The Demia Avery Show

What does it REALLY take to book over 500 acting jobs in Hollywood?On this episode of The Demia Avery Show – The Industry, I'm sitting down with actor, director, comedian, acting coach, and motivational speaker Dave Pileggi!You've seen Dave in productions like Dopesick, The Resident, Hightown, Tyler Perry's Sistas, The Vampire Diaries, and One Night in Miami.With nearly 20 years in the entertainment industry and more than 500 bookings under his belt, Dave knows a thing or two about making it in this business!We're talking about:🎬 Why great auditions don't always lead to bookings🎭 What actors should be doing besides relying on their agents🎥 How small roles can lead to bigger opportunities⭐ What directors REALLY want from actors🎤 The difference between being a great auditioner and a great actor🥊 How boxing taught Dave to handle rejection and keep fighting for his dreamsAnd of course, we're having some fun with my favorite game, "I'd Rather!"Whether you're a new actor or a seasoned professional, this conversation is packed with advice, laughs, and some serious industry knowledge!CONNECT WITH DAVE PILEGGI:Acting Coaching: https://www.climbingthecallsheet.com/IMDb: https://www.imdb.me/davepileggiSUBSCRIBE to The Demia Avery Show for more entertaining and educational conversations with the people who make the entertainment industry happen! #TheDemiaAveryShow #DavePileggi #ActingTips #ActingCoach #ActorsLife #HollywoodInsider #ClimbingTheCallSheet #ActingCareer #AuditionTips #FilmIndustry #WorkingActor #TheIndustry

🎬 Could YOU be the reason your acting career isn't moving forward?Talent alone won't get you to the top, and sometimes the biggest obstacle standing between you and your next booking is YOU!On this episode of The Demia Avery Show – The Industry, Demia sits down with Maria F. Turner, talent agent with Smith Young Talent Agency, entrepreneur, and mindset coach with more than 25 years of entertainment industry experience.Smith Young Talent Agency has represented talent appearing in major television productions including Atlanta, Ozark, Black Lightning, The Resident, and Homeland.Maria shares her perspective on what it takes to build a successful acting career, from commercial auditions and working with young performers to overcoming self-doubt and making smarter career decisions.🎭 IN THIS EPISODE:Why talented actors sometimes struggle to book rolesThe difference between commercial and theatrical actingWhat parents of child actors need to understandHow your mindset can affect your acting careerWhen it's time to rethink your acting strategyWhy the roles you want aren't always the roles you're right forBuilding an acting career in Atlanta versus Los Angeles🔥 PLUS! Maria takes on our signature game, YES, NO, OR IT DEPENDS! You never know what she's going to say!Whether you're a new actor, a working professional, or a parent navigating the entertainment industry with your child, this is a conversation you don't want to miss!🎤 HOST: Demia Avery⭐ SPECIAL GUEST: Maria F. Turner🏢 AGENCY: Smith Young Talent Agency🌐 www.sytalentagency.com👍 LIKE this video if you learned something new!💬 COMMENT: What's been the biggest challenge in YOUR acting career?🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The Demia Avery Show for conversations with casting directors, talent agents, managers, actors, and other entertainment industry professionals.The Demia Avery Show – The IndustryReal Conversations. Real Industry Insights. Real Opportunities.

🎬 What REALLY happens behind the scenes in casting? And why do talented actors sometimes NOT get the role?On this episode of The Demia Avery Show – The Industry, I'm sitting down with casting director, director, and writer CHAD DARNELL of Chad Darnell Casting!With experience on major productions including Spider-Man, Scary Movie 2, Selma, and Magic Mike XXL, Chad has seen the entertainment industry from just about every angle!And here's the funny part… his casting career started with a WRONG PHONE CALL! 😂We're pulling back the curtain on Hollywood and talking about:🎭 Why a great audition doesn't always mean you'll book the role.🎬 What really happens between callbacks and final casting decisions.⭐ How casting directors recognize talent in unexpected places.🎥 The difference between working as an actor, director, and casting director.😂 Funny behind-the-scenes moments from major film productions.🔥 PLUS, we're putting Chad on the spot with our favorite game, YES, NO, OR IT DEPENDS!Whether you're a working actor, just getting started, or simply love a good Hollywood story, this conversation is for YOU!💬 ACTORS, I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Have you ever nailed an audition but didn't book the role? Tell me about it in the comments!👍 LIKE this video🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The Demia Avery Show📢 SHARE with an actor who needs to hear this!📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedemiaaveryshow🌐 Chad Darnell Casting: https://www.chaddarnell.net/castingdirector/Because in this industry, knowledge is just as important as talent!#TheDemiaAveryShow #ChadDarnell #CastingDirector #ActingTips #TheIndustry

🎬 **WHAT DOES IT REALLY TAKE TO GET SEEN?Actors, this conversation is for YOU! 🎭On this episode of *The Demia Avery Show – The Industry*, I sit down with **Lance Camarillo**, founder and CEO of **541 Productions**, acting coach, film director, producer, and someone who has spent years helping actors prepare for the REAL business of acting.We talk about what separates actors who love acting from actors who are actually ready for a career, demo reels, training, auditioning, what directors are really looking for in a performance—and even some things actors do thinking they're being professional that may actually be working against them. 👀And of course, I couldn't let Lance leave without putting him through **Yes, No, It Depends!** 😂If you're an actor trying to figure out how to go from training to actually getting SEEN and BOOKED, you don't want to miss this one.🎥 Watch my conversation with **Lance Camarillo of 541 Productions** on *The Demia Avery Show – The Industry*.#TheDemiaAveryShow #TheIndustry #LanceCamarillo #541Productions #Actors #ActingCareer #ActorTraining #ActingCoach #FilmActors #TVActors #WorkingActor #ActorLife #DemoReels #AuditionTips #AtlantaActors #FilmIndustry #EntertainmentIndustry

What does it take to build a lasting acting career in an industry that keeps changing?On this episode of The Demia Avery Show – The Industry, Demia sits down with Jason Lockhart, President, co-owner and Head of TV & Film at Atlanta Models & Talent (AMT).With more than 25 years in entertainment, Jason has experienced the industry from nearly every angle—from child actor to award-winning writer/director to talent agent. He’s also the bestselling author of Ask an Agent and host of Talent Agent Talk.Jason talks about what catches an agent’s attention, what actors may be worrying about too much, how the actor-agent relationship is changing, opportunities in the growing world of vertical productions, and what actors need to understand about building a career today.And, of course, we put Jason on the spot with a round of “Yes, No, It Depends!” 😂🎬 Subscribe to The Demia Avery Show – The Industry for more conversations with the agents, casting directors, managers, coaches and entertainment professionals shaping the business.#JasonLockhart #TheDemiaAveryShow #TheIndustry #TalentAgent #AtlantaModelsAndTalent #AMT #ActingCareer #Actors #ActingIndustry #FilmAndTV #AtlantaActors #TalentAgency #AskAnAgent #TalentAgentTalk #VerticalSeries

What do agents REALLY look for when considering an actor for representation—and what can make them lose interest?On this episode of The Demia Avery Show – The Industry, I sit down with David Doan, Vice President of Emerging Talent at CESD Talent Agency, for a fun and informative conversation about what actors need to know about navigating the entertainment industry.David brings a unique perspective because he's seen this business from several sides of the table—as an agent, casting director and talent manager. Before CESD, he worked in casting at Nickelodeon on projects including VICTORiOUS and Big Time Rush, and he's spent more than two decades working with emerging performers.We talk about submitting to agents, what “marketable” really means, training, the mysterious “it factor,” working with young performers and their parents, how the industry has changed, and much more.And because we can't be serious the whole time, David also plays “YES, NO…OR IT DEPENDS?” 😂 I give him some situations actors might find themselves in—and he has to tell me whether it's a YES, a NO, or…well…it depends!🎬 If you're an actor, parent of a young performer, acting coach or anyone trying to better understand how representation works, this conversation is for you.SUBSCRIBE to @thedemiaaveryshow for more conversations with casting directors, agents, managers, actors and other entertainment industry professionals.#DavidDoan #CESDTalentAgency #TheDemiaAveryShow #TheIndustry #ActingTips #Actors #TalentAgent #ActingCareer #ActorAdvice #CastingDirector #TalentManager #EmergingTalent #ActingIndustry #EntertainmentIndustry #ActorLife

What does it REALLY take to turn talent into a career?On this episode of The Demia Avery Show — The Industry, I sit down with Los Angeles talent manager Lynne Marks, VP and Founder of PKM Talent Management, for a candid and fun conversation about what it takes to navigate the entertainment business.Lynne began her career as an actress in the UK before moving to Los Angeles, where she built an impressive career in talent management and became known for her ability to discover, develop and help build the careers of talented actors.Her PKM clients have worked on major Broadway productions including Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, The Lion King, & Juliet, Some Like It Hot and The Book of Mormon, as well as major film and television projects including Sons of Anarchy, Pose, The Flash, Obi-Wan and Five Nights at Freddy's.We talk about what talent managers REALLY look for, why talented actors don't always book, the difference between having talent and building a career, the business side of acting, social media, auditions, and what actors need to understand about the industry today.And yes… we have some fun too! 😂 Lynne takes on my Would You Rather game, and some of those questions get VERY interesting!🎬 The Demia Avery Show — The IndustryWhere we go behind the scenes with the people who help make the entertainment business happen.If you're an actor, aspiring actor, filmmaker, casting professional or simply love the entertainment industry, subscribe to the channel and join the conversation!What was your biggest takeaway from Lynne's advice? 👇🏽#TheDemiaAveryShow #TheIndustry #LynneMarks #PKMTalent #TalentManagement #TalentManager #LosAngeles #LAEntertainment #Actors #ActingCareer #ActingTips #EntertainmentIndustry #Hollywood #Broadway #ActorsLife #Casting #FilmAndTelevision #ActorAdvice #EntertainmentBusiness

What does it REALLY take to build a career in entertainment? 🎬On this episode of The Demia Avery Show – The Industry, Demia Avery sits down with award-winning casting director, producer, director, talent coach and creator of RAD Media, Rhavynn Drummer.After nearly 20 years at Tyler Perry Studios, where she worked on more than 40 television series and feature films—including Sistas, The Haves and the Have Nots, House of Payne, and Meet the Browns—Rhavynn has plenty of stories, lessons and REAL talk to share.We’re talking about the things actors don't always get to hear: surviving the waiting game, knowing when you need an agent or manager, social media, self-tapes, first impressions, common mistakes and what the entertainment business has taught Rhavynn personally.And yes…there's plenty of fun and laughter along the way! 😂If you're an actor, creative or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes, you don't want to miss this conversation.💬 What part of the entertainment industry do you wish someone had explained to you? Tell us in the comments!Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE!#TheDemiaAveryShow #TheIndustry #RhavynnDrummer #RADMedia #TylerPerryStudios #CastingDirector #Actors #Acting #EntertainmentIndustry #SelfTape #Auditions #ActorTips

Think you know what casting is looking for? Think again.In this exciting episode of The Demia Avery Show – The Industry, I sit down with Tasha Ward, Casting Associate with Feldstein | Paris Casting, for an honest conversation about what really catches a casting office's attention.We talk about:🎭 What casting agencies really look for🎬 Common mistakes actors make⭐ What makes an audition unforgettable💡 Tips to help you stand out🎥 The importance of authenticity✨ And so much more!Whether you're just starting out or you're a working actor looking to level up, this interview is packed with practical advice straight from someone who helps cast major television and film projects.👉 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to @TheDemiaAveryShow and turn on the notification bell so you never miss another industry interview!

What REALLY happens behind the scenes at a talent agency?On this episode of The Demia Avery Show – The Industry, I sit down with someone I know better than just about anyone—my sister, business partner, and talent agent Gerra Avery of The Avery Agency.For nearly 20 years, The Avery Agency has built its reputation as a licensed, bonded, SAG-AFTRA franchised boutique talent agency, representing bookable, professional, undeniable talent.But this conversation goes beyond submissions and bookings.Gerra gets candid about what actors don’t see—the pitching, advocating, disappointments, and emotional investment an agent can have in an actor’s career. We talk about surviving those seasons when auditions are pouring in one minute and suddenly the phone goes quiet, what makes an agent truly believe in an actor, the difference between agents and managers, and what she wishes more actors understood about this business.And because she’s my sister, I couldn’t let her stay in Agent Gerra mode the whole interview! 😂We uncover a few things most people don't know about her, including her days as a print model and teaching acting to children—and you'll meet the silly woman behind that famously stern agent exterior.This is industry education, real talk, sister-to-sister banter, and a look behind the agent and beyond the business.The Demia Avery Show – The IndustryWhere actors get to hear from the people who know this business from the inside.I see you, we see you, and it’s great to be seen.#TheDemiaAveryShow #TheIndustry #GerraAvery #TheAveryAgency #TalentAgent #ActingCareer #Actors #ActorAdvice #TalentAgency #SAGAFTRA #ActingIndustry #EntertainmentIndustry #ActorLife #AuditionTips #WorkingActor