Today, one of our readers, Peter, checked out the set of the Untitled Nancy Meyers Project at Broadway Stages in Brooklyn. The movie is a romantic comedy starring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin, Lake Bell, and John Krasinski. Here’s what Peter had to say about the set and a few pics of the autographs he got from the cast. Thanks to Peter for sharing his experience with us and please let us know about any recent set experiences you’ve had at olv@onlocationvacations.com!
“Just got back from Greenpoint and met John Krasinski and Alec Baldwin. John is the most courteous actor I’ve ever had the fortune of meeting. Both of them signed my pictures. I was too nervous to ask for a picture with him. Alec Baldwin was a little loopy (maybe in character).
I got there at 3:20 and a woman with a headset asked me who I was there to see and I said John, to which she replied that he would be in there for a very long time (an hour and a half) and then I said possibly Alec and she was like “uhhh uhhhh yeaaa you probably wouldn’t want to do that.”
I saw Meryl Streep and Lake Bell walking too. Streep has a very nice smile and looks younger in person.
I was very polite not interrupting anything and courteous and around 6 a big security guy came over to me and asked why I was there and said that I was “making a presence”. What can ya do.
I think today is their last day of shooting. I noticed a suitcase with a luggage tag on it and overheard someone say LA.”
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In addition to the April 1st “Lymelight” premiere I posted last week, the Gen Art Film Festival is premiering 6 other features and 6 additional shorts. Tickets for each premiere will also into the after party! Here is a list of the dates, films, and confirmed celebs for the rest of the week. It definitely sounds like checking out!
APRIL 2nd
CONFIRMED CELEBS: Paul Dano
Short: “Adelaide,” Directed by Liliana Greenfield-Sanders
Feature: “Gigantic”, Directed by Matt Aselton
Cast: Paul Dano, Zooey Deschanel, John Goodman, Edward Asner and Jane Alexander
After party: 1OAK (453 W. 17th St, between 9th & 10th Aves.)
APRIL 3rd
CONFIRMED CELEBS: Jason Ritter, Jess Weixler, Tracie Thoms
Short: “Bridge,” Directed by Hillman Curtis
Feature: “Peter and Vandy,” Directed by Jay DiPietro
Cast: Jason Ritter, Jess Weixler, Jesse L. Martin, Tracie Thoms and Noah Bean
After party: Hudson Terrace (621 West 46th Street, between 11th and 12th Aves.)
APRIL 4TH
CONFIRMED CELEBS: Gabriel Sunday
Short: “Acting for the Camera,” Directed by Justin Nowell
Feature: “My Suicide,” Directed by David Lee Miller
Cast: Gabriel Sunday, David Carradine, Mariel Hemingway, Brooke Nevin and Nora Dunn
After party: Home (532 W. 27th St., between 10th & 11th Aves.)
APRIL 5th
CONFIRMED CELEBS: Gavin McInnes, Henry Phillips
Short: “Asshole,” Directed by Chadd Harbold
Feature: “Punching the Clown,” Directed by Gregori Viens
Cast: Henry Phillips, Ellen Ratner, Audrey Siegal, Matthew Walker, Guilford Adams, Wade Kelly, Evan Arnold, Mik Scriba, Mark Cohen
After party: Antik (356 Bowery, between Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.)
APRIL 6th
CONFIRMED CELEBS: Supermodel Sara Ziff
Short: “Veer!” Directed by Patrick Barry
Feature: “Picture Me,” Directed by Ole Schell
Cast: Sara Ziff, Ole Schell
After party: Greenhouse (150 Varick St. @ Vandam St.)
APRIL 7th
CONFIRMED CELEBS: Leelee Sobieski, Jamie Kennedy, Matthew Davis, Moby, Ron Jeremy, Julie Davis
Short: “Boob,” Directed by Honest
Feature: “Finding Bliss,” Directed by Julie Davis
After party: BLVD (199 Bowery @ Spring St.)
For ticket information, visit Gen Art’s website.
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Most of our tips for NYC filming locations come from permit signs that are spotted on streets throughout the city. NYC posts these signs to let residents know they won’t be able to park on the street while filming is going on because they will need the space to park trailers, trucks, etc.
There are two dates on the permits. The first date (top date and time) is the deadline for moving cars before they are towed, the second date and time is when they will actually be filming. Here’s an example: 
I circled where you can find the date and time the production will be filming, this is what you will will want to look for if you spot a permit. Of course, you will also want to note the name of the production, in this example it is obviously Gossip Girl. We will also need the street and nearest cross street where the sign is posted.
I hope this helps and thanks again to everyone who has already reported a location from a permit they’ve spotted, we couldn’t do it without you!
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