mindvapors Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Filming a commercial in Mexico...advice plx? So i got an email from someone looking for stunt guys for a chocolate bar commercial. He contacted me through a site I help out with. Thing is, the email was super sketchy (misspellings and grammar, but i ended up deciding to attribute that to the fact he's from Mexico. Here's the initial email: > > > Hello my name is Paco _______ from Mexico city, i am making a comercial for > > _________ (chocolate), the agency is BBDO Mexico, > > > and the production company is Distrito Films www.distritofilms.com. > > > The shooting it will happen 22 and 23 of july but we need the guys > > > here july 19 in the morning, and the come back on july 24 > > > > > > > > > I need 1 guy look like __ or __ or __ years old, (last year of _______) > > > white or dark caucasian, no asian, no black guys > > > I rather like guys with stunt experience but isn't obligatory > > > > > > > > > Maybe you can help me > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thank you very much > > > > > > > > > Paco _____ > > > > > > +[phone number] I got this like 4 days ago-- talk about short notice. Anyway, I replied basically for fun/to be kind, letting him know what I thought about the way he came off, but was impressed by the filming company's work and so i followed through a bit. Long story short, we've had about 18 or so emails back and forth. I've sent him a few pics of myself, along with a video (a sampler of sorts). He says its all expenses paid + 1,500 USD. Another weird thing is i'm located in Boston, why go so far as to pay for someone from another country to come down? Surely they have people capable of what they need IN Mexico. AND he hasn't replied back since the day i got it and replied. Throw that on top of how UNprofessional he sounds, it makes me wonder if i'm gonna end up bent over in front of some huge scary drug lord. Advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat ralphy Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 seems to be poor english thats all...why would you say rape though is that a freudian slip of some repressed homo desire....dude says he needs a white guy...that might be why hes askin an american... get paid first then do the damn thing maybe the chocolate bar will be dudes cock in your culo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindvapors Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 Oh, sorry. +/nohomo Also, I'm not very familiar with these sorts of correspondences (I've done media stuff, but no actual business type things like this), so I just immediately thought that such a thing would be more structured and professional. Though I rather casual encounters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn1_fuckos Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 So i got an email from someone looking for stunt guys for a chocolate bar commercial. He contacted me through a site I help out with. Thing is, the email was super sketchy (misspellings and grammar, but i ended up deciding to attribute that to the fact he's from Mexico. Here's the initial email: I got this like 4 days ago-- talk about short notice. Anyway, I replied basically for fun/to be kind, letting him know what I thought about the way he came off, but was impressed by the filming company's work and so i followed through a bit. Long story short, we've had about 18 or so emails back and forth. I've sent him a few pics of myself, along with a video (a sampler of sorts). He says its all expenses paid + 1,500 USD. Another weird thing is i'm located in Boston, why go so far as to pay for someone from another country to come down? Surely they have people capable of what they need IN Mexico. AND he hasn't replied back since the day i got it and replied. Throw that on top of how UNprofessional he sounds, it makes me wonder if i'm gonna end up bent over in front of some huge scary drug lord. Advice? YOUR FUCKED!!! :crap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fat ralphy Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 you sound paranoid..if they wanted to bang some dudes asshole im sure they got plenty of fools in mexico for that...did you check out the link to the Distrito films..maybe you caN check on dudes status with them by emailing someone from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeping Pills Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 well ask yourself this question, is the money going to be worth the schwallywang that's going to be in your butt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindvapors Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 Jesus, bad call on the buttsecks joke. But good call on the contact through the site ralphy, though its all in Spanish. And i guess i sound paranoid because i'm young and have never done anything like this and have presumptions as to how it should go about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat ralphy Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 1,500 is pretty good money considering how many hours youd likely work and you get exposure for commercial work....imagine how many pesos that would be...get a spanish english dictionary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn1_fuckos Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 15,000 pesos give or take a few. yea though just ask someone else who talks spanish to contact them on your behalf eveyone has at least one hispanic friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindvapors Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 Ya, i'm excited for the potential exposure and experience. And i think i got a dictionary in my closet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat ralphy Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 dude is in boston though.....i was there in june and it was a gang of white folks....i dont even remember seeing a taqueria...call the company if possible..chances are someone speaks english if it is a film/commercial group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindvapors Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 Nah, we got our Hispanic/Black/white people are scared of these, parts of town. You must have just been in downtown Boston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Jefe Uno Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Hey, you know what, nigga? You actin like a little bitch right now! You acting real paranoid and shit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dawood Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 just call them, man...don't be scurred. If you call, you'll get a better feel for it, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AnUpsetStomach Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I hate it when people dont reply to emails at all. Its really unprofessional/rude. Its like how hard is it to go: "We are currently under overwhelmed with orders at the moment and and are currently unable to help you. We look forward to doung business and a later date and will contact you when we are in a position to do so. Thankyour for your time" Seriously? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlando Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 i guess mindvapors is not the only one who has been in this situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRUNKEN-ASSHOLE-ONER Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 They have white people in Mexico. "Stunt" people too. If you go to Mexico to meet this guy then yes, you'll probably get raped by Mexicans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hawk Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 i didnt read this thread at all but when i read the title i thought you were going to prison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellphone Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Re: Filming a commercial in Mexico...advice plx? Another weird thing is i'm located in Boston, why go so far as to pay for someone from another country to come down? Surely they have people capable of what they need IN Mexico. No, Not really. Mexicans don't do stunts or extreme sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CLICKCLACKONER Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 bbdo is an international ad firm. I'm you can contact them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mindvapors Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 I hate it when people dont reply to emails at all. Its really unprofessional/rude. Its like how hard is it to go: "We are currently under overwhelmed with orders at the moment and and are currently unable to help you. We look forward to doung business and a later date and will contact you when we are in a position to do so. Thankyour for your time" Seriously? Seriously! That is one of the most annoying and aggravating things ever. It is not that hard to send a two line email. God damn. just call them, man...don't be scurred. If you call, you'll get a better feel for it, I think. Ya, i ended up calling and he said he "hadn't checked any of his email over the weekend", although he hasn't replied since like last Wednesday... He says he's waiting for his client to get back to him with the last word. He said Wednesday at most i should hear from him. Which is crazily close to when i'd be leaving (that night or the next morning). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Wallbanger Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I know it sounds crazy, but it's really not that unusual for a commercial to be arranged and shot on a schedule like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mindvapors Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 I know it sounds crazy, but it's really not that unusual for a commercial to be arranged and shot on a schedule like this. Ok, that's good to hear. This is what i was looking for. I just realized i don't have a passport. God damn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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