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  • Finding a Shooting Location

    Let's say I've asked all my friends and that isn't working out, any recommendations for sites/etc. to find a cheap (like $300 for a weekend) house to shoot a short film in? Thanks!
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    Re: Finding a Shooting Location

    Your state film commission (or city, if you live in a big enough one) will probably have a list of owners who rent out their property for filming.

    Are there any filmmaker societies in your area? Local theater groups? The actors/tech people might know other filmmakers.

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    • #3
      Re: Finding a Shooting Location

      Of course there is Craigslist. Another avenue is realtors. They are privy to vacant houses and may be willing to let you film in a home they are representing for some free cash.

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      • #4
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        agree with above-might want to start at Film Commisssion in San Fran.

        http://filmsf.org/index.aspx?page=6
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        • #5
          Re: Finding a Shooting Location

          I know a producer who shoots in furniture stores - they always have living rooms and dining rooms and kitchens set up.

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          • #6
            Re: Finding a Shooting Location

            Get a hold of the folks at Scary Cow in San Francisco. I'm pretty sure one of the many inspiring filmmakers there would help. Also a good place to make connections for some very professional crew members and folks with equipment.
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            • #7
              Re: Finding a Shooting Location

              Thanks! I like the furniture story idea! I wonder how much they usually charge for something like that?

              We are moving forward and filming at the end of March, so we went ahead and spent some money on a vacation rental. Maybe on my next one I can find somewhere for free.
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              • #8
                Re: Finding a Shooting Location

                My sister has some RealEstate connections in Sonoma.
                I asked her if she knew anyone that would let you "borrow"
                their place

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                • #9
                  Re: Finding a Shooting Location

                  Originally posted by stainjm View Post
                  Thanks! I like the furniture story idea! I wonder how much they usually charge for something like that?

                  We are moving forward and filming at the end of March, so we went ahead and spent some money on a vacation rental. Maybe on my next one I can find somewhere for free.
                  It just depends on what you can negotiate. Some places might want to charge you by the hour, or a large flat fee for a day or two... and others might let you use it for free in exchange for credit in the "special thanks" part of the end crawl. For the productions I've worked on, I've seen people charge upwards of $10,000 per day for some locations, while others have taken no fee because they just thought it was cool that their house would be featured in a movie.

                  I would tell the owners of a proposed location how long you want to use it and during which dates, and let them tell you what they want for it. You never know what considerations go into their decision.

                  If you're trying to minimize costs, your best bet is to find a location that's not otherwise in use during the days/times you want, preferably with enough time left over to assure the owners that there will be ample opportunity to clean up and get the location back to pristine condition. Vacant homes and storefronts, public locations at low-traffic times, and places that are usually closed during your shooting window are your best bet. You'll have more luck getting them to accept a few hundred bucks than you will someone who has to close their doors to potential business and/or move out during the time you're there.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Finding a Shooting Location

                    I told my sister that you were hoping to find a place that
                    someone would let you use just to be able to say that their
                    home was in a movie.

                    She said that might be possible. We grew up in Sonoma, so
                    she knows her way around the wine country and has worked
                    with realtors in Sonoma and Napa Valley.

                    You've got my email address, drop me a line and let me know
                    what kind of place you're looking for.

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