Tom Malloy has been involved for over 20 years in all aspects of the film business. He trail-blazed the role of a multi-hyphenate, having approached projects early on as an actor, writer, and producer, recently adding director to his list.
Malloy has raised millions for independent films, produced 20 films, written and sold 25+ screenplays, and has starred in many films.
The roster of films produced by Malloy over the years includes, 2022’s REAR VIEW MIRRORS, starring Erika Christensen, Penelope Ann Miller, David James Elliot, and Zach Gilford, 2021’s ASK ME TO DANCE, directed by Malloy, starring Briana Evigan and Mario Cantone (in theaters nationwide on October 7th, 2022!), 2020’s LANSKY, starring Harvey Keitel, Sam Worthington, and Minka Kelly, LOVE N’ DANCING, which was directed by Rob Iscove (She’s All That), and stars Amy Smart, Malloy, Billy Zane, Rachel Dratch, and Betty White; the psychological thriller THE ALPHABET KILLER, directed by Rob Schmidt (Wrong Turn) and stars Eliza Dushku, Cary Elwes, Malloy, Timothy Hutton, Michael Ironside, and Oscar Winner Melissa Leo; and a horror film directed by Mary Lambert (Pet Sematary) called THE ATTIC, starring Elisabeth Moss. Many film projects are developed through the production company he founded in 2005, Trick Candle Productions.
Trick Candle Productions is known for its quality independent films that span a variety of genres. Trick Candle has most recently produced TRAUMA THERAPY: PSYCHOSIS (due out later this year), TRAUMA THERAPY, a thriller starring Brian Krause and Chase Coleman, #SCREAMERS, a found footage horror which was twice called the BEST Found Footage Movie Ever, HERO OF THE UNDERWORLD, starring Malloy, Nicole Fox, and Quinton, and FAIR HAVEN, starring Tom Wopat and Michael Grant, as well as the teen drama ASHLEY, starring Nicole Fox, Michael Madsen and Jennifer Taylor.
In 2016, Malloy co-founded the sales and distribution company Glass House Distribution. Glass House maintains a presence at AFM, EFM, and Cannes.
Malloy’s unique ability to both write projects and raise the funding for them has been a primary factor in the success of the company. In fact, Malloy shared his expertise on the subject in his best-selling book about independent film financing, BANKROLL, which had two editions and was considered the “gold standard book” of indie film financing. In 2019, Malloy co-founded FilmMakingStuffHQ, which has now become the premiere online training platform for filmmakers.
Ask Me to Dance
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by Electric Entertainment/Tom Malloy
Director, Producer, Writer, Actor
Trauma Therapy: Psychosis
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by Trick Candle Productions/Lawrie Brewster
Producer, Writer, Actor
Lansky
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Film
Executive Producer
Trauma Therapy
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Film
by Tyler Pavey
Actor
Shattered
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Film
Actor
In Vino
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Film
Producer
Forgetting Sandy Glass
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Film
Actor
Skookum: The Hunt for Bigfoot
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Film
Actor
#Screamers
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Film
Actor
Hero of the Underworld
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Film
Actor
Terror House
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Film
Actor
Midtown
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TV Series
Actor
Fair Haven
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Film
Actor
Ashley
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Film
Actor
The Inner Weigh
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Film
Producer
The Fuzz
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TV Movie
Actor
Love N' Dancing
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Film
Actor
The Alphabet Killer
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Film
Actor
The Attic
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Video
Actor
In a Single Bound
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Film
Producer
Kidnapped
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TV Series
Actor
High Roller: The Bob Perry Story
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Video
Producer
Anger Management
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Film
Actor
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
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TV Series
Actor
Third Watch
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TV Series
Actor
The Siege
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Film
Actor
Gravesend
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Film
Actor
The Barefoot Spirit
Vide
Actor
Montclair State University
(1993-1997)