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Michelle Prostrollo
author, camera operator, director, documentary filmmaker, editor, producer, researcher, screenwriter
FREE Screenwriters/Actors/Film Producers Mixer
| Where: |
All Seasons Brewery 800 South LaBrea Ave Los Angeles, California |
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| When: |
Sunday, April 27th 3:00PM - |
| Created 3 months ago | |
| Updated 3 months ago |
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Reminder: We have a meeting tomorrow at 3pm.
Hello Gifted ARTists,I hope y’all are doing better than me in this crazy entertainment industry right now. I’m not even getting auditions.
I recently opened a 950 sq ft studio in the Garment District of Downtown LA thinking, “This is LA — king of the film world — this business is going to be a cash cow.” Nah, it's flopping. It’s been tough.
Strangely enough, my situation has got me thinking about a street fight I had as a teenager. This bully was picking on me. I got whooped by a dude who was good at 52 Blocks — a martial art I’d only heard whispers about until that day. Lorenz Tate actually uses it in a fight scene in the film Gun Hill.
That fight stuck with me. I ended up training in 52 Blocks after that. About a year later, I saw the same dude on 89th Ave and 164th Street in Jamaica, Queens. The fight was immediately on.
Now, if this was a movie, I’d say I came back and whooped him. That didn’t happen — but it was a damn good fight. I remember baiting him with my left hand low. He took the bait. I slipped left so fast my right foot came off the ground. His left hook followed. I slipped right and countered with a right cross that missed and a left hook that connected to his jaw. His punches were coming with so much speed, I could feel the wind whizz past my ears.
We went back and forth like that until a passerby broke it up. Last thing he said? “Much better.” We shook hands and parted ways.
That memory is sitting with me heavy right now. So while the industry’s quiet, I’m back in training. Using my own studio to keep my craft sharp. Because when the calls come again — and they will — I’ll be ready.
If you’re feeling stuck or discouraged, just remember: you’re still an artist. Even in the silence, even without a call sheet in hand — you’re still part of this industry. Keep training. Keep showing up. And keep your chin up.
Quick plug: I’m renting out my studio to group members at 15% off my Giggster rates. Contact me if you need space to work. It's great for headshots, build-outs, and readings. I have an awesome photographer if needed. I have several models that can help bring your vision to life.
https://giggster.com/listing/private-film-set-studio-fabric-district-of-...
P.S. If anyone has a venue for night events with a bar and dance floor, I’m looking. Let’s connect.
Erik Handsome
I'm assuming this is still happening today?