CGTV
CGTV Overview
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CGTV has a 4.5 star rating based on 8 customer reviews and overall sentiment is mostly satisfied with mixed reports of positive outcomes and serious complaints.
Key Takeaways for Future Customers
- Read all paperwork and fees before committing; CGTV reviews show both successes and costs.
- Program can offer exposure, coaching, reels, and agent contacts for dedicated participants.
- Research past participants and confirm refund and billing policies.
Negative Feedback / Risk Areas
- Frequent customer complaints about high-pressure sales tactics and aggressive upsells.
- Billing practices and refunds reported as difficult or opaque.
- Privacy and data concerns including sharing of contact information and perceived unethical behavior.
Positive Feedback
Reviewers praise trustworthy staff, amazing teachers and coaches, clear communication, and several success stories; price level noted as low by some consumers.
The generated data is based on reviews and questionnaires provided by PissedConsumer.com users.
CGTV has a 4.5 star rating based on 8 customer reviews and overall sentiment is mostly satisfied with mixed reports of positive outcomes and serious complaints.
Key Takeaways for Future Customers
- Read all paperwork and fees before committing; CGTV reviews show both successes and costs.
- Program can offer exposure, coaching, reels, and agent contacts for dedicated participants.
- Research past participants and confirm refund and billing policies.
Negative Feedback / Risk Areas
- Frequent customer complaints about high-pressure sales tactics and aggressive upsells.
- Billing practices and refunds reported as difficult or opaque.
- Privacy and data concerns including sharing of contact information and perceived unethical behavior.
Positive Feedback
Reviewers praise trustworthy staff, amazing teachers and coaches, clear communication, and several success stories; price level noted as low by some consumers.
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Verified ReviewerBeware!
- - High-pressure sales pitch for a program over $10,000.
- - Zoom invite never arrived; spam folder hid it.
- - Cancellation is hard; aggressive sales tactics.
NO resolution
We were emailed a link to some training videos, which we watched. However, when we were expecting a Zoom invite on Tuesday, we never received it. It turned out the invite had gone to my spam folder. Instead of receiving the promised 'notes from the Zoom,' I was sent an email starting with 'upon investigation,' implying that I had somehow accessed the Zoom invite.
The email I had accessed was only for the training videos, not the Zoom invite. This made me feel unfairly accused of dishonesty, which was both frustrating and unnecessary. Their cancellation process appears to be designed in a way that makes it nearly impossible to get your money back. What you can expect are aggressive sales tactics, not only directed at you but also at your child.
We were later offered the chance to join another Zoom, but by that point, the entire situation had already left us with a very bad taste about both the program and the people managing it. Don’t waste your weekend with CGTV.
There are far more legitimate and professional ways to pursue success in acting. Save your money and avoid the disappointment and frustration this program brings.
- High pressure sales
- Unethical
Preferred solution: Full refund
User's recommendation: Avoid it
Sells info
- - They promise calls if you show potential, but prices are too high.
- - They require address, zip, and phone for an application and may sell numbers.
I went to the cgtv auditions thinking it was legit, many people had the potential! But some didnt..
but somehow everyone there got a call they promised if they thought you were good to be an actor, but the prices are way too high for a normal person to afford.Why would they need money if they are just hear to train??
Not only do they need your information for a so called application they need your address, zip code and your number is suspicious enough, they sell your phone number and that could make sex trackers get your information and text you that could also mean being part of an unwanted group chat withh weird enough numbers. DO NOT GO.
User's recommendation: Please dont go for your safety trust me
Am good in acting also I can help in modals and fashion designing
I don't know I think the internet has problem
User's recommendation: Good
You Truly Get What you Pay For
- - CGTV audition led to callbacks, training, and three reels.
- - Our child was signed by an agent after CGTV.
- - Adrian R'Mante provides ongoing mentorship and support.
I am usually not one to write a review online as I believe that any complaints or praise that someone has with a company should go directly to that company, However, I happened to run across a negative review about CGTV that I found to be completely different than any experience my family has had with this group. I found the review to be unfair, untrue and borders on the realm of libel.
I have known the CGTV group for more than a year. It was suggested to my son and I that he attend an audition for CGTV by another previous participant who already wen through the program. My son spent two previous years attending actors training with other companies without receiving the main components of what those companies promised including a final audition reel, professional headshots and contacts with quality agents and managers in the acting community. As a last ditch effort at providing our child with the best tools for success, we chose to try the CGTV audition. I am glad that we did! WE went through the audition process with hundreds of children and were selected out of maybe two dozen for a callback. I watched as many children did not receive callbacks. At first I was very skeptical with this process as I know what it is like to not receive what we paid for.
During this process, it was made very clear to us and everyone else in attendance that our child would enter into a program that will teach and fine tune acting skills in an effort to provide him with the best chance for becoming successful in the entertainment industry. We were promised training and a reel that could be used on his acting profile. We were also given an opportunity to perform in front of current agents and managers in the business. We were never promised that our child would be signed by an agent or a manager, nor were we promised that our child would be successful in the entertainment industry. We received everything we were promised and received many benefits that continue to this day!
Not only did we receive 1 reel but we have received 3 reels. When reading the negative reviews that have surfaced. I have noticed 1 common denominator and this is a complaint about having to pay a fee for this service. Well, let me tell you this is not just for acting. Each one of my children were allowed to select an activity they were passionate about. One child chose dance, I spent thousands for dance lessons, training, clothing and travel. Three other children chose sports. I cannot begin to express the amount of money that went into club sports, school sports, athletic gear, private lessons, travel, uniforms and hotels. One child chose entertainment. I have spent far less for his lessons than any of the children. Entertainment is a profession. Just like with any profession there is an initial investment to obtain the tools, skills and education necessary to become successful.
Placing our son with CGTV was the best thing we could have done for our child. Our child was signed by an agent after attending only one of CGTV's programs. He is now a working actor. He has since completed two additional programs with CGTV. Despite the fickle nature of the entertainment business, our child continues to receive auditions and already has co-starred in a television show. What I appreciate the most is that CGTV and specifically Adrian R'Mante remain in constant contact with my child when he needs additional assistance. This is not a service that we paid for. There are many others who have participated in this program who are not signed but yet they still sing the praises of this program. you have to ask yourself why? Well, it is because the program's worth is not based on whether the actor or actress becomes famous. It is because the worth is based on whether that person receives the service they have paid for. On more than one occasion, I have heard from agents and managers that Adrian R'Mante develops some of the best talent they have seen.
My child has received much more than acting techniques and reels from this program. He has performed in front of live audiences containing agents, directors, managers and casting agents. He has received numerous callbacks and opportunities that he would not have without the training, mentorship and professional assistance given us by CGTV. There is a misperception that talent alone should suffice. Even your top actors will tell you that natural talent is great but training to learn what to do with that talent is necessary! You wouldn't expect to be signed in the NBA or NFL after attending one sports camp! Why is this any different? You only get out of any program what you put into them. Our family has chosen to trust the process and allow the professionals to pour into us all of their knowledge and that has proven to be a great success! I would agree that there are scams out there. However, CGTV is NOT one of them!! All that is left for me to do is say THANK YOU CGTV and Adrian R'Mante and to speak up about the positive experiences we have had with your company!
Note: This is a type after I was unable to locate the first review. LOL
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- Service
- Success
CGTV tells the hard truth ... from Day 1!
- - CGTV was transparent about steps, costs, and risks from the start.
- - Hundreds auditioned; most not selected; daughter advanced to LA after CGTV training.
For frame of reference: My child did go through the initial city-wide auditions, the full CGTV program, and beyond.
As a result, my review is an informed review ... not from a spectator perspective or that of a parent whose child did NOT get selected.
EVERY person on the CGTV team was completely transparent about the audition process, the next steps, any potential costs, and the risks FROM THE BEGINNING. No surprises.
Yes, there were many hundreds of kids who responded to the ads and showed up to audition over the 2 days. Those of us who heard the radio ads and listened to the people in the room and actually read the paperwork we were given to sign ... we UNDERSTOOD that our children were auditioning for a training program. A training program for which we would have to pay. None of that information was hidden. If anyone tells you that they had no idea that moving past the auditions would cost money, they didn't pay attention or chose to ignore what they were told.
And, yes, the overwhelming majority of the children who auditioned did not get selected. All 3 of our children auditioned. Only one of our children was among the *very* few who did get selected. An invitation to participate did not guarantee that the kid would enter the program. Several of the families had to decline because of the cost.
Before we said yes, I did a massive amount of research and I looked into the state registries and the online reviews and everything I could find on the company and the owners and even the staff we had met. And then I spoke to the owners. And my wife and I, along with all of our children, talked about this ... a lot. And we made an informed decision together to take the risk.
To be clear, NO guarantees were ever made by CGTV. EVER.
Because, of course, guarantees do not exist in ANYTHING related to film & television.
Phill Lewis and Adrian R'mante saw something in our daughter. And they told us from Day 1 that the training was intense and would require hard work and that not everyone would make it ... maybe not even to the end of the program ... let alone in the industry.
Our daughter worked her *** off. And at the end, she was, once again, one of the *very* few selected to move on to the program in LA. Lots of sad families. Lots of sad kids. And LOTS of details provided by CGTV about the next step ... the costs and the risk. Again, no guarantees and no surprises.
And our daughter is a success story because of a combination of factors: (1) the talent that she had coming in to the program, (2) the incredible training she got from CGTV, (3) the talent they helped unearth and develop in her, (4) her hard work, coachability, & incredible drive, (5) a HUGE amount of luck, and (6) timing!
Her career is a testament to that combination: http://imdb.me/bex
By the way, SEVERAL of those kids from the summer in LA have found success in film and television. Most in front of the camera, a few behind, as well. And with all of them, one of the KEY factors in the combination contributing to their success is the training they received from CGTV.
We trusted Adrian and he delivered on everything he promised.
Our daughter did the rest ...
- Honesty
- Transparency
- Amazing teachers and coaches
Best thing that’s happened to both my children!
- - Adrian helped my kids through a program in LA.
- - Gracie Hall landed a national commercial in Kauai for Chase Bank after the program.
I met Adrian seven years ago in Seattle Washington with an audition. My daughter Gracie Hall was seven years old and her brother Austin was 14.
Adrian helped both of my kids we went through one of Adrian‘s programs in LA. It was the best spent money ever he taught them so much more than just acting he gave my children confidence that they could do anything they wanted to in life. After the program my daughter landed a national commercial in Kauai for chase bank. From there she did several other commercials she was on the life channel Kristin Davis.
SHe had a reoccurring role on a web series and too many others to post. Same with my son Austin. my two children were very successful so we decided to move to LA for a year and that whole time Adrian was always there for us and I mean anytime I text him he always returned my text and gave us good advice and I did not have to pay for that. My daughter Gracie Hall is now 14 years old and Adrian is still in her life.
My son Austin is now 21 years old and has been very successful in life, my two children took from that program so much more than acting and I will forever be grateful for Adrian R’mante!!
You are welcome to check out my FB and Instagram and ask me further questions. Kim Hall
Building your Future
- - CG TV offers tools and connections to help reach stardom.
- - They do not promise stardom upfront.
- - The program has been around for over a decade.
I first came across CG TV eight years ago and felt compelled to comment on this because I strongly believe that they stand behind everything that they promise. All the people there are very honest in their approach. They don’t promise stardom from the get go. They only promise to give you the tools and connections (which is big) in order to reach the stardom you may seek. They give you a big step up, what you do with all those advantages is up to you.
I’ll come from a very cynical point of view. The people whom run CGTV already have fame, fortune, and promising careers. There would be no reason for them to risk everything they have and what the future holds just so they could to ruin other people‘s lives. On the contrary, they’ve taken their good fortune and are trying to share it with others. They’ve been around for more than a decade and are still able to move forward without issue. That in and of itself should show you that they are on the up and up.
Now I’ll come from my experience. My daughter was interested in becoming an entertainer and I was very doubtful about all of it so I went in with eyes wide open and tried to dismantle every claim. There was nothing to dismantle. The information that they provided to me along with the confidence that they gave my daughter was priceless and immeasurable. As well as applicable to help her find success no matter what she pursues. After some time my daughter chose to take a break from following that particular dream. But we both now know how things work and have people whom we can reach out to so she can always go back when she’s ready. That being said, many people from her classes continued and have been successful in their own paths. Doing all of this by building from the foundation that was given to them by CG TV.
I suggest that in the future if you want to be taken seriously you should do your research before you give opinions.
Exposure training and hard work are the keys!
- - Daughter attended years ago and is still involved.
- - Program offers agency exposure, training, and star contact.
- - Adrian is involved and guides you.
My daughter attended this program many years ago and is still participating in one fashion or another. She got exposure to agencies and signed with one in LA.
This is acting, it requires hard work, determination and many stages of good luck to make it. This program gives you exposure, training and ways to see how this business works. Adrian is very involved with his talent and makes sure he guides you along the way. You interact with stars from tv and movies and the training offered helps new people to the business.
Money is never taken, you invest in your children's future and their dreams, if you can't afford the cost, there are other ways to learn in your own communities...Adrian does not TAKE your money. Someone brought up RJ Cyler....hate to break it to you but 9 roles in 5 years is WONDERFUL!! He is an up and coming star in this industry. The money you spend in this business is training and photos.
Training fills your resume and your headshots are your business cards. Also, you have to be where the movies take place...my daughter moved away from home to LA because that's where the work is.
You have to put forth the effort and of course the money to make these dreams come true...just depends how hard you want to work for it. Adrian and his team are there to help and I will always be grateful for his guidance and friendship.
Cgtv is the best
- - A mom and daughter did the program in 2016 and loved it.
- - The audition was nerve-wracking, but the callback helped her thrive and led to an agent.
Hello my name is Margie ramos and My daughter Natalie did this program back in 2016 and we love this program. As a mom, I’ve always supported my daughter’s passion in acting.
When we first heard about the program, we were extremely excited! For the audition process, she was extremely nervous but later that day when we got the callback she was thriving! The money was so worth it because Adrian and his program was giving every material and training to help guide you into this industry. Now my daughter is doing big things in the industry and I’m beyond thankful for this program for educating my daughter and I.
This industry is competitive I will admit. But if your child keeps pushing and training, they’ll get that one callback from an agent or manager that will change their live. Plus, I enjoyed watching the showcase Adrian put together at the end of the week! It was so nice to see my daughter make so many friends.
Adrian has great Q&A’s that are extremely informational. If it wasn’t for CGTV and Adrian, my daughter and I wouldn’t have made it this far. Now my daughter got signed with an agent and going on many auditions because of this program.
Thank you Adrian! You’re the best !
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Great experience with CGTV and Adrian R’ Mante
- - Met Adrian in 2014 after a company sold false lessons.
- - Adrian's program differs and helped her succeed in acting, modeling, dancing and singing.
I met Adrian in 2014 when my daughter went to audition for the program. Prior to taking my daughter there, I also had experiences with a company selling false lessons and scams in order to get my money.
Adrian’s program was different and has been the best thing that has happened to my daughter. She has had a very successful career in acting and in other areas such as modeling, dancing, singing and has mastered the art of auditioning by what she learned in the program. Like everything in life, not everything is for everyone and of course you have to put in the work in order to succeed afterwards.
Til this day Adrian has personally answered any concerns we’ve had about the industry, photographers, resume and so much more. We are very satisfied with the program and know of many other parents that are as well.
Dream making!
- - Daughter started at CGTV LA age 5 and joined a top kids agency.
- - Now 9, she is a working actress with many credits in LA thanks to Adrian's training.
My daughter was only 5 years old and found huge success in CGTV in LA. She signed with a top kids agency, started getting auditions and working.
Thanks to Adrian's training and his connections, my daughter, now 9 years old is a working actress with many credits and we live in LA. :)
CGTV CREATIVE ARTISTS GROUP : ADRIAN R'MANTES ACTING CAMP BEWARE!!! AUDITIONS FOR CREATIVE ARTISTS GROUP ADRIAN R'MANTE WORKSHOPS LURE MONEY FROM UNSUSPECTING PARENTS!
- - Scams target children with auditions, hype, and paid packages.
- - They push costly programs and travel costs after a final cut claim.
WATCH LIST
The excitement of being in the entertainment industry is quite appealing to children. Unfortunately there are people who prey on children's emotions and their parents desire to fulfill there child's dreams. Here is how the scam works:
These companies are on the rise because it presents a quick way to make money. The companies are traveling the country advertising on the radio that your children can work with actors from Nickolodean and Disney
Next you call a toll free number and provide information and they advise you of audition time and place. They will collect your name, Childs information, email, phone and so forth.
You go to the audition with your child only to find its a cattle call for hundred of children. They will then have the parents complete forms and give the children a script. (They use 4-5 Star hotels or convention centers to give you the illusion they are legit)
A Celebrity speaks to both the parents and children to get you hyped about the industry. Each child reads a script for a celebrity or a talent scout. They tell the child and the parent that your child is a natural or something to that affect. They tape this to review later and tell you they will call you to see if you made final cut(Parents also get interviewed mainly to see how gullible you are and how much money you have)
Either that night or the following day, you receive a text or call that your child has made final cut and schedule a specific time for you to come back. When you go back, they have your child read another script then tell you your child needs to be "camera ready" then proceed to sell you packages ranging from $2,500 to $5,900. You will be asked for a down payment and sign agreement.
In a few weeks, they do acting classes with celebrities and you have to spend extra money to fly to Los Angeles or Orlando. And they set the stage to up sell you to buy into other events or programs. There are nightmare stories on the number of people that get bilked out of tens of thousands of dollars.
According to AFTRA/SAG, paying to be affiliated with companies listed below or lured into taking classes thru deceptive advertising and marketing practices is considered unthical. In some states they have have ban these type companies from preying on both parents wallets and the emotions of children. In other cases, the State Attorneys Offices have required full refunds.
With out spending a dime, children can participate in local theater, and learn information online or from other sources. They can market themselves to real agents and attend real auditions where if they are good enough hey get paid to participate in a commercials, tv role or movie.
Here is a partial list of companies who use this unethical practice. Same players, different names.
THE EVENT - Orlando
THE PREMIERE EVENT
MAT Entertainment Inc
Model and Talent Entertainment
Creative Artist Group CGTV
The Celebrity Star Event
The Celebrity Experience
Casting Hub
And there are many more popping up everyday that use the similar scam techniques. Most of them have been doing this for years and have it down to a science. The top four mentioned don't even have legitimate offices and some are not registered with the States where they operate.
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- Scam
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Totally agree!