Reply to: TV company wanting to film my house!

[shaunbhoy]

If they wish to remake "Deliverance" then expect a call for the role of a banjo playing inbred at your Dorset hovel

Why would they bother me when they can get you for half the price, and without the need for make-up?

[MarillionFan]

If they wish to remake "Deliverance" then expect a call for the role of a banjo playing inbred at your Dorset hovel

Wrong character. Shaunbhoy doesn't look like the banjo playing inbred. He does like piggies though.

[Troll]

Never mind. I am sure the fee you got for letting them film the seedier car-chase parts of Robocop kept you in special strength lager and Pringles for a few weeks anyway.

If they wish to remake "Deliverance" then expect a call for the role of a banjo playing inbred at your Dorset hovel

[shaunbhoy]

I had a visit from a film company "Mr Finder" way back when I used to live in Mile End in the 80's
They wanted a run down terrace exterior shot (cheeky sods) for filming the Peter Gabriel & Kate Bush (phwoar!) "don't give up" video

Seemed to be a fixed price of £250 for the rights in them days- but nothing came of it

Never mind. I am sure the fee you got for letting them film the seedier car-chase parts of Robocop kept you in special strength lager and Pringles for a few weeks anyway.

[Alf W]

Probably 'Shameless'. IIRC he does live down the 'pov' end of town.

Totally random phone call from a neighbour.

A tv company want a house like mine for some outdoor filming.

Get the impression not for a lot of long term work, just to film the outside with the actors coming and going, as most of the action will be inside the house, which will be built on a purpose built set.

They are coming to see me and measure up this evening. They also sad they will need to discuss money with me - would be a bonus to get paid for that to be honest.

If you get a call more random than that tonight, I would like to hear about it!

[al_cam]

I had about 5 minutes of an episode of Taggart filmed at my place, including a murder which was pretty cool.

They were here for 2.5 days and the amount of crew and equipment was unbelievable. They even had 2 massive cherry picker trucks for the lighting and their own generator they used so much electricity.
It paid well and was really fascinating to watch.
It was all outside and they behaved impeccably - asking me every time they wanted to do anything and putting everything back the way it was.

I'd say go for it, but definitely get in writing what they are proposing to do.

[Troll]

I had a visit from a film company "Mr Finder" way back when I used to live in Mile End in the 80's
They wanted a run down terrace exterior shot (cheeky sods) for filming the Peter Gabriel & Kate Bush (phwoar!) "don't give up" video

Seemed to be a fixed price of £250 for the rights in them days- but nothing came of it

[Old Greg]

Can't you get Russian TV round to yours for an episode of 'When Taps Scald'?

[AtW]

I guess they won't have to bring any filming equipment.

[minestrone]

Never let anyone film in your house, they usually destroy it.

[Old Greg]

I guess they won't have to bring any filming equipment.

[MarillionFan]

This is a sockie lining up a new thread.

'Oh those lovely people from the film company turned up last night, took a few photos and all of a sudden my neighbours were out fffing and blinding'

or

'Well how surprised was I when I found out my neighbours had called in Neighbours from Hell and they had tricked me into appearing'.

0/10. Must try harder.

[alreadypacked]

Indeed, good point.

I get the impression that they just need an outside shot of someone coming out of the house and falling over, so should not be any need for any plant machinery.

If they redecorate the garden for me though I would be very happy, as it needs a good overhaul!

I was thinking of a number of trucks, blocking street, collapsing drains etc. and that's even before they set-up in your hallway.

[Wilmslow]

You will also need them to cover redecorating, etc. as the heavy equipment can do a lot of damage. Don't be too quick to sign on the dotted line, ask if you can contact some previous house owners, do some research.

Indeed, good point.

I get the impression that they just need an outside shot of someone coming out of the house and falling over, so should not be any need for any plant machinery.

If they redecorate the garden for me though I would be very happy, as it needs a good overhaul!

[Spacecadet]

I thought channel 4 had stopped making shameless (in the UK)