Boston Movie Extra

I just read an article that the Ma film office offered a Film Job Fair last week in Boston, which I think is excellent! With the studio opening in Plymouth and the surge Ma will be getting in the coming years this is excellent news and should boost the economy. Foir those who attended what was your experience like, tell us about it.

A couple of days ago the head of the Ma Film Comission has indicated that the state is losing money from the potential SAG strike that is either happening or going to happen. He also stated that there are 5 films slated between May and August and possibly 12 ready to go when they get word. He also mentioned that there are plenty of scouting going on right now for these potential films. This obviously doesn't sound good (the losing money part) and is slowly killing work for everyone behind and in front of the camera. Let's hope that this strike if it happens is quick..

I was in my car today and I noticed an ad for "proscout interviews" happening soon here in Ma. They are trying to tell people to come in for an interview with "america's top casting agents" This my friends is a scam...for those who remember Faces International this is by far no different. They will make you buy high cost pictures, classes, and much more. You can get a better education going to cp or boston casting for a far better price and from legit instructors. So if you know anyone that is going detour them from this.. It's like the old saying goes if it sounds to good..it probably is..

I have many people e-mailing me about crew jobs and I happy to help:) To answer anyone that is interested in crew positions the best place to ge is central booking. Central booking is an agency that hires anything in the crew world from pa's , make up artists, grips, etc. So if you want to be a part of this booming business in the crew world, pay them a visit. Keep those e-mails coming!

If you ever wanted to work in the film business / entertainment business this is your time to a shine. From what was recently said from the MFO is that there are plenty of jobs and not that many people. So if you are a makeup artist, crew person, actor, etc. Or you wanted to change occupation find out where the jobs are. Most jobs posted for crew are listed on criegslist under film/tv or you can approach agencies that hire crew. There are many jobs when it comes to filming one single movie but when it comes to the projected 12 this year, there is plenty to go around. If you have questions, comments, or advice about your wedding please feel free and e-mail me at bostonmovieextra@yahoo.com