More little movie jobs coming up
@JamesHxstatic (29267)
Eugene, Oregon
May 29, 2018 1:48pm CST
I worked as a background extra on a movie called "Losing Addison" about the fate of a twin after his brother dies. I got called back to be in a background jury scene this next Thursday in downtown Portland, so will drive up Thursday morning, park at my daughter's house and take the bus downtown to avoid costly parking fees
, then stay over Thursday night. I am not sure of the movie's release date and I will be barely noticeable anyway.
Next week, I will be back up there for an evening film playing a Mafioso with three scenes and several lines. This one is called "Stars In His Eyes" and is being done by my gay director friend, Paul Bright. I am not sure how Paul plans to release this one. Mine is the last part to be filmed since I was quite sick with pneumonia in April.
I have submitted my info to three other TV and film projects that are being done in Portland this summer. I am happy that so much is going on this year.
, then stay over Thursday night. I am not sure of the movie's release date and I will be barely noticeable anyway.
Next week, I will be back up there for an evening film playing a Mafioso with three scenes and several lines. This one is called "Stars In His Eyes" and is being done by my gay director friend, Paul Bright. I am not sure how Paul plans to release this one. Mine is the last part to be filmed since I was quite sick with pneumonia in April.
I have submitted my info to three other TV and film projects that are being done in Portland this summer. I am happy that so much is going on this year.14 people like this
13 responses
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
29 May 18
@JamesHxstatic but still it is something James.I envy you on this.
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@JamesHxstatic (29267)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 May 18
@amadeo Yes, it is rather unusual and I just fell into it when I started looking a bit.
@JamesHxstatic (29267)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 May 18
Sure thing, Alfredo, but don't expect it to gain any value.
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@JamesHxstatic (29267)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 May 18
Most of these are paid at about $12 per hour plus overtime over eight hours. I luckily got a featured role for American Vandal Season 2 and got paid both as an extra and as featured with lines, so that (only time so far) was about $600 for eight hours.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
29 May 18
@JamesHxstatic , That is a wonderful amount I must say! Wish you all the best!
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@mrki444 (15150)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
29 May 18
@JamesHxstatic Nice Money, if you ask me.
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@JamesHxstatic (29267)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 May 18
I guess they need a lot of old guys.
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
30 May 18
@JamesHxstatic Many of my former acting instructors are "old guys" and they work continuously.
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@Hannihar (129540)
• Israel
17 Jun 18
@JamesHxstatic
You are very busy James. Are you enjoying all of the jobs you are getting for acting and going back and forth alot?
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@JamesHxstatic (29267)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 Jun 18
Oh yes, if I didn't I would stop.
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@JamesHxstatic (29267)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 May 18
With the kind of thing I do, you usually have to look fast to see me. Thank You!
Thank You!1 person likes this
@JamesHxstatic (29267)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 May 18
@mrki444 I have not really done anything that made it to theaters yet. "Bad Exorcists." a teenage horror/comedy was done in 2015 and is now on some rental sites. I had two scenes and some lines there. It came out to be a pretty well done movie once I saw the whole thing. I did a local commercial for a lawyer, but mostly real background things.
I treat the whole thing as a hobby in retirement and meet a lot of nice people.
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@mrki444 (15150)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
29 May 18
@JamesHxstatic What was your first movie?
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
29 May 18
Good for you! I've also done some background, stage and voice work while I was in Vancouver.
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@JamesHxstatic (29267)
• Eugene, Oregon
30 May 18
@Starmaiden Season 2 of American Vandal (Netflix) is filming there. I ended up featured in that. There are a couple more series working there this summer and at least one film.
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@JamesHxstatic (29267)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 May 18
There seems to be a lot that goes on in that area.
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
30 May 18
@JamesHxstatic Other than the recent Deadpool movie I'm not sure what other projects are in the making right now. It was a thriving spot for actors but many have moved to LA or Toronto.
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@JamesHxstatic (29267)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 May 18
It is always fun and I get to see my daughter and grand-dog too, plus get paid!
@JamesHxstatic (29267)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 May 18
Thank you!
Probably, he has made several and knows how to market them, I think.
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@JamesHxstatic (29267)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 May 18
Well there are these two but the other two or three are up for grabs with many people applying, I'm sure.
