Scored a Big Gig

[candyflip]

As a lowly Production Assistant on The Amazing Spider-Man 2 for three weeks while the shoot a few car chase scenes here in Rochester.

Well, at least I think that's the case...but they are trying to keep things under wraps, so while I know it's what I'm working on they keep referring to it under their working title "London Calling".

Now to find out the significance of the fake title.

[Tofu]

That's awesome, bro!


Grats!

[mineistaken]

congrats

[shake]

Sounds like fun

[dyna mo]

hey, that's nice work.


i've tried to unravel the names of filming locations, i think it may be random. they always have the yellow signs with the movie code name up around here to point crews to where parking is for the set.

[AllAboutCams]

Thats sounds great well done

[seeandsee]

congrats, insert hidden simbol on set and show us later :P

[candyflip]

It's been all over the news and everyone in town knows what it is. It's still kinda funny the lengths they still going to try and keep it quiet.

We get lots of indie productions coming to town, and if you are lucky enough to get paid its usually a small stipend and 3 meals that day. The day rate on this will likely be more than the pay on the last 10 day indie shoot I was involved in. I am lucky enough to be in a position where it doesn't matter either way, but it is nice.

I have already been told that very few people on location will be able to bring their phone with them.

[ilnjscb]

NICE! - that will help your "other" career

[dyna mo]

well, you're going to eat well, i'm always impressed with the food services on these location shoots, one of these days i'm going to try and belly up and see if i can get a plate full!

[candyflip]

Originally Posted by dyna mo

well, you're going to eat well, i'm always impressed with the food services on these location shoots, one of these days i'm going to try and belly up and see if i can get a plate full!

You're in LA right? You could be doing all sorts of work on location. My buddy works as an extra out there and some days gets paid $250 to stand around all day.

[dyna mo]

Originally Posted by candyflip

You're in LA right? You could be doing all sorts of work on location. My buddy works as an extra out there and some days gets paid $250 to stand around all day.

yah, downtown, it's amazing, i literally walk through sets and past them daily. $25k camera rig on 1 side of the sidewalk and the set on the other, crazy ass lights everywhere, all of us pedestrians moseying through. cracks me up.

i've done the extra thing a couple times, i can't stand the standing around, it's literally 98% of the time, maybe 99. now if i had one of those sweet starwaggons with the fancy red carpet like they do....

[candyflip]

PA work is just the opposite. 12 hours, hands on, non stop. I love it.

[_Richard_]

big congrats

[candyflip]

They are definitely wasting their time with this working title stuff.

http://www.onlocationvacations.com/t...ng-spider-man/

[Robbie]

That's awesome! Congratulations!

[dyna mo]

Originally Posted by candyflip

They are definitely wasting their time with this working title stuff.

http://www.onlocationvacations.com/t...ng-spider-man/

that's a great site huh, i check it to see wtf is filming.



this was filming all around my bldg yesterday

Criminal Minds is filming at 650 S. Spring St (7:00 AM ? 3:00 AM), Harlem Pl., W 6th St ? W 7th St (7 AM ? 3:00 AM), 621 S Spring St (7:00 AM ? 3:00 AM), and 112 W. 7th St, Los Angeles (7:00 AM ? 3:00 AM).


i tell ya, they rolled up too! i think they even brought dumpsters.

[Sarah_Jayne]

Awesome. I am so happy for you.

[dyna mo]

Originally Posted by candyflip

PA work is just the opposite. 12 hours, hands on, non stop. I love it.

i guy i used to ride with is a carpenter on set, said he works his ass off all day.



gonna be good work.

[Sarah_Jayne]

Originally Posted by dyna mo

that's a great site huh, i check it to see wtf is filming.



this was filming all around my bldg yesterday

Criminal Minds is filming at 650 S. Spring St (7:00 AM ? 3:00 AM), Harlem Pl., W 6th St ? W 7th St (7 AM ? 3:00 AM), 621 S Spring St (7:00 AM ? 3:00 AM), and 112 W. 7th St, Los Angeles (7:00 AM ? 3:00 AM).


i tell ya, they rolled up too! i think they even brought dumpsters.

Okay, that may be my new favorite site. I am always passing location shoots on my way into work and wondering what they shooting.

[Phoenix]

cool stuff..i used to be an extra when i was studying.
sometimes id study for three hours straight then work for a few hours and go home..got paid for the whole time.

food here is so so...the real actors get better food

[LeRoy]

Originally Posted by candyflip

PA work is just the opposite. 12 hours, hands on, non stop. I love it.

I've done a bit a PA work.. it's cool working on the set. Always something going on

[dyna mo]

Originally Posted by Sarah_Jayne

Okay, that may be my new favorite site. I am always passing location shoots on my way into work and wondering what they shooting.

it's perfect for that, where are you living these days?

[PR_Phil]

sounds pretty sweet, congrats

[mineistaken]

Originally Posted by candyflip

You're in LA right? You could be doing all sorts of work on location. My buddy works as an extra out there and some days gets paid $250 to stand around all day.

You sound as it is easy to be an extra. If it would be so easy all the minimum wage workers would apply.

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by mineistaken

You sound as it is easy to be an extra. If it would be so easy all the minimum wage workers would apply.

Well you have to be able to take direction.
so that disqualifies about 90% of the population..lol

also they screen for the look they want.

[waltgator]

nice! sounds like a fun gig!

[Sarah_Jayne]

Originally Posted by dyna mo

it's perfect for that, where are you living these days?

I live in Koreatown and commute down Wilshire Blvd to the Flynt Building everyday. Why haven't we hung?

[dyna mo]

Originally Posted by Sarah_Jayne

I live in Koreatown and commute down Wilshire Blvd to the Flynt Building everyday. Why haven't we hung?

shut the front door, no way! i had no idea, for some reason i assumed you telecommuted from sacramento or something. i'm holler at ya at the contact in your sig

[candyflip]

Originally Posted by mineistaken

You sound as it is easy to be an extra. If it would be so easy all the minimum wage workers would apply.

It's not difficult if you know where to look.

That alone roots out the garbage.

[Zuzana Designs]

Congratulations, sounds like it will be an experience

[Sarah_Jayne]

Originally Posted by dyna mo

shut the front door, no way! i had no idea, for some reason i assumed you telecommuted from sacramento or something. i'm holler at ya at the contact in your sig

Yeah..I've been like 'well, maybe freaky doesn't like me anymore'

I moved down here in September.

[Captain Kawaii]

Originally Posted by candyflip

It's not difficult if you know where to look.

That alone roots out the garbage.

LOL. Sign up at Central Casting some time in Burbank. They used to hand out flyers at County Jail for job opps...Plenty of garbage makes it through the cracks. Fortunately doesn't last too long. Its not bad working on commercials. Decent pay usually. Worst fuckwit to work for is Spielberg...by a long shot.

[CyberHustler]

Originally Posted by shake

Sounds like fun

[sarah-teamcmp]

Grats dude!

[candyflip]

Originally Posted by Captain Kawaii

LOL. Sign up at Central Casting some time in Burbank. They used to hand out flyers at County Jail for job opps...Plenty of garbage makes it through the cracks. Fortunately doesn't last too long. Its not bad working on commercials. Decent pay usually. Worst fuckwit to work for is Spielberg...by a long shot.

I bet the constant influx of new people wanting to hit it big isn't helping matters.

I usually work with film school grads who think they're Spielberg. The real thing can't be worse that that.

[mineistaken]

Originally Posted by Captain Kawaii

LOL. Sign up at Central Casting some time in Burbank. They used to hand out flyers at County Jail for job opps...Plenty of garbage makes it through the cracks. Fortunately doesn't last too long. Its not bad working on commercials. Decent pay usually. Worst fuckwit to work for is Spielberg...by a long shot.

I will be in California for 2 weeks this summer, you say I would have a chance to do extra experience while there? I could say that i made it to hollywood Where do I send my mugshot? lol

[kane]

Originally Posted by mineistaken

I will be in California for 2 weeks this summer, you say I would have a chance to do extra experience while there? I could say that i made it to hollywood Where do I send my mugshot? lol

You could have a chance, but sometimes it can take the extras casting agents a few weeks to get you into the system, but you never know. If you look right for something they are working on right then they could send you.

[mineistaken]

Originally Posted by kane

You could have a chance, but sometimes it can take the extras casting agents a few weeks to get you into the system, but you never know. If you look right for something they are working on right then they could send you.

I forgot that you need I9 form so this won't work for tourists

[Captain Kawaii]

Originally Posted by candyflip

I bet the constant influx of new people wanting to hit it big isn't helping matters.

I usually work with film school grads who think they're Spielberg. The real thing can't be worse that that.

LOL. Good point. Congrats on the gig though. I worked Spiderman 1. It was fun.

[Captain Kawaii]

Originally Posted by mineistaken

I will be in California for 2 weeks this summer, you say I would have a chance to do extra experience while there? I could say that i made it to hollywood Where do I send my mugshot? lol

You'll be a star baby. - I worked as an extra on some porn flicks. Also as writer. There was a real reptile booking porn extras. Probably no docs needed. Put a notice up on helmy's board, you might get some bites.

[DBS.US]

Originally Posted by candyflip

As a lowly Production Assistant on The Amazing Spider-Man 2 for three weeks while the shoot a few car chase scenes here in Rochester.

Well, at least I think that's the case...but they are trying to keep things under wraps, so while I know it's what I'm working on they keep referring to it under their working title "London Calling".

Now to find out the significance of the fake title.

When it was revealed that The Amazing Spider-Man sequel had been given the working title of "London Calling", we speculated that it might have something to do with the storyline in the comic books which saw Gwen Stacy visiting the capital. Well, according to Bleeding Cool, they have now been able to confirm that production of the movie is indeed heading to this side of the pond. "I managed to confirm that London Calling has indeed been planning for some production over here in the UK. How much? No idea. Yet. But it?s not studio stuff ? or at least not just studio stuff. They?re planning to film out and about in the streets." Whether or not this means that Spider-Man will be following Gwen over to London remains to be seen, although her absence certainly leads the door wide open for the introduction of Mary Jane Watson! Be sure to sound off with your thoughts and theories in the usual place!
Read more at http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansit...GsRujEL6i8q.99

[candyflip]

Originally Posted by DBS.US

When it was revealed that The Amazing Spider-Man sequel had been given the working title of "London Calling", we speculated that it might have something to do with the storyline in the comic books which saw Gwen Stacy visiting the capital. Well, according to Bleeding Cool, they have now been able to confirm that production of the movie is indeed heading to this side of the pond. "I managed to confirm that London Calling has indeed been planning for some production over here in the UK. How much? No idea. Yet. But it?s not studio stuff ? or at least not just studio stuff. They?re planning to film out and about in the streets." Whether or not this means that Spider-Man will be following Gwen over to London remains to be seen, although her absence certainly leads the door wide open for the introduction of Mary Jane Watson! Be sure to sound off with your thoughts and theories in the usual place!
Read more at http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansit...GsRujEL6i8q.99

That's awesome. Thanks for digging that up.

[John-ACWM]

Awesome, congrats!

[alex.missyouth]

Gratz pal.

[Jay-Rock]

sweet sounds like a great experience to add to your belt.