Interesting Flyer left in my mailbox! - Page 3

reiki604 · ‎03-09-2010

@BklynKinsey wrote:
I live in Brooklyn, NY. Several neighbors on my block have had TV/movie shooting done in their homes. For some it was just one day, for others several days (they had to move out). They were paid anywhere from $4,000 and up depending on the length of the shoot. They bring in tons of equipment and huge trailers. The block is pretty much closed off. Surrounding neighbors can't park their cars on the block. People are becoming a little tired of the inconvenience, especially since only that one homeowner is being compensated. About two weeks ago, they were scouting locations again on my street and I spoke with two of the reps. One came into my home but said it was too nice for what they were looking for!!!

I have a close friend who lives in the Park Slope area in Brooklyn and there is frequent filming there because of the magnificent brownstones there. It really inconveniences the neighborhood. Many of the outdoor scenes in Madame Secretary have been filmed there. I always wondered why they couldn't use Georgetown in D.C. Where it's supposed to take place.

On the TV show Gotham, an old hospital on Staten Island is used as the Arkham Asylum.

'I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man'.......Unknown

proudlyfromNJ · ‎05-01-2010

Our town and area are used a lot for filming. Individual homes also. I wouldn't let mine be used. We just had a call for extras for a tv show in the county.

wildlifewitch · ‎02-08-2016

@itiswhatitis wrote:
I just spoke to the Location Scout. We have arranged for her to visit on Sunday! My neighbor across the way has discussed this with them already.

Wish me luck y'all...........
Spoiler

Be sure you are covered in the contract, in terms of any damage, payment etc.

SahmIam · ‎04-16-2010

My in-laws own a home in England that is featured in every movie, series, ad, etc when it comes to the age of Shakespeare to WW II; the money is amazing!! Whenever it pops up (and it's all the time) we go "CHING CHING". Lol.

Make sure you stipulate royalties; they add up.

magicmoodz · ‎03-16-2010

I worked with a colleague whose huge 3-story Victorian was used in a movie. This was many years ago. He and his family were relocated to an apartment or was it a home rental?, he was paid $25,000 and his home was remodeled after filming.

noodleann · ‎06-10-2015

Before seriously considering this, I would check two things:

1, my own home insurance. I'd meet with my insurance agent to discuss this and see whether my own policy covered this use or whether I could buy a separate policy to cover the event.

2, I'd get a copy of the filiming/production company insurance policy. I would ask my insurance agent to go over it to make sure it would cover every single possible problem, from damage to theft. I would hope that the contract would stipulate the property be immediately restored to its pre-shooting condition, inside and out. You'd probably have to take extensive photos to document the conditions and property before they start. And make sure the policy is current and verify the coverage amounts.

I'd also remove all valuables, starting with things like jewelry, silverware, artwork, sculpture and objets d'art and anything easily pocketed or removed and store them in a separate, secure location (not the house).

Frankly, given the horror stories I"ve read about what can happen, I wouldn't do it.

Daisy Sunflower · ‎10-26-2010

I wouldn't care what the neighbors think...If we wanted to do it, we would. Especially if they paid well. I'm sure the neighbors would do the same.

If they claim that they'd be inconvenienced, they're probably just jealous that their house wasn't chosen...and that you're getting paid and they're not.

You might get mixed reactions, but I wouldn't even pretend to care what they think.

Hopefully, they'd be excited about it, too. It would probably be interesting/fun to watch.

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

Our local library was used to shoot a lot of scenes for an upcoming Netflix show, we happened to be there one night and wow there was a lot of stuff going on, the parking lot and lot next door were filled with trailers. There was equipment all over the place.

I can not wait to see the show when it premiers.

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.

dex · ‎03-09-2010

We had a opportunity to get paid 20,000 for a golfer to stay a week in our home during the USA open.We turned it down because we had to move out.store our personal effects and hire a cleaning service.I thought about it for a minute.