[Artemisia] King Alfred the Great

[Sondra Gibson]

Ok, my mistake.  I guess I just don't know much about how the 'film world'
works!   Just seemed odd to ask people to work and not pay them.   

Gefjon

> -----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 kyle1axman at qwest.net
> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 4:58 PM
> To: artemisia at lists.gallowglass.org
> Subject: RE: [Artemisia] King Alfred the Great
> 
> 
> 
> When I spoke with them I got the destint impresion is was a 
> "low budget"
> film.  That being they do not have a whole lot of money to 
> pay for Talent,
> Crew, equipment and as such extra's.
> 
> It is not a real surprise as it is common for this sort of 
> thing with many
> independant films.
> 
> William Kyle 
> 
> Original Message:
> -----------------
> From: Sondra Gibson sgibson at edulog.com
> Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 12:10:54 -0700
> To: artemisia at lists.gallowglass.org
> Subject: RE: [Artemisia] King Alfred the Great
> 
> 
> 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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