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INDEXSeeking an old looking warehouse in Bristol? If not, tips & advice for asking Landlords?
10 years, 11 months ago - Becky Cutts
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.
We've looking for an old looking Warehouse, and would require it for one day of filming for a few hours. We may need it for a second day, preferably in the evening. I'm based in Weston Super Mare, but willing to travel to Bristol. Because we have no budget it's been a real struggle to find one, so hopefully you guys could help me out!
If not, does anyone have any tips or advice to sweet talk the landlords onto our side? I would be so grateful!
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10 years, 11 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Try The Bottleyard. A lot of production had moved down there and they have a lot of bare industrial build spaces. You can probably rent kit there easily too. I doubt it'll be free, but they're often happy to do deals
10 years, 11 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Good luck! Problem with warehouses is they're often vacant for a reason - no power, loos, maybe unsafe, no insurance, etc., so you'll likely have to pay more for a vacant one than for a working one once you factor all the costs with getting those amenities and paying for security staff to open up.
It's a shame - Weston had some awesome disused properties around Dolphin Square, bowling rink, TJ Hughes, that place on the seafront with the Grand Central clock, etc - they'd have been the kind of characterful location money couldn't buy ;-) There must be others, but do be aware it's going to be hard to make a realistic commercial proposition for a landlord for a truly vacant property.
You could try the commercial estates out of town and use a non-vacant one where you can appeal to the current lessees.
10 years, 11 months ago - Becky Cutts
Ah rats, Bottleyards unavailable until early next year. Alas, the search continues...
10 years, 11 months ago - Becky Cutts
Thank you, I've just emailed them! Fingers crossed it's not too expensive so I'll still be on the look out, but Tank house 3 looked ideal
10 years, 11 months ago - Becky Cutts
Good News! I found a Warehouse space in Nailsea, a bit of a drive but it's worth it for the space, working electricity and everything. Its a shame Weston demolished all those buildings, it would of made my life much easier! Thank you for all your help anyway!
10 years, 11 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin
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 train!
Hope filming goes well :)