MAY 2007

HUDSON VALLEY FILM COMMISSION LANDS NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTARY

National Geographic and Touch Production documentary to shoot in Hudson Valley

Have you ever wondered what it would look like if all the things you produce and consume in your lifetime were piled up outside your door? All your clothes, all your electrical goods, all your worldly goods laid out before you? The American version of this remarkable film will be produced in June and July in New York’s Hudson Valley area.

The documentary a UK based Production Company, tells the story of an average life, a 2,475,576,000 second journey from the cradle to the grave, revealing the extraordinary impact that each of our lives has on the world around us.

“We were contacted about locations in early April,” says Hudson Valley Film Commissioner Laurent Rejto. “We quickly reacted due to the subject matter and the shear mass of the project. This is an important documentary and there’s no better environment to produce it in than the beautiful Hudson Valley. We found some ideal crewmembers for their team, a few locations, warehouse possibilities and we’re even talking to some A-list actors to narrate the film. Location scouts Bill Stitt and Joan Knight worked very closely with the production team and found tons of ideal locations when they recently visited.”

Bill Stitt & Joan Knight, of Catskill Mountain Pictures in Woodstock have just finished their 3rd week of scouting for this documentary.

“It's been a really positive experience,” said Bill.  “They flew into JFK, drove to Woodstock, we showed them pictures & toured our locations the next day, which they were continually impressed & delighted with.  The next day they were off, somewhat reluctantly, to scout other areas, among them New Jersey.  Two days later they were back in Woodstock for three more scouting days with us - they had decided to shoot the picture here.”

“We're in touch with them now that they are back in England working out the final production details - they tell us that they can't wait to get back for the shoot at the end of May,” added Bill.

Over the next several weeks, the Hudson Valley Film Commission will be looking for crew members, cast extras, accommodations, services, and volunteers for the production.  The production is scheduled for June and July this year. Specific needs include:

Crew Members

Gaffer/Electrician, Camera Assistant, Sound Recordist, Production Coordinator, Production Assistants/Runners

Volunteers/Students

Volunteers would help create large visual stunts.  They would assist in the building of sets, making props and arranging art installations. We are looking for dedicated people who will embrace this summer project. It will be hard work, but great film and art experience and really good fun.

Cast/Extras

The director will be holding a casting session in Woodstock Community Centre on Saturday 19th May from 10am.

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They will require extras.  

The current list includes:

Mums & New Babies Possibly in hospital

Boy & Girl                                2 and a half years

Boy & Girl, with Mum 5 years

Boy & Girl                                  10 -12 years

Boy & Girl                                  18 Years

Boy & Girl                                  Mid 20 years

Mum & Dad (30s)  +  2 children

Couple in 50’s

Couple at 70 Years

Accommodations

The production team will be looking to accommodate the crew from the UK during filming and build week. There will be approximately 5 people. Any suggestions of houses that they might be able to Rent for June/July would be appreciated, or alternatively hotels and B&Bs within the area.

Craft Services

They will need craft services to provide food during filming on location

Transportation/Equipment

They will require vehicles for transportation, lifting, carrying, diggers, cranes etc.

Please note that everyone involved in this project will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement and will be unable to take any photos or video in connection with the program, or to  disclose any information concerning the production to the press.

Suggestions and resumes for the above mentioned needs can be forwarded to info@hudsonvalleyfilmcommission.org

The Hudson Valley Film Commission is a not-for-profit organization that promotes sustainable economic development by attracting and supporting film, video and media production. to the Hudson Valley-Catskills.