My House: Out There Filming Location

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My House: An Out There Filming Location - A Totally Unexpected Adventure!

Hey everyone! So, you wanna know about the time my totally average, kinda boring house became a movie set? Buckle up, buttercup, because this story's wilder than a chimpanzee on a pogo stick.

It all started innocently enough. I got a random email, you know, one of those that usually ends up in spam. Subject line? Something about location scouting for an indie film. I almost deleted it. I mean, who'd want my house? It's not exactly... picturesque. It's got that weird beige paint my ex-wife chose, and the garden's more "wildflower meadow" than "manicured lawn." But curiosity, that pesky critter, got the better of me.

<h3>The First Contact - A Total Surprise</h3>

I replied, half-expecting nothing. To my shock, they actually called! Turns out, the director, a super chill guy named Mark, was looking for a location that felt "authentically lived-in," not some fancy, staged set. My house? Apparently, it fit the bill perfectly. My house! The one with the wonky porch and the slightly-off-kilter fence.

The film itself, "Out There," was a sci-fi thing. Think less Hollywood blockbuster, more quirky, low-budget brilliance. They needed a location for a scene where the protagonist, some kinda space-faring botanist, discovers a rare alien plant growing in... you guessed it... my garden!

<h3>Preparing for the Big Shoot - Chaos Ensues!</h3>

Getting the house ready was... eventful. Let's just say my normally meticulous cleaning routine went completely out the window. Suddenly, I was a whirlwind of activity: decluttering (mostly shoving stuff in the garage!), trying to make the place look “lived-in” but not too lived-in (that beige paint became my nemesis), and generally freaking out. I even spent a whole afternoon trying to coax my grumpy cat, Mittens, to cooperate. She wasn’t thrilled about the invasion of film crew members.

They arrived a week later – a whole team of people! It was a bit overwhelming, to be honest. They had all this fancy equipment – lights, cameras, boom mics – the works. I felt like I was on a completely different planet, or maybe even in one of those alien plants they were filming!

<h3>Filming Day: A whirlwind of activity</h3>

The day of the filming was a blur. There was a lot of waiting around, which is pretty normal on film sets from what I understand, and a surprising amount of coffee consumed. The actors were really cool, though; the lead even gave Mittens some tuna. Apparently, she was a total scene-stealer. Who knew?

The scene itself took several takes. They were incredibly meticulous, adjusting lighting, angles, and camera positions constantly. They'd say things like, "Can we get a little more ambient light in the scene?" and things like that that I really didn't understand. This was a very exciting experience for a normal person like me, however.

<h3>The Aftermath: Unexpected Rewards</h3>

After they wrapped up, I was exhausted but exhilarated. My house was a mess again, but this time, it was a filmed mess. And that's way cooler, right? I got a small fee, of course, which was totally unexpected but very welcome. More importantly, I got to be a part of something creative and unique. And hey, I even got my fifteen minutes of fame (or maybe more like fifteen seconds, but who's counting?).

My Tips for Aspiring Location Owners:

• Be organized: Declutter before they arrive. You don't want to be scrambling while they're setting up.
• Communicate: Talk to the filmmakers about their needs and expectations. Don't be afraid to ask questions.
• Be flexible: Things change on set, so be prepared to adapt.
• Protect your stuff: Make sure valuables are secured or removed. And maybe hide Mittens.

This whole experience was a rollercoaster. There were moments of sheer panic (like when I nearly tripped over a cable), moments of amusement (like when the director spilled coffee all over himself), and moments of pure, unadulterated joy. Would I do it again? Absolutely! In fact, I’m already thinking about repainting the house…maybe a nice, film-friendly gray?

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