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| Integrity Casting Toni Suttie Scams in Reno NV, San Jose and L.A. CA reno, San Jose and L.A., Nevada |
| 2nd of Nov, 2011 by User985812 |
| I was recently a paid member of Integrity Casting. I did not learn until after I paid, that I did not need to pay. I learned this from Steve Clinton of the NV SAG branch, he is the executive director. I have also learned some other key and interesting facts about this company and it’s owner Toni Suttie. Here are the facts and items I’ve been told about this company: • Toni Suttie charges $2500.00 for a “Mentee Program†informing parents that she will get your child in front of Inside Hollywood Industry leaders, get you or your child in front of major productions. • I was told directly by Toni Suttie that there was a fashion show put on by the American Cancer Society, however when I became involved as a model as well as ending up being one of the event coordinators through my Wedding and Event company, I learned it had nothing to do at all with the American Cancer Society. I have an email to prove this. I was also told in the beginning this would be paid. Then I received an email stating we’d get a gift basket. When I had an audition for a video game with Toni Suttie, I asked her about the gift basket. She gloated that it was a nice $150 gift basket. I received a burlap bag with a sample of a hair conditioner it it. • I was recently told by Toni Suttie that there was a feature movie with Johnny Depp that she was casting for that would audition in Reno in November. One of her Mentees told me that Toni had even taken a dinner meeting with someone from the Depp film crew. After speaking with Steve Clinton, executive director of the NV SAG branch, he looked into this himself, made some calls and was told by Donavan, the Theatrical Contracts front man at the L.A. SAG office, that there was no such production being auditioned for any Johnny Depp movie in Reno at any time. I learned it was a total lie. • I was told of a photo shoot being done at the farm league team Reno Aces this past Saturday and they wanted my 6 year old for the shoot. We were told by Toni there was no pay, however, when we arrived on location at the ball park, I learned from other parents and adult actors that this was a paid gig. My child did not get paid. • I have heard from some Integrity Casting talent that they had not gotten paid for previous work that is still outstanding to them. • I was told Toni Suttie at one point had a credit from George Lucas films on her IMDB and website, however, was forced by I assume the legal team for Lucas films to take it down immediately. They have never heard of nor worked with Toni Suttie. • At my audition for the video game last week at Integrity Casting, I was told by Toni Suttie that a prop, (severed bloody arm), was a Lucas prop department prop. I called Lucas Films yesterday and they have never heard of this woman or her company either. |
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As someone who has been directly involved with the business, castings and policies of Integrity Casting and its director Toni Suttie, I can assure you that this complaint is nothing more than a purposeful attack prompted by the rival casting company in this region.
List of erroneous assertions:
1. The complainant claims to have been a "paid member" of Integrity Casting. FACT: Integrity does not nor has never had any "paid members". If a Talent wishes to be on-file with the agency (optional), there has been a small administrative fee to cover the staff's time to input them into the system and file their materials.
2. The complainant makes false assertions about Toni Suttie's mentoring program. FACT: By their own admission, the complaint said they were "told" things. Nothing more that gossip or deliberate lies.
3. The complainant misleads regarding a charity fashion show. FACT: The fashion show was indeed for a Cancer patient and all of the proceeds went to the brave local woman who continues to ballte her Cancer. FACT: Initially the ACS expressed interest in helping to sponsor the event and that they were hoping to be able to pay the models. This information was provided by the event producer and was passed on the Talent. The facts that the ACS decided to not be directly involved and therefore the event producer could not pay the models was passed onto the Talent in advance of any participation. The event then indicated that they would do there best to provide a nice gift basket to the Talent who decided to contribute their participate in support of the cause. Everything was disclosed in advance and all Talent had the option to participate or not. I know this as a fact, as my wife was also one of the Talent. The gift bag was indeed meager, but we did not care because we were there to be "givers" not a "takers" like the Complainant. Shameful!
4. The Complainant makes has the facts of the Depp picture completely wrong. FACT: The pictures was never to shoot in Reno, but in California. Select Reno Talent were being considered to be allowed to audition. So, if no information was available about the picture shooting in Reno...no duh! It seems the Complainant is incapable of getting ANY facts straight.
5. The Complainant really has me confused on the Reno Aces shoot allegation. FACT: She was told about a project for her son to get some experience and would NOT be paid. They agreed to do it. Whether anyone else was paid or not is irrelevant. It was a courtesy being done for the child as he is not a professional and has little experience. The Complainant is selfishly ungrateful for all that is being done for her and her son. Note: She continues to agree to do things and them complains when she does not get MORE than she was promised.
6. The Complainant again asserts here say about Talent pay. FACT: When the Clients pay, the Talent gets paid. That's the way the Industry works. Everyone has been paid or for more recents gig, are in process. More malicious attacks based on "some one allegedly telling someone something". Ridiculous.
7. The Complainant asserts that the project done for LucasFilm was fabricated. FACT: I personally, as a representative of Integrity Casting, was invited to and attended a meeting at Skywalker Ranch with the Talent coordinator of the event, where I personally delivered audition tapes and Talent packages for the "Untitled" project in development. I personally delivered the check for services rendered back the Integrity Casting office. The IMDb credit was unfortunately disallowed due to the fact that Integrity was sub-contracted to provide Talent. Sub-contractors do not get screen credit. If the Complainant did actually call LucasFilm - which is doubtful she could even get through - no one there would have taken the time to answer such a ridiculous inquiry. Besides, if anyone calls LucasFilm, they will get the business office. No production is done there, and there would be no reason why they would know anything about props or casting sub-contractors.
The words of the Complainant are legally actionable as slander. She is either doing this maliciously (as a agent for the rival casting company - which has happened many times over the years) or is simply lying to get attention. Pathetic at best. Integrity Casting should explore filing criminal charges. |
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The person that posted this comment is disgruntled because they did not get a part that they were not even qualified for. I have work with Integrity Casting for nearly 10 years and can personally guarantee that all of the the above accusations are not only false, but slanderous. I can also produce dozens of current and former talent that will back up my statements with numerous examples. It is too bad that some people are so small that they have to resort to these type of tactics to try to damage someones reputation just because they didn't get what they want.
By the way, legal action is being explored against this person. |
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