“INDEPENDENCE DAY 2″ – FINAL CALL TIMES & BOOKING DETAILS for work on THURSDAY 5/7/15
If you are scheduled work on the Feature Film “INDEPENDENCE DAY 2″ – Here are your FINAL CALL TIMES & BOOKING DETAILS for work on THURSDAY 5/7/15. –updated as of 9:08pm **PARKING LOCATION FOR DRIVERS with VEHICLES HAS CHANGED!!! Please look at NEW PARKING details!!!
–EXTRAS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BRING Cell Phones, Tablets or Computers to set!! This is a CLOSED SET and photography of any kind will be grounds for dismissal!!–
***Emergency number <img>(800) 241-0076 FREE if you are lost, running late or are unable to make it to your booking for any reason (MUST have a VALID excuse and proof will be requested) – DO NOT TEXT this number! We will not acknowledge text messages, you have to CALL if you have an emergency! There IS a voicemail on this line so if you do not reach someone you need to leave a message!
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 in the morning!!! 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, snow, 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 correct 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!! WE ARE COUNTING ON YOU TO SHOW UP FOR WORK!!
Work Date: THURSDAY – MAY 7th 2015
(**Please EAT breakfast before coming to set as you MAY be arriving after our crew has eaten breakfast!! An afternoon/evening meal will be provided later in the day and Snacks & drinks will be provided throughout the day but you MAY miss breakfast and we don’t want you to be hungry)
06:45am – REPORT to LOCATION #1 (Production Stages – Albuquerque Studios)
DAVID STAND-IN (Michael Thomas)
JULIUS STAND-IN (Dick Shaw)
MALE UTILITY STAND-IN (Colin MacCosbe)
08:30am – REPORT to Staging Area location **NEW LOCATION!! (ISLETA AMPITHEATRE)
DRIVERS/GAS STATION CUSTOMERS with VEHICLES who have last names beginning with the letters A – J
09:00am – REPORT to LOCATION #1 (Production Stages – Albuquerque Studios)
FEMALE UTILITY STAND-in (Karissa Sandoval)
MALE KID UTILITY STAND-ins (Michael Lemert, Eric Henderson)
09:00am - REPORT to LOCATION #1 (Production Stages – Albuquerque Studios, and park where you were on Wednesday)
RE-CALLED DRIVERS with VEHICLES who worked on Weds. 5/6/15
RE-CALLED PASSENGERS who worked on Weds. 5/6/15
09:15am - REPORT to Staging Area location **NEW LOCATION!! (ISLETA AMPITHEATRE)
DRIVERS/GAS STATION CUSTOMERS with RV’s, MOTORHOMES & CAMPERS
09:45am - REPORT to Staging Area location **NEW LOCATION!! (ISLETA AMPITHEATRE)
DRIVERS/GAS STATION CUSTOMERS with VEHICLES who have last names beginning with the letters K – S
10:00am - REPORT to Staging Area location **NEW LOCATION!! (ISLETA AMPITHEATRE)
DRIVERS/GAS STATION CUSTOMERS with VEHICLES who have last names beginning with the letters T – Z
10:00am – REPORT to LOCATION #1 (Production Stages – Albuquerque Studios)
GAS STATION PASSENGERS without vehicles (*if you are riding with a Driver who has an earlier call time, you can ride with them to the Bobby Foster location at their earlier time and then check in at the Studios later at your call time)
11:30am - REPORT to LOCATION #1 (Production Stages – Albuquerque Studios)
DAISY PHOTO DOUBLE (Elaine Anderson)
4:30pm - REPORT to LOCATION #1 (Production Stages – Albuquerque Studios)
ESD GEO TECHS
**ALL DRIVERS WITH VEHICLES, RV’s & CAMPERS SHOULD “PACK” THEIR VEHICLES with items like luggage, blankets, coolers, boxes, bikes, backpacks, tents, cartop carriers (if you have one), etc. – your car should look like you are packing up to get out of town to escape an alien invasion and you are taking with you everything you can squeeze in & might need to survive!!! ALSO – please bring any additional tie-downs, bungees or ROPE that you are able to bring! We will offer an additional $25.00 pay ‘bump’ for adding these additional items. **PLEASE DO NOT WASH YOUR CAR BEFORE COMING TO SET and MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A FULL TANK OF GAS!!!
–PLEASE WRITE YOUR FIRST & LAST NAME on a large piece of paper and leave it on your dash board so that we can easily identify vehicle drivers!–
PARKING/REPORT to LOCATION for ALL STANDINS, PHOTO DOUBLES, RECALLED Wednesday EXTRAS & PASSENGERS is:
ALBUQUERQUE STUDIOS (NOT to be confused with I-25 Studios!! This is at Albuquerque Studios – off of Rio Bravo)
5650 University Blvd. SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
–this is just south of the Albuquerque Sunport (airport). Park as directed by the security gate and CHECK-IN AT THE BIG WHITE TENT.
*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 so that you are at the check-in area BEFORE your call time!!
Be sure to take your ID and all of your wardrobe with you to the Extras Holding/Check-in area.
**NEW UPDATED**PARKING/REPORT to LOCATION for ALL DRIVERS/GAS STATION CUSTOMERS with VEHICLES, RVs, CAMPERS is Staging Area:
ISLETA AMPHITHEATRE Parking Lot
5601 University Blvd SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106
–Directions From Downtown Albuquerque:
Merge onto I-25 S
**Look for the yellow signs with @
*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 so that you are at the check-in area BEFORE your call time!!
Be sure to take your ID and all of your wardrobe with you to the Extras Holding/Check-in area.
EVERYONE MUST COME HAIR & MAKEUP READY as appropriate for your specific character type!!!! Please DO NOT show up with wet, un-styled hair and no makeup!! Ladies – Makeup should not be outlandish or overdone. Men – facial hair should be and tidy, not overly scruffy!
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:
*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 if requested
*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)!
*Bring Comfort Wear: We are very serious about this. If your character requires high heels BRING slippers. The stages are cold BRING a jacket, Etc. NOBODY will judge you for being comfortable!
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.
GAS STATION CUSTOMERS with Vehicles/RVs/Campers, GAS STATION PASSENGERS & GAS STATION KIDS: please wear your first choice and bring 2-3 additional options to choose from of the following types of clothing – SUMMER CASUAL: jeans, shorts, tee shirts (NO LOGOS!), polo shirts, light jackets, summer dresses (some style types although don’t have visible logos from these companies – J-crew, Gap) ABSOLUTELY NO BRIGHT BLUE!!! We will be filming against a bluescreen and if you are wearing blue, you will blend in and be invisible.
STANDINS: please wear comfortable casual clothing and bring a couple shirts in different muted earth tones (green, brown, grey, eggplant)
DAISY PHOTO DOUBLE: wardrobe will be provided
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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 as you will NOT be allowed to work!
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.
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!!!
Extras Casting
ON LOCATION CASTING
*Emergency number <img>800-241-0076 FREE (*if you get the voicemail – LEAVE A MESSAGE!)