Is the Academy of Cinema and Television worth the money?

M D: Is the Academy of Cinema and Television worth the money?
My kids were accepted to the Academy of Cinema and Television. I would like to hear from someone who has been through the program. Was it worthwile? Did you get any work from the auditions? Would you say it is a scam?

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Answer by Daniel N
The Google search engine is blanketed with a lot of comments about AoC&T posted by AoC&T, but precious little from any independent source.

I presume that this is for their program in Phoenix. I recommend you contact theater people in Phoenix (perhaps community theaters and high school theater departments) for recommendations for training.

Answer by lawrence91
please check www.filmschool.ph

Answer by mccrackind
The Academy of Cinema and Television is one of the most exclusive private performing arts places in Phoenix. It is awsome.

i didn’t get accepted in time to go to the recent International Modeling and Talent Association’s Convention in LA, but several of the kids in my acting class went. They got to compete against hundreds and hundreds of other kids from all over the United States. The ACT kids kicked butt!

The kids said they got to meet Hollywood agents, casting directors and even some celebrities. i no one girl drove to LA last week to meet a talent agent that judged her win in acting competition. The agent is going to get her jobs. Go look at this page and you can see who won and the names of kids that got call backs to see agents and stuff. Here is a link:

I’m glad my parents are paying for me to go. My acting teacher is wonderful and he has his own TV show called The Unjust. He is great!

I guess parents have to be careful about scams and their kids. But this is a real school and students get to do real stuff in front of agents and casting directors. Movie stars even come to the school and talk to the kids and parents.

Answer by academycinema
Dear Parent:

The Academy of Cinema and Television (ACT) wants to thank you for your sincere interest in our school. We also want to let you know that we have the type of information you are desiring posted on the Internet, you can find it on our Web site in the “Success Stories” section located at:

and on our Internet blog in the “Student News” section at:

We also have a call into the mother of one of our most recent successes at the Phoenix school, Isabella Rosessle, to see if her mom will allow the school to tell you more about Isabella’s recent accomplishments. Isabella’s December 2007 accomplishments are posted on our blog at:

A.C.T. is a legitimate private academy for the performing arts. You can take a Virtual Tour of our Phoenix offices/Classrooms here:

And, always feel free to call our school with questions or make an appointment to meet with the Director, Jack White.

Answer by Fdsfsaf F
im in it right now. i absolutely recommend it though he big prices. for me, 600 kids auditioned and i was one of the 35 who made it. it is no money scam trust me