They had this ridiculous looking ad on craigslist. The left out EDITOR, so i responded and said I am interested in that anyway...and then I got the response you see below the ad.
Movie/film jobs
Date: 2012-03-23, 3:13PM EDT
Reply to: 5nzjc-2918352986@job.craigslist.org[SUP][Errors when replying to ads?][/SUP]
A film crew is a group of people hired by a production company for the purpose of producing a film or motion picture. Crew are distinguished from cast, the actors who appear in front of the camera or provide voices for characters in the film.
Vacancy is open for ACTROS/ MODELS/EXTRAS AND THE FOLLOWING BELOW:
Production Assistant
Production Assistants, referred to as PAs, assist in the production office or in various departments with general tasks, such as assisting the First Assistant Director with set operations.
Script Supervisor
Also known as the continuity person, the Script Supervisor keeps track of what parts of the script have been filmed and makes notes of any deviations between what was actually filmed and what appeared in the script.
First Assistant Director
The First Assistant Director (1st AD) assists the Production Manager and Director.
Second Assistant Director
The Second Assistant Director (2nd AD) is the chief assistant of the 1st AD and helps carry out those tasks delegated to the 1st AD.
Set Designer
The Set Designer is the Draftsman, often an Architect, who realizes the structures or interior spaces called for by the Production Designer.
Set Decorator
The Set Decorator is in charge of the decorating of a film set, which includes the furnishings and all the other objects that will be seen in the film.
Props Master
The Property Master is in charge of finding and managing all the props that appear in the film.
Director of Photography
The Director of Photography, DoP or DP, is the chief of the camera and lighting crew of the film.
Camera Operator
The Camera Operator uses the camera at the direction of the Cinematographer, Director of Photography, or the film Director to capture the scenes on film. Generally, a Cinematographer or Director of Photography does not operate the camera, but sometimes these jobs may be combined.
First Assistant Camera
The First Assistant Camera, 1st AC or Focus Puller, is responsible for keeping the camera in focus as it is shooting, as well as building the camera at the beginning of the day and taking it apart at the end.
Key grip
The Key Grip is the chief Grip on a set, and is the head of the Set Operations Department. The Key Grip works with the Director of Photography to help set up the set and to achieve correct lighting and blocking.
Best boy (Grip)
The Best Boy is chief assistant to the Key Grip. They are also responsible for organizing the grip truck throughout the day.
Dolly grip
The Grip in charge of operating the camera dollies and camera cranes is called the Dolly Grip.
Interested applicants should send in their Resume for consideration
This is what i got in response:
BREANA MOVIE PRODUCTION CONTRACT
Dear Applicant,
· We will be coming to your area for a shoot (May 2nd - 7th 2012) for a motion picture production.
· We are not to disclose the script or more details concerning the shoot until when we believe it is safe to do so, this is due to piracy, if you are not comfortable working with us this way pls do not bother to respond to this email message.
· You agree to be available to work during the filming period (“the Shoot”) from (May 2nd - 7th 2012).
· You agree to give over any rights you may have in the finished film to Breana movie production. This will allow us to distribute the film in any and every way we can.
· We will aim to ensure that working days are not longer than 10 hours.
· We will do our best to ensure your health, safety and welfare during the shoot.
· We will have public liability insurance to cover you during the shoot.
· We will provide you with food and refreshments throughout the shoot. We will liaise with you over your travel arrangements to and from the sand either provide transport or pay travel expenses which we need to agree in advance.
· We will need you to be there in person and be really ready to work.
HERE IS OUR CONTRACT OFFER:
- Salary ($300 per day)
- Free Accommodation,
- Transportation allowance.
Interested applicants guarantee that:
1. To be available for the shoot between May 2nd - 7th 2012.
2. To participate in a total HOURS of Work and/or technical assistance, otherwise stated prior to the shoot.
3. To be loyal and be ready to work on set with the crew.
We will send your payment for the first day and Transportation allowance to the location immediately you accept the offer. The Location will be disclosed as soon as we finalize all necessary procedure.
Only interested applicants should pls reply to this message, we have limited vacancy for this job as there are a lot of talents around.
IMPORTANT: Sponsor for this production has agreed to send out payment prior the shoot date so as to facilitate workers to be versatile and be ready for the job. Shoot starts May 2nd - 7th 2012.
I am putting to your notice that the payment is ready. The Sponsor will send you an overpayment (For example if they send $1500, you will deduct $350 and send the remaining balance to an address we will provide). This payment will cover your first day of work ($300) and transportation allowance ($50).
The remaining funds will be used for the necessary payment required to make the shoot/production a success, secure the location, costume, and rights which will be paid by the Production supervisor.
we have decided to USE THIS MEANS BECAUSE the Production supervisor travels around a lot and it’s hard for him to receive payment cause of his unstable location and that was why we have decided to add his fee to your payment so that you can send it to him as soon as you have your own payment (PLEASE TAKE NOTE).
NOTE: We are a new Production company, we are working on our website and a lot of other things...We have dreams and aspire to hit Hollywood big time!!! But life is a hurdle, we are taking one step at a time, we hope you are ready to achieve and live the Hollywood dream with us.
If you accept this offer, send in the following information:
Full names:
Full Address (No P. O. Box):
City and state:
Zip code:
Phone number:
Post you are interested in:
We need your full address because we work with UPS and FedEx, both companies do not deliver to P. O. box. By sending your info, you are CONFIRMING that you are interested in this offer; we shall make arrangements for your payments and notify you when it is sent.
Thanks.
Management
Note: production starts on May 2nd - 7th 2012, Location will be disclosed by few days to the first day of production.
Thanks for your time.
HR.
Breana movie production
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
This sounds like a variation on the Nigerian Prince thing. At least they don't ask for your SSN or bank account number. But the really odd thing is that they are targeting the likes of us. If anyone thinks this is legit, please set me straight.
Movie/film jobs
Date: 2012-03-23, 3:13PM EDT
Reply to: 5nzjc-2918352986@job.craigslist.org[SUP][Errors when replying to ads?][/SUP]
A film crew is a group of people hired by a production company for the purpose of producing a film or motion picture. Crew are distinguished from cast, the actors who appear in front of the camera or provide voices for characters in the film.
Vacancy is open for ACTROS/ MODELS/EXTRAS AND THE FOLLOWING BELOW:
Production Assistant
Production Assistants, referred to as PAs, assist in the production office or in various departments with general tasks, such as assisting the First Assistant Director with set operations.
Script Supervisor
Also known as the continuity person, the Script Supervisor keeps track of what parts of the script have been filmed and makes notes of any deviations between what was actually filmed and what appeared in the script.
First Assistant Director
The First Assistant Director (1st AD) assists the Production Manager and Director.
Second Assistant Director
The Second Assistant Director (2nd AD) is the chief assistant of the 1st AD and helps carry out those tasks delegated to the 1st AD.
Set Designer
The Set Designer is the Draftsman, often an Architect, who realizes the structures or interior spaces called for by the Production Designer.
Set Decorator
The Set Decorator is in charge of the decorating of a film set, which includes the furnishings and all the other objects that will be seen in the film.
Props Master
The Property Master is in charge of finding and managing all the props that appear in the film.
Director of Photography
The Director of Photography, DoP or DP, is the chief of the camera and lighting crew of the film.
Camera Operator
The Camera Operator uses the camera at the direction of the Cinematographer, Director of Photography, or the film Director to capture the scenes on film. Generally, a Cinematographer or Director of Photography does not operate the camera, but sometimes these jobs may be combined.
First Assistant Camera
The First Assistant Camera, 1st AC or Focus Puller, is responsible for keeping the camera in focus as it is shooting, as well as building the camera at the beginning of the day and taking it apart at the end.
Key grip
The Key Grip is the chief Grip on a set, and is the head of the Set Operations Department. The Key Grip works with the Director of Photography to help set up the set and to achieve correct lighting and blocking.
Best boy (Grip)
The Best Boy is chief assistant to the Key Grip. They are also responsible for organizing the grip truck throughout the day.
Dolly grip
The Grip in charge of operating the camera dollies and camera cranes is called the Dolly Grip.
Interested applicants should send in their Resume for consideration
This is what i got in response:
BREANA MOVIE PRODUCTION CONTRACT
Dear Applicant,
· We will be coming to your area for a shoot (May 2nd - 7th 2012) for a motion picture production.
· We are not to disclose the script or more details concerning the shoot until when we believe it is safe to do so, this is due to piracy, if you are not comfortable working with us this way pls do not bother to respond to this email message.
· You agree to be available to work during the filming period (“the Shoot”) from (May 2nd - 7th 2012).
· You agree to give over any rights you may have in the finished film to Breana movie production. This will allow us to distribute the film in any and every way we can.
· We will aim to ensure that working days are not longer than 10 hours.
· We will do our best to ensure your health, safety and welfare during the shoot.
· We will have public liability insurance to cover you during the shoot.
· We will provide you with food and refreshments throughout the shoot. We will liaise with you over your travel arrangements to and from the sand either provide transport or pay travel expenses which we need to agree in advance.
· We will need you to be there in person and be really ready to work.
HERE IS OUR CONTRACT OFFER:
- Salary ($300 per day)
- Free Accommodation,
- Transportation allowance.
Interested applicants guarantee that:
1. To be available for the shoot between May 2nd - 7th 2012.
2. To participate in a total HOURS of Work and/or technical assistance, otherwise stated prior to the shoot.
3. To be loyal and be ready to work on set with the crew.
We will send your payment for the first day and Transportation allowance to the location immediately you accept the offer. The Location will be disclosed as soon as we finalize all necessary procedure.
Only interested applicants should pls reply to this message, we have limited vacancy for this job as there are a lot of talents around.
IMPORTANT: Sponsor for this production has agreed to send out payment prior the shoot date so as to facilitate workers to be versatile and be ready for the job. Shoot starts May 2nd - 7th 2012.
I am putting to your notice that the payment is ready. The Sponsor will send you an overpayment (For example if they send $1500, you will deduct $350 and send the remaining balance to an address we will provide). This payment will cover your first day of work ($300) and transportation allowance ($50).
The remaining funds will be used for the necessary payment required to make the shoot/production a success, secure the location, costume, and rights which will be paid by the Production supervisor.
we have decided to USE THIS MEANS BECAUSE the Production supervisor travels around a lot and it’s hard for him to receive payment cause of his unstable location and that was why we have decided to add his fee to your payment so that you can send it to him as soon as you have your own payment (PLEASE TAKE NOTE).
NOTE: We are a new Production company, we are working on our website and a lot of other things...We have dreams and aspire to hit Hollywood big time!!! But life is a hurdle, we are taking one step at a time, we hope you are ready to achieve and live the Hollywood dream with us.
If you accept this offer, send in the following information:
Full names:
Full Address (No P. O. Box):
City and state:
Zip code:
Phone number:
Post you are interested in:
We need your full address because we work with UPS and FedEx, both companies do not deliver to P. O. box. By sending your info, you are CONFIRMING that you are interested in this offer; we shall make arrangements for your payments and notify you when it is sent.
Thanks.
Management
Note: production starts on May 2nd - 7th 2012, Location will be disclosed by few days to the first day of production.
Thanks for your time.
HR.
Breana movie production
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
This sounds like a variation on the Nigerian Prince thing. At least they don't ask for your SSN or bank account number. But the really odd thing is that they are targeting the likes of us. If anyone thinks this is legit, please set me straight.
