“TWITA” FINAL CALL TIMES & BOOKING DETAILS for WEDNESDAY 10/15/14
If you are scheduled for work on the Feature Film “Untitled Richard Linklater” project (aka “TWITA”) – Here are your FINAL CALL TIMES & BOOKING DETAILS for work on WEDNESDAY 10/15/14.
***Emergency number (972) 998-5702
–If you are scheduled to work on the CW series “The Messengers” in Albuquerque, NM -or- “Nashville” in Nashville, TN – These are NOT your details! These are for the “TWITA extras ONLY!–
If you were booked – you are already CONFIRMED so you are expected to show up!!! You are also expected to be available to stay on set and work for a MINIMUM of 12 hours from the earliest call time on the day. Occasionally it may be less than that but you should not expect to or ask to leave earlier than you are wrapped!! Doing so will be cause for not being booked in the future.
**All times are still subject to change so you absolutely MUST RE-CHECK THIS PAGE AGAIN before YOU LEAVE FOR WORK!! Make sure to REFRESH your browser!! We are not responsible if you show up too early or too late because you did not double check for you FINAL confirmed Call Time!! CHECK BACK!!!**
Filming will take place rain, shine, wind, etc. – regardless of the weather or early call time you are expected to be at work on set!!! DRIVE SAFELY and allow enough time for bad road conditions so that you can arrive to work on time safely. Even if it rains or storms – we are still filming!!
**Please POST your first & last name at the end of this post so that we know you picked up your booking details. We are not overbooked so it’s important that we know EVERYONE got their information and will be there!! Not posting does NOT mean that you don’t have to show up!! We will be expecting you whether you post or not, it’s just helpful to us to know that you got your details!!
***EVERYONE MUST have VALID PROOF that you are LEGAL to work as an extra in the US! We can NOT accept foreign passports without the appropriate work visa or green card!! You MUST have TWO forms of non-expired ID** KIDS should have a birth certificate, social security number and a Parent or Guardian TX Drivers License or ID Card**
Work Date: WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 15th, 2014
**THIS IS only our 2nd DAY OF FILMING AND WE WANT EVERYTHING TO RUN SMOOTHLY! PLEASE BE ON TIME!!!
06:12am – BASEBALL PLAYERS (*you will self drive to the filming location. Allow enough time to get there on time – it is approx. 16 miles)
07:00am – “PETE WARD”
10:00am – BASEBALL FAN BOYS in the stands
10:00am – BASEBALL FANS
PARKING & Report Location for ALL Extras is located at:
WEIMAR VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
506 PARK DR
WEIMAR, TX 78962
FROM HOLIDAY INN to BASECAMP/CREW PARKING
- Head WEST on 1-10W for 13.8 mi
- Take exit 682 for FM 155/WEIMAR and go for 0.2 mi
- Slight RIGHT onto S EAGLE ST and go for 0.7 mi
- Turn LEFT onto E MAIN ST and go for 0.3 mi
- Turn RIGHT onto N CENTER ST / 155
- Turn LEFT onto W NORTH ST
- FOLLOW SIGNS to BASECAMP / CREW PARKING
17 minutes | 16 miles
- You will check in with someone from the AD Dept.
*Make sure to arrive in enough time to park so that you arrive at the check-in area at your call time! If you are just pulling in to the parking lot at your call time, you WILL be late! You should arrive between 10-15 minutes early! Be sure to take your ID and all of your wardrobe with you to the Extras Holding/Check-in area.
Wardrobe Instructions:
Be sure to read and follow ALL wardrobe instructions given to the best of your ability.
Everyone should come wearing your favorite 1st outfit and bring 2-3 other complete changes! If you look in your closet and say “ I don’t know if this is what they want me to wear” bring it with you and the Costume Dept. will make the final decision for you.
***GENERAL INFO:
**EVERYONE MUST WEAR CLOSED TOE SHOES!! ABSOLUTELY NO FLIPFLOPS or SANDALS!!
*Never bring clothing with LOGO’s, intense patterns or super bright colors
*Avoid white but don’t bring all black either(unless your character specifies that)
*Bring only clean clothing without damages (unless specifically asked for)
*DO NOT bring dirty/damaged clothing or clothing that DOES NOT fit you.
*Make sure you bring clothes that really fit you.
*Bring at least 3 complete outfits.
*AND put together the outfit you feel is most appropriate for the scene and that you feel good in and wear that here (of course also bring options)!
Things To Avoid: Bringing the proper clothing not only helps us but it will help your chances of getting more screen time. Read your characters description and only bring clothing that fits your scene.
*Never bring clothing with LOGO’s, intense patterns or super bright colors.
*Avoid white and don’t bring all black (unless your character specifies that)
*DO NOT bring dirty/damaged clothing or clothing that DOES NOT fit you.
How much to bring and how to transport it:
*Bring at least 3 complete outfits. Including foundation garments, jewelry, belts, etc
*Come to work wearing the outfit most fitting for the scene and that you feel good in.
*Bring your options on hanger or in a suitcase (NOT in a dirty wrinkled ball)
BASEBALL PLAYERS: most of you have come to a wardrobe fitting so should follow all of the instructions that you were given at your fitting about what to wear/bring. If you did not attend a fitting, please bring just the necessary items you might wear for a regular baseball game ro practice. Please bring your gloves, shoes, etc.
BASEBALL FAN BOYS & BASEBALL FANS: this is a period film set in 1981 – the clothing is pretty basic, every day casual clothes that you might wear to go watch college guys practice baseball. Wear your first choice and bring 2-3 additional complete changes (tshirts (NO LOGOS), jeans, hoodies, etc.) Nothing too current or modern. NO bright colors or loud patterns. Ideal options for the period are: high waisted pants, jeans and shorts. Late summer casual. Converse, Keds, Vans, Older style adidas or sandals for shoes. Plain T-shirts, casual shirts. Please no logos or designs on shirts. Also casual western-wrangler, western shirts, hats, boots. Plain caps. **IF YOU WORKED ON TUESDAY – please be sure to bring the SAME CLOTHES you wore on Tuesday in addition to a couple changes!!
“PETE WARD”: this is a period film set in 1981 – the clothing is pretty basic, every day casual clothes that you might wear to work around your house doing painting and fixing up. Casual late summer 1980s wear. Ideal options for the period are: high waisted pants, jeans and shorts. Late summer casual. Converse, Keds, Vans, Older style adidas or sandals for shoes. Plain T-shirts, casual shirts. Please no logos or designs on shirts. Also casual western-wrangler, western shirts, hats, boots. Plain caps. If you have any coveralls that you might wear to paint in, bring those too (if not, don’t worry about it)
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PAYROLL INFORMATION:
Bring your driver’s license and know your social security number so we can complete paperwork to pay you. YOU MUST HAVE A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER TO WORK WITH US ON SET! If you don’t have a social security number please let us know ASAP!
Bring a black or blue ink pen with you to complete your voucher
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General Guidelines
· We do not recommend that you bring any expensive or valuable item. We are not responsible for lost or damaged personal items.
· Please let us know immediately if your schedule changes and you become unavailable – so that we have time to replace you.
· Please do not approach the actors. They are working. Pictures or video from cell phones are strictly prohibited. Taking a picture or video on set are grounds for immediate dismissal and will not be tolerated. Do not bring cameras of any kind to the set.
- Do not bring anyone withou that was not hired by Extras Casting. Only minors are allowed to bring ONE parent or guardian. Absolutely NO family or friends who aren’t booked in advance can come to set with you!!
Background Actors’ Rules regarding Photos and Press:
Please remember that all unauthorized on-set photography is forbidden (including from cell phones).
· Background actors may not blog or tweet about their experiences on set.
· If a journalist approaches you about your work on the film, please contact the casting office, before you provide any information about the show or your participation in it.
Ignoring these guidelines will undermine your affiliation with both the production and future local casting.
We hope you enjoy your time working with us on this show. If you have any questions, please email our office.
Thanks and we will see you on the set!!!
“TWITA”
Extras Casting
ON LOCATION CASTING
*Emergency number (972) 998-5702 (*if you get the voicemail leave a detailed message and we will get back to you as soon as possible!)