Jess Orcsik

Jess Orcsik

Jessica Orcsik is an established actress, performer, choreographer and producer featuring in Stage, Film & Television productions for over 30 years. She is the founder of American Arts, Film & TV Academy, LLC in Los Angeles.

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Jessica is a leading facilitator for international career mentoring for Australian performers and actors. Invited to speak at the Actors Symposium alongside Breakdown Services in Vancouver in 2014; as well as having articles produced in Dance Informa Magazine. Jessica continues to align herself with wonderful programs that are dedicated to developing talent and equal opportunities all over the world.

Jess's professional acting career began at age 4 on TV show Richmond Hill, since then worked on well known productions in Film, Television, Theatre, Music Video’s and Documentaries.

Jessica has worked and trained with prestigious studios and coaches across the globe including Lisa Robertson Studio, Matthew Barry, Lesley Kahn, Broadway Dance Center and Netherlands Dance Theatre. Performed with Australian dance companies, national television shows, choreographed for national tours and hosted public events across Australia. Director of her own internationally acclaimed event/production company J.O. International Productions, she has also produced nation wide events and competitions including “On Broadway” and Don’t Dis Disabilities Dance Extravaganza”.

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  • Are There Any Cash Jobs I Can Do In LA And Where Can I Find Them?

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  • Should I Start An Online Business So I Have Money In LA Without Working?

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  • Are Australians In LA & Aussies In L.A. Safe Facebook Pages To Use?

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  • Can I Lease A Car In LA Without Credit?

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  • Should I Come To All Of My Child's Representation Meetings In LA?

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    Should I let my children meet with agents alone?
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  • How Should I Choose An Acting Class?

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  • How Long Should I Stay With Each Acting Class?

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    When should I leave an acting class
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  • Should I Do An On-Camera Class Or One Without A Camera?

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    Should I focus on on-camera acting classes?
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  • What Is Australians In Film?

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  • What Is The Best Way To Transfer Money From Home To An American Bank Account?

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  • Which Bank Is The Best One In America To Open An Account With?

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  • Is It OK To Buy Things From Craigslist?

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  • What Is Lyft?

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  • Can I Just Use My Foreign License To Buy Alcohol (Or Get Into Clubs Etc.)?

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    Why is my license getting rejected?
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  • Is There An App Like Venmo For Sending Small Transactions Internationally?

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    Should I use Paypal?
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  • What is Venmo?

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    Can I use Venmo from Australia?
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  • Why Do People Use Venmo Instead Of Paypal For Small Transactions?

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  • How Do I Apply For A Social Security Number?

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  • What Is A Social Security Number?

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  • Can I Open A USA Bank Account Without A Social Security Number Or ID?

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  • How do I Transfer From My American Bank To Someone Else's?

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    What is Zelle?
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  • Is There A Safe Way To Pay A Deposit Without Sending To Bank Accounts?

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    What is the safest way to put down a deposit?
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  • My Acting Teacher Charges Fees To Introduce Me To Agents, Is This Common?

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  • Should I Go To Drama School?

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    Is drama school important?
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