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Congratulations. Your home or property has been
selected as a commercial, tv or film location. Not only are you
earning a little money, but you have a great story to tell your
friends and you’re helping support the development of film production
in the region.
By now, a locations manager should have made contact with you. This
person works for production companies and both must be registered
with the BC Film Commission.
To confirm
the validity of the location manager or production company call the
BC Film Commission at (604) 660-2732 or the Film Cowichan offices.
Once your property is accepted as a location, the locations manager
should provide you with a proposed Locations Schedule, detailing
dates and times the producers plan to use your property, and a draft
Location Agreement.
This agreement should cover:
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Use of your personal property in
filming, safe storage of items not
being used, and details for packing
and moving personal property. It’s
usually up to the producer to cover
any of these costs.
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Cast and crews use of washrooms,
water, electricity, laundry machines and
kitchens; smoking restrictions; trash
removal; and, protective floor coverings.
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The use of special effects like
smoke or snow, fire, gunshots or simulated
explosions.
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Any areas that are off-limits to cast
and crew.
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Any alterations the production requires
(painting, construction, gardening).
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Positioning and parking of heavy
equipment and vehicles.
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Alternate accommodations and
basic living expenses for you and your
family during the shoot.
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Clean up requirements (again, usually
the responsibility of the producer).
The agreement should also hold the
production company responsible for all
the activities on your property during
the shoot and release you of liability.
The producers should also give you a
copy of their relevant insurance papers
before shooting begins.
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