angel, are you going alone?
don't you have a friend or relative that could go with you?
If you're thinking of her safety, she doesn't have anything to worry about. If it's a Linklater movie, it's a professional deal. There will be PAs, loads of extras, and crew. It'll be a legit movie set - and she'll be fine.
They don't really like guests being brought to the sets - and there's a chance that person would be in extras holding for about 10 hours.
No none of my friends love me enough to go on a middle of the night road trip.
Thank you for all your help! = )
Save me a part in it!ok Angel, I'm in the middle of finishing up the script. I'll let you know about it and we'll see what's up. Seriously, can u get a headshot?
I'm sorry. I don't have a headshot. Beth Sepko just asked for a photograph. This is a current one.
Cool^^^thanks. If you have any questions on my film, just PM me. I'd rather not say too much about the script in the forum. Good luck with Austin too.
Thanks so much! I am off! Whoosh!
I'm back!
The shoot was fun but I am exhausted. I have a new respect for actors. My role was by no means difficult but the waiting around and repe ion alone is draining.
The productions crew was super nice. Everyone was kind and helpful. They provided us with breakfast before and I could have had lunch too afterwards had I waited around for it.
I will post more details about the actual scene later but right now I must sleep. I have been up 25 hours.
That is great! Hope all goes well.
Glad you had a good time.I'm back!
The shoot was fun but I am exhausted. I have a new respect for actors. My role was by no means difficult but the waiting around and repe ion alone is draining.
The productions crew was super nice. Everyone was kind and helpful. They provided us with breakfast before and I could have had lunch too afterwards had I waited around for it.
I will post more details about the actual scene later but right now I must sleep. I have been up 25 hours.
Now get some sleep!
I have a deal for her involving a movie career....I will be her co star and all it involves is some mild nudity.And remember, if JIM offers you the same type of deal, RUN! RUN FAR AWAY!!!!
For those of you who wanted details, I jotted down some notes throughout the morning. =)
While we waited to be taken on set, all us extras stayed at the Main Base holding area. It was literally a warehouse that had been semi cleared. Off to the side was a bunch of dishwashers and fridges etc.
One of the actors told me we were only a few blocks away from the location where Office Space was shot.
All the people I met were very devoted to their craft. I met an aspiring director who has actually assited with several movies. The one I remember him mentioning was " Dude where is my car?".
I met a women who is in the running to star in Chruch's chicken's latest nationwide commercial as well as people involved in several smaller projects.
I was one of the few people there who did not have an agent. The upside to that is that, unlikely the majority, all the money I made today is mine.
It took a long time for us to get the set. I don't think I am exagggerating when I say that at least half of my time there was waiting.
The director was trying to tweak a previous scene and that is what delayed us.
After several false alarms we were finally taken over to the set. We drove in big vans- not exactly a stretch limo. Still there was a general excitement about going to the set.
The set was an actual resturant- the name of which slips my mind. It was a hamburger joint.
I had first arrived at the set before being taken to base and was allowed to watch a few minutes of set up. I was amazed about how much time and energy goes in to producing even the smallest scene.
I am still not pos ive what the premise and point of the movie is.
The scene I was in is the movie opener. In it a man takes his tray from the counter, walks through the resturant, and joins his family.
Simple enough right? When I was there we did at least twenty takes for that scene alone.
My job as background was to visit with my table companions and eat a hamburger and french fries.
The hamburger was seriously the most disgusting thing I have ever eaten at a resturant. That is unfortunate because I think they fed us food that the existing resturant actually serves. Out of fairness though, I am sure the food was sitting out for quite a while.
There was a funny moment for me in the first take. I bit into the hamburger and it was so gross I wanted to spit it out. But then I remembered I was on camera and had to change my almost grimace to a grin.
For the rest of the shoot I used every creative bone in my body to be in character without eating that nasty hamburger. I was at a tremendous advantage in that because my table had " just" gotten their food.
I focused in on the pre- eating stuff- put my napkin on my lap, poured out and salted my fries, smiled at my friends, sipped my drink. I learned how to time it perfectly so that I was just bringing my hamburger to my mouth as the scene ended.
To keep it realistic, on some takes I took big bites of the hamburger. I think I deserve and Oscad for that alone.
After our main scene, the director focused on shooting specifics sides of the resturant. None of the shots he took will be seen for more than a second. It is all just background- kids running around, people joining friends, or going for refils.
I don't know that I will be able to see myself in the movie although one of the producers assistants told us at the beginning to act it up because we were prominant.
Our table was in the corner but only a row away and kitty corner from the
" hero's" table.
I saw the director, Richard Linklater ( School of Rock and Bad News Bears.) He was short. He was watching our progress on one of the camera screens. Most of the cast instruction came from the Assistant Director.
Our crew coordinator was a tad eccentric but nice.
The costume director was great at taking what people had a creating a nice look. She had me pair my new t-shirt with an older jacket I'd brought and the effect was super cute. I have a brand new outfit now. =)
A lot of the people had collaborated on projects before and used our down time to catch up.
I met a lot of commited actors , all of whom were very helpful. Some talked to me about how to get an agent and what to avoid. Several people said that to be a true actor you need to either be filling a role or taking classes- in other words always working.
There was so much going on that I know I missed some things. I would love to be an extra again.
I was blessed ( several more seasoned people confirmed it) to work with an all around high class staff. I couldn't have asked for a better first time on set.
Besides the fun memories, the biggest thing I left with was a great appreciation for all the preparation and effort it takes to produce the t.v. shows I watch.
I really think everyone should be an extra once in their life. I promise you that you'll view actors differently.
Thanks for all of those who gave me advice and everyone who wished me luck. =)
So, besides you, who is starring in this movie?
So, besides you, who is starring in this movie?
The article I read names Catalina Sandino Moreno ("Maria Full of Grace") as the star. But I heard a rumor around the cast that Greg Kinnear is in it also.
http://www.imdb.com/ le/tt0460792/
Fast Food Nation (2006)
Directed by
Richard Linklater
Writing credits
Richard Linklater (screenplay)
Eric Schlosser (book)
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Genre: Thriller <<<<<< Interesting!
Tagline: Are we what we eat?
Plot Outline: An ensemble piece examining the health risks involved in the fast food industry and its environmental and social consequences as well.
Production Notes/Status:
Status: Pre-production
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Status Updated: 8 May 2005
Note: Since this project is categorized as being in production, the data is subject to change; some data could be removed completely.
Dude! It had better not be my scene! My best in background Oscar is at stake
Credited cast:
Catalina Sandino Moreno
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Country: USA
Language: English
Color: Color
I'm not trying to be an ass... but King you sound like you know everyone in Hollywood on a personal level.... I'd be interested to know what credits you have????
"Come over here and hug my credits!"
King knows some real Heavy duty big wigs in HollyWood, how you think he got a job as a call screener ?
True Pimp s don't talk bout it.
So from now on. My career is under wraps.
You'll just have to wait...
but look for a fat bald guy on the sopranos or curb your enthusiam in a few months...thas all i'm sayin...
oh ...BigPussy is gonna kill me for that one...
and i told LJ that the topless dance bet is still on.
but i'm trying to lose weight...i don't want dio staring at my s.
Edit...PM instead
I sometimes do the weather but I don't like to brag about it.
If you rent the movie RUDY? there is a part when he is on the football field and if you look into the crowd, and use the pause button at the right time? you can see my friends elbow.
this thread is ing great!
and mouse and his screen names are hilarious... it is evident that manny and jekka were meant for each with every post they make.. i think they are pms'ing 24/7/365
I think Manny and Jekka are the couple of the year!!!
"Rudy" is the greatest.
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