Storm disrupts ‘One Tree Hill’ filming

One Tree Hill moved the dates of four on-location shots this week to avoid the approaching foul weather.

And over at EUE Screen Gems Studios, where the show’s production offices are located, preparation plans have been in the works for awhile.

The studios’ executive vice president, Bill Vassar, said his company holds a preparedness meeting every July. Another meeting is held when a storm approaches. Employees were refreshed on the plans Wednesday evening for Hanna’s approach.

Screen Gems rents massive generators to film crews, so that was no problem. Vassar said one generator was set up for the mill shop so that if damage is done to a building, it can be fixed immediately.

Another generator was reserved for the main office building where employees voluntarily stayed through the storm.

Camera, grip and lighting trucks were parked on available stages and around sets for extra protection.

Vassar said he wasn’t worried about the new, massive stage under construction on the lot.

“We weren’t planning any work back there for tomorrow anyway,” he said.

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