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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

"21 Jump Street" Movie to film on Dillard University's Campus


This is to inform you that movie personnel from “21 Jump Street” will be on Dillard’s campus beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2011 through Saturday, July 2 and again on Tuesday, July 5. A summary of the details of their activities on campus is below.



Synopsis of Movie
Based on a series that ran from 1987 -1991, the current film is scheduled for release in 2012 and is about an undercover unit of young-looking police officers who infiltrate high schools in an effort to combat youth crime. The scenes to be filmed at Dillard are of the police academy training and graduation ceremony.


Movie personnel and number of days on campus
During filming, the crew will consist of approximately 75-100 people on site at any one time. The production company will provide its own power generator and catering services. There are three basic stages to the film production process: Prep, Shoot, and Wrap. Although actual filming is one day, the other stages involved in the process add four days to the project.


Proposed dates for filming and locations on campus:


Prep: Wednesday, June 29th, Thursday, June 30th, and Friday, July1st


Filming: Saturday, July 2nd


Wrap: Tuesday, July 5th


Locations:


Filming will be in four locations:
1) Area near the tennis courts will be used for training;
2) Georges Auditorium will be used for the graduation ceremony;
3) DUICEF, Rooms 109 and 110, a will be used for classrooms; and
4) Williams Dormitory (first floor common areas and model dorm suite) will be used as dorm rooms; and
5) Use of space for the film company’s catering service and dining is being negotiated with facilities management.
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