A famous Hollywood producer is looking for 3-5 1990s Model buses for a Mini Series he is working on in Los Angeles. This will take place over a few days in May. If you are interested, and can be in Los Angeles about the middle of May, please indicate what Year, Make, and Model bus you have and I will provide you more information soon. Right now, this is all we can say about this Event on this public Forum.
He also needs one bus with several bunk beds similar to a tour bus.
This could be you...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekLssgCEvzo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekLssgCEvzo)
If you are interested, please also post a photo of your bus in this thread by going to the Additional Options at the bottom of this page and in the Attach field browse to a photo of your bus and upload it.
I wonder if the State of California will welcome nineties coaches that will be coming in for commercial purposes? I don't think my entertainer Eagle will pass the snap-idle test. I do not want to be just exactly like Robin Williams, he committed sucicide as a result of depression.
Not to worry, your license plate will be changed anyway once it is in their hands to the state they are "filming" the story about so nobody will even know why you are "visiting" here.
You also may be asked to drive your bus too in the movie too. Hopefully you are a better driver than Robin was. :-)
Yes it is sorry to hear about Robin, as he was a great comedian and truly one of my favorites. He was much like Jonathan Winters. They were both geniuses. Paul Poundstone is very similar as she can adapt to anything that happens on stage very quickly.
You're doing pretty well there yourself Gary :D :D :D. Jack
Does a 1992 MCI 102C3 empty shell count? Lol
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Since my a model looks just like a d model in the front does that help.
Make sure they don't plan on jumping any bridges with them.
In the 23 years I've owned my bus, I've never had it safety checked or smog checked by the state. Good Luck, TomC
Scott, an MT shell is fine as they will be filming most buses going down the road in many scenes and being shot up by machines guns and going over a ledge in only one scene. Only one bus will seal its fate in the Crusher Musher. But don't worry, they will have 6 buses to choose from so the odds of them picking yours are very slightly marginally slim and I have seen David Copperfield escape a crusher and he even had his arms and legs in chained in a locked trunk so you should be fine. ;)
Jack H, most viewers will not have any idea what year your bus is as long as it "looks" like it is a 90s model bus.
Chessie, We don't have any bridges in Hollywood and there will be no "live" crash scenes, but who knows what the millions of viewers will see. This is Hollywood...remember? :o
TomC, I won't say anything to my neighbor who works for the Hwy Patrol about your bus for slightly phenomenal fee. :-)
And anyone reading the other comments, don't pay any attention to the man behind the curtains as he is exactly what he goes by, an Old Runt. He doesn't even own a "real" bus. ;D
And as for Olrunt, if you can make your "1935 bus" look like a 1990's tour bus buy putting front and rear end caps on it, then you too can start running with the BIG dogs. :D
If any of you can be in the Los Angeles area around the middle of next month (May) please contact Mike Ortiz at mikeortizbjj@sbcglobal.net as he is the guy who will be doing the bus scheduling. I suggest you send him one photo of the drivers side and another one of the passenger side outside of your bus along with the Year, Make and Model and if you can be available to either deliver your bus to the studio to leave of or be available to drive it yourself , if Mike is interested he will follow up with you for more info and tell you where to go. People tell me where to go all of the time, and after a while you get used to it. ???
Just kidding to you all. No buses will be damaged in any scenes as long as you are a good driver. ::)
So they want them to look like seated coaches from the outside, not conversions, right?
"Negatory Big Ben", they came to us to gather up a gaggle of bus conversions for their blockbuster movie. Seated buses are a dime a dozen around the LA area from several tour companies so those are easy to come by. However it is a bit difficult to come by several "real" bus conversions buses.
I have this 86 102A2. I can be there. Pick me.
I will be available for the Vegas segments, just have your peeps contact my peeps and we'll see what can be worked out ;) Tight schedule don't ya know ;D
I sure hope they plan to at least reimburse the selected coach owners for fuel expenses, let alone for their valuable time and driving skills. There are companies that rent other kinds of props to film productions, why should valuable coaches be free?
Hollywood made Unstoppable too.
Gary, quit leaving the"T" out of ol trunt. It's bad enough that my truancy kept me from learning how to spell without you capitalizing on my short comings :D :D :D. Jack
Ah Hollywood. Just a few quick notes.
Demand to see their insurance policy. A legit company will be happy to give you a copy. Make sure your covered by their policy.
Average pay for a below the line worker is at least $250. Trust me, the thrill of working in the film business diminishes in the first couple of hours. 12 hour days are common.
Way back in the Nineties I was hiring water trucks to wet down the road (not on camera) at a rate of $800 a day, standby.
So check it out, it can be fun, and certainly you will learn about the film biz. But don't be blinded by "Hollywood".
And remember, "Its only a movie, it ain't worth dyin for".
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Hi All, food on a film shoot is always better then a TV shoot, lvmci...
I just want to mention that no one has to take their bus anywhere that they don't want to as this it totally optional. However if you are serious and interested and want to know more about this, it is a legitimate offer and if you have any doubts that this is some kind of a scam, please do not participate.
But for those of you who are serious about this then please contact Mike Ortiz at the email address above. I am in no way affiliated with this producer, I am only trying to help him out. I know there is a lot more to this and Mike will be able to fill you in on more details but this is Hollywood and if you are lucky enough to participate, as Van who frequently works in Hollywood will attest to, you will be required to sign a NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) before you will be given any more than the basic details. Which means that after you sign the agreement, you will not be able to post any details about this event on this Forum or any public forum or even tell your friends until the show is aired. But this may be a once in a lifetime opportunity to see what goes on behind the scene and can be very interesting for some people.
I was involved with one reality show last year regarding bus makeovers and was on the set while they were shooting, I am also involved with another one that is in the works now which should air this fall, and this one which currently in the casting stage. I myself find working on these shows very interesting but that is not to say that everyone will enjoy being involved in a TV show. So unless you want to be involved you can say all you want on this Forum, but those that are showing some kind of interest email Mike for more details and also include your phone number as well.
Also, Mike is monitoring this Forum and I am sure he would rather work with someone who has a positive attitude. As Van can also attest to I am sure, a Producer has a lot on his hands and he would much rather work with someone who is cooperative than someone who may end up arguing with him on the set.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7TLTjqUyog (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7TLTjqUyog)
I wonder what they are paying for daily bus rentals now. Wheni I did it regularly, I was getting $1,000 for a 12 hour day plus $150 for the driver, admittedly in the NYC/NJ area.
- Seaton
I just talked to Mike Ortiz and he still needs a bus with bunks in it. If you have a bus that has bunks built in, contact Mike at mikeortizbjj@sbcglobal.net and send him a couple of photos of the inside of yous bus. If you can be in LA around June 1st, then you may see your bus on TV soon.