When "LOL" - a feature film starring Miley Cyrus and Demi Moore - debuts next year, it may include a few faces and settings familiar to students on the UDM campus.
During the summer, the McNichols campus hosted Ashley Greene, Cyrus, Moore and Moore's famous husband, Ashton Kutcher, while filming for "LOL" took place in the Chemistry Building.
Sophomore Rachel Weatherhead was among the students thrilled to participate in the production.
"Being an extra in 'LOL' was a great experience," she said. "I never understood the complexity of filming a major movie. I was there for 11-and-a-half hours and only worked on two scenes. And I was definitely star-struck. I couldn't stop staring at Miley, Demi and Ashley."
Weatherhead found it odd to see entertainers in person that she had previously only seen on screen or in magazines.
"I only spoke to Miley very briefly," she said. "But she was just a sweet, normal girl."
Student Samuel Jones recalled the lengthy filming process - and a miscommunication.
Originally, students were told the scene would be set in early fall. However, the director was interested in shooting a late fall/winter scene, which resulted in a change of clothing.
Student extras had to wear jackets, coats and sweaters during filming in 80-degree weather.
Although snacks were provided, said Jones, a mere five-minute scene could take four hours to shoot.
Because of the Michigan's film tax incentive, UDM has had inquiries from several production companies interested in filming on campus, according to Gary Lichtman, director of media relations, marketing and public affairs.
Lichtman said the university filters the offers and often declines based on timing, subject matter and whether filming would inconvenience students. UDM also requires that any production using the campus allow students to be involved.
Some students were involved in "LOL" through the audio-visual department and played a crucial role with the film crew.
"LOL" is a film about teen relationships and peer pressure. It is based on a two-year-old French film, and will include scenes shot in Grosse Pointe, Chicago and Detroit - and, of course, on the UDM campus.
During the summer, the McNichols campus hosted Ashley Greene, Cyrus, Moore and Moore's famous husband, Ashton Kutcher, while filming for "LOL" took place in the Chemistry Building.
Sophomore Rachel Weatherhead was among the students thrilled to participate in the production.
"Being an extra in 'LOL' was a great experience," she said. "I never understood the complexity of filming a major movie. I was there for 11-and-a-half hours and only worked on two scenes. And I was definitely star-struck. I couldn't stop staring at Miley, Demi and Ashley."
Weatherhead found it odd to see entertainers in person that she had previously only seen on screen or in magazines.
"I only spoke to Miley very briefly," she said. "But she was just a sweet, normal girl."
Student Samuel Jones recalled the lengthy filming process - and a miscommunication.
Originally, students were told the scene would be set in early fall. However, the director was interested in shooting a late fall/winter scene, which resulted in a change of clothing.
Student extras had to wear jackets, coats and sweaters during filming in 80-degree weather.
Although snacks were provided, said Jones, a mere five-minute scene could take four hours to shoot.
Because of the Michigan's film tax incentive, UDM has had inquiries from several production companies interested in filming on campus, according to Gary Lichtman, director of media relations, marketing and public affairs.
Lichtman said the university filters the offers and often declines based on timing, subject matter and whether filming would inconvenience students. UDM also requires that any production using the campus allow students to be involved.
Some students were involved in "LOL" through the audio-visual department and played a crucial role with the film crew.
"LOL" is a film about teen relationships and peer pressure. It is based on a two-year-old French film, and will include scenes shot in Grosse Pointe, Chicago and Detroit - and, of course, on the UDM campus.
Source: The Varsity News
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