March 19, 2018

Parking Lot Closures Due To Large Commercial Film Production, March 22-29

On Thursday, March 22 beginning at 6 p.m., crews will begin arriving for a large commercial film production – taking place on campus through Wednesday, March 28.

On Thursday, March 22 beginning at 6 p.m., crews will begin arriving for a large commercial film production – taking place on campus through Wednesday, March 28. The series, The Perfectionists, is a spin-off of the hugely popular series Pretty Little Liars. 

Please keep in mind film shoots tend to be fluid as things come up during the course of shooting.

“The show’s creators approached the college after hearing about our campus’ beauty from a Portland-based location scout,” PR Director Roy Kaufmann said. “While we are excited to have a hand in this endeavor, we also want to acknowledge that the production will impact some offices’ day-to-day routines and will also impact parking for the first part of Spring Break week. A sincere thank you to all for being flexible and accommodating during this experience.”

Please consider alternate transportation on these busy days. Here are some suggestions:
  • Ride your bike to work
  • Carpool
  • Have a family member bring you to campus

Below is a list of daily events taking place in the parking lots, work areas, and grounds. 

Thursday, March 22

Akin lot: Closed (beginning 6 p.m.)

Friday, March 23

Akin lot: Closed
Fir Acres lot: Reserved section for Admissions guests

Manor House main floor closed for set decoration and move-in 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.

  • All Manor House Staff should enter and exit through the back door (lower floor, Business Office entrance)
  • Admissions Tours and Information Sessions move to Templeton and Gregg Pavilion
Saturday, March 24

Akin lot: Closed
Upper Griswold lot: Closed
Lower Griswold lot: Closed (spaces along north ravine side of lot will remain open)
Fir Acres Parking lot: Reserved section for Admissions tours

Manor House main floor set decoration 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. (tentative time frame)

  • Manor House staff should enter and exit through the back door (lower floor, Business Office entrance)
  • Admissions Tours and Information Sessions move to Templeton and Gregg Pavilion
Sunday, March 25

Akin lot: Closed
Upper Griswold lot: Closed (spaces along north ravine side of lot will remain open)
Lower Griswold lot: Closed

Monday, March 26 - Filming

Akin Parking lot: Closed
Upper Griswold lot: Closed
Lower Griswold lot: Closed
Fir Acres Parking lot: Reserved section for Admissions Tours
Lower Templeton lot: Small reserved section for Craft Services

Manor House filming exterior of building front and back, interiors on main and second floor 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

  • Manor House staff should enter and exit through the back door (lower floor, Business Office entrance)
  • Admissions Tours and Information Sessions move to Templeton

Estate Garden filming 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. (intermittently)

  • Cameras will be set below the Reflection Pool pointing towards the Manor House
  • Estate Gardens will be cleared of people before filming

Gregg Pavilion set decoration and filming interiors 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.

  • Forensics Tournament in AF Chapel - after 6 p.m. guests should exit through back doors, lower floor of AF Chapel
Tuesday, March 27 - Filming 

Akin lot: Closed
Upper Griswold lot: Closed
Lower Griswold lot: Closed
Fir Acres lot: Reserved section for Admissions Tours
Lower Templeton lot: Reserved section for Craft Services

Manor House filming exterior of building front and back, interiors on main and second floor 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

  • Manor House Staff should enter and exit through the back door (lower floor, Business Office entrance)
  • Admissions Tours and Information Sessions move to Templeton

Estate Garden filming 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. (intermittently)

  • Cameras will be set below the Reflection Pool 
  • Gardens will be cleared of people before filming

Griswold Stadium set decoration and filming at track 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.

  • Stadium will be cleared of of people by 5:30 p.m.
  • Set prep of track area 3 – 7 p.m.
  • Filming begins approximately 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 28

Akin lot: Closed
Fir Acres lot: Reserved section for Admissions guests

  • Admissions parking moves to Fir Acres Lot

Manor House main floor closed for removal of set decoration and strike 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

  • All Manor House Staff should enter and exit through the back door (lower floor, Business Office entrance)
  • Admissions Tours and Information Sessions move to Templeton
Thursday, March 29

Upper Griswold lot: Closed 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.