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Original Post from Abid Khan
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Need a Bathroom location - better to build a set or find a location ?

Hi there, I'm looking for a Bathroom location that is spacious enough to able to shoot a HD film with dolly. Is it best to build a set or find a location? I'm guessing that buildi…

4 responses, most recent 10 years, 9 months ago.

GoPro and blu-tak? They make so many hard-to-do shots much easier

Original Post from Adi Jani
Most recent response from Tomo Kembery
Bathroom Location a little dingy with some space for dolly?

I need to complete my film and need a little pick up shot in a bathroom with a dolly, just one shot. The dolly slowly creeping in towards the bathtub. The shot will approximately …

2 responses, most recent 10 years, 9 months ago.

if you have any visual ref of the bathroom yo want i can help as i look after a lot of locations. Drop me a message or email tomo@hothotevents.com

Original Post from Sukey Richardson
Looking for a modern (largish) bedroom with ensuite bathroom to film in East London for 6 hours mid…

We need to film a few scenes in a bedroom that has an en suite bathroom. We have £400 in the budget and would need approx 6 hours on a Mon in Nov.

We're filming in East London s…

10 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Martin Wallace
Creepy Guildford location?

Do you know any striking, creepy locations in Guildford - as central as possible?

I'm looking for an atmospheric location; derelict or abandoned could be good.

I've been to Gui…

2 responses, most recent 10 years, 9 months ago.

Thanks Andrew - I have seen that place via the link, it looks good.
Actually, the client has shifted their requirement on this now, so I no longer need to find the place!
thanks a…

Original Post from Chris Oughton
Location, Looking for a pub to film in.

The shittier the pub the better, and the quieter the area the better. Prefer Herts or London but open to ideas. small amount can be paid to cover loss of trade. needed for about …

10 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Wayne D'Cruz
Most recent response from Michael Chandler
Interview location near Wapping/Canary Wharf?

Looking for an industrial or warehouse space to film a straightforward interview. Doesn't have to be huge. Would love to hear your suggestions.
Thanks!

1 response, most recent 10 years, 9 months ago.

Cardboard Citizens have a lovely space in Whitechapel- a huge blank white rehearsal room, which used to be a warehouse. Check their website for pics: www.cardboardcitizens.org.uk

Original Post from Alex Thiele
Seeking house/flat in London

Dear fellow filmmakers,

We're looking for a large flat or house that could be period (probably 19th century or early 20th) originally, but has had some extension work done on th…

10 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Sofia olins
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Where can I find a urban-ish looking empty studio to film in?

If anyone has any recommendations, I'm looking for an empty light studio that I can shoot a dance sequence in. Possible option to black out would be good, but not essential. Idea…

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

I know of a rural one in East Riding, any use? You don't say where you're based!

Original Post from Maria Ann Hylton MSc, MA.
Seeking Scruffy Untidy Flat

We are seeking a location which is for one of a better words scruffy/untidy preferable in central or inner London. Ideally 1/2 bedroom + 1 living room.
Our shooting dates will be…

10 years, 10 months ago
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Seeking an old looking warehouse in Bristol? If not, tips & advice for asking Landlords?

Hey Everyone,
I'm currently in Pre prod for a new music video, we have no budget and we need to start filming soon. The hardest thing we've come across, is securing a location.

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

Brilliant, well found, and Nailsea isn't too far away at least! The train goes through it I think, I visit WSM every month or so, pretty sure it's one of the stops on the slow tr…

Most recent response from Brendan O'Neill
Seeking large London house w/ conservatory for 3-day short film shoot. We do have some location bud…

Hi there.

We're looking for a large house within the M25 which has a conservatory, a garden, and a bedroom and a lounge large enough to film in.

Our previously arranged location…

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

Try contacting Tim Beasley at www.UKFilmLocation.com He should have something to suit. 0844 669 5245

I'm looking for a fab kitchen in London to shoot a pilot with a cooking island if possible?

If anyone is aware of a nice kitchen with an Island (if poss) in North London (another if poss) to shoot a pilot please drop me a line.

Thanks
Sandy Phillips
Ogle TV
0207 51…

10 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Leiah Yvonne Kwong
Most recent response from Fiona Rodrigo
Seeking an Office in London for Film Shoot

Hello fellow shooters!
We are (still) looking for a small one to two person office to use for a half-day shoot for our London Film School graduation film Heroics. We are planning …

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

Hi Leiah
I just saw your post. Did anyone get back to you? I'm looking for a similar space now for a showreel shoot. Any ideas would be very much appreciated! Thanks, Fiona

Original Post from David Higgs
Empty building or office space required for a music video

Hi Shooters,

I'm looking for an empty floor in an office space, or an empty building/space of any description for a low budget music video shoot in London.

Any suggestions would…

10 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from R.C Campbell
Looking for a house or flat in birmingham for 2 day shoot (9am-6pm) will pay for use. Please contac…

House or flat (Birmingham) required for 20 to 21 Sep 9am-6pm, will pay for use.

10 years, 11 months ago
Most recent response from Andrew Morgan
We need a hospital room and corridor for a 2 days. We have £400 to pay/spend. Any help or ideas?!

We are shooting a low budget feature for 5 weeks (end of September and through October)...and we have an important scene in a hospital. We have exhausted every avenue... does anyo…

7 responses, most recent 10 years, 11 months ago.

These guys are good: http://filmmedical.co.uk/ - not sure about their rates for renting the hospital room though.

Original Post from Jon Rees
Most recent response from Ivan Crowe
Woodland location needed in Surrey

Does anyone know of a woodland location I can use on the 15th/16th/17th Sept to make a short comedy film? I need thick woodland so that only trees/foliage will be visible in the …

3 responses, most recent 10 years, 11 months ago.

Does it have to be Surrey? There are good locations I know in East Sussex. Often very quite too. Battle woods, near Battle is great for example.

Original Post from martyn pick
Most recent response from Ned Hussain
I would like to post about getting studio or desk space in central london. I am a freelance directo…

I am working at home in Ladbroke Grove on paid projects but need a separate workspace. Ideally up to £200 a month.

1 response, most recent 10 years, 11 months ago.

http://www.rentadesk.co.uk/pricing/ - Check the locations. They are probably 20 min drive away from you.

If that's no good, then this is your best bet - http://bit.ly/1oPn0e1

Original Post from Monica Y. Dee
Most recent response from jane foster
Are you looking for a desk space in trendy Notting hill, London W2 area?

A Desk Space is available to share with two others.

One is a Film Writer/Producer and one runs an online TV Channel.

The location is in vibrant artistic studio spaces. Nearest …

2 responses, most recent 10 years, 11 months ago.

Ditto - how much is it? and d'you have pictures and more info about the space it's situated in? Sounds good! Many thanks Jane

Original Post from Chris Oughton
Council Flat Location

Looking for a council flat to film in. willing to pay a rate, two days filming. London or herts is best. get in touch.

10 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from mandana mohit
Call for animtors to share studio in East London

Hello! We are 2 animators/illustrators looking to share a space in east London with other 3/4 freelance animators to create a place of inspiration, discussion, exchange of techniq…

10 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Aadhar Gupta
Location scouting: Grandmothers living room

Hi, We are a student production looking for an interior that resembles a grandmothers living room. Present Time. Its a 3 minute short being shot on the 22nd of september. We need …

10 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Pascoe Foxell
London location search: Lobby, to double as entrance to corporate office building- 2 days filming

Hi! Our team is searching for a location for the new horror short we're making. You can see previous examples of our work here (vimeo.com/63572559) and here (vimeo.com/30232482).

5 responses, most recent 10 years, 11 months ago.

Yep, you're right, missed out some crucial details:
How many crew?- 6
How many actors, background artists?- 2 actors, no extras.
Camera?- Small DSLR, tripod.
Dollies? Jibs?- No.
S…

Original Post from Aurora Fearnley
Location hunting for a spaceship interior

I'm making a sci-fi short film set on a spaceship. At the moment we're not having much luck using the regular sources (screen agencies and locality) to hunt a good location and we…

9 responses, most recent 10 years, 11 months ago.

Appreciate you all taking the time to get back.

Dry Dock subs and boats were my first thought and we've looked at a few. The cheapest comes in at 1.5K a day, which adds up fast …

Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
i am looking for an empty warehouse for a location for 3 to 4 days, I need it for 28th Sept, anyone…

I need a warehouse around 20 meters or there about, maybe a bit less.
It has to be in London.

1 response, most recent 10 years, 11 months ago.

I don't know how much cash you have but you could try locations agencies. Another idea might be to find a hangar at a local small airport and do a deal for them to de-hangar the …

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