NEWS RELEASE
JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA
June 23, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FILMING NOTIFICATION: “HOME TEAM”
Netflix to film scenes for a feature film at East Jefferson High School/Joe Yenni Stadium
JEFFERSON, LA - On Thursday, June 24, 2021 through Saturday, June 26, 2021 and on Monday, June 28, 2021 through Wednesday, June 30, 2021, Netflix Pelican Productions, LLC. will be filming scenes for a feature film at East Jefferson High School/Joe Yenni Stadium on the football field located at 500 Phlox St., Metairie, LA 70001. Approximate times for filming are from 1 p.m. – 1 a.m. daily.
All filming and parking will be at East Jefferson High School and Jefferson Parish property. Nearby residents and business owners will have full access to their properties and the film will not block driveways.
The film will include a simulated special effect on the scoreboard at Joe Yenni Stadium, which will mostly consist of a bright flash and low level sound. The Jefferson Parish Fire Department will be on hand to ensure the safety of the residents and production personnel. This will occur occasionally daily, between approximately the times of 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
This filming is taking place with the knowledge and cooperation of the Jefferson Parish Film Office. Those with questions or concerns should reach out to Jefferson Parish Film Coordinator Barry Sprague at (504) 736-6100.
For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.JeffParish.net. Residents can also receive regular updates by following the Parish on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@JeffParishGov) or by texting JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS to 888-777.
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Gretchen Hirt Gendron, PIO |
