Things to Know...

Your Property in a Film

Points to remember when working with filmmakers

• Ask how many days and what hours the company will be in your town/building/site, etc.

• Find out what is being filmed.  Have them describe the scenes completely.

• Will there be an advance group coming in to prepare the site for the film crew?

• How many people can you expect to be involved with the production?

• Is an assembly or staging area required for equipment or personnel?

• Where will the production vehicles park?

• Will an extra power source be used for lighting, or will access to an internal source be required?

• How much additional security, police or other personnel will be required?

• Will there be alterations to property?

• Will any areas be closed off to the public?

• Where will the cast and crew be fed their meals?

• What is the best point of access for the filmmakers and their equipment?

• It is always easier if there is only one contact person at the location and with the company.

• How soon will things be restored if need be?

• Make sure they return the property to its original condition.

 

Regarding insurance...Ask to see proof of:

• Third party property damage

• Personal injury/liability

• Hold harmless agreement (will insure against any and all liability claims)

• Comprehensive general liability

 

Location Agreement

• You can put riders on the contract.  Be prepared that it may take additional approval time.

• The agreement allows for a company to come back if necessary at a mutually agreeable time.

• Feel free to take photos of the area to be used for filming before the company comes to use as a reference later if needed.

• Let the company know of any restrictions at the initial meeting.

 

Try to be flexible with the production companies and realize that schedule changes are not uncommon.