Hosting a film set - what to consider

[Doing it for the kids]

I’ve been approached by a Pinewood studios film location for a few sets they after for a world known film sequel.

It’s early days yet and nothing is agreed but I’m just Pre planning what to consider in case they pick us.

Have done a bit with the filming industry before but this will be much bigger, 8 weeks, 2 or possible 3 different sets.

I am always amazed how much kit they need and how long it takes them to film what ends up being a few seconds worth of actual film. It’s so busy with so many about it’s hard to ‘keep control’ of everyone but the budget is huge and I’m keen for a slice!

What would others recommend to consider if this comes to fruition!?

TYIA

 

[tinsheet]

Think of a substantial but not silly amount of money to cover your costs and hassle which there undoubtedly be then treble it!

 

[Pilatus]

If they are anything like the BBC, they don’t pay as much as some people think, from what I have been told.
But I hope they pay you a nice bit to make all the hassle worth your while,good luck.

 

[jersey lou79]

I know absolutely nothing about this issue but if it where me personally my worry would be contamination of soil. Depending if you are arable or livestock, what will be left behind?. If only a bit of reseeding needed afterwards and you can spare the land then cash in and enjoy the experience!!

 

[Doing it for the kids]

Think of a substantial but not silly amount of money to cover your costs and hassle which there undoubtedly be then treble it!

Well the income is one thing and that’s hard to work out, it’s more about what to put in the contract. Which agents deal with this, not sire your average one will be much cop?

There will be a lot of hassle and problems but I’m hoping we can set them down in one central spot and they can use that’s as a base to film a few different sets at once. Wishful though...

 

[Doing it for the kids]

If they are anything like the BBC, they don’t pay as much as some people think, from what I have been told.
But I hope they pay you a nice bit to make all the hassle worth your while,good luck.

This is a Hollywood sequel, budget of £300m+

From previous experience they don’t much care about the fee but they will get cross if dad is trying to fix something with a sledge hammer in the background whilst they are filming, sound guys have a port sense of humour!

My plan is to make it as hassle free for them as possible, charge a day rate maybe and just try and keep everyone else away or locked inside!

Im going to struggle to not kick off when they drive over my grass though verges though ?

I know absolutely nothing about this issue but if it where me personally my worry would be contamination of soil. Depending if you are arable or livestock, what will be left behind?. If only a bit of reseeding needed afterwards and you can spare the land then cash in and enjoy the experience!!

Two of the sets are using existing building, the other is in a long field, they need two weeks to build the set, 4 filming and 2 to take it down again.

I’ll do well to land this as I’m one of 12 in the running but I’m giving it a go!

 

[tinsheet]

Well the income is one thing and that’s hard to work out, it’s more about what to put in the contract. Which agents deal with this, not sire your average one will be much cop?

There will be a lot of hassle and problems but I’m hoping we can set them down in one central spot and they can use that’s as a base to film a few different sets at once. Wishful though...

We provided some cows for a film, (landgirls if your interested)
Had to teach the girls to handmilk a cow, nightmare for 18 year old lad
We were far to cheap, but still did well, but hey we're not greedy!
On set for 6 weeks looking after the cows and having them ready at the drop of a hat.
Good fun though.

 

[jendan]

We provided some cows for a film, (landgirls if your interested)
Had to teach the girls to handmilk a cow, nightmare for 18 year old lad
We were far to cheap, but still did well, but hey we're not greedy!
On set for 6 weeks looking after the cows and having them ready at the drop of a hat.
Good fun though.

Did you manage to get your hands on the three girls? like Joe?

 

[jendan]

I’ve been approached by a Pinewood studios film location for a few sets they after for a world known film sequel.

It’s early days yet and nothing is agreed but I’m just Pre planning what to consider in case they pick us.

Have done a bit with the filming industry before but this will be much bigger, 8 weeks, 2 or possible 3 different sets.

I am always amazed how much kit they need and how long it takes them to film what ends up being a few seconds worth of actual film. It’s so busy with so many about it’s hard to ‘keep control’ of everyone but the budget is huge and I’m keen for a slice!

What would others recommend to consider if this comes to fruition!?

TYIA

Lucky you! The only thing i would have to consider is what to do with the cash.

 

[Doing it for the kids]

New concrete yard

 

[tinsheet]

Did you manage to get your hands on the three girls? like Joe?

Wasn't for the lack of trying
Anna Friel is great fun though.
Tried to get her to come out to the local rugby club but she said she had a helicopter on its way, off back to London

 

[jendan]

Wasn't for the lack of trying
Anna Friel is great fun though.
Tried to get her to come out to the local rugby club but she said she had a helicopter on its way, off back to London

What were the other two like?

 

[Kidds]

We had a whole series done on our place, no big deal but nice bit of money.
Everybody said just carry on about your business apart from the sound guys who preferred you not to breathe.

On one occasion they wouldn’t move a van out of my way in case it made a noise. I told them if they didn’t there would be an awful lot more noise. They moved

 

[teslacoils]

What would others recommend to consider if this comes to fruition!?

TYIA

One day, when I was ten, my friend and I were cycling home when we saw them filming the Darling Buds Of May in a village field and were invited to go watch the filming. Catherine Zeta Jones gave me an autograph.

Now in hindsight, older me might have dared a peck on the cheek . Get photo with cast.

 

[tinsheet]

What were the other two like?

Weiz was nice bit of a star type, the one don't remember to much about her
Anna was just normal down to earth type bit scatty.

 

[Paul E]

Catherine Zeta Jones gave me an autograph.

Get photo with cast.

Broken arm?

 

[Bruce Almighty]

We had a whole series done on our place, no big deal but nice bit of money.
Everybody said just carry on about your business apart from the sound guys who preferred you not to breathe.

On one occasion they wouldn’t move a van out of my way in case it made a noise. I told them if they didn’t there would be an awful lot more noise. They moved

The BBC got our road shut for an episode of Dangerfield about 20 years ago.
We had an old Teleshift at the time & I told them it was too far to follow the diversion, so they made Nigel Havers wait in his old Land Rover ?

 

[teslacoils]

Broken arm?

Wrist perhaps.

 

[Dry Rot]

Get an agent! You can bet the film company has theirs. If I was entering a market I knew nothing about, I'd get the help of someone who did, even if it did ost me a percentage.

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[Boysground]

I had a tv company hire some cows for a few weeks years ago and they still haven’t paid all the bill. So my advice is get everything financial sorted before they set foot on your ground. I would suggest some advice from someone who knows how the film industry works.

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