tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post8185370324793746270..comments2024-03-19T05:03:19.939-07:00Comments on Rural Revolution: Casting call: National Geographic's American PreppersPatrice Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-33758078826833634342012-09-28T15:28:51.229-07:002012-09-28T15:28:51.229-07:00What little bit I could find out about her, she se...What little bit I could find out about her, she seems to be an independent casting producer/director [i.e. not employed by National Geographic], and not a very good one either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-34049873742847364852012-09-20T13:31:58.228-07:002012-09-20T13:31:58.228-07:00The hair on the back of my neck stood as I began r...The hair on the back of my neck stood as I began reading your post Patrice. I was frightened you'd fallen and hit your head:) & had unknowingly agreed to this sure-as-$hi+ hoax. Call me a cynic or paranoid (actually I prefer paranoid). Big Bro/Sis has already encroached at break-neck speed. <br /><br />I believe God gave us a gut feeling in order to aid in our survival. My gut said "RUN! & don't look back." <br /><br />What prepper worth their salt would agree to throwing op-sec out the window for MONEY? As for me, not in a million or for a million! Nakodanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-77764212188407916262012-09-18T14:07:06.407-07:002012-09-18T14:07:06.407-07:00Wow this is fascinating. Really interesting to see...Wow this is fascinating. Really interesting to see what the actual process behind the spin machine that is Doomsday Preppers looks like. Well done by you, Patrice, for taking the high roadJP Martinhttp://bugoutnutrition.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-58287260490588006982012-09-18T13:12:56.306-07:002012-09-18T13:12:56.306-07:00National Geographic did a 'documentary' ab...National Geographic did a 'documentary' about the Hutterites in Montana. Since airing a few episodes, there is a lot of contention between the Hutterite community and the shows producers. The Hutterite colony is claiming that because their lives were rather routine and therefore less interesting than the producers would like, the producers started scripting the episodes, leading to an inaccurate representation of the Hutterite lifestyle. The producers deny this, of course.<br /><br />So, not only is this a bad OPSEC idea, do not expect NatGeo to portray the participants accurately or fairly.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-34291983190324650662012-09-18T12:40:43.107-07:002012-09-18T12:40:43.107-07:00I absolutely would not do this. It hard enough to ...I absolutely would not do this. It hard enough to maintain a desirable level of OPSEC normally, but to put yourself in the DHS spotlight is out right stupid.<br /><br />I have heard that several participants in the doomsday program have been visited by multiple 3 initial govment agencies, arrests and property siezures are alleged to be have been made.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-70020443690388515472012-09-18T08:00:17.928-07:002012-09-18T08:00:17.928-07:00Just to second the posting by Anonymous formerly o...Just to second the posting by Anonymous formerly of CA - I used to work professionally in the film and TV industry in New York. Casting for a reality series would be contracted/outsourced to an independent casting house, which is often a one or two person operation. It is a fast moving and mobile business, in which casting agents are travelling all over town and taking meetings at all hours of the day. They work off their smartphones and are usually casting multiple projects for multiple clients at the same time. The 646 area code and gmail account are industry standard for casting a reality show. Her title, "casting associate producer" does not imply a title AT National Geographic, but is the way she would be credited on the TV show.Ellenhttp://www.ellenseltz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-92114006152442463482012-09-18T07:31:35.350-07:002012-09-18T07:31:35.350-07:00Note the casting agent says she is working "w...Note the casting agent says she is working "with" NatGeo (not "for") - My hometown has a strong film industry and the largest film studio east of CA. I'm no film expert but I've had opportunities to participate as an extra several times over the years. Casting calls for non-star talent and extras are usually arranged by indepentdent agents/casting companies and not the actual film producers.<br /><br />Most recently we observed the filming of Nicholas Sparks' Safe Haven - studio is listed as Relativity Media- but the casting was arranged by Vanessa Ncasting, a local casting agent that communicates calls through her facebook page, private cell, and email. (https://www.facebook.com/VanessaNcasting)<br /><br />Don't get me wrong, In the interest of opsec I wouldn't apply to one of these shows. However don't discount the casting agent's credentials simply because she has a private email and telephone number. My experience is that's typical for the industry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-3729230389336560112012-09-17T18:10:41.396-07:002012-09-17T18:10:41.396-07:003 words - "Don't do it"3 words - "Don't do it"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-49221609615674742042012-09-17T17:57:02.305-07:002012-09-17T17:57:02.305-07:00ditto ditto ditto to everyone above. there are ple...ditto ditto ditto to everyone above. there are plenty of folks and books and videos etc.. that show how to cook on a woodstove, how to cut and store firewood, how to quilt and sew, how to hunt, etc....perhaps this gal should cut off her electric and water supply and try it for herself for awhile..she can learn as she goes! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-76073679709614387162012-09-17T16:38:07.792-07:002012-09-17T16:38:07.792-07:00Why don't they just write a script, hire actor...Why don't they just write a script, hire actors and make a show? The producers could then slant the story anyway they want to. No way would I let anyone know what I have and don't have on national TV! Phyllis (N/W Jersey)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-18765544632632015262012-09-17T15:02:27.481-07:002012-09-17T15:02:27.481-07:00I agree with anon 12:40 - that information puts th...I agree with anon 12:40 - that information puts this in quite a different light.<br />However, even if it were a 'legitimate' effort, I would want to see the legal contracts that governed how I would be presented before I agreed to the show. To give an example, several years ago I saw a couple episodes of "Jon & Kate Plus 8" and "16 and Counting" (Duggar Family). What struck me was the difference in the way the families' views and beliefs were presented - the Duggar family obviously had a contract and a producer who respected and fairly represented their views and showed their family in the best possible light, unlike the notoriety and ultimately dissolution that affected John & Kate Gosselin. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-68003751881320200812012-09-17T14:20:17.795-07:002012-09-17T14:20:17.795-07:00I'm sorry, Patrice, but I don't trust thes...I'm sorry, Patrice, but I don't trust these people any further than I can spit. I grew up reading National Geographic every month, because my parents subscribed to it. When my wife and I married, we also subscribed... for a while. But we came to realize the magazine was totally ANTI God and Christ. The idea of a creator of all things is totally rejected by them. It's evolution or nothing. Those running the magazine are total liberal-progressives. Why would Americans who are off-the-grid or partially off-the-grid want to give them any information at all, especially where they live? That would make it very easy for our liberal government to keep track of us and shut us down if and when TSHTF. Liberal progressives are very devious and something I learned long ago: They LIE every chance they get! Thanks, but no thanks!<br />--Fred in AZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-64901255703040047022012-09-17T13:52:19.464-07:002012-09-17T13:52:19.464-07:00In reading this, I too have to wonder about how le...In reading this, I too have to wonder about how legitimate it is, given the phone number and email address. I received an official National Geographic casting call for a series they wanted to do on domestic animal shows as did several of my friends and it all came from an official National Geographic email address and also gave out a 1-800 phone number for contact info. I refused to participate for that series and would never want to be on TV, especially for a realty show showcasing my life. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-56654832816666093102012-09-17T13:44:09.022-07:002012-09-17T13:44:09.022-07:00I agree, Charlie.
When I read things like "A...I agree, Charlie.<br /><br />When I read things like "Americans who have gone off the grid." <br /><br />or "the essence self-reliance in the American wilderness."<br /><br />it makes me wonder, does the writer have any idea how much of America is only barely on the grid in the first place? Do they realize how much of the country has become electrified in only recent decades? And how many are in fact electrified but nowhere near the grid?<br /><br />Certainly the state of being off-grid does not automatically translate to "self-reliance in the American wilderness." <br /><br />These folks have a concept they're working to develop and that's fine, but my guess is they're urban dwellers, which explains a lot. <br /><br />I like your concept a whole lot better. <br /><br />A. McSp<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-44664480528062332212012-09-17T13:38:19.292-07:002012-09-17T13:38:19.292-07:00I am very inclined to agree with Anon 12:05. Diffe...I am very inclined to agree with Anon 12:05. Different stink,same pig. The first thing you want to maintain is OPSEC. The first thing you are throwing away is OPSEC. I was skeptical about the first call. After seeing the programs, I would not touch this.East Coast Dannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-90796384986799502872012-09-17T13:26:19.931-07:002012-09-17T13:26:19.931-07:00Kudos. Well done.
Kudos. Well done.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-21180221461819439622012-09-17T13:01:41.167-07:002012-09-17T13:01:41.167-07:00I hope this is legitimate and not extreme or conde...<br />I hope this is legitimate and not extreme or condescending.<br /><br />Perhaps the show can feature people who are living successful, modern lives but who also have the knowledge that (for instance) my grandparents had. <br /><br />My grandparent's Missouri farm ended up on the grid, but they were perfectly comfortable off-grid, since cars, electricity, etc. weren't invented until they were adults. :)<br /><br /><br />- Charlie<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-83480656949748466702012-09-17T12:40:09.769-07:002012-09-17T12:40:09.769-07:00I think I'd be a bit cautious about this. The ...I think I'd be a bit cautious about this. The contact information raises a few questions. The phone number is a personal cell phone on Verizon Wireless in NY. The email address is Gmail.com. the claim to be a producer for National Geographic.<br /><br />First, there is not an employee by this name as an employee at National Geographic. All the National Geographic addresses are in Iowa, Washington DC, Florida, and Colorado - none in New York.<br /><br />All the phone numbers for National Geographic are toll free except for a DC number for National Geographic Channel.<br /><br />A National Geographic email address should be from one of these domains: ngs.org, nationalgeographic.com, or natgeochannel.com. a free Gmail address should not be used by someone claiming to be a producer at a major company.<br /><br />There is some info about a Gabrielle Zieden available, but all of it is in placeholder accounts at places like Linkedin, MySpace, Pinterest, etc. The accounts have been created with no updates, posts, links, anything.<br /><br />There is some info linking this name with media, but not National Geographic. Stick Figure Productions and a personal assistant at Crosstown Media are the two that pop up the most.<br /><br />There's too many inconsistencies here. Before contacting this person and divulging any personal information, I'd contact National Geographic at the contact info at www.nationalgeographic.com and confirm this person's bona fades.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-35277946690024696652012-09-17T12:05:51.247-07:002012-09-17T12:05:51.247-07:00Different stink...same pig. I wouldn't do it ...Different stink...same pig. I wouldn't do it for a million bucks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com