By Asher Julie.

THE producers of the Lord of the Rings trilogy are looking for up to 250-300 people to indulge in some serious horseplay. Lord of the Rings publicist Claire Raskin said auditions for equestrain pairs would be held throughout Southland this month.

Up to 250 riders and their mounts would be required for some scenes in the film, she said. Horses must be at least 15.2 hands and the riders must be experienced adults, she said.

“The horses must be okay with crowds, noise and so on – that’s why we’re holding auditions. They need to be able to perform on cue and not be distracted.” The chosen pairs would be background players in the film and be dressed by the wardrobe department.

Hopeful horse riders should phone the horse wrangler on (04) 3880836 to register their interest and then go to their closest audition. Auditions would be held at Glenorchy on Saturday, Mossburn on Sunday, Mosgiel on November 13, Middlemarch on November 13 and Gore on November 14.

(c) The Southland Times Company Limited, INL.

THE SOUTHLAND TIMES 02/11/1999 P14

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From: Ian

Hi There

I live in Wanaka (South Island of New Zealand). Two aircraft arrived with 43 people and a large amount of film equipment.

The crew are filming near a place called Tarras and this evening I drove out to look see. From Maori Point Road I could see a large marquee and associated tents in a small clearing amongst a large number of wilding pine trees.

The area is quite flat and very hard to see from the road.

No entry signs everywhere.

The place is signposted from Wanaka township with pink arrows and signs saying “Jamb”.

Will keep checking and let you know more.

-Great! All you South Islanders, keep those eyes open!

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