The Stub

Extras needed for poetry film, shooting November 28th in Cork. November 27, 2009

Here are the details, courtesy of the O Bheal poetry group:

Volunteer Extras required for Poetry-Film – The Lammas Hireling – Sat Nov 28
Poets from Ó Bhéal are making a Poetry-Film to enter into the 2010 Zebra International Poetry-Film Festival in Berlin. Filming is now scheduled for this Saturday the 28th of November.
Welcome to all who would like to be an extra in this, our inaugural Poetry-Film (unpaid unfortunately – Poetry and Budget somehow don’t go together). It’s called The Lammas Hireling, based on the award-winning poem by Ian Duhig (google-able). Friends and kids are welcome (all ages).
This is the opening scene of the film which is set in late 19th Century rural Ireland, at a hiring fair – the only scene requiring extras.
We hope to film the entire scene on the Saturday so most people will only be needed for that day. We will meet at 8am at the bottom of SummerHill north where the cars are parked. Some cars will return for a second run at around 9am. Plenty Lifts available. For those with cars we will then be going in convoy to a farm 5mls north of Glanmire and will be there till the light goes (4-5pm), though lifts back during the day can be arranged for those who need to leave early. Anyone who wants to arrive later can text me for directions on 0857126299. Sandwiches, tea/coffee and fresh water will be provided.
We do have a lot of period wardrobe with us, but it would still be helpful if you could arrive in plain leather brogues or boots (if not, bring wellies and we’ll cover them), and if at all possible bring any of the following – if you can’t, don’t worry, we’ll sort you out:
Men: Dark Plain pants. White / Cream shirts. Waistcoats. Old-style caps or hats. Long Socks.
Women: Long skirts or plain frocks, shawls blouses or bonnets.
Kids: As above
(Anything that may suit the Victorian period – in rural Ireland – peasant or farmer style)
Please confirm by text or email if you can make it – 0857126299 – info@obheal.ie
Thank you! Hope to see you there. It’s gonna be great!
Sláinte!
Paul Casey
 0857126299
info@obheal.ie
Ó Bhéal