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Original Post from Lee Hutchings
Can anyone recommend an alleyway in London that could double as one from 50's USA? Thanks!

Alleyway need for 50's noire/spy thriller short film. I mustn't look modern, it must have a grimy and gritty look so it resembles the kind of place where Cold War spy's would meet…

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

Hi guys, thanks for your great replies. Really appreciate them! I've forwarded them on to the film's director (I'm writing/producing on this one), but if anyone has any more sugge…

Original Post from Alex Kyrou
Dated flat or house needed for one day shoot

We're looking for a flat or house ideally located within no longer than an hour drive from London. It is for a one day film shoot with a crew cast of 14 on a weekend in October. I…

10 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Tim Willrich
Most recent response from Greg McFarlane King
Looking to hire a rundown house location in London for a 3/4 day shoot in early October.

We are shooting a short film in early October and looking for a rundown/dated house or flat as our leading (old) ladys' residence. Ideally with as much clutter & 'nick knacks'…

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

Hi Tim,

I think I might live in the place you're looking for!

If you email me I can send you pictures and info if you like it we can discuss the rate etc.

Cheers, Greg

gregmc…

Original Post from Guy Fee
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Looking for a period cottage (writer's retreat) with access to woods and a stream if possible - pay…

Looking for a period cottage (writer's retreat sort of thing) with access to woods and a stream if possible - can offer up to £500 a week depending on size and location of propert…

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

I've sent you a pm for a place that assuming you want it as a writing Garrett will be great, but not be suitable as a location, really.

Most recent response from Angelica Bagot
looking for Council Estate – High-rise building With access to a roof and elevator

Hi Shooters

I am looking for a Council Estate with access to Roof and elevator
High-rise building should be 6 stories or more higher. roof it should have a small roof cabin/roo…

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

I'm actually for the exact same location Mariom, let me know if you have any luck

Original Post from Paolo Sedazzari
Most recent response from The Post Factory
Looking for a rehearsal space in London for 2 actors.

I am looking for a rehearsal space in London for 2 actors for a number of 4 hour sessions. Please email paolo99@icloud.com with any suggestions.

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

http://www.bloomsburyfilmstudio.co.uk
Is our video studio right behind Russell Square Station so very central. We can give you rehearsal room rates when the studio is not booked o…

Looking for a Basement/Garage - Stone/brick room with no windows for one day shoot - last minute- t…

Hi everyone,

I am shooting a no-budget feature and am in desperate need of a basement or dark, stoney space for a day. Had something booked in which has fallen through for this …

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

Oh yes, sorry! Just noticed that! London. It's all portable gear, regular power sockets or one in reach of an extension cable needed.

Original Post from Natasha Berger
Most recent response from Jac Nunns
Looking for a bedroom, dining/kitchen and library/student centre space anywhere in London up to £20…

Hi there. 'Horndog' is looking for locations to shoot in weekend of September 13-14, either Saturday or Sunday, possibly adding either 12th Friday or 15th Monday for a half day.

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

Hi Natasha - I can cover two rooms in house with aspect to street, Jackie

Original Post from charlotte knight
Most recent response from Lauris Beinerts
I'm looking for a london rooftop for filming a music promo for a friend, city views would be apprec…

Hi,
We are filming a music promo for a friend on 21st August and one of the locations we need is a roof top in london. Does anyone know of anywhere that would allow us access to t…

2 responses, most recent 11 years ago.

I've shot a short sketch on the rooftop car-park of Frank's cafe: http://frankscafe.org.uk/

Original Post from Tony Franks
Screening rooms in NYC for independent filmmakers?

I wondered if NY Shooters know of any screening rooms that are particularly suited to independent filmmakers?

I'd be interested in adding new ones to the website I am running, …

11 years ago
Original Post from Michael Chandler
Where to source old factory machinery...and how to bring it to life?

Hi all
Thanks to everyone who chipped in with my last question about how to drown a dog- very useful and has given us plenty of food for thought!

Same short film, a different que…

11 years ago
Original Post from Stanislava Buevich
Shooting a tiny scene in a hospital room!

Dear Shooters,

I am shooting a very low budget film and we need a hospital location in or around London… really a hospital bed to shoot for about an hour in. We've contacted som…

4 responses, most recent 11 years ago.

Hello Stanislava, I played a nurse in a short film recently.We shot it in London South Bank University, Keyworth 2 Building. Good luck!

Original Post from Adi Jani
I need to create a garden of Dead Roses... Suggestions?

I am shooting a short when a woman wakes up in a field of endless dead roses. I have thought of using set extensions for the distance shots, but is there an easier way of creating…

11 years ago
Original Post from Shahid 'Shez' Hussain
Location website question

Hello

I hope everyone is doing well and keeping busy.

My question is

Can anyone recommend a location website with decent rates?

I need a cellar with a small window, and i nee…

10 responses, most recent 11 years ago.

Hi

Some good input and others not so much but nonetheless thank you to everyone for contributing.
I appreciate you all taking the time to share your knowledge, experiences and o…

Original Post from Emily Bottoni
Dilapidated Large Room needed in London

We're looking for a location for a short film we're shooting, and we can pay you money! It needs to be run down, just a step above a squat, basically. Ideally it would be largely …

11 years ago
Original Post from Drew Lovett
Does anyone know of good Apartment locations in the north west area

We are shooting our film in the second week of August in the north west, preferably in the Manchester area and looking to use an Apartment. Nothing to modern.
The film is set in a…

11 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Daniel Grasskamp
Looking for 2-3 bedroom flat location in Brighton.

Hello,

I'm looking for a 2-3 bedroom flat in Brighton for a 5 day shoot in late August.
Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Daniel

11 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from REHANA ROSE
Anyone filmed in Myanmar (Burma) post 2010 elections?

Would be great to hear from anyone who is willing to share their filming experience in this country. Early days, but I may be filming later this year as part of a short documentar…

4 responses, most recent 11 years, 1 month ago.

Thanks very much to all who have responded - I will be in touch soon individually... Rehana

Original Post from Stanislava Buevich
Most recent response from Bill Thomas
Location - House or Cabin in the woods…

Guys,

We are looking for a house or a cabin in the woods to film in and around at the end of July/begging of August… We have a tiny budget, but would be willing to pay something…

3 responses, most recent 11 years, 1 month ago.

we just shot a short horror film "The Rite of Rosemary" in a wonderful cabin in Sussex, deep in the woods! You will find pics on the film's Facebook page, and you can make contact…

Original Post from Henriette-Mercedes Spiering
Location- living room/ kitchen

Dear all,

We are looking for a location - a living room and a kitchen - for our short film 'Yellow Sock'.

The shooting days are end of July (2 days). Very small crew.

A small …

11 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Matthew Jacobs Morgan
Location- Nursing Home

Hello All!

I am looking for a Nursing Home location for our short film 'Home' shooting in Mid- August.

We have a fee put aside for it, but are struggling to find anywhere, and…

11 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Dana Trometer
Need a Hotel Reception Film Location - London

We are looking to film a small student film scene in a hotel reception in london
any leads will be very appreciated
it is urgent and we are running out of time

film dates: 18 t…

3 responses, most recent 11 years, 1 month ago.

thank you soo much for that
we did manage to get a hotel at the end
cheers great tip

Original Post from piyush joshi
How can one advertise for crew with EXPENSES ONLY claim and perhaps a copy of the finished produce …

Advertisement for crew in any bulletins on main forum requires specific figure as lump sum or hourly to be inserted as payment . This is the main reason which the editor gives fo…

11 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Filipa V. Pereira
Rooftop Location

Dear fellow filmmakers,

We are doing a short film funded by Ideastap for which we need a rooftop location on top of a tall building (approx. 10 storeys high) in Greater London o…

11 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Robert Hackett
Most recent response from Henry Palmer
Paid: Looking for an empty flat for short film.

We are looking for an empty or disused flat for a short film.
2 days maximum shooting. We have budget for this location hire.

Best wishes,
Rob

www.robhackett.co.uk
@roberthacket…

1 response, most recent 11 years, 1 month ago.

Hello Robert,
I may have a few flats available for you in Bristol. Please get in touch if you're interested,

Kind regards,

Henry Palmer

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