I need a live sea lion...

capel

capel

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Yes, you read that right. I'm planning on shooting a commercial for a contest in October and I need a live sea lion. Preferrably one that can bark on command. I've called evey animal rental place I can find here in LA but none of them have one.

I'm finding it kind of hard to believe that I can't rent a sea lion for a shoot in LA of all places. Anyone know of a place I could call? This animal is pretty central to the success of the project. Thanks for any help.

-Chris
 
Thanks for the replies. I tried Sea World and they said they don't rent out their animals unless it's for something directly tied to promoting their park. I'm sure it would be the same with the zoo's and aquariums, but I'll give that a shot.
 
I'd require headshots first. Maybe this particular "sea lion" is actually a seal pretending to be a sea lion.

Oh, and definitely hold a casting call. I'd pay to be there. LOL
 
Doc Bernard said:
I'd require headshots first. Maybe this particular "sea lion" is actually a seal pretending to be a sea lion.

Oh, and definitely hold a casting call. I'd pay to be there. LOL
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But it will work for fish...(I imagine Benay's gets a little more, though.)
 
I'd go to Newport Beach back bay, or Monterey Bay in CA. The sealions tend to hang out on the docks. They sleep a lot, but they bark if they're alarmed or think you have fish. Don't get too close.

It might take all day to get the footage you want, then rotoscope the back ground out to create green screen footage. It will take some time, and have to be done frame by frame, but it can be done and its cheap.
 
Zissou said:
FLA or CALI?

i may be able to assist.
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I'm in LA. Thanks for the offer. I'll shoot you a pm.

Also, that Benay's place left me a message saying they have one available. Still waiting to get a hold of them to find
out the price. Should be interesting.
 
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