Filmmaker Seeking Extras
POSTED: Friday, June 27, 2008
UPDATED: 3:03 pm EDT July 16,2008
Filmmakers are looking for thousands of extras to appear in a film directed by Drew Barrymore.Barrymore's production company Flower Films will be producing it.The film, Whip It, will be filmed in Saline and it is expected to start filming July 28-31, Aug. 1, Aug. 4-8 and Aug. 11.The movie stars Ellen Page. It is about a teenage girl who discovers the world of roller derby. Parts of the movie are expected to be shot in Saline, Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.Individuals 18 to 50, all walks of life from punk rockers to roller derby fans are invited to send their information to info@realstyleonline.comThe company is actively searching for bald men, have mohawks, are roller skaters and those who sign language.Include in the subject line "Whip It Extras".Please include in your e-mail picture, contact number and date of birth.The casting company said extras will receive $7.40 an hour and get overtime if they're on set for more than eight working hours.
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