Making COMMERCIALS Your Business: Online COMMERCIAL Intensive led by Janine M. Cerny, Senior Agent, Lauren Green Agency

Tuesday, July 20, 2021, 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT

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 Agent 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 is always excited to meet and help develop new talent. It is her passion to teach actors about the commercials side of the entertainment industry…what she calls the fun side.

TESTIMONIALS:

"Taking Janine's class really helped jump start my career in the world of commercials! We learned about the business of the industry and how to deliver commercial copy. After taking her class, I felt comfortable and ready to find an agent and start auditioning. She's such a sweet person who goes above and beyond to help you pursue your dreams." -Jessie Jordan

"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

What to Prepare:

For this intensive, please prepare a piece of Commercial Copy of choice that you feel best showcases your strengths as an actor. You can select a piece from the Commercial Sides database (link located in your Actors Connection account upon registration), OR bring in your own.

Please follow the procedures listed below:

• Please update your headshot and fill out the MY INFO section of your AC account upon registration.

• Arrive at least 10 MINUTES before your event is slated to start. Your host will give important information about the event at this time.

• Instructions and the ZOOM link for access to this online event will be emailed to you in advance. If you have not received the link by 12pm (EST) the day-of the event, please reach out to registration@actorsconnection.com at least one hour PRIOR to the start of class.

**Actors Connection classes and programming are for ADULTS (18+). With permission, some teens (14+) are allowed to take adult programming. To inquire about getting permission, please send an email to: info@actorsconnection.com**

**No recording of any kind is permitted by participants during class.**

**Please keep in mind that all programs at Actors Connection are for educational and professional development purposes. Participating in any class or event is not a promise of employment.**

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!