CGTV

As a mother of two aspiring actors you can imagine how protective I am of my girls when it comes to this incredibly difficult to navigate industry. Adrian R'Mante and the entire CGTV program has conducted themselves with the utmost integrity.

They have delivered everything that was promised when promoting the program. I have a unique perspective surrounding the integrity of this program, because I am a working actress, a member of the screen actors guild, a business owner and a mother that wants nothing more than to protect her children from the “scammers” of the world. My girls have participated in a variety of intense training programs including theater programs, athletics programs, and dance intensives. I have never seen a program this incredible with leaders and teachers that are at times moved to tears because they care so deeply.

The intention for your child in this program should be to have fun, form global friendships and gain tools for a successful future in this business. Nothing extra is ever promised, but because of how incredible the program is run, doors will inevitably be opened while in this program ...how you chose to see and use this opportunity including nurturing these connections over time is up to you. What is actually delivered during this program never ceases to blow our minds, from the celebrity trainers, guest speakers, top casting directors’ insight, agent access, flawless showcases, exciting bonding activities for the kids, a mind blowing celebrity ball, and access to Adrian at all times!! The quality of the actor’s footage is amazing and the opportunity to practice the art of working on a set with multiple cameras is a gift these kids are given.

One year the talent was filmed on the back lot of Universal Studios on an actual sound stage....I could go on forever. The professional headshots that were taken this summer at the program have been getting my girls more auditions then ever. The girls booked a Petsmart commercial and an Amazon Teen campaign. Adrian knows this business as does everybody who has working with him from my own experience.

I can say from the center of my being, I know he only wants the best for every child that walks into his program. We attended our first program around 2011 when Zendaya was the guest speaker. My girls learned a great deal that summer. They took a few years off and went back to the training program in 2017 and 2018.

Perhaps the key lessons reinforced ever time they train with CGTV are as follows... Work hard, do not let the word “no” bring you down, don’t give up and always be training because when the opportunity knocks you can pull out every tool Adrian and the team have given you ... that is when the real magic happens. It was soo exciting to see kids and parents that we spent time with in 2017 come back with incredible success stories.

Yes, some of these success stories were kids from both Dubai and Canada... so with hard work and dedication anything is possible!! The members of the program all began to feel like family. Surrounding your kids with likeminded, driven friends from around the world is an opportunity of a lifetime that we are grateful for every day.

One year my younger child received 7 agent call backs and the following year only 1. This is all part of the process. This makes me trust the program even more. As parents this program is as much for us as it is for our kids.

How do we help them navigate all of this. I have loved reading these posts and it makes my heart smile for those who had the same experiences as we have had year after year. If for any reason your experience fell short, I can not imagine Adrian and CGTV not making it right and talking through how they can help.

The only issue I have with the program is that my girls can not imagine a summer without their new found acting family and I can’t either! Ms Khazaal

I find the comment of this unhappy consumer to be very one sided. There are always two sides to be looked at.

Do you have the time and energy to "google" the knowledge, or do you rather pay for having someone provide you with the knowledge needed. I did some "research" on the internet when I signed up my son with Adrians´s program, and yes, there were comments like this one above to be found. However, I decided to take the chance and look for my self. And it changed our lives.

We now live in California, and my son is signed with a top manager and agency. A REAL manager and Agency, that signed up my son, thanks to Adrian´s program. Now, as I mentioned, you can do your research on google, and try and find your way in this jungle, called the industry. You can by books and read about how to go about, and have your kid participate in theatre groups.

But what if you know nothing about the business, and you don´t have the time to try and find the right way in this business by your self? Personally, to me it was worth every dollar I spent, to get that help and guidance that Adrian and his group provides. He is not only guiding and teaching the kids on how to do a successful audition, but he is also guiding the parents on how to help their kid. That is a service you get nowhere else.

So if you are up for trying to find out on how to get your kid to an audition and how to get your kid an agent and manager, if you are willing to spend a lot of time in front of a computer trying to google everything you need to know, go ahead. But there are those of us who rather trust in CGTV and Adrian, and pay the money for getting our kid well set up for auditions and help to survive as a parent in the industry. And I have never regretted it! Adrian is a wonderful teacher, who always has time for his participants, also long after they are done with the program.

You can always get in communication with him, ask questions, and get help if needed! To me that is worth a lot!

As an intern for the program and being a consistent actor who participates in CGTV and Celebrity Experience, I believe this post gives the WRONG idea about who Adrian R'Mante is and gives completely FALSE information about the benefits you gain from completing his programs. Not only does your acting skills improve immensely, you have the opportunity to put you or your kid out there in front of REAL industry professionals like agents, managers, and casting directors.

THIS PROGRAM IS WORTH EVERY PENNY! You are paying for so much more than a trip to Hollywood. You are putting your money into amazing acting tips and tricks from the best actors all across the world, a chance to work on improv skills, cold reading, scene study, audition technique, AND for the once in a lifetime chance to show off your talent in front of professionals. Actors take years to experience everything I just mentioned, and in this program you get it in a matter of 3-5 days to a week (depending on the program you participate in meaning CGTV or Celebrity Experience).

The things you learn in these programs are super exclusive and not something you can anywhere else. And to top it off, Adrian will work one on one with your kid to make sure their reel and showcase performance is top notch so the industry professionals are impressed. Lastly, a headshot is provided to your child included in the price that is good quality and an ESSENTIAL for auditions and meetings you will most likely encounter after the program is done. Through these programs you learn information it takes actors YEARS to learn like self-tape advice, choosing a perfect monologue for you, how to cold read a scene, etc.

There is so much more I could list off, but personally I find this article completely wrong. Having down many of Adrians program, I am now signed with a top agent and manager in LA, I was in a professional improv troop at the LA Connections Improv Theatre, and I have had the chance to put myself out in front of some of the best casting directors through auditions. Of course, there are also very notable alumni to mention like Bex-Taylor Klaus in the AMC series "The Killing", RJ Cyler in the movie "Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl", Jayce Mroz in the Nickelodeon show "I am Frankie", and Jackson Scott as little Georgie in the hit movie, "It".

Please do not listen to this article as it is not something to trust. If you have questions, visit the official website cgtv.la

...wow After reading this 1-star review, I needed some time to think before responding with my disagreement to it. It's important that my response reflects my feelings and that of my children's.

It was a year ago we first met Adrian R'Mante and TCE (The Celebrity Experience). I came alone with my two daughters to learn more about what they had been begging me to take them to. Becoming an actor has always been their dream. It was never something forced upon them to desire or pursue.

As a parent, I needed to prepare myself for the unknown. I needed to educate myself on a dream I was not familiar with, but my children felt passionate about...and yes, it was scary. Upon meeting Adrian, it was emotional for me. Not all children were selected for his program.

My two girls were. Also, here he was with mounds of resources for me to study and equip myself with in understanding the industry of acting, but what made the biggest impact was his understanding of me being a parent...a mom...one who works hard to protect, provide, enrich and support the future of her children. The patience and understanding I experienced from Adrian and his team spoke volumes. I was able to meet with local families who had their children currently working with Adrian and a part of The Celebrity Experience 'ohana (family).

Soon after, my daughters were signed into the program, and it has been nothing but ultimate joy for our entire family. The joy in our journey was definitely not from sitting back and relaxing. It continues to come from the hard work our family has committed to...for our girls. The dream does not happen at the wave of a magic wand.

Adrian's training and directions for our entire family are clear and clarified, as needed. From near and far, his commitment to excellence continues to soar. With me being an educator for over 20 years, this also tugged at my heart. My girls love the hard work, the people they meet and the magnitude of positive changes in their personal development.

...and as a parent, witnessing this ride reminds me that I made one of the best decisions for my girls. Today, we are busy working with the girls' agent...attending and grinding strong with auditions...meeting casting directors from across the country...filming projects of various sizes and styles....and still seated at the edge of our seats listening to the guidance, training and advice of Adrian and his team. A year ago, this was just a dream. Adrian R'Mante is not a joke.

The Celebrity Experience is not a joke. And, for those that feel otherwise, I am sorry you feel that way.

It wasn't easy for my girls (9 and 11 years old) to read the negative comments about their family....and yes....Adrian and TCE are their family. We are absolutely blessed to have them in our lives and cannot thank them enough for their sincere commitment at providing the very best for our children and their families.

This review is groundless as it is written from a spectator's seat ... Reviews written from the outside have to be taken at face value.

This one has little. This "reviewer" clearly did not have a child who participated in CGTV (or, likely, in ANY of the programs mentioned). I DID have a child go through the audition, the full program, and beyond. As a result, I can tell you that EVERY person on the CGTV team was completely transparent about the 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 program for which we would have to pay. None of that information was hidden. And, yes, the overwhelming majority of the children who auditioned did not get selected. All of our kids 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 be in 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 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. 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 AND, 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.

CGTV is the best program out for those who are trying to prepare for an career in entertainment. I can honestly say that I am a fan of every celebrity that works with CGTV and every lay staff member.

This program not only provided assistance to my child but also helped me as a parent navigate what is a very opportunistic field. I will forever trust everything that has Adrian R'Mante's name on it! He truly cares about every actor and actress that comes through his program. I think its also important to note that CGTV takes children and Adults.

The bad reviews seem to stem from those who did not make the sacrifice or for whatever reason could not make the sacrifice to pay the fee as well as those who did not apply themselves while attending the program. I will say that I am a witness to parents who attend with their children yet immediately after classes will undermine the teaching and advice given during the program. I have watched children and adults receive callbacks and even get signed only to fall into some really bad habits of not listening to their agents and managers and miss auditions or fail to show up in a professional manner. This is all a poor reflection of themselves but is not the responsibility of CGTV.

Adrian on the other hand has provided a service that is proven successful merely by the number participates who go on to be signed by an agent and or receive acting jobs or entertainment gigs. Frankly, I don't know how CGTV is able to stay afloat as they give waaaaayyyy more than they charge for the training! As a parent, I am not sure why they don't charge more. Oh, maybe because of the number of people who would complain as though the service should be free.

This program does not deserve any negative comments at all! Just think of this, there are many many participants on this sight alone who have come to the defense of this great company. Why do you think that is? I chose to do it because I am offended by the negative comments.

I am offended that a person that pours so much of his own talent and industry secrets into others would be subjected to the negativity of others. The negative reviews mention NOTHING of substance that would support the basis for the complaint. Adrian is very clear in his program that you must apply the teaching. This is NOT an overnight process although some have been lucky enough to launch overnight.

I am and forever will be grateful for the teaching and ongoing mentorship by CGTV. We have been caught in scams and boy did we know it! CGTV is not a scam as evidenced by the success that we and many others have found.

We acknowledge that all the success our son has is due primarily to Adrian R'Mante and CGTV. Thank you and please do not let the negative comments diminish the positive impact that you have on so many people!!

CGTV is NOT a scam! It says right on their site and Facebook that you’re auditioning for a program!

If you failed to realize that, it isn’t their fault! If you’re mad that you auditioned and got in and have to pay for a program where scouts and agents and casting directors are spending their time to see you, tell me if you’ve ever had to pay for dance lessons, music lessons, acting lessons, summer camps, etc. Yes. You did.

Adrian and his team don’t lie and they DON’T take everyone. It’s rude to assume they do just because you were accepted. I know multiple people who went to the audition and did not get a callback to even be offered the program!

It’s people like you who give products and companies a bad name when you haven’t even done them or experienced them! CGTV gives so many opportunities and is run by people who truly care, celebrity and all!

I dont know whats more disturbing ... The fact that parents think that this whole acting thing is so simple that just anyone can do it, or that they are bashing a program they either didnt go to ir went to willingly and it didn't meet their standards, either way it seems a bit ridiculous to be bashing someone YOU asked for help from.

Adrian and his team NEVER promise anyone that their program is a direct path to fame and fortune to anyone who actualy sits and listens during orientarion would know that he clearly states that it is a TRAINING PROGRAM for the industry. You don't send your son to football camp and expect him to leave with a signed contract to the NFL do you ? Or your daughter to cheercamp with the expectancy that she will be on next seasons Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders team do you ? No !

You know why ? Because those are TRAINING CAMPS ! The same thing that Adrian and his team do . They help train your children for their futures in thw industry and at the end of the program they kids get to audition for talent agencies.

If your child is signed it is up to the agents to find them their auditions but that doesnt mean that your job as a parent stops. You have to do the leg work and research, you cant just expect everything to be done for you. My daughter completed the program and was signed by an agency and was cast in a role in an independant film which she completed this past April but I did my homework as a mom and check on what she may need work wise in Texas it is required for all working minors to have a work permit and a minors account for monitary deposit I found this out becauer I took the initiative and did the foot work, which is what your job is ! Adrian and his team helped make this happen for my child and I am forever greatful to him and his amazing staff for creating this wonderful family that my daughter loves and respect so much.

I saw someone mention about RJ that he has only done 8 films in 5 years ... Like that is a bad thing. Do you know how amazing that is ? I hope that my child has that much SUCCESS to have that many films under her belt in such little time.

With so much competition in this industry it is amazing that he has done that many. Dont knock the success of others because you are unhappy.

If the program didnt work for you then I am deeply sorry but you cannot call Adrian a theif or his company a scam because my child and RJ and so many others are proof that he is and does exactly what he says he does. All I am saying is like anything else this takes time and effort on everyone's part and we all are just doing our jobs to make it happen, how much effort you put into it well that's up to you.

I speak from experience.....both my son and daughter did the program. They did everything they said they would.

Once we did the program....my son had 4 callbacks with legitimate agencies and managers and my daughter got on Lisa London’s list of people she would definitely cast. It is really up to the parents and child how far they will go. My daughter has done nothing....but that was her choice! My son has an agent and manager and does work.

The idea that only 9 roles in 5 years is nothing....is absolutely ridiculous! RJ has gotten some amazing roles! It takes time, energy and perseverance. My daughter did not have that....but my son does!!!

This program gives you way more than what this person, who I’m sure didn’t even do CGTV or Celebrity Experience program, is telling you. Even though my son has an agent and manager.....they still there if we need them to help him growing. They truly become part of your family. And when you do get an agent or manager....guess what?!

You’ll have to pay for an acting coach, improv classes, and audition techniques! This program gives you all of this. I know this program does work.....as long as you’re committed to letting your child pursue an acting career. There is a lot of sacrifice that has to be made.....but if your child truly wants to act.....I DO recommend a program like CGTV or Celebrity Experience.

I can honestly say that if I could go back and rewrite history.....I would do this program for BOTH of my children all over again! Even my daughter.....because she learned a lot. I truly think this program gave both of my child more confidence and helped them grow in ways they didn’t know they could!

Even my husband truly appreciates everything Adrian and the group of amazing actors did for both of our children. There is way more to the program then what this reviewer seems to think.....