Young Actors Testimonials
Serena Chiapelli
Michigan“I'm so glad I could come to this camp. I learned so much and had a great time. I know how to audition, to express myself and show my personality. I loved going in front of the casting directors and agents. They all seemed really nice. I hope I can comeback another year. I made so many friends. Hope to see you soon!”
Paul Morisette
Michigan“Thanks you for all your help at TVI. This is a huge step in my life that you helped me with. The experience was amazing, the agents and casting directors made it a great experience. I will see you at future TVI camps. Love you and miss you”
Jamie Kilian
Illinois“I have met a lot of great people who are extremely talented. I've had the opportunity to be introduced to some great producers, agents and casting directors. And get some amazing advice on how to improve my acting. I've had a great time and hope to come back next year.”
Connie Kilian, Jamie Kilian's parent“This has been a very pleasant trip for both of us. She has learned so much and hates for this week to end. She wants to go to more TVI camps. It has been a wonderful experience for both of us. I hope we will be able to attend again next year.”
Marta Komeza, Daria Komeza's parent
Illinois“Daria loves it here. We didn't really know what to expect at first and it turned out to be such a great experience. Daria took several acting classes before but this is her favorite. She couldn't wait for the next day so she could go to class.”
- Natarsha Vukalovich
Australia“Well I had a BLAST at camp. I learnt so much about the auditions work ad what agents, casting directors ad producers do! Thanks for the awesome experience TVI!”
Angelique Axelrode
California“TVI camp has taught me many things about acting. You get one on one classes where they give everyone feedback. TVI has been an amazing experience and I will never forget what is has taught me. ”
Francesca Maia
Spain
Maria Maia, Francesca Maia’s parent“I had a great time at the camp. I met new friends…I also had a chance to experience how it feels like to audition for casting directors, agents, and producers. The best part of the camp is that I got called by an agent”
“It was absolutely amazing! Franchesca is missing TVI big time. Not only that she gained so much knowledge within such short time, but she also met wonderful friends and even got one agency interested in her. Franchesca absolutely adores TVI.”
Rachel Costanzo
Australia“My TVI camp experience was amazing. I loved every single day and moment I was here. I really am going to never forget this week. I can truly say it was the best week of my life. I will definitively be coming back next year. Thank you so much for everything.”
Miranda Jones
Michigan“I had an amazing time. I loved the agents because I know they want me to grow as a better actor. I love making new friends. Overall, I’m glad I got the chance to come here and...pursue my career.”
Sara Jones, Miranda Jones’ parent
“Thank you so much for making the camp such a great experience for Miranda. She had a wonderful time and met some great new friends. We thoroughly enjoyed the program and have a better understanding of the industry now. It was a great experience for all of us. We look forward to returning for the pilot season intensive workshop in February as well. ”
Emily Moreno
Michigan“I had a really fun time this week at TVIs’ camp. I learned a lot about the industry and I made a lot of new friends. I’ve experienced a lot this week that will help me throughout my journey through acting. I loved meeting all the casting directors and agents and seeing how they work. I would definitively want to come to TVI next summer”
Savanna Woodson, 17
Huntington Beach, CA“I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for putting such an incredible camp. I made priceless connections with some amazing people and learned volumes of valuable information. It’s people like TVI that help actors turn their dreams into reality.”
Max Zepol
California
Andrea Zepol, Max Zepol’s parent“I loved the acting directors. They were fun and awesome. I love the camp.”
“This TVI camp has been one of the most fabulous experiences in my life. I love how Max is enjoying this experience to the 'max'. I am grateful to be able to give my son the tools needed to become the best actor he can be. Max was called by several agencies and signed with a top agency from your camp. TVI thank you so much!”
Charlize Hyams
England
Colin Hyams, Charlize Hyams’s parent“I enjoyed meeting the casting directors, producers and agents. It was so fun and it’s been great! Thanks for making my trip brilliant!”
“An excellent insight into the industry in LA. I have a new depth into Charlize foundation of knowledge for TV/Film world.”
Sheila Alexander, Elijah Cook’s parent
California“Elijah had a wonderful experience at TVI’s camp. It was a great opportunity for Elijah to showcase his skills and talent in the presence of the best casting director and agents in Los Angeles. Additionally, we had the opportunity to meet other talented children and their supportive parents. An amazing experience offered by TVI’s amazing staff!”
Abbey Gibson-Busch
Hong Kong
Megan Gibson, Abbey Gibson Busch’s parent“I had a great time at TVI’s camp. The staff and students were really nice. I made lots of new friends and the guests gave great feedback and were very informative. ”
“In a word OUTSTANDING! This camp far exceeded my expectations and was definitively worth the trip from Hong Kong. The TVI staff was friendly, helpful, tolerant and professional. You are obviously very experience and knowledgeable in the field. The experts you arrange provided brilliant feedback to our children. They were positive and constructive. I would come back in a heartbeat!”
- Rob Bernatovich
New York“My experience at TVI has been fun ad memorable. I had a great time meeting new people. Camp helped me improve my acting skills and talent. It has been great and fun and very educational.”
- Joseph Nadon
Michigan“TVI has been an amazing camp! Everyone is so funny and friendly. I loved having the casting directors and agents classes. I hope to come back next year and to have this amazing experience again.”
- Robbie Campbell
California“My experience at TVI has been great. Camp taught me so much. I was nervous at first but TVI settled my nerves. I just want to say thank you for everything.”
- Brendan Calton
Oklahoma“TVI studios camp is definitively one of the best classes that I’ve ever done. The casting directors were so much fun ad agent night was a ton of fun too. A lot of good things will come out of this camp. I know it.”
- Leonard Bode
Cayman Islands“I had my first auditions ever. I learned a lot about what to expect and what others expect of you. I realized that to become more successful I need to take lessons and practice. Acting is more fun than I ever imagined.”
Sydney Dodick
Arizona
Paula Dodick, Sydney Dodick’s parent, Arizona“I had a great experience at TVI. I learned so much about the business and I got used to auditions ad cold readings. I really feel more prepared to begin my career because I got to meet with the actual casting directors and agents. Thank you so much I can’t wait to come back to TVI Studios. The best part of the camp is that I signed with an amazing agency. TVI’s camp was the best week ever. I can’t wait to move to LA.”
“First of all I have to thank you for one of the most comprehensive, exciting and fun weeks Sydney has had in her 13 years!, I cannot believe the experiences and opportunities that TVI has provided for the kids in addition to the training and the information about the business. Sydney is very serious about pursuing and acting career and I feel like TVI has set us on the right path. I have already recommended TVI to friends.”
- Savanna Woodson, 17
Huntington Beach, CA“I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for putting such an incredible camp. I made priceless connections with some amazing people and learned volumes of valuable information. It’s people like TVI that help actors turn their dreams into reality.”
Kirsten York, 17
Corona, CA“I really liked this camp. It was so beneficial for me. I liked that we got different information from different people in the industry. This program taught me so much and introduced me to so many people. Thank you so much for such a great experience. I’m definitively coming back.”
Julia Kelly, 16
Canyon Lake, CA“The camp was great and I had a lot of fun. The best part was that I got calls by agents!!”
Rosebud Harrison, 12
Fayeteville, NC“TVI was wonderful. My goal for the week was to grow in my acting skills. With this camp, I feel I have done so and accomplished much more.”
Julie Harrison, parent to Rosebud Harrison“We learned so much. Thank you for guiding us and helping without judgment. I know that Rosebud grew from the beginning of the week. Her confidence has grown; the feeling of being vindicated that this is something she can do well was wonderful. Thank you again; you do great things for these kids.”
Monica Metzger, 17
Monte Sereno, CA“This program has been great, I have learned so much. This camp has been the best experience, so much fun and great teachers.”
JoBeth Metzger, parent to Monica Metzger“Excellent program, very educational for parents and children.”
Scheherazade Guzzo, 14
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL“I thought it was a fabulous experience. I love how I got to meet with the agents, managers and especially the casting directors. How they gave me advice on how to make it even better. I can’t wait to be back.”
Donna Guzzo, parent to Scheherazade Guzzo“TVI’s camp for my daughter was fabulous. She looked forward to coming each day. As a parent, I felt it was a great opportunity for her to be working on scenes and cold reads with people in the industry and receiving feedback. Fantasic, keep up the great work.”
- Julyssa Renteria, 11
Lancaster, CA“I really like TVI’s camp. It’s really fun to meet casting directors and agents and learn so much about the business. I got a call by an agent so that was great.”
Elayne Renteria, parent to Julyssa Renteria“Thank you so much for providing prospective young actors the opportunity to get in front of industry professionals. Julyssa had a great time doing what she is passionate about—acting. The training, information and evaluations that she received from the camp was priceless. The classes that were given for parents provided me with invaluable inside information of the "Business for Acting". The best part is that she got a call from Buchwald — a major Bi-coastal Talent Agency”
Donnita Miller, parent to Jacob Miller, 14
Indianapolis, IN“This is our 3rd camp and I really enjoy everything the camp keeps providing. It has been the best experience Jacob has experienced.”
Corina Pacuraru, parent to Ana-Maria Pacuraru, 13
Romania“Thank you for the great opportunity you have done for us! Your camp was exactly what we needed - to find out almost everything about agents and managers, what we should expect after a call or audition, and more than that, to meet very important industry: people managers, agents, casting directors.”
Theresa Knott, parent to Christina Connor, 17
Los Angeles, CA“Thanks for the fabulous contacts - Christina got a call from AEF. TVI is so well connected, and we really appreciate that!”
Luke Chilton, 11
Fayetteville, NC“I thought this camp was AMAZING. It gave me so much experience. The agents and casting directors were very nice!”
Gayla Joeckel, parent to Luke Chilton“Thank you for providing such a wonderful camp for Luke. He has been contacted by Amsel, Eisenstadt and Frazier and Buchwald.”
Alexandra Franco, 16
Glenview, IL“I always love coming here. All of the cold readings and classes are so much fun! Meeting the agents & casting directors is such a great experience. TVI gives you such a great experience like no other place. It makes you feel so comfortable with acting and being on stage. I love coming here.”
Tori Vance, 17
Phoenix, AZ“For the last 2 years, your camp has helped me feel right at home in LA. Given me so much confidence. I now have so many tools to succeed. Thank you so much again.”
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Chiara Taurelli Salimbeni, 15
Rome, Italy“I really enjoyed the camp. You have been great and kind with me and with my accent. I had such a beautiful time and I learned so many new things. I wish to come back and so sad it is finished. This experience helped me grow as an actress and made many friends.”
Sharon Bernal, parent to Courtney Bernal, 12
La Verne, CA“I’m so pleased with Courtney’s attitude and experience this week. The classes have taught her so much. The access to the casting directors and agents is the main reason we keep coming back. Will be back to help Courtney grow and develop even more.”
Brooke Delaney, 14
Potomic, MD“I enjoyed working with casting directors and agents and all the teachers. I also enjoyed the kids in the camp. ”
Brittany
Wulfenstein, 17
Washington, UT“It was so fun and I learned so much and met some awesome people.”
Lenny Ross,
12
Singapore“The kids at TVI were not only the best actors I’ve ever met, they were the nicest people. The highlight of the week was auditioning for a CBS sitcom!”
Shannon
Lemke, 7
Chicago, IL“Shannon loved the program so much! She cried this morning because it was over. She is looking forward to coming back in February.”
Parent of
Samantha Bauer, 12
Folsom, CA"Thank you. I want you guys to take credit for Samantha’s doors opening. Without your course, and your everyday encouraging and teaching her this would not be possible.”
Parent of
Paris Rose Yates, 9
St. James NY“I can’t speak highly enough about this program. I will recommend it to all who are interested and Paris has already informed me she wants to do this next summer.
Parent of
Brett DelBuono, 11
Westborough, MA“He is also currently filming the film This Revolution --he got the audition from an agent as a result of your course! He's been to a number of auditions in the City and has gotten a few call backs on major commercials as well so he is quite excited!!! It's all cuz of you guys!!!! Thanx!"
Gwen Sanders,
9
Maryland Heights, MO“I feel that I learned a lot and I also got to know the agents and teachers. This will be a thing I’ll want to do again! Overall the week was wonderful!”
Joshua Bonzie,
12
Norman, OK“The kids at TVI were not only the best actors I’ve ever met, they were the nicest people."
Jamie Kryder,
16
Apple Valley, CA"This program helped me figure out things about myself as an actor. It showed me what I really need to work on.”
Parent
of Matthew Legaspi, 10
Ontario, CA“The Summer Course was well worth signing up for, we had a lot of fun, met a lot of nice people, see you next Summer!”
Emilie
Gueguen, 15
Cos Cob, CTI liked learning the basics of auditioning and being able to be yourself while acting.”
Jennifer
Morrison, 16
Kingswood, TX“What an excellent course, I learned so much about the business - more in the one week than in 2 years of high school theatre.”
Kayte
Nicholson, 13
Medfield, MA“The best was seeing the agents. Now you know them and they know you.”
Parent
of Shane, 13, & Kenny, 11, Stanley
Los Alamitos, CA“Great Intensive, learn a lot, very organized, very kid friendly, great staff.”
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of Caroline Bruce, 10
Washington DC“The most valuable part was the support of the group. The team leaders from TVI were helpful, kind, professional -- Thank you for giving Caroline a wonderful experience!”
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of Sophie Folts, 10
Charlotte, NC“The most valuable part for Sophie was being with other kids who really wanted to learn about the business and were motivated. You guys are a class act! Thanks so much!”
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of Christopher Douglass, 13
Boulder, CO"It was a class act experience, we had no idea what is was going to be like and came with few expectations and I am leaving very satisfied.”
- Darien
Bird, 10
Ventura CA“This was amazing adventure, awesome experience, really tremendous exposure and insight into the real world of film and TV.”
- Chelsea
Sleeth, 16
Morrison, CO“I would recommend this course because I benefited a lot from the experience, personal criticism and knowledge of the business."
- Jessie
Carter, 14
Los Altos, CA“I feel like I have learned so much here and it was such a wonderful experience, thank you TVI.”
- Casey
Anderson, 12
Katy, TX“Thank you so much I had an awesome time. The course was brilliant, having casting directors for teachers to learn the business of acting. It was one of the best ones I’ve ever gone to.”
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of Gabrielle Snow’s, 15
New Buffalo, MI“It was a great education, well worth the time and energy spent. You brought a reality to the dreams of our children.”