Special online Interview: Dianne Ojar Ali interview with Jim Pagiamtzis on The Pro On The Go

             Monday March 12

              I have known  Dianne Ojar Ali for a very long time, it was great experience to sharing stories, strategies and tips on The Pro On The Go!

              In 30 minute conversation you learn

•   How I go started in the movie industry
• How I leverage my skills of networking, community building and relationships
• Share the power of concentric focus on get things done
•  How I used Kijiji, Craiglist and Facebook to find and secure auditions
•  I have been part of Emmy Award Winning Show, Oscar Award Wining film and Toronto Short International Film Festival winning film.
• How I found work as Brand Ambassador for various events in Toronto

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Dianne Ojar Ali and Jim Pagiamtzis at book launch Januar 2013

What would Jim Carrey do? Moment of brilliance shared

          In September 2014 I ventured into the world of acting and what an experience it was.

        I did eight auditions and I got them all! Yes you read it correctly!

                      I have to admit in the beginning it was very stressful and exciting to try and impress the directors and producers for the various roles I was going after. As time passed it become little easier.

             One memorable audition I want to share happened in November where I went to audition for a roles that I didn't know much about. Going blind into a role doesn't give you a framework to work with.

                I walked into the audition room and I was given an air duster and told to sell it. I was very confused and bewildered and then the casting director Albert Frank said "make the impossible possible" and  the I had a epiphany and I asked the question "What would Jim Carrey do?" and then all the movie I had watch the Canadian superstar do over the years from Dumb and Dumber, The Mask, Liar Liar flashed through my mind

  I began to say things like "This is not just for your computer you can use it for your arm pits, your hair and anything else"  Albert Frank expression was priceless!

       Every audition I did after that I used the same question, from dancing merenge with an invisible woman at the Fraser Institute in Toronto to acting as doctor and villain.

         Moral of story:  It's not just watching a movie, but turning the ideas upside down and acting and thinking a different way. That gets people attention!                


                                                        

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Journey into acting

                I have been a huge movie fan for many years wording in the video store business from Video 99 and Blockbuster Video. Having watch thousands of movie and enjoy actor from Jim Carrey, Harrison Ford, Will Smith and actresses from Julia Roberts, Scarlett Johanssen , Charlese Theron and Angelina Jolie working their mastery on screen.

 In the 2005 I wrote a 90 page script called Project: Windows and someday hoped to bring it to the silver screen. Unfortunately I lost the data but (I still have the notes!)

  Fast forward to 2014 and couple of friend of mine have been appearing as movie extras to movies being filmed in Toronto (Pixels with Adam Sandler) and Bad Mom in Hamilton.

  I had asked they where they found out about the roles and they told me to search on  Kijiji.

   Few weeks ago I did some research and found two roles that were of interest.

  1st Movie: Struck by students at School of Arts at Centennial College ( alumni) in Toronto. I went in for an audition on Sunday afternoon for a part that had 4 lines. It wasn't as easy as I thought. Thanks to some great coaching I completed the audition. (who know the young 20 year old who help me could be the next  Brat Pitt!)

 Result: I didn't get the initial role but will be going in to do a extras role for a teacher on November 16th

 2nd Movie; Blind was by company called Remix located in Liberty Village. I went in for audition on Wednesday evening. This role was a bigger supporting role with few more lines. I was given the script when I got their and did  read through with the director.


 Result: I got an email the next day that I got the role! Filming will be week of Oct 13th


                                                             

       
                          

                                      



                       
                                       

                                         

 Moral of the story: Watching actor from a distance on the silver screen is great. going an doing an audition is an awesome experience!


         3rd   Love How I See It: Playing Doctor. Mr. White
           
                 Filming begins in early November; Decline it due to filming conflict
   

           4th  Social Challenged  Audition  Oct 17,2014
                    Auditioned having Salsa with an invisible partner!

                   Stay tuned.. 

                   Result. I got it! Declined due to filming conflict



                     5th  Made for TV
                         Product Pitch person

                       Wednesday October 22,2014 audition in Toronto

                        I got it..

                        Went in on November 10th and was part of Reality Tv show with Gary Pile host of fictitious Ladies Power Hour. SAHS. Will be part of 2nd season.

                     Got paid a fee
                     

 Below are some of my portfolio shots. If there any roles you need filled let me know: jim@pagiamtzis.com