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Thanks Mr. Swinderman for sharing the philosophy at WEWS -- " for
our paying advertising clients, we always pay our actors".<br>
It is indeed heartening to know that we actors have an ally at TV5.<br>
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Now as to the "inaccuracies" --<br>
<br>
1. My name is spelled "Toomey".<br>
<br>
2. "<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454471638496_5728">in a recent post
suggested that NewsChannel 5" --<br>
well, I just re-read every word of my postings.<br>
I never mentioned "NewsChannel 5" or "WEWS".<br>
So that inaccuracy is inaccurate.<br>
(I am forwarding this message and my entire transcript to you
directly at </span><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454471638496_5728"><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:info@1031films.com">info@1031films.com</a>.)<br>
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In fact, "Billy" did in his response to me:<br>
"Mr. So-And-So set the pace casting actors to do a channel 5
commercial for free a while back. Now a doctor ... looking for
actors to work sans pay on a commercial shoot to be aired on
channel 3"<br>
</span><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454471638496_5728">Easy for Billy to
connect a past event (TV5 looking for "fans") with the current
"doctor" no-pay.<br>
</span><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454471638496_5728"><span
id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454471638496_5728"><span
id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454471638496_5728">Easy mistake for you to
make. </span>No apology necessary.<br>
</span><br>
3. "NewsChannel 5 ... taking advantage of local actors" --<br>
You said "</span>the station produces promos intended to promote
its newscasts we do seek unpaid extras or 'fans' ... not ... ACTORS"<br>
That's cool. That clarification helps the <span
id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454471638496_5728">Talent Community know that
you don't need talent, just a warm body.</span><span
id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454471638496_5728"><span
id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454471638496_5728"><br>
<br>
</span>4. "taking advantage" </span><span
id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454471638496_5728"><span
id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454471638496_5728"></span><span
id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454471638496_5728"><span
id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454471638496_5728">I think WEWS does, a
little. </span></span>"</span>not have a the budget in the
promotions department"<br>
That's a shame. Because, of course, the ratings of the news
department contribute to the ratings of the station, which drive
station revenue from ad sales.<br>
Certainly qualifies for my "poke at no pay for profit-producing
business development messages". Would you not agree that the goal
of your promos is to increase profits?<br>
If so, as Mary Faktor so ably noted, "When Money Is Made, The
Talent Gets Paid!"<br>
<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454471638496_5728"><br>
5. </span><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454471638496_5728">"Furthermore
we have hired many actors for paid roles after they have
participated in some of the unpaid extra promo work as a token of
our appreciation."<br>
Oh. So you "many" times skip the "fans" when actual "actors" come
out for your freebies. I see.<br>
Takes me back to #4, just saying.<br>
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id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454471638496_5728">6. "So if you'd like
to submit your headshot and resume for future COMMERCIAL
consideration" [emphasis mine]<br>
I'm kinda guessing the "you" is "Talent Community" and not
me personally. But we're both professionals, your response
was reasoned, I know I can contribute to your creative, so
watch for me at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:eric.swinderman@wews.com">eric.swinderman@wews.com</a> !<br>
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Peter Toomey<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.LINKEDIN.com/in/PeterToomeyActor">www.LINKEDIN.com/in/PeterToomeyActor</a><br>
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