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Original Post from Rob Howgate
Northamptonshire (or close by) - do you know a location with manor house style gates?

Film production company Fowler Media are in pre production for our next feature film.

We are on the hunt for a film exterior location, needed for one full day / evening on the 30…

4 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Can someone provide feedback on my mini showreel?

https://www.instagram.com/p/CB59tfzB7ob/?igshid=1nar6po1czffo


Thanks :)

4 years, 12 months ago
Original Post from Patricia McCormack
Restaurant kitchen to shoot in end of August, needs to look industrial. Any recommends?

Hi All, We have max budget 200 pounds to spend on location for short film. Looking for restaurant that is partially closed through the week to shoot in for 2 days at end of August.

2 responses, most recent 4 years, 12 months ago.

Thanks Paddy, yes in London so City a good shout :)

Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Would love some feedback on a Music Video I directed and produced

Hi all, hope all is going well! Would love some feedback and possible critique :)

Link:
www.instagram.com/tv/B24x0OQBQQh/...

Also I am looking to do more music videos if you kno…

5 years ago
Original Post from jacqueline kirwan
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Affordable office spaces to shoot

Hey everyone,

I'm on the process of finalising dates for my short film project in autumn, and wanted to ask if anyone has come across affordable, not ridiculously priced office …

2 responses, most recent 5 years ago.

You might try https://www.flexioffices.co.uk/ - I've dealt with them a few times and they do try to be helpful. Of course you're looking at a short term thing, but they may at le…

Original Post from Zoe Ellender
Most recent response from Leon Chambers
Rehearsal Space?

Does anyone know of a cheap (under £12 per hour) rehearsal space for hire in London?
I'm looking for somewhere big enough to carry out a socially distanced rehearsal for a short …

3 responses, most recent 5 years ago.

Try the Tower Theatre in Stoke Newington. They are currently shut but opening for hires very soon. Worth contacting to check. https://www.towertheatre.org.uk/spaces/

Original Post from Marc Hardman
Most recent response from Joe Withers
Anyone know of any SHOOTING LOCATIONS that could double as a LIVE COMEDY VENUE?

Hi, I have a feature film script set in a comedy club and am on the hunt for a shooting location that could act as a comedy club or live comedy venue. We are a low budget indie fe…

5 responses, most recent 5 years, 1 month ago.

I'd contact the Backyard comedy club in east London, imagine they're very quiet at the moment and the money could help!

Original Post from David Hughes
Looking for a low cost office to sublet in Finsbury Park? Email david@damnfine.co.uk for details

Our neighours at a quiet Mews in Finsbury Park (off Stroud Green Road) have some excess space currently being used – or rather NOT being used) as a green screen studio, which they…

5 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Mark Owen
Flat or House Location in north east London?

Hi guys. Wondering if you are able to help with suggesting a location of a house that has an ensuite bedroom, anywhere around London for whenever lockdown in lifted? Preferably no…

5 responses, most recent 5 years, 2 months ago.

Hi Rebecca and Alessia.

Thanks for much for your responses.

The required shooting days would probably be between 2-3 days.

Would you have pics or a video you can send to my ema…

Original Post from Nina Ross
Most recent response from John Lubran
Looking for a nature location in the southwest/ wales.

Looking for a post-lock down location! A nature spot in the South-West or Wales. A few documentary scenes to be filmed in a secluded wild swimming spot and a campsite (or private …

4 responses, most recent 5 years, 2 months ago.

Wales is abundant with such locations. The potential for unregulated guerrilla production is available for the reasonably sane and sensible. One doesn't need to be Jungle Boy to b…

Original Post from Dominic Stewart
Most recent response from William Camilleri
Any talented film individuals (of all skill sets) out there looking to start a film collective?

Hi there,

I'm an aspiring London-based film writer/director who has written a number of short films, one of which I've actually directed/produced as well. From my experience of s…

43 responses, most recent 5 years, 2 months ago.

HI Dominic ive already done this , see my website william camilleri.com maybe we could collaborate?
All the best William Camilleri

Original Post from Joe Crabtree
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Looking for a restaurant location in, or around, London

Looking for a restaurant location to film in, any time during the day, for approximately 4 hours.

2 responses, most recent 5 years, 2 months ago.

There's going to be a lot of restaranteurs right up against it when they get to reopen, I'm sure you'll have a pretty wide choice if you door-knock and flash the cash.

Original Post from Mitchell Tolliday
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Location Search for Self Funded feature about a Rock Band

Hi Shooters!

I'm really hoping you can help me out.
I'm directing my first self-funded feature called Murder Ballads about a rock band who will do anything to make it big in the …

1 response, most recent 5 years, 2 months ago.

I would suggest you think about which is your main location, find that first, then you'll know where you need your unit base, and then you'll know where to start looking for the o…

Original Post from Laurie Waplington
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
LONDON LOCATION NEEDED - Boardroom and corporate bathroom

Need boardroom and corporate bathroom location (must both be in same building) for short film about environmentalism and greenwashing.

We aim to raise awareness about the practi…

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

Ironically there are hundreds of empty boardrooms across the city right now :'-(

Original Post from Peter Famosa
Looking for a house or flat in London with a female teen bedroom for a 1 day shoot. Please contact …

The location will be used for a short horror based on irrational fears. We will be shooting a scene that consists of a conversation between two females.

*Back garden required

5 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Will Liney
Looking for a pub to film a short film - two days. London or just outside London.

Hello,

I am looking to shoot a short film in April (6th and 7th - Monday and Tuesday) 12 hour shoot day is ideal but I can work with less shooting time ie - 9-5 before the pub o…

13 responses, most recent 5 years, 5 months ago.

Hey Sanda - that would be amazing!

Original Post from Laurie Barraclough
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Shooting at a petrol station?

Afternoon all! Has anyone on here ever shot a smaller project at a petrol station? On the lookout for a film-friendly petrol station for a couple of hours that wouldn't cost a hug…

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

Would Milbrook have one?

Original Post from Adrianna Polcyn
Location in London needed: old corridor and old front door

Hi there!

I am directing a short film in April (more about the film on www.lungsfilm.com) and I have most of locations secured, however I need also a corridor and a house exterio…

5 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from richard kelly
Most recent response from Alwyne Kennedy
location in south east London-for Free

Hello from Richard in south East London, can anyone recommend a location in south east London. Where i can film a micro-budget short film in either a bedroom, and also a living r…

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

If you don't know anyone near to where you want to film, try airb&b (costs money though).

Original Post from Jane Sanger
Anyone know where I can hire a pirate ship and an eastern looking palace interior?

For my next short film/promo/teaser/pilot I need to locate a pirate ship on the water that can be used for filming. I know about the Matthew at Bristol, any others?

Also does any…

6 responses, most recent 5 years, 8 months ago.

Thank you everyone, very helpful answers.

Original Post from Darren Beard
Can anyone recommend a cost effective science lab location for one days shoot.

Hi All,

We are shooting a short film and need a location that isn't to costly as It is only a small production.

We need a space/ room in or around the London area that is or co…

5 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Phoebe Guo
Most recent response from Alwyne Kennedy
Looking for an old interior flat or house

Hi, everyone, I'm doing my personal experimental film. Looking for an old interior flat or house, like abandoned but safety.
Basic furnitures, spacious and damaged wallpaper.
I…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 9 months ago.

Any good? - https://www.theroost.co.uk/

Original Post from Steve George
Most recent response from johnnie oddball
Does anyone know of a train platform location that can be used for free?

I'm looking to film a short film based entirely on a train platform anywhere in the UK (preferably Midlands but willing to travel). Nothing fancy needed, it's really just a couple…

15 responses, most recent 5 years, 9 months ago.

Bluebell line in sussex just past crawley or try vintage lines who have old train rides as they always up for helping film makers

Original Post from Michelle Parkyn
large garden space - 2 days

Hi fellow shooters. We are filming a super low budget project and one of our spaces has fallen through for this week.

I'm on the scrounge for either a largeish garden space or in…

5 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Samuel Windle
Most recent response from Sanda Kolar
Open Industrial looking space

Hello,

I am looking for an open industrial-looking space for a riot/fight scene. We are trying to keep all locations within East London and mainly in the Newham area.

I'm lookin…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 10 months ago.

Hey Sam
I know a great space in Bermodsay. Send me an e-mail if you are still looking.
Best,
Sanda
sanda@slavaho.com

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