Results: Film Location Scouts
Published on 01/31/2016
I got an unsolicited letter the other day stating that a film location scout saw my house and thought it would be great for a feature film. The scout would like to take photos of both the inside and outside. Compensation would be provided if my house is selected. The project is legit, the scouts name checks out that he's working on the project. However, I found it all on the internet and if I can find it, a thief can find it as well and I fear it could be a great way to case a house. I've contacted the studio and it seems legit, however it's just on a normal sheet of paper and doesn't really 'feel' right. Despite this I am seriously considering it.
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1.
1.
Have you ever received a notice similar to this? Yes
5%
99 votes
No
82%
1566 votes
Undecided
3%
56 votes
Not Applicable
10%
182 votes
2.
2.
Would you let a film crew use your house for a movie/commercial/TV show? Yes
20%
378 votes
No
27%
515 votes
Depends on how much money I would get
40%
760 votes
N/A
13%
250 votes
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3.
What other perks would you expect if your place was used? Meet the cast and crew. A list and B list celebs alike.
38%
724 votes
Walk the red carpet at the premiere.
8%
161 votes
Free tickets to the movie with my friends and family.
39%
749 votes
Cameo in the film.
16%
305 votes
I would not allow filming to happen at my home.
17%
322 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
50 votes
Not Applicable
25%
485 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.35% | 8 | |
| Money | 0.22% | 5 |
| none | 0.09% | 2 |
| just money | 0.04% | 1 |
| If they had to come onto my property, I'd want it in writing that | 0.04% | 1 |
| Free painting | 0.04% | 1 |
| n/a | 0.04% | 1 |
| a part | 0.04% | 1 |
| hotel accomodations while filming and be fed by their caterer | 0.04% | 1 |
| none, you are being paid | 0.04% | 1 |
| My sister was in show business. They take over your house. How long do they want it for? How much are they paying? | 0.04% | 1 |
| money for the use | 0.04% | 1 |
| a rider in the contract as to privacy re the specific house locations | 0.04% | 1 |
| JUST THE MONEY | 0.04% | 1 |
| i would not expect anything more | 0.04% | 1 |
| new landscaping and repaint home inside and out | 0.04% | 1 |
| fix anything they would break or replace it. I would only let them use the outside. | 0.04% | 1 |
| free food and drinks | 0.04% | 1 |
| lots of money is fine | 0.04% | 1 |
| Money! | 0.04% | 1 |
| Nothing but the check. | 0.04% | 1 |
| vacation | 0.04% | 1 |
| Undecided | 0.04% | 1 |
| I wouldn't expect anything except rent and deposit | 0.04% | 1 |
| 5 star hotel to stay while filming | 0.04% | 1 |
| send me on a grand trip during filimg. | 0.04% | 1 |
| free food from the catering | 0.04% | 1 |
| I think I would also want police involved, at least when they take the photos. | 0.04% | 1 |
| Be in the movie | 0.04% | 1 |
| paint job after | 0.04% | 1 |
| Clean up and restore house to it's original condition, though I have heard that the places used are usually in better conditon after the shoot. | 0.04% | 1 |
| wouldn't expect perks when paid | 0.04% | 1 |
| just payment | 0.04% | 1 |
| suitable financial compensation | 0.04% | 1 |
| Well compensation!!! | 0.04% | 1 |
| They may do some home improvements for you (for free!) | 0.04% | 1 |
| Nothing else | 0.04% | 1 |
| Pay me | 0.04% | 1 |
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4.
What amount of money would you expect per day for this sort of inconvenience if you were to do it? Less than $100 USD - I would love to brag my house was used in a movie.
4%
72 votes
At least $200 USD.
10%
192 votes
$500 USD
16%
304 votes
More than $1000 USD
34%
651 votes
I would never allow this. No amount of money would make me do this.
13%
251 votes
N/A
21%
405 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
28 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.21% | 4 | |
| not sure | 0.11% | 2 |
| $5000 | 0.05% | 1 |
| I'm not sure | 0.05% | 1 |
| 10000 | 0.05% | 1 |
| Depends upon how much it intruded on my life | 0.05% | 1 |
| would depend entirely on how much use and inconvenience, the no., of days, etc. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Amount depends on how long $500 min. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Depends how many days | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends how long they need the house | 0.05% | 1 |
| depend on time involved | 0.05% | 1 |
| royalties for life | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends | 0.05% | 1 |
| Depends how long filming was | 0.05% | 1 |
| Dk | 0.05% | 1 |
| You may not have access to your own house for the entire length of filming. Check with a lawyer. | 0.05% | 1 |
| it is not all about the money, there may be some structural/artistic changes made.. you may want to fully address that and their value or devalue to the home. | 0.05% | 1 |
| The going rate is a monthly mortgage payment per day | 0.05% | 1 |
| all depends on scope and time | 0.05% | 1 |
| Per Diem $1,000. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Undecided | 0.05% | 1 |
| don know | 0.05% | 1 |
| I know they get paid well but I can't hazard a guess | 0.05% | 1 |
| unsure | 0.05% | 1 |
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5.
If you were me would you call the scout? Yes! It's a neat chance to meet celebrities, maybe.
35%
670 votes
No! If you do let him in your house, hide your valuables as you are about to be cased!
18%
341 votes
Undecided
27%
518 votes
N.A
20%
374 votes
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