Camillia Monet (born Camillia Sanes ) is an American actress and film producer. She began her career in acting, appearing in films such as War of the Worlds (2005), directed by Steven Spielberg, playing opposite Tom Cruise, and Seabiscuit (2003), opposite Tobey Maguire. Monet is the CEO and founder of Esperanza Productions LLC, located at Hollywood’s Paramount Studios, as well as acting & 1-on-1 coaching studio, Monet Studios. Esperanza Productions writes & produces films, television, short form content and commercials on all platforms. Whereas Monet Studios offers coaching and audition prep in the Los Angeles area as well as remotely worldwide via video platforms such as Zoom. Education and career Education In her youth, Monet attended the high school for creative and performing arts. She was later chosen to attend the Pennsylvania governors school for the arts. As an undergraduate, Monet attended at The University of the Arts to study acting on a full scholarship. She went on to receive her masters from the prestigious Yale school of drama. While working alongside Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg she was inspired to continue her filmmaking education and graduated from UCLA’s Producing Program. Acting career Monet had her start in theater in Manhattan, working at theaters such as The Roundabout Theatre with Bill Irwin, originating the role of Celestina in “Cloud Tectonics” at Playwright’s Horizon and later touring the nation in the role, and becoming a member of the Blue Light Theatre Co. She worked for several years on and off-Broadway before moving to Los Angeles.She has had a successful career in film and television, appearing on shows such as Law & Order, Saving Grace, Cold Case, and the Emmy Award-winning The Shield. Monet has also worked as a private acting coach, professor at New York University and Woodbury University, and adjunct professor at UCLA. Current Career - Monet Studios, Esperanza Productions After graduating from the UCLA producers program, Monet founded Esperanza Productions. Monet is responsible for the over-all artistic agenda at Esperanza: story development, attaching talent, sourcing and securing financing, implementing schedules and over-seeing and maintaining budget. Since its inception, she has guided Esperanza through the production of over twenty projects, most recently Devil May Call, which was acquired by Lionsgate and distributed through mainstream digital platforms such as Netflix and Redbox. She also provides on-camera and in-studio coaching and training for actors in Hollywood and worldwide through Monet Studios. And,