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After 21 days of filming in the beautiful Dunkirk, NY on the shoreline of Lake Erie, the feature film Lighthouse Unmanned goes into post production. It's been a pleasure getting to know and collaborate with such a talented, motivated, and generous cast and crew. As things slow down ever so slightly in leu of the Holiday Seasons, I'm finding myself both thankful for the opportunities that have allowed me to travel these past four months and the experiences they've provided to both re-connect with old friends, connect with new ones, and to work in the craft I am fortunate enough to call my profession. I'll be continuing on my re-writes for the feature I'm writing (set to begin filming in Summer/Fall of 2017), but in the meantime, I'm already on the hunt for the next collaboration that gives me cause to travel and opportunity to grow as an actor. IMDb - http://www.imdb.me/claytonmyers Fb - @ACTORCSM Insta - @ACTORCSM Vimeo - Clayton Stocker Myers (Actor) www.ClaytonMyers.com

Posted at: 11/05/2016 11:35

Tags: Actor AwardWinningActor Indiefilm LeadingMan CharacterActor TravelingActor ActorForHire ThatsAWrap ActingLife SetLife FeatureFilm Networking ActorLife Thankful Craft Collaboration

<p> Hi guys!</p> <p> So right I just wanted to talk a little bit about an experience I've had. So for those who have read my other blog on here you know I found my passion again. Someone though had seen me a while ago and remembered I loved to act. It's been a while because I had initially forgot about the person to be honest. But honestly who actually remebers everyone they meet? Anyway before I steer of topic, he contacted me recently offering to help further my career. Charles Williams of artsnfilm had a website, well its so hard to remember (hahaha) artsnfim.com. The site is for the sole purpose of connecting to others in the field especially those who are just starting out. It has everything from graphic designers, to actors and actresses, directors, and make up artists. I not only keep twice as much updated on there but I get a chance to connect talk, learn and help take part in other projects. As a film student also I have the opportunity to bring skills I've learned to helping and giving advise to others. I have even helped as a script advisor with another person and he was helping with my short film. Which I couldn't move on past the rough draft due to technical issues.</p> <p> Let me get back on topic I would ask that those who actually read my blogs to go join and start building up an even larger network. Well because this business often is more of who you know rather than where you are at the time. I hope you guys will at least take the time to check out the site, and hopefully join. The creators of the site are on there constantly posting different place for casting and availablities. If you are starting out and interested in doing more than just acting they provide internships, jobs, and other ways of getting into the business.</p> <p> Thank you!</p> <p> HB</p>

Posted at: 01/15/2014 01:19

Tags: Networking casting calls help advance careers making friends

<p> One of the things that I have experienced as an actor, an unrepresented actor, especially, is the power of networking. Not going out there with the intention of meeting the right person with the right connection who will 'discover' you or 'commission' you but with the attitude of making allies! </p> <p> Read an interview with one of my most recent allies <a href="http://catchingsightfilm.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/falling-down-to-depths-of-hell-makes.html">HERE</a>!</p> <p> Having allies in this business is vitally important. They like your FB page, view your show-reel, support you on YouTube, write your endorsements and reviews, share your projects, donate on Pozible, attend your events and you, my friend, do the same!</p> <p> This is all just my experiential perspective. Not necessarily the god's truth (I'm an atheist, incidentally) but some ideas that you might enjoy laughing at or benefit from! Who knows, certainly not me! </p> <p> As I was saying, make allies! It's not hard. Just be open to new opportunities and new people. Everyone is just as friendly and insecure as you are. It's not really a risk putting yourself out there on forums and saying, "People, I exist and I would like some company on this scary ride called 'show business.' The worst that can happen is that no one bites that time. Keep trying. If you don't try you have a 100% failure rate. Keep trying!</p> <p> I send out cold introductions with my showreel and head shot to agents, directors, casting directors, writers and filmmakers. Most of them probably never get read. Most of the read emails never receive a response. Most of the responses are rejections. But every now and again, months after I've sent the email, I get a surprise in my inbox from some obscure filmmaker saying, "I got your email, yes, please, I need you!" </p> <p> Is there a better feeling in the world?</p> <p> Now imagine if you could do this without getting your IP address and mail servor put on spam lists, unfairly or not! Well, you can! Make friends here! And then go over to Stage32, register and post an introduction this weekend! You'll make friends and connections wth like-minded professionals and enthusiasts from all over the world. Who knows what opportunities these connections could present. </p> <p> Rather than being competitive, let's be cooperative! As actors and artists we can only do so much and the chance of being successful has very little to do with our talent and suitability as it does with our persistence and exposure. The more people that know you, the more opportunities that will present themselves. Don't hold out for THE oppportunity, or THE connection! We're all in this together, and every opportunity is worthwhile! </p> <p> Peace, </p> <p> Molly</p>

Posted at: 09/21/2013 06:56

Tags: Stage32 introduce yourself chances of success cooperative networks connections friends spam cold intro

<p> ... Hi My name is Juan Benson and this is my first post...</p>

Posted at: 08/30/2013 13:17

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<p>  </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px">  </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"> CASTING CALL FOR A  NON~UNION Bi-Lingual Spanish Cable Television Network ( Bi-Lingual Drama PILOT).</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px">  </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica Neue; color: #454545"> <span style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #000000"> CREW LISTS:  *Story Board Artist person (local OC preferred) </span>Experience in short form and long form... this is a 1 hour show. They will work with the Director and the script breakdown to visually translate the Director vision to storyboard panels with written camera direction and action/ dialogue/..</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica Neue; color: #454545; min-height: 14.0px">  </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"> CASTING  Bi-Lingual speaking/LATINOS ACTING LISTS:  (Orange County, CA Preferred) Southern CA.</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px">  </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"> *Leading Young Girl: Ages between 17s-20 </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"> *Leading Young Man: Ages between 20s-25</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"> Latino Mens Ages between: 18s-50 + various parts</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"> Latino Womens Ages between: 18s-50+ various parts</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"> Latino Kids( Girls and Boys):  Ages 8-15 + various parts</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px">  </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"> (Including extras)</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px">  </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"> Submit: HEAD-SHOTS/RESUME and ( personal acting DEMOS/WEBSITE links is a plus).</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px">  </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"> Compensation:  (NO PAY) NATIONAL BROADCASTING ,CREDITS, COPY, MEALS and FUEL negotiable, </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px">  </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"> Submit your Material to :  noihurricane@yahoo.com</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px">  </p>

Posted at: 06/04/2013 18:10

Tags: Bi-Lingual Spanish Cable network PILOT Actress Actor Extras Non Union Independent Films

<p> <b>Female Models Needed for Designer Fashion Show for Charity, MID-July 2013.</b><br /> <br /> Our quarterly Designer Fashion Show for Charity will take place inside Hollywood's most stunning restaurant, lounge, club and event complex. The BEST of LA's Fashion Designers will showcase to a stellar, star-struck, fashion-obsessed crowd of fashionistas, celebs, designers and stylists who anticipate an assemblage of great fashions by designers that haven't been featured together for this worthy cause.<br /> <br /> This exclusive event will feature Hollywood's hottest young models working the catwalk, wearing exclusive new couture creations from the hottest new --and established-- designers. This event is the ultimate networking opportunity for models, photographers, clothing designers, makeup artist, cosmetologist and anyone else in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> <b>Now let's get down to business!!!</b><br /> We're are in need of models to walk the runway for this upcoming show! If you are interested in auditioning then please visit our website:<br /> <br /> <b><a href="http://www.LAFashionCorner.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.LAFashionCorner.com</a></b><br /> select the "Registration Button" from the top menu<br /> <br /> <b>COMPENSATION:</b><br /> No pay, but great experience and exposure in a fashion show with REAL industry professionals, celebrity guests and press!<br /> <br /> <b>BENEFITS FOR MODELS:</b><br /> • Model Profile on Website (great opportunity to be scouted by agency and designers)<br /> • Model Representation (avail to unsigned models looking for non-exclusive management representation)<br /> • Publicity Photo Opportunities with Celebrities (walking the Red Carpet)<br /> • Invited Media will include; Wire Image, Getty Image, LA Weekly, Los Angeles Magazine and countless others.<br /> • Links for Photos from the event<br /> • A great source for networking, updating resume, tear sheets and being discovered!<br /> • A rare opportunity to walk a high-end fashion show runway (extremely professional)<br /> • and work with a professional modeling coach<br /> • Possible future job opportunities with designers/agents (past models have made other bookings because of our event)<br /> <br /> <b>SEE PAST SHOWS: (visit video gallery page)</b><br /> Go to <a href="http://www.lafashioncorner.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.lafashioncorner.com</a><br /> <br /> <b>REQUIREMENTS:</b><br /> • Female Models must be between the ages of 18-28 years of age<br /> • MUST be between (Runway: 5'9" above) (Installation: 5'5" above)<br /> • Comfortable wearing possible swimsuit/bikini/lingerie<br /> • Able to walk in high-heels<br /> • Fun and professional attitude<br /> • MUST be able to attend EACH rehearsal & fitting (2 weekend afternoons Sat. or Sun. before the show date)<br /> <br /> <b>Submission/AUDITION INFO:</b><br /> *No Experience Necessary, but appreciated<br /> *Will be required to walk<br /> *Ladies please wear shorts or mini-skirt<br /> <br /> <b>GO HERE:</b><br /> <a href="http://www.LAFashionCorner.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.LAFashionCorner.com</a><br /> select the "Registration Button" from the top menu</p> <ul class="blurbs"> <li> Location: Los Angeles, CA</li> <li> Compensation: TFP</li> <li> Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.</li> <li> Please, no phone calls about this job!</li> <li> Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.</li> </ul>

Posted at: 05/23/2013 14:36

Tags: models; fashion show; la fashion corner; the notice network; magazine; installation

<p> <strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; ">Greetings fellow artists!</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; ">  </span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; " /> <br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; " /> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; ">We all know how crucial it is to network in order to push one’s entertainment career, but what if you could do this while getting amazing rewards in the process?</span></p> <p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; ">While Facebook only allows you to add up to 5,000 friends to your profile, Talent Pages has no limit to the number of friends and contacts you can add. Because what’s the point in limiting your network?</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; " /> <br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; " /> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; ">In celebration of our new community platform, Talent Pages is having an exciting networking contest. All you need to do is simply start networking via our site with other actors, modles, singers, dancers, directors and casting directors. </span></p> <p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; ">Yes, that’s it! No catch, no fees, no crazy tricks.  Just add and/or invite friends to win great prizes. </span></p> <p> <a href="http://www.talentpages.com/contest.php"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; ">Click here to see the prizes you could win!</span></a></p>

Posted at: 10/25/2012 08:40

Tags: network contest prizes actors models singers dancers musicians