FLYING the flag for the UK and his home town of Grimsby, Brett King is hoping to hit the big time in America.
The 21-year-old is packing his bags after landing a place at the prestigious New York Film Academy.
Brett, who has just completed a BA at Huddersfield University, hopes this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will help him break into film and TV acting.
And the reality is slowly setting in. He said: "It's very exciting. I never thought I would get in. I have been chosen to be one of 16 people from around the world to be accepted on this course.
"It's so surreal. From this I will be almost guaranteed a job after graduating from the best acting academy in the world.
"I have been set on being an actor since I was young; I have always wanted to be a movie star.
"I have been told by many people that I will make more money being a nobody than trying to be somebody but I'm already there.
"Whatever happens now I will be leaving with a Masters in acting from the best school in the world."
Brett, a former Hereford School pupil, has a clear goal for his career.
"It's like a dream come true," he said. "Every day, I will be at the film studios in LA mixing with the big actors and directors.
"My dream would be to land a film or TV role with Steven Spielberg."
Brett has been involved with the youth section of the Caxton Theatre, in Grimsby, since he was 12, where he now volunteers as a teacher.
He has received many glowing reviews from the Grimsby Telegraph of his Caxton performances over the years.
Girls' Night Out will be Brett's last performance at the theatre, which closes tonight, before getting ready to travel to America.
He will be studying a masters degree in acting for TV and Film at the Los Angeles campus of the school.
And he overcame a very tough application process to be selected – but now faces another hurdle.
"I have to pay all the course fees, which are $16,000 a semester for the two-year masters degree," he explained.
"On top of that, I have to pay for my flights and my working student visa.
"I am hoping to get a scholarship from the school but that will not cover the full costs.
"I will be working once I am out there but what I am looking for is maybe someone would sponsor me, like an investment.
"I have already approached Huddersfield University and the Grimsby Institute to look for some funding but anyone that can help please get in touch to help me achieve my dream."
Contact Brett at brettking1991@hotmail.co.uk on Facebook or visit www.gofundme.com/2ksbq0