Location, location, locationPlanning where to film

There are 3 questions we need to answer when planning filming locations

• Is it suitable?• Is it safe?•Do I have permission to film there?

Is it suitable?• The look: Does it meet the needs of the script?• Travel: can we get there?• Accommodation: Is it within commuting distance, or do we

need to arrange accommodation whilst filming?• Cost: do we have to pay to use it?

Is it safe?• Can we access the location safely?• Are there any dangers to the cast and crew there?• Can we make the location safe of dangers?• Is it open to members of the public, or is it a closed set?• Are we insured if someone hurts themself?

Do I have permission to film there?• Ownership: Who owns the land / building / space?• Contact: Have I contacted them to ask permission?• Proof: Have I got proof that I am allowed to film there?

So how do we plan for all this?

• Location research• Location recce• Risk assessment • Signed filming permission / evidence of

contact & consent

Task 1: working in pairs

Imagine you have been asked to produce a TV news piece on the death of city centre shopping.

• Research 3 filming locations.• Millenium place • West Orchards shopping centre• Aberdeen harbour

• Fill in location recces for all of them. Keep a copy of your research, with the WWW’s recorded.

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Which of these locations is suitable?•Millenium place •West Orchards shopping centre• Aberdeen harbour

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Who / where do we get filming permission?

Task 2: working in pairs

Get your pens, paper and bags. Lets go risk assess our 2 locations!

• Research 3 filming locations.•Millenium place •West Orchards shopping centre