<\/a>\u201cThe idea is to teach young actors what they need to know so they can walk onto a set with confidence,\u201d Lingvall says. \u201cWe have a 32-week course for kids that could be at a college. And we\u2019ve added components like a parents group where they can learn about the industry. We\u2019re also bringing in agents and casting directors, and the goal is to have actors from LA and New York be part of this program.\u201d<\/p>\nLingvall and Buie say training local actors can boost the Georgia film business, too. \u201cRather than flying in actors who don\u2019t live here, we can help the industry be more than just a place to come to, film and leave,\u201d Lingvall says.<\/p>\n
And though it\u2019s not LA or New York, the training will be just as rigorous and the competition as fierce. \u201cLet me make it clear: It\u2019s a lot of work,\u201d Lingvall says. \u201cBut it\u2019s also about building life skills. A kid who goes through our conservatory will be more sympathetic, connected and entrepreneurial. They\u2019ll understand work ethics, drive and tenacity, and how to express who they are in an authentic way. Our approach is a very strong blend of creating professionals and better human beings.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Catapult focuses on lights, camera, action! In 2000, the then 21-year-old aspiring actor Erik Lingvall headed to LA where he soon learned that getting hired in the TV and film industry requires a good deal more than just showing up for an audition and exuding confidence. \u201cI thought it would be easy and that you…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":31364,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true},"categories":[32020,449,21],"tags":[32233,32227,32229,32232,32231,32228,32230],"thb-sponsors":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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