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| Re: My GMC might be a movie star ! [message #238797 is a reply to message #238794] |
Tue, 04 February 2014 18:17   |
kerry pinkerton
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I personally know several people who have 'rented' their classic cars to movie studios. All regret it. Cars were returned having been beat to hell, paint scratched, interiors abused, in general driven like it was stolen. They ultimately got paid for the damage but all consider that they never got back the cost of time and damage. The universal opinion is 'never again.'
I hope you are going to be there during filming or even better driving.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: My GMC might be a movie star ! [message #238802 is a reply to message #238794] |
Tue, 04 February 2014 18:38 |
JohnL455
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They aren't going to run the slolom cones? I have wirked on movies and agree with the above about damages. You keep the keys.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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| Re: My GMC might be a movie star ! [message #238818 is a reply to message #238798] |
Tue, 04 February 2014 21:25 |
George B.
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Movie production folks will use, abuse and consume just about any person,place or thing and not think a thing about it. Also it is likely that you would not be able to drive and control your own vehicle, despite what you are told, because at the last minute you may be informed that a union driver is the only person who can position and or move any transportation type prop.
It is likely the person you are dealing with is an independent agent who finds and delivers props, in this case a vintage vehicle, at the request of the production company. These agents collect a fee and have nothing to do with the management or control of what takes place on the actual set. Sad to say, but there are those that will say anything to collect a fee.
Most unusual or vintage vehicles used in the movies or other productions are fleet vehicles and not someone's personal baby. The production folks usually deal with the fleet owners as they do not want to be bothered by a concerned individual private owner. When the fleet or prop houses do not have something the independent agents go looking for private parties to fulfill the request.
If the production is non-union you could perhaps be in control of your own vehicle.
George Butts
Las Vegas Nevada
73 "Custom 26' Q" & 76 23' Birchaven
71 Honda 600 Coupe & 01 Tracker Toads
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| Re: [GMCnet] My GMC might be a movie star ! [message #238829 is a reply to message #238822] |
Tue, 04 February 2014 22:45 |
Sammy Williams
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Can anyone name any other field that gives itself as many awards?
The Military. :D (hey, he asked.)
As for the thread title, be careful. Personally, I'd decline unless it was
a youtube feature your doing yourself.
As for me, my 1988 Fiero was going to be featured in "Practical Magic" but
It was pulled at the last minute-- replaced by a ragged chevy pickup. lol
S. Williams
On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 10:06 PM, Robert Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>wrote:
> G'day,
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> AFAIC the movie / entertainment industry is filled to the brim with
> totally egocentric people!
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> I back up that statement with the following question: Can anyone name any
> other field that gives itself as many awards?
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> Regards,
> Rob M.
> Sydney, Australia
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| Re: [GMCnet] My GMC might be a movie star ! [message #238832 is a reply to message #238829] |
Tue, 04 February 2014 23:16 |
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USAussie
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Sammy,
Technically you're correct; however, just exactly which entertainment industry award do you feel is on par with the Congressional
Medal of Honor?
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
-----Original Message-----
From: Sammy Williams
Can anyone name any other field that gives itself as many awards?
The Military. :D (hey, he asked.)
As for the thread title, be careful. Personally, I'd decline unless it was
a youtube feature your doing yourself.
As for me, my 1988 Fiero was going to be featured in "Practical Magic" but
It was pulled at the last minute-- replaced by a ragged chevy pickup. lol
S. Williams
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Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] My GMC might be a movie star ! [message #238834 is a reply to message #238832] |
Tue, 04 February 2014 23:33 |
Sammy Williams
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The Academy award. (joke) :)
On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 11:16 PM, Robert Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>wrote:
> Sammy,
>
> Technically you're correct; however, just exactly which entertainment
> industry award do you feel is on par with the Congressional
> Medal of Honor?
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> Sydney, Australia
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sammy Williams
>
> Can anyone name any other field that gives itself as many awards?
>
> The Military. :D (hey, he asked.)
>
> As for the thread title, be careful. Personally, I'd decline unless it was
> a youtube feature your doing yourself.
>
> As for me, my 1988 Fiero was going to be featured in "Practical Magic" but
> It was pulled at the last minute-- replaced by a ragged chevy pickup. lol
>
> S. Williams
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| Re: [GMCnet] My GMC might be a movie star ! [message #238839 is a reply to message #238838] |
Wed, 05 February 2014 00:30 |
Sammy Williams
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Edited to add: 3 tours in Iraq, 1 with a DUSTOFF unit, and a stint in a WTB
(Warrior Transition BN.)
Sammy
On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 12:28 AM, Sammy Williams <bd5av8r@gmail.com> wrote:
> Fine. As a Veteran I find it is. (OEF/OIF)
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> Thanks for your service.
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> On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 12:08 AM, Robert Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>wrote:
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>> Sammy,
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>> To a guy that spent a year in Viet Nam and helped load wounded soldiers
>> on to the C-141 MedEvac your joke is:
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>> NOT F'N FUNNY!
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>> Rob M.
>> Sydney, Australia
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Sammy Williams
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>> The Academy award. (joke) :)
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| Re: [GMCnet] My GMC might be a movie star ! [message #238841 is a reply to message #238839] |
Wed, 05 February 2014 01:16 |
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USAussie
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And thanks for your service as well.
But it's still not funny to me!
Rob
-----Original Message-----
From: Sammy Williams
Edited to add: 3 tours in Iraq, 1 with a DUSTOFF unit, and a stint in a WTB
(Warrior Transition BN.)
Sammy
On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 12:28 AM, Sammy Williams <bd5av8r@gmail.com> wrote:
> Fine. As a Veteran I find it is. (OEF/OIF)
>
> Thanks for your service.
>
>
> On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 12:08 AM, Robert Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>wrote:
>
>> Sammy,
>>
>> To a guy that spent a year in Viet Nam and helped load wounded soldiers
>> on to the C-141 MedEvac your joke is:
>>
>> NOT F'N FUNNY!
>>
>> Rob M.
>> Sydney, Australia
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Sammy Williams
>>
>> The Academy award. (joke) :)
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| Re: [GMCnet] My GMC might be a movie star ! [message #238842 is a reply to message #238841] |
Wed, 05 February 2014 01:28 |
Sammy Williams
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Well lets agree to disagree. My position for it: Both the MoH and the AA
are for the "pinnacle of performance in their respective areas. The AA for
show business and the MoH for Heroism.
On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 1:16 AM, Robert Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>wrote:
> And thanks for your service as well.
>
> But it's still not funny to me!
>
> Rob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sammy Williams
>
> Edited to add: 3 tours in Iraq, 1 with a DUSTOFF unit, and a stint in a WTB
> (Warrior Transition BN.)
>
> Sammy
>
> On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 12:28 AM, Sammy Williams <bd5av8r@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Fine. As a Veteran I find it is. (OEF/OIF)
> >
> > Thanks for your service.
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 12:08 AM, Robert Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au
> >wrote:
> >
> >> Sammy,
> >>
> >> To a guy that spent a year in Viet Nam and helped load wounded soldiers
> >> on to the C-141 MedEvac your joke is:
> >>
> >> NOT F'N FUNNY!
> >>
> >> Rob M.
> >> Sydney, Australia
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Sammy Williams
> >>
> >> The Academy award. (joke) :)
>
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| Re: My GMC might be a movie star ! [message #238846 is a reply to message #238794] |
Wed, 05 February 2014 07:25 |
petemosss
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"If the production is non-union you could perhaps be in control of your own vehicle."
And even if it's union you most likely will control your unusual vehicle anyway. The guy just cant be bumped off work that day because of you driving. It's called ghosting. You have a new buddy for the day. The films insurance might be a different thing.
Hey, it's not a Pacer or F150 and that Teamster or IATSE Stage-tech knows that. He didn't get that position by being damage prone. The slightest incidents involve investigations from both sides, substance abuse testing etc. Somewhere no one wants to ever go because of reputation in a very microscopic industry. Beware the non-union shoot which makes up the rules as they go.
Be nice, they'll be happy to see you are around in case anything happens that they cant figure out. He might show where craft services are and introduce you to the cast, who he knows because he or she safely transports them around before and after shooting.
Pete Stitz
IATSE Local #115
Pete
74 Canyon Lands 26' "Emery"
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