Buckland Town Administrator Andrea Llamas believes whatever filming to be done in Shelburne Falls for “Labor Day” will take place early in June.
Actors Kate Winslet, left, and Josh Brolin are rumored to be headed to Shelburne Falls to shoot scenes for the film "Labor Day."SHELBURNE FALLS – Anything is possible on the silver screen, and so it would come as no surprise to people in and around Shelburne Falls if they see a movie called “Labor Day” being filmed closer to Memorial Day.
Paramount Pictures, which is making the film, is keeping mum on where, when, and even if it will shoot scenes from the movie starring Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin in this picturesque New England town. The closest to nailing down the location was a press release by Gov. Deval Patrick saying the movie will be filmed somewhere in Massachusetts.
However, the buzz has grown a little louder after police and town officials from Buckland and Shelburne met Wednesday with a staff member from Paramount who oversees location. Terry Mosher, the Shelburne Town Coordinator, confirmed she was at the meeting, but in keeping with the cone of silence, would say little else.
Buckland Town Administrator Andrea Llamas agreed there were few specifics to be discussed, but she did say that the representative asked about changing the facades of buildings and closing areas to parking. Both Buckland and Shelburne gave the staff person permit applications for those matters.
Llamas also said she is under the impression that whatever filming will be done would be shot in the downtown area and last only two or three days.
“That probably means we’re going to be in scenes for a minute,” she said.
“Labor Day” is based on a novel of the same name by Joyce Maynard. The novel tells the story of a 13-year-old boy named Henry who lives a stagnant life with his mother, Adele, in the fictional New Hampshire town of Holton Mills. Adele, a former dancer, is keeping a terrible secret. When a mysterious man named Frank comes into their lives, things get interesting for Henry and Adele.
Llamas believes whatever filming done in Shelburne Falls for “Labor Day” will take place early in June. Kenny Patel, the owner of Keystone Market on 42-44 Bridge Street, hinted it might come even sooner. Patel confirmed he has talked to the Paramount people about filming in his store but cannot disclose any details. However, he encouraged a reporter to call him back next week.
“It will happen soon,” he said.