You might recall that I went on a commercial shoot a few weeks ago. The commercial is done now, so I am going to tell you a little bit about that day.
It was for a U.K. product, Chumeez Folding Pet Steps, and they had all dog actors and wanted a cat. Keep in mind that while I go up and down stairs at home all the time, I had never used pet steps before. My human was sure I could do it on camera, however, so she quoted a rate to the production company. And they said yes, although I think they felt it was a little high. (I was totally worth it.) We got the call sheet a few days later and we were on our way.
The location was some sort of McMansion in Studio City, and the film crew seemed to be taking up every room on the bottom floor. They had already been shooting for hours when we got there. My part was the last thing they planned to film. My human and I waited outside in the back while they finished with the dogs.
I got bored after a while. So my human let me wander around the small backyard on my leash.
I enjoyed exploring! Maybe a little too much, because my human kept telling me I couldn’t go places I wanted to.
I even got to check out the big, fancy grill. It wasn’t on, of course. Eventually they brought out the steps, and my human spent about 15 minutes training me to walk up and down them. That was almost as fun as exploring… plus treats! The film crew was finally ready for me, and once they got the camera into position, it took them about 10 minutes to get the shots they needed. They had me walking up the steps, down them, and sitting on top of the steps. They even had one of the production people hold me. I got compliments on how nicely I walked down the steps, without rushing. Well, I’m a pro. What did they expect?
With all the different shots they did you’d think I’d be in there more, but if you blink you miss me! So you don’t have to sit through the whole thing, I’ve cued the commercial up to my part. Do.Not.Blink!
We expected to be there for four hours, but it turned out to only be about 90 minutes. I like to think it was because I’m so good at learning things and being on camera. My human wanted to use the bathroom before we left, and of course I had to come with her. Yes, the sink was glowing. Like I said, it was a McMansion.
That was fun! I hope we get to do lots more productions.
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That’s so cool.
We saw you and you look amazing!
As we’re in the UK we hope to catch you on our screens soon x
We agree, you should have been in it more. But it’s still exciting! Concatulations!
In our house when the sink glows our huMom scrubs it really well !
Hooray for actress Summer!!
Your bored look is becoming. Great acting! Brava!
How exciting. I’m sure you’ll post the finished product here someday?
Awesome job Summer! What a great trainer you have! I hope we see you on national TV someday… Maybe that show “Call me Kat” will have a part for you! You could get a part in the cat cafe with Mayim Bialik!
Summer! You ROCKED the video! Those woffies don’t hold a candle to you and your elegance! And we have never seen a light up sink! Cool! Is your human going to get you one?
We don’t know why there are so many dogs when you could have done the whole commercial yourself!
Way to go, Summer! But they needed more cats in that commercial.
This is so exciting! What a little superstar you’ve become.
We enjoyed seeing you, Summer! You looked very professional!
Purrs,
Tama and Benny
You were pawsome! A true star . But don’t they know not to keep the true talent waiting??!!
Too many dogs not enough Summer! Good job as always.
Purrs & kitty kisses,
Bodacious & Razzle-Dazzle
Excellent job, Summer. Yep, you are definitely a pro, and it shows!
People will watch and say, “She’s a Pretty Little Cat!!”
Great job Summer! You made the steps look so good as you purposefully used them. Not that I had any doubt, of course. You are such a pro!
What a great job you did Miss Summer,you really know how to work it xoxo Little Miss Titch
I watched it twice. You were good, of course.
Dogs probably need this item much more than
cats as even older cats seem to be able to easily
leap up even into old age. So…they used more dogs.
That is so cool. I saw you. You are a true professional and so is your human. XO
You did wonderful sweet Summer. I watched it 5 times and liked it on Youtube!
How fun! You definitely outshined all those doggies!
We wish they showed more of you!!!
YOU looked like the QUEEN you are! Summer…terrific! MORE!
You are the star of that commercial!
Dearest Summer,
One can tell you are a professional; you came down those steps very elegantly, and charmingly lingered into someone else’s arms! Great job.
Hugs,
Mariette
What an awesome experience, dear Summer. You’re a star, and you were so elegant, unlike them there canines who just plowed up and down. Great work! Now I’ve gotta convince dad to get me a few sets of those instead of thinking he can build me something else that mom won’t like.
Your part may have bees short, but you rocked your part!
Best thing is that you were at the beginning!
Purrs, Julie
Your part may have been short, but you did it far more elegantly than the dogs.