R.A. Long High may be setting for movie
Friday, February 1, 2008 8:57 AM PST
By Leila Summers / lsummers@tdn.com
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E-mail this articleWhen vampires finish haunting Kalama High School campus this spring, they might lurk around R.A. Long High School in Longview. Producers of a film-rendition of the novel "Twilight" —- a story about a teenage girl who falls in love with a vampire — are interested in using R.A. Long’s cafeteria, gym and a couple other spots to shoot scenes. "They love the building. They’ve been here a few times," said Andrew Frost, prinicipal of the historic, brick-faced school. He said Tuesday he isn’t sure when film crews will arrive but if producers do decide to use the school he expects it would be during spring break: March 30 to April 5. "Twilight" also is planning to film at Kalama High School and other Northwest locations. A large brick building located atop a steep hill, Kalama High School is said to fit the description of a school described in the novel. The Kalama School Board on Monday night agreed to let crews film on campus March 17-20. Administrators had hoped the shoot would coincide with spring break. But board members said the school can manage even though classes will be in session during the filming period. Sophomores are taking the Washington Assessment of Student Learning exam (WASL) a week before the shoot, Kalama High School Principal Mike Hamilton told the board. Producers plan to film in Kalama High’s office, a girl’s restroom, an outdoor field and science room, Hamilton said. Students can also expect film crews will take over their parking lot.
Despite the inconveniences created by film crews, Kalama School Board members remained optimistic the filming would create a learning opportunity for students.
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