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Original Post from Olwyn Fagan
Anybody know of any good derelict looking spaces for filming in London?

Hey folks, trying to source a derelict looking location for a low budget promo we're filming in a few weeks time - the location would be needed for a full day on Saturday the 11th…

2 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

Thanks, Paul - looks great!

Original Post from WMF Productions
Has anyone ever filmed in Mexico?

Hi everyone,

Has anyone filmed in Mexico?
Filmed in Iceland last year without carnet which wasn't a problem.
Kit this time will be minimal, just not sure if going there without…

3 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

Hope this helps anyone planning to shoot in Mexico :)

http://www.nmfilm.com/

Original Post from Benjamin Kent
Does anyone know of any good/cheap office locations to film in?

Ideally we're looking for both an open plan work area and a boardroom (although I'm sure we can do some table rearranging to make one bit look like another if needs be!).

2 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

Oh yes - London! (Apologies for the arrogance of the Londoner who forgets there's a rest of the world :))

Yeah, I've had a brief look at Regus and they're sure not cheap to hire …

Original Post from Paul Drew
Looking for a gothic 'library' for cheap...

Hey there,

Wondering if anyone has a pointer or suggestion for me?

I'm looking to film a short piece in a library or library like room that's not overly modern - ideally a lot o…

10 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Dean Harris
Anybody have/know of a house free for a short film shoot in May (1 week) in/around the Sheffield ar…

Hi!

We are looking for a medium to large 2-3 bedroom house with a fair bathroom and staircase in/or around the Sheffield area for a short Horror film (no blood).

Filming will ta…

10 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Eloise Rees
Does anyone know of a London Rooftop Location with good views of the city that could be hired on a …

Looking for a rooftop Location with a view of the city lights for upcoming music video. Quite a small budget so looking for something that would be affordable for an indie band. A…

10 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from George Tyldesley
Most recent response from Cindy Martin
Have Canon XF300 and looking to build up camera op experience anywhere within 1 hour of postcode LU…

I have some experience self-shooting for TV companies but would like to develop my skill with the camera informally so am willing to help out with small projects if needed.

2 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

Hi George - I too am looking to build up my portfolio and have some ideas for ads, videos, short films/docs which I'd love to get your help on. Please email me on cindy@thisiscind…

Original Post from Kevin Nash
Most recent response from Steven Corton
Does anyone know where I can find a house (with garden) in London to shoot a feature film? I need …

I am prepared to pay up to £500 per week for the location. We need a kitchen with access to a garden and two bedroom. Kitchen should have a dining area too. It doesn't need to b…

6 responses, most recent 10 years, 5 months ago.

HI Kevin, Have a look at Creative England Filming Location Database. The link is http://www.creativeengland.co.uk/production-services/filming-locations

Original Post from Tom Luc Sahara
The Vatican - Permission for filming?

Hi, Has anyone filmed around the Vatican - if so would like to know if any special permissions are required? It will be for external shots. Thanks & Kind Regards, Tom

4 responses, most recent 10 years, 5 months ago.

VFX set extension is a good idea worth exploring as well. Thank you for that suggestion.

Original Post from INDIVISION FILMS
LOCATIONS required for feature film - paid

We have a great low budget feature with name actors attached and award-winning directors. The film is a quirky, romantic comedy set in London and will be made by a very experience…

10 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Stanislava Buevich
Most recent response from Stuart Wright
Hey guys, does anyone know of a quirky office location in London that we could hire on a small budg…

Looking for a quirky, hopefully colourful office location to shoot a short film in. Budget is small and wouldn't be able to afford the standard rates... we are willing to shoot ou…

3 responses, most recent 10 years, 5 months ago.

My friends run the Hornsey Town Hall in Crouch Hill ... http://www.hthartscentre.co.uk Lots of scope there

Original Post from Adi Jani
I need a room with barred windows - grimy look for a short film, please help!

I'm looking to shoot a short film in the next couple of weeks, I need a simple moderate size room, with a window and a door, the window needs to be barred with metal rods from the…

10 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Michael Trott
Cottage within 1 hour London wanted


We are looking for a cottage for four weeks in March/April for a feature film shoot (not accommodation). We have tried all the usual film sources and holiday letting agencies an…

10 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Nicholas Hughes
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
A couple of questions about locations in and around London

Hello

I'm in pre-production for a series of quickie comedy sketches and I'm currently scouting for locations. Here is the criteria:

1. Quiet and away from flight paths, train …

1 response, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.

Richmond Park? My dealings with the council have been positive in the past...

Original Post from George Brian Glennon
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Need to film a character at a professional financial markets terminal and or environment

Shooters, I need to film a character at a financial markets terminal. (Preferably a dual screen Bloomberg terminal) The ones at Universities which I may get access to look like …

6 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.

If you need someone to do the comping for you, please do give us the opportunity to pitch for the job :)

Best

Lee

Original Post from Dylan Howitt
Anyone filmed in Iceland? I'm shooting a promo for a feature doc next month and need a couple of ac…

I was thinking to approach drama schools, but wanted to also ask here if anyone had any contacts / experience / advice about filming in the country?
Thank-you!

3 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago.

Thanks guys, much appreciated! Marlom - I don't think we're filming too far off the beaten track this time, but I had a look at some of your links - crazy! Thanks for taking the t…

Original Post from Lucas Jedrzejak
Most recent response from Nora Jaccaud
Anyone in need of super35mm censor, 4K images, shot from highest volcano on earth?

Dear shooters,

We'll be testing 2 x super35mm cameras, due to be officially realised in 2015. We are taking those to the highest volcano on earth, between Argentina and Chile - O…

2 responses, most recent 10 years, 7 months ago.

Still very interested ! ;)

Original Post from Roger Francis Cook
Music Video - Warehouse\Empty Office Space Location

Hi Everyone,

I am producing a music video in Slough and need a location

The band will be performing the song in a disused warehouse, or empty office space, or similar. Problem …

10 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Laith Sami
Most recent response from Brian Croucher
Looking for a dance studio or a hall to shoot my short film?

Hi Shooting people Looking for a dance studio or a hall to shoot my short film? 100 pounds per day.

Can some one recommend any were in London. I would prefer in West London but …

6 responses, most recent 10 years, 7 months ago.

The Rivoli Ballroom, Crofton Park, South London.Perfect!!

Brian Croucher

Original Post from Paul Wilkins
Hi folks we need to find an office in central london for a morning shoot on the 4th or 11th (sunday…

We are shooting a little prom and ned an office space for a morning shoot on the 4th or 11tjh of jan ( sunday)
Can anyone help?
Thanks
Paul

10 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Aadhar Gupta
A student production looking for a Roof Location

I am looking for a building higher than 5-6 levels within central london to film our Graduation Film, which is to be shot over a period of 4 days from the 22-25 January, 2015. It …

3 responses, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

What could be the possible cost?

Original Post from Judy Holm
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Private dining rooms for interviews?

Hi everyone -

We're coming down from Toronto to film a few scenes for a documentary, and we're looking for a quiet place where we can knock off a few direct-to-camera interviews…

3 responses, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

Ha! I didn't even guess the right continent ;-)

Hope it goes well!

Original Post from Wayne D'Cruz
Most recent response from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
London screening room near Victoria?

Has anyone used one recently? Needs to play Blu-ray and be in £100 per hour bracket. Any suggestions welcome!

p..s I am familiar with screeningroommap.com

3 responses, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

The Grosvenor Hotel at Victoria Station is bound to have a hireable function room and would provide refreshments etc.

Most recent response from Rob Talbot
Location Hunt! Looking for a run down house / flat for shoot early December in London area - will p…

I'm looking for a relatively spacious run down flat (or house that can cheated as a flat) in the London area, for a 4 day shoot in early December - short film production.

We've g…

2 responses, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

Have a whole house in that condition (biggest room 22 feet long.)

Sadly 1 hour outside London.
Keep meaning to shoot a film there before it goes on the market.

Original Post from Phillip Perry
Location Needed for short film in or near London: Empty dingy room e.g Cellar / Garage / Lock Up

We are looking for an empty room, min dimensions 10 x 20 ft. The dingier / grimier the better, so a cellar / garage / lock up would be ideal. It must be empty, preferably have a d…

3 responses, most recent 10 years, 8 months ago.

Hi James,

That looks just the sort of thing we're after. Could we come and have a look at it? If we could come one day this coming weekend, that would be great.

Thanks,

Phil

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