on the set of a tv pilot.
two weeks ago i joined up with a very talented (not to mention fun!) crew filming in dc. they are producing the pilot for a new series called ufo america: first contact. it’s a reality show that investigates ufo sightings, and it’s being pitched to the sci-fi channel! my amazing friend andrea chesney invited me to be part of the team while they shot the segment here on capitol hill. for a change i was on the other side of the camera, one of the cast – a cameo role if you will – a photographer providing insight and professional opinion on some of the recorded anomalies that were being investigated.
led by the awesome john d’auria, we braved freezing temperatures + brisk winds to film outside in front of the capitol. it was the coldest night ever, but i had a great time and i learned so much! i am truly fascinated by ufo theories/sightings/research and it was very interesting to be in the presence of some of the most renowned researchers in the field. their passion + enthusiasm for the project was infectious and i can’t wait to see the final results!
here are some of the photos i managed to catch in between my very important acting debut ;)
enjoy!
ufo researcher peter robbins on the set.
robbins discusses his book left at east gate.
andrea + john d!
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see the youtube trailer for UFO AMERICA here!
7 Comments
December 2, 2008 at 11:57 am
Oh. My. Gosh. HOW FUN!!!!!
December 2, 2008 at 12:01 pm
it was SO much fun! i *love* documenting production – tv, plays, movies – really interesting people and such great energy!
December 2, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Fascinating topic. Hope to catch the pilot!
December 3, 2008 at 11:41 pm
If this really gets going, I would like to come forward with my own story as a contactee. Warm Regards, Richard Dell
omega.arimathea at gmail.com
December 5, 2008 at 2:43 am
Hi Jaime,
Remember me? I’m the visual effects guy for the show. You were great at the shoot. The show is getting close to it’s unveiling and I can’t wait.
We’ll be seeing each other soon!!!!
manbird
December 10, 2008 at 6:37 pm
wow, what an awesome opportunity. i’m forwarding this post to a good friend of ours who is obsessed with UFOs. he will love this.
that first shot is fantastic, btw.
January 11, 2009 at 10:01 pm
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