'll learn what many learn in small doses throughout their first years in the business:

-Learn about every aspect of the television commercial world, from the "birth" of a commercial right up to its airing (behind the scenes)

-Learn about the audition process and how to prepare for auditions

-Headshot/resume review

-Develop your look for the commercial market...what 'type' am I?

-You'll perform commercial copy on camera and review playback. They will then receive constructive criticism and helpful advice. You'll perform again using techniques learned from feedback.

-You'll finish with a final Question and answer...where you are encouraged to ask any questions that come to mind. The only silly question is the one not asked. Ask Janine anything...

This intensive is geared toward beginner and intermediate levels.

Janine M. Cerny is currently scouting for several agencies, including Ramona's Model and Talent, where she spent the last five years as an on-camera commercial agent and commercial print agent. She has over 25 years of experience in the television commercial/commercial print industry. Initially, she's worked as a casting director for a major advertising agency. She then she became an agent at a leading talent agency, where she worked for many years. She has scouted talent both locally and nationally throughout her career. In addition to scouting events, Janine has been a guest speaker at workshops and classes around NYC. It is her passion to inform and teach actors about the commercial side of the industry.

TESTIMONIALS:

"She's so sweet and personable. Her insight and the way she structured her class was memorable and effective." -Mark Garner

"Excellent class!" -Diane Tegmeyer

"Janine was an excellent teacher. She encouraged us to ask questions about anything and answered all of them. She loves the work she does as an agent and her passion comes through." -Stuart Silverberg

"I attended Janine Cerny's Intensive, "The Agent Hour" October 10th and I'm so glad I did. It was incredibly eye-opening and informational. I came in with a lot of questions to begin with and found myself with even more as she brought up all sorts of things that I hadn't even considered. The woman really knows her stuff! The seminar was three hours long without one minute wasted. Janine made sure she answered every last question that was asked and even stayed an hour afterwards to make herself available to the people who were literally waiting in line to ask "just one more question." Wow. What an awesome seminar to be offered at Actors Connection!" -Danielle Augustine

"THE AGENT HOUR conducted by the ever consummate professional Janine Cerny shares her extensive experience and practical knowledge about the commercial industry! Her insights into the nature of the business both past and present provide a background for the attendee that can't be found in books! She offers advice and tidbits of inside information for any level of talent. Then all get a chance to get up in front of the camera and demonstrate their abilities to do commercial copy with Janine's spot on critique and opportunity to take the note for another read. Any and all questions about this process are addressed. Constructive comments on pictures and resumes with agent recommendations make this a workshop not to be missed! -Robert Raines Martin

Janine Minunno Cerny

Janine has been in the industry as both a casting director and agent for 25+ years. Her specialty is commercial print and on-camera television commercials. For the past several years she has been working directly with actors, assisting to perfect their craft and their confidence so when auditioning, they know they are on top of their game and ready to book the job!

Since Janine has been teaching How to Succeed in Commercial Print, she has given many models/actors the opportunity to work through LGA!