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Post by Sassenach on Feb 6, 2019 22:51:51 GMT
How fun!! When do they film these movies? Will it be summer and you have to pretend it's cold outside! Lol!
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Post by quietgirl on Feb 6, 2019 22:58:22 GMT
That's awesome and so cool! Good luck with it and have fun!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2019 23:01:24 GMT
So excited! They are filming in my state for an upcoming Hallmark Christmas Movie (no idea what the name is or who stars in it). They did a casting call for extras. I applied and I will be an extra in an outdoor scene. Either a barn party or a festival.
Gonna be kinda fun to participate since I LOVE watching the Christmas movies every year. It will be nice to see exactly what goes into them!
that's exciting!! my nephew is in the Navy in San Diego and was an extra in a movie being filmed on base a couple months ago. he said "i can't tell you what the movie is, but it's the sequel to a very popular 80s fighter jet movie." so cryptic lol. but he did say it was pretty fun. My friend works around the office where the last ship was filmed. The casting crew must be blind because he hasn’t been in any scenes and he is very good looking.
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Post by summer on Feb 6, 2019 23:29:06 GMT
Have fun! My sister has done a lot of paid extra work on movies and TV shows. I know she’s never been allowed to take photos on set, they are very strict about that. They will feed you. Be prepared for a very long day. There is a lot of waiting around and retakes of scenes, but it’s interesting to see the behind the scenes and to appreciate all that goes into the making of a TV show or movie.
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Post by MissBianca on Feb 6, 2019 23:37:13 GMT
Is this in Connecticut? There was a casting call going around for extras here—no pay but they feed you if you’re filming during mealtimes Yes it is Connecticut. Exactly right...no pay but they will feed me
Oh I know where!! They were transforming the town hall into Christmas this morning when I went to get coffee. I was like wait, they just took all the decorations down, why are they going back up.
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Post by finaledition on Feb 7, 2019 1:09:49 GMT
So how did you find out about it I think it would be just a fun experience.
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Post by tanya2 on Feb 7, 2019 5:40:48 GMT
so exciting! keep us updated so we can watch next christmas
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Post by bc2ca on Feb 7, 2019 5:59:06 GMT
How fun! Are they providing a wardrobe? My nieces and nephew were extras in one of the X-Men movies but we think the only thing that made the final cut was their dad's truck. When they arrived, someone in production asked if they could use it.
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Post by trollie on Feb 7, 2019 8:31:03 GMT
Awesome! This is so cool! Wear something bright so we can find you in the crowd! Something with a pea on it!!
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Post by J u l e e on Feb 7, 2019 11:11:43 GMT
I predict you will be at the scene of the small town Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Or an ice skating scene where one actor doesn't know how to skate and they fall on top of each other.
Have fun!
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Post by joelise on Feb 7, 2019 11:18:51 GMT
Sounds fun! Let us know which movie it is.
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Post by aljack on Feb 7, 2019 12:47:02 GMT
Very cool! Have fun!
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Feb 7, 2019 13:16:33 GMT
Something with a pea on it!! Fun idea! And I bet it will be a fun experience. I look forward to updates.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2019 13:23:05 GMT
Congratulations! How fun.
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Post by dald222 on Feb 7, 2019 14:21:15 GMT
how exciting I have always loved watching those movies over the years
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2019 14:26:28 GMT
How fun!! When do they film these movies? Will it be summer and you have to pretend it's cold outside! Lol! Actually its tomorrow...so not too much pretending LOL... We did have to have the appropriate attire. When I looked at the pics, I said that's what I wear every day! LOL
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2019 14:26:57 GMT
that's exciting!! my nephew is in the Navy in San Diego and was an extra in a movie being filmed on base a couple months ago. he said "i can't tell you what the movie is, but it's the sequel to a very popular 80s fighter jet movie." so cryptic lol. but he did say it was pretty fun. My friend works around the office where the last ship was filmed. The casting crew must be blind because he hasn’t been in any scenes and he is very good looking. seriously...what is up with that....
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2019 14:29:26 GMT
So how did you find out about it I think it would be just a fun experience. They did a casting call in our area and we had to apply to a particular website. Then you had to request a booking date. I requested tomorrow and was chosen. Very anxiously awaiting to see when/where I need to be.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2019 14:30:35 GMT
How fun! Are they providing a wardrobe? My nieces and nephew were extras in one of the X-Men movies but we think the only thing that made the final cut was their dad's truck. When they arrived, someone in production asked if they could use it. No...you have to wear hat, coat, gloves, scarf and boots with certainly parameters. You need to bring extra accessories in case the wardrobe department does like what you wore.
I love that their dad's truck was in the movie!
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Post by ToniW on Feb 7, 2019 14:39:58 GMT
Have fun! My sister has done a lot of paid extra work on movies and TV shows. I know she’s never been allowed to take photos on set, they are very strict about that. They will feed you. Be prepared for a very long day. There is a lot of waiting around and retakes of scenes, but it’s interesting to see the behind the scenes and to appreciate all that goes into the making of a TV show or movie. How fun! My brother and I worked as extras and it was fun to see the stars. Bring a book! It's hurry up and wait most times. I was lucky once to be a stand in for a pilot TV show, because I fit the height. That was also interesting. Disney paid us by having a raffle when we did Sister Act.
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Post by sean&marysmommy on Feb 7, 2019 16:08:00 GMT
I can't wait to hear more! And I'll def. watch when it comes out.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2019 16:30:18 GMT
Have fun! My sister has done a lot of paid extra work on movies and TV shows. I know she’s never been allowed to take photos on set, they are very strict about that. They will feed you. Be prepared for a very long day. There is a lot of waiting around and retakes of scenes, but it’s interesting to see the behind the scenes and to appreciate all that goes into the making of a TV show or movie. How fun! My brother and I worked as extras and it was fun to see the stars. Bring a book! It's hurry up and wait most times. I was lucky once to be a stand in for a pilot TV show, because I fit the height. That was also interesting. Disney paid us by having a raffle when we did Sister Act.
This sounds like so much fun. Thanks for the book advise
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Post by Menjiness on Feb 7, 2019 16:43:49 GMT
How fun is that!
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Post by Peal on Feb 7, 2019 17:45:49 GMT
That's cool. They filmed Jingle Belle in my area last July. Although I think it ended up on Lifetime and not Hallmark. It was so fun to see them recreate a winter Christmas wonderland down main street in the middle of the scorching hot summer.
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Post by bdawnb on Feb 7, 2019 19:30:08 GMT
How fun!!! I love Hallmark movies!
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Post by ctcharlow on Feb 8, 2019 21:38:33 GMT
Have you filmed yet?? My husband and I will be there tonight as part of the extras. Should be fun. I also heard a lot of down time!
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Post by garagesaler on Feb 9, 2019 2:07:51 GMT
How awesome! Look forward to hearing more about the movie.
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Post by ctcharlow on Feb 9, 2019 15:18:58 GMT
I was also an extra and they filmed a scene last night. We had to arrive at 8:30PM. We were checked by wardrobe and then waited to be called. There were about 200 people there to film the Tree Lighting ceremony. I was in the first group of 20 extras needed and got called up. From that point on, I stayed on or by the set. Extras were needed on and off for the next 5+ hours. I left at 1;15am (before shooting wrapped because I have an hour drive home and had to work in the morning). It was a neat experience. Tons of standing and waiting. The five hours we shot will probably end up being 2 minutes in the movie. The lead actor and actress were VERY nice. I filmed 2 scenes standing RIGHT next to the actress Melissa Egan and had to pretend to talk to her leading into filming. It was her first Hallmark movie. She was Chelsea on Young and Restless for 7 years. Will Rubio is the actor. His first Hallmark movie also. At this point the name of the movie is Holiday for Heros
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Post by notjstamom on Feb 10, 2019 4:47:55 GMT
Awesome! That's going to be a blast. Love anything Hallmark!
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Post by J u l e e on Feb 10, 2019 13:34:05 GMT
I predict you will be at the scene of the small town Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Or an ice skating scene where one actor doesn't know how to skate and they fall on top of each other. Have fun! I was right!!! How fun!
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