SFist: Gus Van Sant Hates Us

jadenaa

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:28:58 -0800

Hilarious, you people. I had a totally different and excellent experience. Gus is an amazing person, ESPECIALLY compared to other directors in Hollywood who can be really downright nasty. And no director has had even a snippet of the bad attitudes I have seen by actors! http://www.screenwritingforhollywood.com/celebrities/moral-milking-gus-van-sant-and-sean-penn

Ciaran

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:18:21 -0800

While it would have been cool to be in the Milk film, anyone who wants to pay me minimum wage to be in some Vince Vaughn crapedy can go f*ck themselves.

RicardoSF

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:59:31 -0800

Sorry they didn't pick you, Brock :( but it is true. Extra work is mostly grueling, and mostly not very glamorous... Plus the food, while usually plentiful, sucks. But just in case anyone's still pining away for their 15 nanoseconds of fame, after Thanksgiving ... (or already)... ...it's starting to feel a lot like Christmas ... Beau Bonneau Casting is seeking Non Union extras for Four Christmases, a comedy starring Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon. Extras are needed for scenes shooting in San Francisco December 5, and 11-13. Four Christmases is a modern tale about a couple struggling to visit all four of their divorced parents on Christmas. Various background roles include: Pedestrians, Holiday Travelers, and Extras with modern-day cars. Please Note: No white or cherry-red cars can be used. Large numbers of 18-40 year old extras and late '90s - '07 model vehicles needed 12/11-12/13; possible 3-day shoot for some roles. IMPORTANT: Movie shoots are long, lasting 12 hours or more. We never know the start time or exact location until the day/evening before! Saying you're available means without interruption, from Very Early Morning to Late-Night/Early A.M. hours; no kidding. If selected, the Non Union extra rate is $73.12 for 8 hours, with overtime applied after 8 hours. This is a standard film extra rate based on the minimum wage in San Francisco ($9.14/hr), and is set by production not Beau Bonneau Casting. If selected with car, you will receive an additional payment of $25, for vehicle allowance. *For proof of citizenship, all extras must have either a current passport or 2 pieces of ID: a valid photo ID or Drivers License with either a Social Security Card or Original Birth Certificate to bring to set or you cannot be employed by production. How to Submit: * If you are registered with Casting Networks, you must submit online via Direct Cast Extras Roles on the site at www.sfcasting.com. Make sure to update your sizes, some roles are uniformed. Online support: If you have forgotten your www.sfcasting.com login info or have difficulty submitting, call Casting Networks at (415) 896-2228 or email sftalentsupport@castingnetworks.com for tech assistance. * If you are not yet registered on www.sfcasting.com, are between 18 - 40 years old and available all day Tues 12/11, Wed 12/12, and/or Thurs 12/13, you can be considered for extra work on this project by dropping off 2 Recent color digital photos (close up and full standing view) with Full Name, Height, Weight, Clothing Sizes, Phone Numbers, Email & Availability noted on the back of each photo. Also include Car Year, Color, Make & Model if you have a car/truck for consideration. Submissions can be mailed in, dropped off or walked in M-F 10am - 5pm to Beau Bonneau Casting, 84 1st Street, S.F., CA 94105, Attn: Four Christmases. If you miss our office hours, we have a mail slot in our door. Please note: Photos will not be returned. Casting Networks should be contacted for online help only; they cannot accept your availability for our project. Phone calls to the Beau Bonneau Casting office will not be accepted, we are very busy. BBC staff will contact you if selected. Thanks, Beau Bonneau Casting www.beaubonneaucasting.com

Cement Brunette

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:26:33 -0800

Duh- caus Gus is just like any other gay--he only cares what you look like.

Ciaran

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:21:38 -0800

How they were going to judge anyone's acting ability from a static headshot I do not know.

mariconsoy

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 19:52:32 -0800

"So you were in the White night riots, shopped in the original camera shop and have some of your old flannel lumberjack clone shirts? Sorry, we're looking for more of a hollywood approach- you know, make it more real for the audience..."

tki

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:58:47 -0800

FYI: Acting involves auditioning and auditioning and auditioning... and MAYBE (at least in San Francisco), you may get to work as a film extra. If you are selected as an extra, it is long hours (average 12 to 14 hours), repetitive work, often freezing, and, occasionally, inspiring if you're able to stand out and get some direction from the production assistant. BUT the reality is you probably won't be seen or noticed when the film is completed. I've worked on films for years and, rarely, do I recognize myself in a film.

Ciaran

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:33:23 -0800

Despite the feigned excitement of the casting assistant when I handed my piece of paper over, no callback for me either.

Cement Brunette

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:27:07 -0800

I always find it helpful to accidentally drop my little baggie when I hand in my headshot. You can at least be proud that your previous acting experience wasn't with Treasure Island Media. Of course in that case, you probably would've gotten a part.

Deborah

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:05:18 -0800

Your look is just too current, Brock.

perlerorneq

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:58:23 -0800

I forced my boyfriend to grow a mustache and wear flannel to the casting call. As we got to the last table near the exit door where Gus was standing I heard his group start to mumble about my bf and as we exited they stopped to ask him what his number was. Alas, he received no call that night. I suppose getting checked out by Gus Van Sant will have to be enough.

wsanders

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:56:59 -0800

I am spending too much time on the Intraweb - I recognized the http://www.thesmokinggun.com/ mug shot right away!