Saturday, August 21, 2010

Fingers Crossed....


Oh, this is exciting...so I have to share!
As many of you know I used to have a business making historical reproduction clothing. Well, today Hubby and I answered a casting call for a movie being filmed on the sight of Virginia's Explore Park (which there is good news to tell you about there too....see the end of my story)--it's an 18th century period piece...that's all we know about it right now. This is the first time I've ever done anything like this, very exciting. (Hubby's been in two other films) Hmmmm, paid extras in a movie.....yes, very exciting.
WELL...this picture is the one I took with me...they wanted to know about my clothing. When I said I made all my clothes they took me aside, wanted more info and said that the costuming director and his assistant would be contacting me. When I learned that they worked on Braveheart and John Adams....I GOT REALLY EXCITED AND VERY NERVOUS!!!
My clothing has been in a movie before....God and Generals. There may be others that I'm not aware of since my clothing was made and sold across the country.
OH I'M EXCITED!!

Now...about Explore Park. It may be revived!!!!! We're all very excited...the deal with the guy who wanted to create a "family destination", in short a mini Disney World, in Roanoke County fell through. Efforts are being made to do some fundraising and open up the park again! It may not be exactly like before, with interpreters throughout the park 7 days a week...but we may get that chance again to dress and participate at the park. This film is the first of a fundraising effort for this to happen. We are all comforted in knowing that all the buildings and the land will be preserved just as we all left it 2 1/2 years ago!!! You just wouldn't believe that guys "vision" for the "family destination"--when I saw the video presentation I got sick!

Just thought I'd share~~

Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!

9 comments:

Bubblesknits said...

Coooolll!!!! Let us know how it turns out!

And just out of curiosity, do you still make costumes for other people?

Becky G said...

Ooooo, good luck, on both counts!

Anonymous said...

OMG!!! That is so awesome!!!

Thistle Cove Farm said...

Fabulous! On all accounts and praying the best for you.

SissySees said...

VERY exciting! You were due for some happy news, so I really hope this turns into an exciting adventure for you.

Anita said...

Very exciting!! I can't wait to hear more good news. :)

Pam! said...

Exciting, on both accounts.

Robin said...

Very cool! Keep us posted!

Brittany said...

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