Comments on: Hobbit Extras Needed in New Zealand http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/12/30/hobbit-extras-needed-in-new-zealand/ News and gossip surrounding the hobbit movies Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:27:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Taylorhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/12/30/hobbit-extras-needed-in-new-zealand/comment-page-1/#comment-4726 Taylor Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:58:00 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=335#comment-4726 Yeah I think it is probably too late to apply now... :( But don't give up yet ! I sent off my application a few weeks back and awaitng a reply :O Itt might not come but Im glad I tried, especially after the long-shot of actually being sent a form :) I can't remember what the height restrictions were, the form just asked if you were willing to have your hair cut/coloured, if you are interested in working with masks and do you have any restrictions during feb/march/april. But the earthquake has been such a sad situation, so filming may be delayed for a while. Yeah I think it is probably too late to apply now… :( But don’t give up yet !

I sent off my application a few weeks back and awaitng a reply :O Itt might not come but Im glad I tried, especially after the long-shot of actually being sent a form :)

I can’t remember what the height restrictions were, the form just asked if you were willing to have your hair cut/coloured, if you are interested in working with masks and do you have any restrictions during feb/march/april. But the earthquake has been such a sad situation, so filming may be delayed for a while.

]]> By: Maeve Kellyhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/12/30/hobbit-extras-needed-in-new-zealand/comment-page-1/#comment-4722 Maeve Kelly Tue, 01 Mar 2011 06:19:00 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=335#comment-4722 Please - I want to do this more than anything else! I'm fourteen years old, female, of average height, with no professional acting experience (but I like and am apparently good at acting). I also have very curly hair. What's the height restriction? Please – I want to do this more than anything else!
I’m fourteen years old, female, of average height, with no professional acting experience (but I like and am apparently good at acting). I also have very curly hair.
What’s the height restriction?

]]> By: Maeve Kellyhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/12/30/hobbit-extras-needed-in-new-zealand/comment-page-1/#comment-4721 Maeve Kelly Tue, 01 Mar 2011 06:17:00 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=335#comment-4721 It's February - is it too late to send in my profile? It’s February – is it too late to send in my profile?

]]> By: Taylorhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/12/30/hobbit-extras-needed-in-new-zealand/comment-page-1/#comment-3890 Taylor Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:58:42 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=335#comment-3890 Got an application form EEK! Filimg for extras is feb march and april...just thought you'd all like to know :) Got an application form EEK! Filimg for extras is feb march and april…just thought you’d all like to know :)

]]> By: The Hobbit / Middle-Earth New Zealandhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/12/30/hobbit-extras-needed-in-new-zealand/comment-page-1/#comment-3887 The Hobbit / Middle-Earth New Zealand Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:23:21 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=335#comment-3887 Yes, its fair enough If you have a work permit for New Zealand, as stated. Yes, its fair enough

If you have a work permit for New Zealand, as stated.

]]> By: Taylorhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/12/30/hobbit-extras-needed-in-new-zealand/comment-page-1/#comment-3874 Taylor Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:30:16 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=335#comment-3874 Just had some exciting news! I sent a headshot of myself that I'd got when modelling at the end of last year to the casting director, and got an email back saying that she had forwarded it on to show another casting director :) It was a slim chance that she didnt delete it on recieving...i'll keep you all posted :) Just had some exciting news! I sent a headshot of myself that I’d got when modelling at the end of last year to the casting director, and got an email back saying that she had forwarded it on to show another casting director :) It was a slim chance that she didnt delete it on recieving…i’ll keep you all posted :)

]]> By: Taylorhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/12/30/hobbit-extras-needed-in-new-zealand/comment-page-1/#comment-3873 Taylor Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:23:07 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=335#comment-3873 No after searching the internet I found that there isnt an age limit, but there are height restrictions. Also, for all you living outside of NZ (like myself) you have to have a special skill that no one in NZ has....sounds like a pretty slim chance :/ New Zealander are so lucky to have a chance to audition for the Hobbit and the Narnia films ! No after searching the internet I found that there isnt an age limit, but there are height restrictions. Also, for all you living outside of NZ (like myself) you have to have a special skill that no one in NZ has….sounds like a pretty slim chance :/ New Zealander are so lucky to have a chance to audition for the Hobbit and the Narnia films !

]]> By: Katehttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/12/30/hobbit-extras-needed-in-new-zealand/comment-page-1/#comment-3703 Kate Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:21:07 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=335#comment-3703 Hi, I'm from Sydney and was reading that they'll be looking for extras for the new Hobbit film. I've never acted professionally before but I'd love to be an extra for an experience. If I were asked to be an extra I would totally fly to NZ asap just for the opportunity! Jack, is there any other information I should know about to get cast as an extra in this film? Or is it hopeless because I'm an Australian? Hi,
I’m from Sydney and was reading that they’ll be looking for extras for the new Hobbit film. I’ve never acted professionally before but I’d love to be an extra for an experience. If I were asked to be an extra I would totally fly to NZ asap just for the opportunity! Jack, is there any other information I should know about to get cast as an extra in this film? Or is it hopeless because I’m an Australian?

]]> By: Waynehttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/12/30/hobbit-extras-needed-in-new-zealand/comment-page-1/#comment-3391 Wayne Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:45:30 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=335#comment-3391 I did receive a letter stating that I would be contacted in early 2010 and still never received a call. I made several phone calls to the number given in the letter only to be greeted by a message sayinh that it had been delayed and someone would make contact with me when it was ready to proceed. I did receive a letter stating that I would be contacted in early 2010 and still never received a call. I made several phone calls to the number given in the letter only to be greeted by a message sayinh that it had been delayed and someone would make contact with me when it was ready to proceed.

]]> By: Waynehttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/12/30/hobbit-extras-needed-in-new-zealand/comment-page-1/#comment-3390 Wayne Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:39:48 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=335#comment-3390 I applied as a transport driver moving cast and equipment to different locations throughout NZ for this movie last year then it was put on hold. I never heard back from you. I applied as a transport driver moving cast and equipment to different locations throughout NZ for this movie last year then it was put on hold. I never heard back from you.

]]> By: Nikkihttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/12/30/hobbit-extras-needed-in-new-zealand/comment-page-1/#comment-3361 Nikki Sun, 05 Dec 2010 06:00:19 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=335#comment-3361 Is it too late to apply. I am from UK currently in NZ on a work visa which expires late next year and would love to be a hobbit. :), can someone please give me information.... Regards Nikki x x x Is it too late to apply. I am from UK currently in NZ on a work visa which expires late next year and would love to be a hobbit. :) , can someone please give me information…. Regards Nikki x x x

]]> By: ethan yoffehttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/12/30/hobbit-extras-needed-in-new-zealand/comment-page-1/#comment-3242 ethan yoffe Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:22:08 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=335#comment-3242 23/11/10 Tuesday. I was all set to audition to be an extra in the Hobbit film after hearing about it 0n the T.V news & I check on trade me for information on applying. Today I drove from Auckland to Hamilton & joined the queue , with others all excited to be a Hobbit. When the guy from 3 foot 7 recuriting was handing out application forms, He announced that it was for light skined people only. The ad on Trade me stipulated men under 5 foot 7 - I am 5 foot 4 -there was no mention of skin tone for men. I & many others where turned away because of our darker skin tones, I'm extremely disappointed and out of pocket $40.00 for gas. Still keen to work in the production, I have a Transport Passanger Licence amongst other skills in the hospitality industry. Can you please let me know where & how I should apply for other opportunites with production. Kia Kaha. Ethan 09 4451-894. 23/11/10 Tuesday.
I was all set to audition to be an extra in the Hobbit film after hearing about it 0n the T.V news & I check on trade me for information on applying.
Today I drove from Auckland to Hamilton & joined the queue , with others all excited to be a Hobbit.
When the guy from 3 foot 7 recuriting was handing out application forms, He announced that it was for light skined people only.
The ad on Trade me stipulated men under 5 foot 7 – I am 5 foot 4 -there was no mention of skin tone for men.
I & many others where turned away because of our darker skin tones,
I’m extremely disappointed and out of pocket $40.00 for gas.
Still keen to work in the production, I have a Transport Passanger Licence amongst other skills in the hospitality industry.
Can you please let me know where & how I should apply for other opportunites with production.
Kia Kaha.
Ethan 09 4451-894.

]]> By: Lucyhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/12/30/hobbit-extras-needed-in-new-zealand/comment-page-1/#comment-3238 Lucy Sun, 21 Nov 2010 05:40:48 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=335#comment-3238 It isn't about glory. It's about making a good movie in the most convenient way possible. It's being shot in NZ, so naturally, the extras will come from New Zealand. If you can fly all the way over here and get some kind of other work so that you can get a tax number, then great! They might decide to take you... or not. It isn’t about glory. It’s about making a good movie in the most convenient way possible. It’s being shot in NZ, so naturally, the extras will come from New Zealand.
If you can fly all the way over here and get some kind of other work so that you can get a tax number, then great! They might decide to take you… or not.

]]> By: Hilaryhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/12/30/hobbit-extras-needed-in-new-zealand/comment-page-1/#comment-3237 Hilary Sun, 21 Nov 2010 01:51:31 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=335#comment-3237 I disagree. There are many overseas opportunities however here in New Zealand we are rather resticted by our location. We miss out on a lot because of our isolation and small economy. This film will bring billions of dollars into the country via jobs, taxes and tourism. Thousands of films are made overseas every year, and while (sometimes) we may complain that we don't get much of a chance to break into the acting/filming industry, you can't expect us to simply give away a chance? This will change the lives of thousands of people in New Zealand. It sells the country to the entire world. It must not be forgotten that it was Peter Jackson who gave WETA Workshops the opportunity to show their skills, and they are now regarded as one of the best animation/special effects companies in the entire world. While I understand your frustration, I am sure that you will still enjoy the films. I disagree. There are many overseas opportunities however here in New Zealand we are rather resticted by our location. We miss out on a lot because of our isolation and small economy. This film will bring billions of dollars into the country via jobs, taxes and tourism. Thousands of films are made overseas every year, and while (sometimes) we may complain that we don’t get much of a chance to break into the acting/filming industry, you can’t expect us to simply give away a chance? This will change the lives of thousands of people in New Zealand. It sells the country to the entire world. It must not be forgotten that it was Peter Jackson who gave WETA Workshops the opportunity to show their skills, and they are now regarded as one of the best animation/special effects companies in the entire world.

While I understand your frustration, I am sure that you will still enjoy the films.

]]> By: Alice.Shttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/12/30/hobbit-extras-needed-in-new-zealand/comment-page-1/#comment-3218 Alice.S Wed, 17 Nov 2010 04:35:08 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=335#comment-3218 I would like to do this and I do live in New Zealand. Do I only send in my photos and Address ? Or is there anything else? Maybe a form or is that only if they send us mail back? I would like to do this and I do live in New Zealand. Do I only send in my photos and Address ? Or is there anything else? Maybe a form or is that only if they send us mail back?

]]> By: Ellehttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/12/30/hobbit-extras-needed-in-new-zealand/comment-page-1/#comment-3213 Elle Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:52:05 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=335#comment-3213 Is it too late to apply for this?? Is it too late to apply for this??

]]> By: Michellehttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/12/30/hobbit-extras-needed-in-new-zealand/comment-page-1/#comment-3142 Michelle Sat, 30 Oct 2010 04:27:09 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=335#comment-3142 Also hah whats a profile? just your details? I really wana be apart of this and dont wana mess up my chances(: Also hah whats a profile? just your details? I really wana be apart of this and dont wana mess up my chances(:

]]> By: Michellehttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/12/30/hobbit-extras-needed-in-new-zealand/comment-page-1/#comment-3138 Michelle Fri, 29 Oct 2010 06:18:03 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=335#comment-3138 Hey, does it matter where you live? (I am in New Zealand, i ment where you live in New Zealand) or a minimum age? otherwise i keen as :P Hey, does it matter where you live? (I am in New Zealand, i ment where you live in New Zealand) or a minimum age? otherwise i keen as :P

]]> By: Alicehttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/12/30/hobbit-extras-needed-in-new-zealand/comment-page-1/#comment-3136 Alice Fri, 29 Oct 2010 03:14:52 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=335#comment-3136 Hi I'm in NZ, in Auckland, and would love to get the chance to be an extra. All these earlier posts are from beginning of the year, would it be too late to send a head shot etc?? Seeing as they only just decided the film was staying in NZ I could still have a chance right?? If anyone knows please get back to me. Would be greatly appreciated. Hi I’m in NZ, in Auckland, and would love to get the chance to be an extra. All these earlier posts are from beginning of the year, would it be too late to send a head shot etc?? Seeing as they only just decided the film was staying in NZ I could still have a chance right?? If anyone knows please get back to me. Would be greatly appreciated.

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