Checked it out just for fun, they weed through the people pretty quick before you go get pictures.
"Hair too short, no thanks" "not the right look, sorry"
You write your contact info down on a piece of paper, they'll take a picture, and you're on your way.
There was a separate table, where they sent some people after they had their picture taken, which I guess were sent for additional questions, or setting up a second audition of some sorts, or they were a shoe-in for a part.
They told me my hair was a little on the short side, but took a picture anyway, and sent me on my way. Guessing that was just the polite way to turn me down! That, or I'll get a random call one day asking to join in. Total time, about 20-30 minutes, which included the wait time in line.
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I was an extra on the Heidi Fleis movie and didnt get paid
Paid. But if the casting agency is shady, maybe not. There are stories of a casting agency in Calgary that did this, cant remember the name. It was run by a woman that was less than trustworthy.
Checked it out just for fun, they weed through the people pretty quick before you go get pictures.
"Hair too short, no thanks" "not the right look, sorry"
You write your contact info down on a piece of paper, they'll take a picture, and you're on your way.
There was a separate table, where they sent some people after they had their picture taken, which I guess were sent for additional questions, or setting up a second audition of some sorts, or they were a shoe-in for a part.
They told me my hair was a little on the short side, but took a picture anyway, and sent me on my way. Guessing that was just the polite way to turn me down! That, or I'll get a random call one day asking to join in. Total time, about 20-30 minutes, which included the wait time in line.
I was in line for about 30 minutes, when a woman came out and started sending people home from the line. I was too tall, apparently.
I got a call back from the casting agency on Friday, they asked me to go in and audition for a part, which happened this morning. Was an interesting experience, there were a few dozen bearded guys there for it. We each had a chance to stand in front of the camera, where they asked some standard questions (name, age, weight) followed by them asking us to tell a story. Apparently the idea was to gauge the range of emotions, how well you can speak and tell a story, look to see if your too nervous....I think?
But I honestly have NO idea how it went, no gauge on if I sucked at it, or if was decent. You just said your piece then they thank you and walk you out! so I guess if I was lucky enough, I may get a call at some point.
On a good note, I did get a role as a background actor/extra for Hell on Wheels! Looks like I'll be a soldier way in the background...neat.
I might be coming to town to work on this film, either me or a fellow from LA. Should find out in a week or so. Know absolutely nothing about the film though.
So my aunt is working on this for the two weeks they're shooting in Alberta and has nothing positive at all to say about it. Director is apparently a total d-bag from Vancouver (naturally) that has his own entourage to make sure he doesn't receive any "unwanted contact" from the regular crew, refuses to give the extras/stand-in's any sort of breaks, they all refuse to refer to DiCaprio by name and instead just Number 1, and they have the most strict security checkpoint she's ever seen (all phones/tablets/laptops are confiscated before getting anywhere near set), which not even Inception or Interstellar did. All of the local Calgary crews are pissed and have never seen anything like it
So my aunt is working on this for the two weeks they're shooting in Alberta and has nothing positive at all to say about it. Director is apparently a total d-bag from Vancouver (naturally) that has his own entourage to make sure he doesn't receive any "unwanted contact" from the regular crew, refuses to give the extras/stand-in's any sort of breaks, they all refuse to refer to DiCaprio by name and instead just Number 1, and they have the most strict security checkpoint she's ever seen (all phones/tablets/laptops are confiscated before getting anywhere near set), which not even Inception or Interstellar did. All of the local Calgary crews are pissed and have never seen anything like it
That's probably the 2nd unit director? It sounds like Alberta actually was only a small part of this film given that it was only 2 weeks and they had the 2nd unit. The actual director is from Mexico.
That's probably the 2nd unit director? It sounds like Alberta actually was only a small part of this film given that it was only 2 weeks and they had the 2nd unit. The actual director is from Mexico.
Where did you get this information? Director Alejandro Iñárritu here on and off for 6 months.
The filmmaker, currently basking in the glow of his Oscar-nominated Birdman," has been shooting "The Revenant" on and off for the last six months in various parts of Alberta.
Only 10% of The Revenant was shot in B.C. versus 90% in Alberta — production began in southern Alberta in late September and is expected to wrap there in [April], having already shot the epic “Indians attack” battle scene west of Calgary on the Morley reserve. Other Alberta filming locations include Drumheller, Kananaskis Country, Dead Man’s Flats and areas near Canmore, according to the Calgary Herald.
It was a massive Alberta production, spanning 6 months.
This was a disaster of a shoot. Lots of people walked off and both the director and DP let their Oscars go their heads. Quite regular for 7am crew calls not to start until 10 or 11 as the director was no where to be seen. Leo even bailed early over the Christmas break telling them to get their act in gear. Also a lot of footage and it is stitched together to look like long continuous takes so editing and rendering take a long time. Dailies were 15/16 hour days.
Visually it looks very impressive, the cinematography looks fantastic. It will be high on my must watch list.
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This was a disaster of a shoot. Lots of people walked off and both the director and DP let their Oscars go their heads. Quite regular for 7am crew calls not to start until 10 or 11 as the director was no where to be seen. Leo even bailed early over the Christmas break telling them to get their act in gear. Also a lot of footage and it is stitched together to look like long continuous takes so editing and rendering take a long time. Dailies were 15/16 hour days.
Visually it looks very impressive, the cinematography looks fantastic. It will be high on my must watch list.
Awesome to get this level of insight. How did you get this information? There's a tongue-in-cheek Reddit thread on this film right now, predicting that Leo is going to lose the Oscar again (to Tom Hardy).
Awesome to get this level of insight. How did you get this information? There's a tongue-in-cheek Reddit thread on this film right now, predicting that Leo is going to lose the Oscar again (to Tom Hardy).
My company worked on it. We did all the dailies (video data processing) and finishing for it. We had a on locations trailer that traveled with the production with a colourist and data manager. It was a bit of a running joke out here on who would be the next editor assist to walk or PA to throw down their headset. My data assist went from the The Revenant to the Big Friendly Giant which is Spielberg and couldn't believe the difference in professionalism and efficiency. Spielberg may not be nice as in a happy go lucky guy and you do what he wants when he wants but he runs a tight ship and the shoots get done under budget and on time.
