Dear Crew/Vendors/Extras:
We have retained a collection agency as of today, Tuesday May 1, 2007.
We are submitting information to the company immediately.
They will be giving us updates every 2 weeks.
We will update you on progress when there is anything to report.
Thank You,
Maria Sandhei <msandhei@earthlink.net>
Greg Babcock <babcockgreg@mac.com>
Catherine Moore <cathy@theogdenhouse.com>
4/28/07****
Dear Colorado Extras:
Update as of today, Friday, April 27th no payment has been received by any of the extras talent for the scheduled shoot that did NOT happen on Sunday, February 11th, 2007.
We are calculating an 18% finance charge per EACH previously submitted Talent Voucher to Merchant Ivory Productions/City Productions, Inc. and resubmitting to the company next week.
We may also be submitting all of our documentation on the project to either a collection agency and/or an legal attorney later next week.
If you DO NOT want to be a part of this collaborative effort, please respond to Maria Sandhei, Greg Babcock and Cathy Moore via email.
Deadline for response is this coming Tuesday, May 1, 2007.
Thank you,
Maria Sandhei <msandhei@earthlink.net>
Greg Babcock <babcockgreg@mac.com>
Catherine Moore <cathy@theogdenhouse.com>
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City of Final Destination-Payment update*** 3/27/07
First off, no one has been paid yet and Merchant Ivory the production company is responsible for all payment. There are people working hard to try to get us paid.
Merchant Ivory-James Ivory director was scheduled to shoot in Boulder during the week of 2/10-2/11.
As you know the shoot was canceled on 2/11/07, the remainder of shooting was canceled due to the production company's inability to make good on payments,payroll and production expenses to shoot.
At this time, numerous attempts are being made to get payment for the crew, vendors, casting department and extra's who worked the project here in Boulder.
We do not know about the outcome, and remedies are being researched to resolve the problem by the local production staff who were on the job, including the possibility of creating a "class" for a class action lawsuit against the production company.
To date, the problem hasn't been resolved nor have any efforts been made by Merchant Ivory to pay their debt.
We are told that the New York office is dodging their responsibility to pay by intentionally referring all calls for payment to the local UPM (Unit Production Manager) hired to manage their job here in Colorado.
Please note again that the it is the production company "Merchant Ivory" who is the one responsible for payment, not the UPM or anyone else they may claim owes the money.
The UPM could disburse funds if in fact Merchant Ivory did make funds available to pay us. The UPM is currently trying to resolve the issue and to get Merchant Ivory to pay their bills here in Colorado. Calls to Greg Babcock (UPM) only clutter the process.
We are all in the same boat here. Any information we have will be posted here.
Please note, Farrell Talent Management is not the production company nor the employer for this project, only hosting and providing extra's casting services on a freelance basis for the movie company.
Thank You
City of Final Destination - Boulder CO
Extras Web Page--will be updated as information and call times are available (end of day) Check back at the end of the day in case the call time has changed.
Shoot DATE 2/11/07----Check IN 630 a.m. to 7 at Norlin Library --updated 2/10 --Call time=7:00 (check again later to be sure it hasn't changed!)
Extras Parking: see the map on the links below. You will be met by a PA in the lot to get a parking Placard and guided to check in !! If there isn't someone there to greet you, put a piece of paper on your dash that says City of Final Destination" and we will put a placard on it later
Everyone will need to bring ALL of your wardrobe and props with you to check in! Wardrobe Requirements- SUNDAY 2/11/07 wear 1..bring 3 (see attached detail!!!***DRESS WITH FIRST DESCRIPTION.
GIVE YOURSELF TIME TO PARK AND TO WALK THERE!!!! You must be completely checked in by Call Time 7:00 --Be at the Library no later than 6:45
Make sure you've had breakfast and have brought your provisions! Be sure you have your ID and a PEN. VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU BRING PROVISIONS WE ARE VERY FAR FROM CRAFT SERVICES AND IT MOVES FREQUENTLY! Don't learn this the hard way!!!
PARKING -see map -
Where to Go-Extra's checkin and staging--: Norlin Library Check in room M410 Go up the stairs to the 4th floor, turn left, go down the hallway, turn right, follow that to the holding area.
**** PDF of MAP
you will have to walk with your luggage!!
IF given a group/checkin number Please have it ready when you to check in and get your voucher and check out.
You will be given a voucher that you must keep with you and check out with as proof of working that day.!
Tip Sheet--IF YOU WEREN'T AT THE PRELIMINARY CASTING YOU NEED TO READ THIS.
Location Contact: ---Check in with TONY PFAU CHECKIN TIME 6:30--7
REMEMBER-WE MUST SPEAK WITH YOU TO CONFIRM YOUR BOOKING ON ANY GIVEN DAY!
