[Artemisia] King Alfred the Great

[Sondra Gibson]

Well, I guess I'm not too surprised at the lack of response.  Most SCA folks
I know have to work for a living.  This company is not offering any pay -
and I'm sure is expecting to *make* money on the film.  Besides - it doesn't
sound like whoever wrote the casting call is all *that* knowledgeable about
history:  No bright red or pink????  Both colors are documentable to far
earlier than the time this film would protray.  

I guess I've got to the point where 'gives us your time and effort and
travel costs, and we'll feed you' smacks of being taken advantage of...

Gefjon
(who may just be grumpy this Mon. morning)  

> -----Original Message-----
> From: artemisia-bounces+sgibson=edulog.com at lists.gallowglass.org
> [mailto:artemisia-bounces+sgibson=edulog.com at lists.gallowglass.org]On
> Behalf Of Angela Perry
> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 11:59 AM
> To: artemisia at lists.gallowglass.org
> Subject: [Artemisia] King Alfred the Great
> 
> 
> Greetings, everyone,
> 
> I'm not sure if you've already heard (if so, just ignore this 
> posting), but 
> a film about King Alfred the Great is in the works, to be 
> shot in the Provo 
> area (Arrow's Flight, near Loch Salann). I've spoken with the 
> producer and, 
> if you can believe it, they are having trouble finding 
> volunteers *gasp!* 
> Only about 25 people have spoken with them about parts in the film.
> 
> I have included the original casting call below, sent by HL 
> Raven. I can't 
> imagine anyone in the SCA not being interested in something 
> like this :-) 
> Please, if you can, let them know we support wonderful independent 
> historical endeavors like their film!
> 
> ~Lady Verdiana
> 
> From: "HL Raven MacLeod" <ravenmacleod at comcast.net>
> To: LochSalann at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [LochSalann] Acting Opportunity
> Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2005 13:37:37 -0000
> 
> 
> EveningStar Productions is announcing a casting call
> for a production of KING ALFRED THE GREAT (written by
> local historian and novelist)  to be filmed in the
> Provo, American Fork, Alpine Area somewhere around May
> or June (depending on weather).
> 
> The film takes place in 849ish AD (the anglo-saxon
> times). There is a battle scene with the Danes (or
> Vikings) vs. King Alfreds men. And we need as many
> people as possible! 75-100 people?....we also are
> casting actors with previous experiance (but welcome
> those without experiance) to audtion for lead roles.
> No actors are paid, however there will be food
> available.
> 
> Costumes are to be of that time period and to the BEST
> authenticity. (No Bright reds or pinks or neon
> greens....you get the idea)  Email me at
> dehorta at yahoo.com and let me know your name, age,
> interest level (from 1-10, 10 being extremely
> interested), contact #, Yes or no I can bring my own
> costume and sword, and whether you want to be an extra
> (Specify Anglo-Saxon or Dane), or if you want to
> audition for the leads. (If you are interested in lead
> roles please send picture and some acting highlights
> if any).
> 
> This film has a GREAT chance of being distributed on
> DVD and will be shown in several professional film
> festivals across the world!
> If you have anymore questions feel free to email me
> those aswell.
> 
> Gratefully~
> Jeshua De Horta-Leon Espolita Soto
> EveningStar Productions Director
> 
> 
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