Is it right?

I do not know the rules in Canada but, no, it does not seem right to force that on the citizens. It is kind of exciting..maybe you could ask if they need extras for the movie..what is better than the folks that live right there!

it is hard to imagine telling people to not leave their houses though. especially if something so cool is going on. what if you work until 8pm and then you cant come home? that would bother me. you know..they can edit things if need be though...lol. have fun and tell us what movie and how cool it was!!

They haven't really given you a lot of notice though have they? Its your house so you should be able to come and go when you like, without seeking permiossion from other people, unless they are willing to compensate you in some way.

WOW! that would be the cool stuff. Have you wondered if they might need any extras. I would be standing at my door with it opened just so I could watch. I watched a movie being filmed when I was younger, it was being filmed in Chicago, Ill. and they were cops chaseing cars on the roads that run under the Loop that is in Chicago it was neat to see because everytime the guy yelled cut the cars had to start the chase over. Have fun when it starts and enjoy the day at a live movie.

I don't see anything wrong with it. Because if they had not notified you then they run the risk of people crowding around and interupting the shooting of the movie. Do you know what movie it is they are filming? If not could you please let us all know when you find out? I think that is so cool that you are going to have a movie filmed in your neighborhood. Keep us posted!

I think that they do have the right to ask this of citizens. Imagine that they had to use a man made set for every scene in every movie. It would cost much more to make and in turn, cost citizens more to view the movie. And plus, they are asking basically for everyones support and if there would be a problem, to let them know. I would be so excited too! I would be watching out my window all night! lol

It would be interesting to see them filming but I would have a problem if someone told me that I could not leave my house. That seems like a big imposition on the people that live on your street.

I don't know how it is in Montreal, but usually you need a permit from the city in order to film in any public location, partially so that the city can reap benefits and partially for helping with the facilitation of regular citizen's lives. It seems as though as long as they have a permit and they are working on helping you to deal with it, then it should be good... It's always exciting. I remember I was living in San Diego when they were filming Anchorman... too funny. They had to shut down the Coronado bridge, which is a big deal around that area cause of the Naval base out there.

I think it would be exciting, its a one off thing and they gave you notice so I wouldnt have a problem with it. I would be looking through the windows, and hoping that my house will be in the background of the film.

Legally they can't tell you stay indoors. I do see this as being okay because if you want/need to go out they shouldn't ask you to ring them to sort it out. (as if your asking for permission) It's exciting but honestly I think film makers can be rude. A friend lived near a house which was near a filming set for a uk series called Inspector Morse (now stopped) They asked for the people to remain inside but allowed a route for them to get out if needed. (they also allowed them to go see the scenes) That's not as bad in my opinion but no it isn't right. ~Joey P.s Winterose.. Sorry I haven't replied sooner, I haven't received your newsletter but I'll pm you shortly.

I'd probably be glued to the windows. They wouldn't have to worry about me going out, because I'd probably have friends over & we'd all be watching!

Winter this is not right. I know that they should get the citizens approval on doing that step. I even think that there is a law about that. That they have to notice you in advance, and if someone has a problem with that, you can tell them that you do not want them to film in your territory. I know that you can even turn to a lawyer and he will explain it to you. They do not have a right to do that, until all of the people that do live on the property that they are using, agree to this.

It is direct intrusion on individual liberties . You should have strongly objected to such unruly behavior from a film maker .

I think the first thing I'd do is call the local city council or police station to make sure this was legit. I cannot answer for Canada, but here in the States movie makers have to get permits for certain areas and they cannot tell people not to leave their homes. I'm sure this must be pretty exciting, but I think I'd still make sure this is legit and if the law of your city in on your side.

Thats pretty kool,but what about those who work nights? Like me i have to be at work 11pm and get off 9am.I wonder will they compensate for my lost wages?

I don't think that this is right. You pay your rent or paid for you house you should be allowed to do what you want. Unless someone is going to compensate me for my time I am not going to follow their rules of when I can and cannot leave my home.

Well, it pays to ask what you can get out of it. I mean, they're gonna cause your family a great deal of discomfort by locking yourselves in there for 8 hours...what if you need to get something that you need in the kitchen, etc.. right? So I think you need to inform them that you would like to demand some kind of a reward for behaving/cooperating with them...say...a premiere night pass or invite to the movie..lol..or an autograph and a kiss from the actor, perhaps a seat-in w/ the crew in the shoot :) That'll be fun for sure...lol

You ask, "Do you think it is right to do this to citizens?" What exactly is it that you think they are doing to you? Honestly, they gave you ample notice to make arrangements to stay indoors or be at another location. It really does sound exciting, though!

That does sound exciting. I'd be peeking thru the window too. It's going to make it kind of hard for people getting off work after 6 and for kids having to stay inside.

I think it's very exciting. Maybe they thought just for one day the citizens wouldn't mind and would appreciate their city being involved. You must let us know what it was about.