MEET YOUR HOST
PILA MANIVONG
Pila Manivong is the creator of On-Camera Moment. He wants to offer a weekly training for beginners and active actors. He started his acting career back in 2010 in New York. He has focused on various on-camera skills and techniques with some of the top acting teachers and casting directors in the industry. Pila has also been busy auditioning for film and television shows. While pursuing his career, Pila wants to help and guide future actors with knowledgeable information and sources. Pila is passionate about helping and guiding future actors with knowledgeable information and sources. He wants to support the community as much as he can while still pursuing his own acting career.
Notable past classes:
The Barrow Group NY with Alyson Schacherer
Margie Haber (NY)
The Art of Audition with Carol Morley at HB Studio NY
Casting Director, Kim Miscia (Mr.Robot, Blue Bloods, FBI, Gotham, YOU, and many many more)
Casting Director, Clint Alexander (current Fantasy Island, The Resident, 9-1-1 & 9-1-1 Lone Star, New Girl)
Casting Director, Kimberly Graham (Emmy Award Casting Director - Homeland, Avatar)
Casting Director, Julie Tucker (2x Primetime Emmy Award Casting Director, The Equalizer, Dexter: New Blood, and many more).
Pila has also been busy auditioning for film and television shows like - FBI: all Series, Chicago PD, Law and Order, The Equalizer, and many many more.
6 Week FILM/TV Breakdown & Workshop
Starting Feb. 3rd - March 10th 2025 at Aura Venue CLE 4700 Lakeside Ave Floor 2 Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Week 1: 6-week workshop is an introduction to acting. In this workshop, we'll discuss how to get started as an actor, where to start, and how to build your relationship within the industry. We'll also discuss trusting that you are enough and start discovering. Finally, we'll discuss investing in yourself first. The cost of a degree from a top acting school is around $100,000. Let's talk about the difference between a degree and a workshop/class.
Week 2: HEADSHOT. HEADSHOT. HEADSHOT. Discover your Entry Point. Your headshot is your business card. How do you get "buyers" (casting directors, agents, and managers) to buy into your look? Three important factors are your headshot, your marketing, and your media.
Week 3: Casting directors are your best friend, not your enemy! They want to help you get into their office. Here's how to make that happen…
Week 4: FILM/TV.How do I become a professional on set? What is the difference between background acting and acting? How do I get from being a co-star to a guest star to a recurring role?
Week 5: On-Camera Training. How do I analyze a script and be off book? What are the steps for analyzing a script? How long does it take to analyze a script?
Week 6: On-Camera Training. Character Development.