misterh Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 yesterday afternoon the doorbell rang.I went to answer it and it turns out it was this location scout for commercials.he's doing a commercial for Budweiser and he was looking for a place where it looks like 2 guys sit around, watch hockey and drink beer.I guess we fit the bill.he took some pictures of the place and then said he'd get back to us..he did say that the place looked like what the director was looking for. the best part is that if we are chosen, we get some cash. ... turns out that his director wants to see the place today.what would you all do?would you give up your apt for a couple of days?anyone have any experience with something like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 If it's legit, they've got full insurance and will repair and "damage" that has to be done to the unit for filming (often bust holes in walls for camera angles, etc.)Lock up your valuables, sit back and enjoy. Be sure to find out if there will be any beer babes in the ad, lock up your valuables, and be sure to get some sort of payment in free beers too . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 we had the same experience at our place on Ossington....the gal took some shots, told us they'd need to paint it all black (and then re-paint to original again afterwards) and that we'd get about 3 grand for our troubles ....meaning we'd have to move EVEYTHING (including ourselves) out of the main floor for 3+ days.it was tempting at the time, but as it turned out, they found another location.In hindsight, I was glad we didn't have to do all that moving.still, it'd be a cool experience...hoping it works out the way you want it to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterh Posted March 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 free beers would be cool, but it sounds like they would be free budweisers. yeah I think the guy said that they place would be insured and that they would pay for/fix any damage. locking up the valuables is a must, the fact that things could get broken or go missing is what worries me most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 sounds shady. probably a porn shoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 sounds shady. probably a porn shoot You say that like it's a bad thing. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 If it's legit, they'll pay you well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 sounds shady. probably a porn shoot You say that like it's a bad thing. hey! don't put words in my mouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 ...or anything else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterh Posted March 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 If it's legit, they'll pay you well.I hope it's legit, but if it's not I fear that it will be too late when I find out that it's not. they have already said that they pay around 3 grand so it's really tempting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Get some names and make some calls. Get on this. Commercial shoots are easy money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterh Posted March 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 I am definately going to ask some tougher questions when I see or talk to the guy again. he could be coming to look at it today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 (edited) All you have to do is ask the dude what company he works for and a number to call - you can easily check out the company on the internet too. If the shoot needs exteriors, then they'll hire a plain-clothes cop will working too. Edited March 5, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 If the shoot needs exteriors, then they'll hire a plain-clothes cop will working too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 If the shoot needs exteriors, then they'll hire a plain-clothes cop will working too.Which would make hiding the interesting recreational glassware even more important...Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterh Posted March 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 If the shoot needs exteriors' date=' then they'll hire a plain-clothes cop will working too.[/quote']Which would make hiding the interesting recreational glassware even more important...Aloha,Bradthat was quite casually done by myself when he came up to look at the place, man I was smooth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterh Posted March 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Sons and Daughters one of the few links I could find for the prodiction company. they have come back twice now and taken pictures. we are suppossed to hear the final decision tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUITARZAN Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Hey.. I just recently worked for Sons and Daughters on a Commercial Shoot in Toronto...they are totally legit and also very nice with a great crew. If you get the gig...I would take it. Have Fun!And remember when a film crew takes over your dwelling...the REALLY take over, lots and lots of gear! Cheers Mikey Flip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 still sounds like a porn shoot to me ... if they show up with a big pail labeled Astroglide you may wanna reconsider ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterh Posted March 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Hey.. I just recently worked for Sons and Daughters on a Commercial Shoot in Toronto...they are totally legit and also very nice with a great crew. If you get the gig...I would take it.Have Fun!And remember when a film crew takes over your dwelling...the REALLY take over, lots and lots of gear! Cheers Mikey Flip thanks for the heads up. this is good news. I am expecting an email from my roommate any minute now to see whether or not our place has been chosen. the location scout said yesterday that even if we aren't chosen that he's going to buy us a case of beer for being cool about the whole thing.... so at least there will be free beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 still sounds like a porn shoot to me ... if they show up with a big pail labeled Astroglide you may wanna reconsider ... reconsider??? the only thing I'd reconsider is my career choice and start to think, "maybe acting isn't such a bad idea." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Another good thing about these kind of shoots is the food. You'll be fed for the whole shoot and beers probably will be flowing at the end of the day - although I'd kick those grips, PA's and lighting guys the hell out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 still sounds like a porn shoot to me ... if they show up with a big pail labeled Astroglide you may wanna reconsider ... although if you smooth talk the director and land a role you're in for $20/minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YearsAlongTheSea Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Everyone loves free shit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Everyone loves free shit...like herpes, the gift that just keeps giving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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