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ourearth) wrote in saveourearth2018-10-21 10:56 am
Let's make a film or sue Royal Mail, it's almost the same... [Mingle]
Date: 21st-28th of October
Characters: Open!
Note: Like all welcome mingles, this is a SoL free-for-all mingle meant to get new characters involved by centering around something relevant to them. Without further ado, please welcome Nel, Mary Ann and Feste!
I.
Pinewood Studios is looking for extras for some seafront scenes of a 19th century drama they're going to film in front of the white cliffs. The drama's working title is "The Major from India" and they've expressly put out a casting call for people of all ages and all ethnicities.
A few students from the local uni get to participate behind the scenes this time. Three lucky film students have scored internships that will let them experience the proccess of film making under the aspect of how to deal with extras, from casting to employing and placing them in the film (how do I make an extra NOT look at the camera or main character all the time?) to cutting to everything else. They will, of course, also have the opportunity to look into other areas of the making of this film, but the work with the extras is what they're supposed to focus on.
The casting takes place in the Mossgate outpost of Pinewood Studios.
II.
In Moss Manor (the village), the rumour mill is going wild. News have made it to the village that the local post office is going to be shut down, and the villagers won't have it. It's not like it is a big one! Two employees, neither of whom works full hours, and it's located in the village store so it doesn't even need its own house! Surely there is no economic sense in shutting it down!
And most certainly it's just unfair, targeting the villages despite all that talk to strengthen them - nobody is talking about Tarwich or Mossgate losing their post office!
In short, Moss Manor is in an uproar, and quick action is taken. Residents go from door to door with a petition to not shut down the post office, asking for people to sign. Posters are made and hung outside the church, in the pub, at the railway station, at the entrances of the village, and in the village store. And on the 27th, a very well attended protest is being organised outside the village shop, which just so happens to block the main road, causing diversions. And thus the protest affects quite a lot of non-Moss-Manor-residents, as that is the main road leading away from the coast into Kent and London. A few people have made protest signs, the pub has put up a little food stand outside its door selling hot dogs, burgers and drinks, and various speeches are given. First comes local MP Mary Saunders, talking about how unjust the treatment of villages by large national organisations is, then Reverend Pat Marsh who in essence asks people to remain calm and write angry letters instead of doing anything more drastic, then the captain of the local adult men's football team, who accuses the post of trying to kill small villages, and then the microphone can be taken up by anyone who feels like they have anything of substance to add to the things that have already been said.
But theangry valiant people of Moss Manor don't just speak up in their own village. With mayor Gary Russell's support, little info stands pop up on the Mossgate High Street and the Tarwich Community Centre. The aim is to inform everyone of the unfair closure plans, gather more signatures for the petitions, and try to get people from Mossgate and Tarwich to come to the protest on Saturday. Nobody does anything in Folkton. For one, the Moss Manor residents doubt that help will come that way; for two, the rumour mill will be faster in spreading the news around Folkton than any poster or stand ever could be.
Characters: Open!
Note: Like all welcome mingles, this is a SoL free-for-all mingle meant to get new characters involved by centering around something relevant to them. Without further ado, please welcome Nel, Mary Ann and Feste!
I.
Pinewood Studios is looking for extras for some seafront scenes of a 19th century drama they're going to film in front of the white cliffs. The drama's working title is "The Major from India" and they've expressly put out a casting call for people of all ages and all ethnicities.
A few students from the local uni get to participate behind the scenes this time. Three lucky film students have scored internships that will let them experience the proccess of film making under the aspect of how to deal with extras, from casting to employing and placing them in the film (how do I make an extra NOT look at the camera or main character all the time?) to cutting to everything else. They will, of course, also have the opportunity to look into other areas of the making of this film, but the work with the extras is what they're supposed to focus on.
The casting takes place in the Mossgate outpost of Pinewood Studios.
II.
In Moss Manor (the village), the rumour mill is going wild. News have made it to the village that the local post office is going to be shut down, and the villagers won't have it. It's not like it is a big one! Two employees, neither of whom works full hours, and it's located in the village store so it doesn't even need its own house! Surely there is no economic sense in shutting it down!
And most certainly it's just unfair, targeting the villages despite all that talk to strengthen them - nobody is talking about Tarwich or Mossgate losing their post office!
In short, Moss Manor is in an uproar, and quick action is taken. Residents go from door to door with a petition to not shut down the post office, asking for people to sign. Posters are made and hung outside the church, in the pub, at the railway station, at the entrances of the village, and in the village store. And on the 27th, a very well attended protest is being organised outside the village shop, which just so happens to block the main road, causing diversions. And thus the protest affects quite a lot of non-Moss-Manor-residents, as that is the main road leading away from the coast into Kent and London. A few people have made protest signs, the pub has put up a little food stand outside its door selling hot dogs, burgers and drinks, and various speeches are given. First comes local MP Mary Saunders, talking about how unjust the treatment of villages by large national organisations is, then Reverend Pat Marsh who in essence asks people to remain calm and write angry letters instead of doing anything more drastic, then the captain of the local adult men's football team, who accuses the post of trying to kill small villages, and then the microphone can be taken up by anyone who feels like they have anything of substance to add to the things that have already been said.
But the
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"It rather is, yes! It's going to start getting colder soon, though."
Which, given how hot it had been during Pride week, makes it seem like things are switching over rather fast...
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“A little chill is okay, especially for Halloween and Bonfire Night,” she replies with cheerful anticipation. A light nip to the evening air keeps one from sweating too much in their costume or around the fire.
Finally, her younger sibling chooses a sticker, and peeling it out carefully, reaches out to place it on Walter’s shirt if in reach, or merely in offer if he happens to be a little beyond those shorter arms.
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He has to kneel down a little - he's not that short - but he accepts the sticker with good grace and no struggling required.
"I suppose you have your costume ideas all lined up, then?"
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"Of course! I only need to add a couple more details and I'll be all ready," she proudly states. Then, curious, she asks, "What about you? Will you dress up for a party?"
Ever heard of the Teal Pumpkins project?
To answer Nel's question, he shakes his head.
"Not planning on going out, actually - though I will make sure the flat's stocked for trick-or-treaters."
With little toys, not just candy.
"Just, nothing extravagant."
Not really no, but I shall Google!
Plans have been well laid out for her to traverse through Moss Manor village and Mossgate alike. On Halloween night, she practically flies door to door in her eager run.
https://www.foodallergy.org/education-awareness/teal-pumpkin-project/ideas-non-food-treats
"How could I pass up on that opportunity?" he asks, only slightly joking in tone.
As long as she doesn't trip!
Ah very nice!
Always looking to improve her craft, this one.
At least this costume is not going to contribute to any trips that do occur.
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Some skills just keep getting taught younger and younger...
And not tripping is most definitely a good thing!
Lest the littler one feel left out, though, he looks over at them again.
"Don't suppose your family's following a theme this year?"
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Her younger sibling shakes their head with a smile, and Nel giggles. Not so much!
“I’ll be trick or treating with some friends,” she explains. No need for a thread of commonality when her romp will be done at different places and speeds than the rest of her siblings that also trick or treat. Feste at least is too old.
/tosses some feels in there, like one does...
"That is interesting! Any favorite designs you've got tucked in that head of yours?"
He winks.
"As long as you stick together, you should be fine."
How dare
"Fastest one gets to ring the bell so I don't think we'll have any trouble with that!" she snickers. Not to say she will manage to sustain attention on that task, but she's good at not losing track of a group. Comes with being from a big family.
/fingerguns
"That sounds just fine," he responds, nodding once more before straightening up for sure to move on.
"Don't trip on any stairs in that quest!"
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She lets out a giggle at the caution and nods, "I'll try not to! And I hope you have a fun Halloween too. Thanks again!"
Waving to Walter as he heads off from the bench, she goes right back to work trying to get more signatures.