Tom Proctor: Director, producer and stunt coordinator in Culver City, California.

Cindy Michelle
Question on Craigslist extra ads...please help!!

Has anyone tried using the ad's on craiglist for extra work? I would like to start off doing some of that but I'm unsure if it is a scam...?

Randy Brown

Hey Cindy, hit the button on your Stage 32 home wall that says "expand my network'. That will give you the chance to contact with other Stage 32 members in your area. Introduce yourself and tell them...

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Rachael Saltzman

Use your common sense. If something seems fishy, it probably is.

Carlos Taveras

They should banned celebrities from using this type of funding. They are taking away from the struggling artists that really need the help. The problem is that the sites like Indiegogo and Kickstarter will not stop it because it's a lot of publicity for them.

Lisa Simpson (yes, Really)

Hey Tom! How's your music going?

Tom Proctor

Hi Cleo a good friend of ours Melissa tried to arrange for us to meet some time back. I think it's coffee time

Cleo Valente

I know! I have been so busy, my apologies

Ben Phelps

Tom thank you for the add! Your work in Django Unchained was great!!

Tom Proctor

so welcome my friend

Stuart Land

You're hilarious! And probably great at what you do. But since you hardly ever come online to see this, you won't know about the staring role I have for you...just kidding, in case you do see this. Still I wish you best of luck. Having spent 15 year in the Hollywood grinder, I can empathize with the trial and tribulations.

Tom Proctor

LOL Stuart I had my email hacked and got locked out for a while but the staff at stage 32 care about their members and help me get it back

Barry Dunne

Hi Tom. My name is Barry Dunne. Congrats to yourself and your team on your latest achievements! I love to perform and have been doing it since I was 9 years old. I would really love to star in TV Shows, Movies, Musicals and plays. Can you please give me advice on how to get myself out there? Hope you can contact me. Thanks, Barry :)

Tom Proctor

Hi Dan, I am not sure what you mean by get yourself out there. Do you mean out here as in Los Angeles? Or just to put yourself out in the community in Ireland?

Angelina Carkic

I like your attitude. Hope someone hires you and gets you the job that makes it all worthwhile.

Scigor

Hi Tom, thanks for connecting!

Tom Proctor
What are actors worth to the indy film?

Dear Indy Filmmakers, Let me break it down: I work out for 1 1/2 hour in the morning and one more hour most evenings so I will be in shape for your movie. I pay $125 a year to be on IMDB so you will know what I have done lately and that yes I am reason that Twelve Years a Slave won best picture and...

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Tom Proctor

Renate. Student films are different. I will help out a student film any time. That is just giving back to the industry. I am talking about the filmmaker that make a film with the idea that that will p...

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Jeani DiCarlo

I don't understand why an indie filmmaker would be asking a professional actor to work on a film no one is being paid for, unless they are friends with the actor. That said there are many highly talen...

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Renate Morley

Tom, well said! 'If you are a film maker then get funding and hire your talent'. 2013 I was cast in two Indie films. In both cases the funding came from a baker plus savings from jobs in the industry....

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Jonathan Williams
What is the best way to set up a casting call?

Hi, I'm about to start casting for my next short film and i want to hold a casting call so i can use actors other than my personal friends. I want to know where is the best place to hold one and how do i actually find actors and get people to show up. This will be my first time holding one so any tips and feedback is welcome, thanks.

Christopher Kardos

Afaik, Jon is in Newcastle, Australia, so Actors Access will not be helpful, unless it is to see the format of how things are done here in the US.

Rich Parrish

Hey John, Just came across this, I'm an actor, what and where is the gig, if you need more actors contact me. Gypsytuskdreams@gmail.com

Sam Mandavi

Hey!! John! im here for help!!

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Stage 32 Staff - Julie

Amazing!

Hardy Awadjie
RED > Actors

I am a part of quite a few groups that send me notices for castings, auditions, etc etc. And I come across "no pay but will provide meal and copy of film". Normally this doesn't bother me especially when I notice it's a student film. But when I see "Will be filmed on RED, Arri Alexa, Sony F3" etc et...

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D Marcus

Nothing wrong with being new at the game.

Tony Angelo

for new actors to get there experance and video footage, red is the best way but pick wisely

Darren E. Johnson

Nope. You got it right. Hahahaha. Most young filmmakers do place more emphasis on the equipment. Too many of them are more interested in being a tech geek than they are in the art of telling stories w...

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James David Sullivan
Miley Cyrus' Next Goal in Life! This is NOT a joke!

Here it is: http://www.examiner.com/article/miley-cyrus-wants-to-get-breast-implants... Because she thinks it will "help her get taken more seriously." You just can't make these things up! Twerkers of the world, unite!...

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Beth Fox Heisinger

Bruce. I have done no such thing. We have not attacked you. You have made your own choices. I suggest you reexamine your posts. You are being a bully. Your statements are incredibly inappropriate for...

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Armando Alejandro

This girl has too much time on her hands.

Armando Alejandro

You're probably correct Bruce, but boredom also creeps in when you achieve very quickly as much as she has... and you start doing ridiculous things like she does.

Wayne G Sweat
Helpful cover letter information

I recently found out that when submitting for an audition in a town that I don't live in, to note that I will cover my travel and lodging expenses to the audition and that I will remain available during call backs. Is there other information that is important to include? Any feedback would be appreciated.

Tom Proctor

Not true Suzanne, If you are not local it is a given that production pay your travel. Many time actors that are not local will apply as local that is when you will have to cover out own expense. I rarely work in my home town and I have never had to pay my own travel

Martin Johnston

I don't know if it's different in the US but in the UK very seldom would theatre audition travel be funded or subsidised, unless it is a recall and not held at a central location close to where you li...

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Suzanne Sadler

Tom, are you referring to auditioning or actually having been "cast"? I was referring to the audition aspect only.

Jennifer Bailey
"wannabe actors"

I actually hate this term. I don't believe you'd call a doctor in training a "wannabedoctor"or a training lawyer a "wannabe lawyer" I have seen this term thrown around even here where we are industry professionals. rookie or not, I think referring to young careers as wannabes is extremely rude. just a thought.

Deryn Warren

In my class I hope to free everyone to be themselves and dare to RIsk and be the opposite of cookie cutter. The person who comes in to the room and makes new and exciting and energetic choices is the...

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Angel Matheson

Deryn, I have no doubt your class is amazing. I will eventually check into taking classes with you but have a different path at the moment. From you writing I get that you are positive and motivational person/coach.

Barry Brown

I rell about wannabe rodeo cowboys in my book. But I do explain what makes em wannabees!

Rick Hardin
Which script do I try to market?

I've got two scripts which are just about ready to market. One is a historical action film that would take a big budget to make, but I think better illustrates my writing talent or a thriller script which would be cheaper to make and is probably more commercial? Knowing that the chance of selling a...

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Anastacia Fisher

I don't know about how scripts work, but I know for my fundraising for my charity Fashion show business that raises money for Epilepsy foundations to better help the Epilepsy community & their loved o...

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Alfred Nesser

Focus on the script that generates the most interest, and if you have time, plug the other one in your spare time. Most projects are funded by family and friends. (See "Clerks") My friend, who has bee...

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Peter Carr

Focus on which property is the most marketable. Let's say you wrote two scripts; one about the Nubana Tribe on a remote Phillipean Island who just discovered hemp and the other about a secret agent wh...

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Tom Proctor

Thanks for connecting I will keep you in mind for up coming projects

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