Filming Location Agreements: Lights, Camera . Negotiate … Action!

When filming occurs on private property, a location agreement is a must, from the perspectives of both the production company and property owner.

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For property owners, granting a production company access to your property might seem like a no-brainer—who wouldn’t want their property featured in that next big blockbuster movie or hit television series? However, when filming occurs on private property, a location agreement is a must, from the perspectives of both the production company and property owner.

As a property owner, the financial reward for allowing a production company to use the property—and the potential to help raise the profile of the featured location—can be very enticing. No different than any other use or occupation of a piece of property, allowing a party access comes with inherent risks and openings for potential liability. Often, production companies have their preferred “form of” location agreement ready to use when a shoot approaches, but property owners should be mindful to read, understand and negotiate the agreement’s provisions prior to signing and giving the go-ahead.

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