Want to Rent Your Home To Filmakers So It Is In a Movie? Here is How
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The LA Times has written a very interesting article on how to get movie companies to rent your home as a set for films. While the focus on this article is on the Los Angeles region, the article has merit for anyone who is interested and lives in a region where films are made. Our family lives near a film making studio, and it is interesting what steps you can take to have a film shot in your house.
And the pay is not bad. According to the article, the studios will pay from 2,000 to 20,000 dollars a day to rent your house on top of putting you up in a hotel.
Not too shabby if you ask me.
“To successfully market your home as a film location, your approach should resemble that of an actor,” said Perry, author of the upcoming book “Opening Your Door to Hollywood: How to Get Rich by Turning Your Property Into a Movie Set.” “Two things all successful actors must have are perseverance and the willingness to work hard.” Not to mention the ability to handle rejection — you may get a lot of “sorry, maybe next times” before your house gets its big break.
Last year, there were more than 30,000 days of location filming for which permits were pulled in the Los Angeles area. Permits are required for any filming that takes place outside a soundstage or a film studio. About 70% to 80% of location filming in Southern California occurs in private residences.
Read the rest in the Los Angeles Times


Comment by Robert Coté on 5 March 2006:
It also helps to be mayor:
http://www.venturacountystar.com/vcs/ox/article/0,1375,VCS_238_4505235,00.html
[Full disclosure, Holden the mayor is also my optometrist.]
Comment by Doug on 24 March 2006:
Looking to get in contact with James Perry…He is an old friend.
Comment by J Porter on 6 April 2006:
His information will work for any city or homeowner no matter where you live on earth.
He’s a great guy to talk to and will give you all the tools you’ll to attract filming to your home or business.
http://westadamslocations.com/
Comment by Olaf Sperwer on 14 April 2006:
We offe a private house in cologne near rhine area 250qm 4 florr build in 1910
Comment by Maria Martinez on 20 September 2007:
I would like to rent my house for filming sets
Comment by Francesca miller on 6 October 2007:
I would like to rent my home out to a film set as i think it would be ideal for so many differnt things. i live in the south of france in a village called latoue .
The name of the house is LA MAISON FLEURIE
It is a large 19th century farm house and 3 gites
and a large pool
Comment by bob and nancy on 17 October 2007:
i would like to rent my house to film maker. we live in sacramento next to a high school with the foot ball field next to our yard and a jr high school behind our back yard. our home is up stairs down stairs with a basement.pretty home in land park area. three bedroom two bathroom built in 1939. we moved to a new home so this home will be ready to rent out by dec.1st 2007
Comment by bob and nancy on 25 October 2007:
how do i take my name and email off this site
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Comment by ann on 4 December 2007:
Hi,
I’m ready to try this. My friend (an actress who at one time owned this house) told me about you and told me that this house would be fantastic for filming, after she saw what renovations we put in . She and i are sure you will like it.Please check out the website.Call me anytime at 818-817-0894 and cell 818-516-3275
Comment by christina on 28 December 2007:
interested in learning how to rent my house out to movie studios great home large lot!
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A BEAUTIFUL HOME WITH 30,000 SQFT OF LAND. IT LIKE
PARK WITH ALOT OF TREE. IT IS IN ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND IN THE HIGH END LOCATION OF ARCADIA. HAVE SWIMMING POOL AND TWO GUEST HOUSE. LARGE PARKING SPACE. ITS GREAT FOR FILM SHOOT, WEDDING PHOTO, MAKE A VIDEO OR MUSIC VIDEO, ETC OR JUCT LEASE FOR A LONG TERM. THIS PROPERTY IS THE LARGEST LOT IN ARCADIA. CLOSE TO
SHOPPING CENTER, FREEWAY, RACE TRACK.
Comment by Moonshadow's Ranch on 17 January 2008:
We are interested in renting our property out for filming on location. Our property has 29 acres, horses, barn, in-ground pool, the home is a showcase “clubhouse, ranch style, 3 floors, with loft ceilings and lots of stonework, potbelly stoves, etc. The interior is classic ranch, with unseamed cedar walls throughout, including an old player piano. Perfect location for filming, lots of room for camera angles, etc. We are located in Snellville Georgia, just outside of Stone Mountain, 35 minutes from Hartsfield Airport. We also own a down home good old fashioned honky tonk that is located just 7 minutes away. Perfect locations for cowboy/western movies/mini series/music videos or TV movies. Please call for pictures, more information.
Pingback by Film Locations @ Plan It Locations » Blog Archive » How to successfully market your home as a film location? on 12 February 2008:
[…] successfully market your home as a film location, your approach should resemble that of an actor,” said Perry, author of the upcoming book […]
Comment by michele delaney on 22 February 2008:
I have two homes to rent out. One is a 6bdrm home down the street from Disney that I currently do short term rentals for vactioners. The other is my private residence. It is 6,400 sq ft. on a lake. Beautiful setting.
Comment by michele delaney on 22 February 2008:
http://www.rentalatdisneyarea.com
Comment by John Bannan on 26 February 2008:
I have a 3 story house with a 4th story tower, at the mouth of the Columbia River with a view of Cape Disappointment, which I’d rent to make a film. It has 3000 sq. ft. 4 br/4ba. Please contact me at: trade@isp.com
Comment by Charlie Bravo on 1 March 2008:
Westchester,New York, just outside of Manhattan, prestigious area, old house (1920), colonial with European “flavor”, large slated veranda, large garden room with art deco cement 1940’s floor, French doors open to slated terrace, large property with mature garden, Birch trees, etc.. Excellent for filming, inside and out. Next to Boat Clubs, and harbor, beautiful golf course and country clubs.
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Comment by MIKE CALHOUN on 4 March 2008:
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Comment by Jennifer on 25 March 2008:
Hi - This is a slightly different question…I’m actually interested in renting my (furnished) Laurel Canyon house out as a short-term rental for people who are in town working on a film, etc. Does anyone know how to let studios know or list your home? Thank you!!!
Comment by Lori Copeland on 26 March 2008:
I am working on a special issue of The Hollywood Reporter for the Location Expo! This is an opportunity to advertise your home for location filming! Call before April 3rd to reserve your ad space. Rates start as low as $100 for a classified!
Thanks, Lori
Comment by Ana on 8 April 2008:
Hello I, would like to rent my house to make a movie.
Comment by Debs on 20 April 2008:
Hi,
I am new to this site.
I wondered if it was possible to get any information on renting my house to filmmakers. I live in Europe, North West France infact.
Thanks
Debs
Comment by lisa on 2 May 2008:
We own a 5 acre lakefront estate in weekie wachee/ brooksville florida near the gulf and north of tampa. We have it tastefully furnished w/ 6 bed/ 4 bath/ pool and no rear or side neighbors and a palm tree lined 400 ft long drive. relo back to calif and it is avail weekly or monthly.. 949-350-5403 photos avail.. sunsets on the lake can’t be beat..
Comment by Cindy on 12 May 2008:
To view my home and all the rooms go to iggyshouse.com Id#185943. I would be interested in renting out my home for filmmakers. I live on a end lot with no houses beside it but a huge retention area. Please contact me if interested in using my home.
salesbysue@gmail.com
Comment by carol gaines on 23 May 2008:
I would like to rent my house out for movie filming I live in Honeyville,UT,84314 my address is 7190 N. 2650 W.honeyville UT 84314 you also email my son at roadrunner_0822@yahoo.com cause I drive truck so I’m not home much
Comment by PETER KYPREOS on 3 June 2008:
We are interested in renting out our home for filming movies, TV series or commercials.
We are located is Mississauga, Ontario Canada (20 minutes) west or Toronto. Our home is 3500 sq ft on a lot size of 50′ x 160′. It is beautifully landscaped with a customized deck in the back. We know you do a lot of filming in Canada.
Please e-mail us with your response
Thank you
Comment by Claudia Flores on 5 June 2008:
I am interested in renting out my 20 acre ranch with 2 homes on property for movies. It is right in the middle of Santa Barbara wine country, in the city of SOLVANG. Solvang is the quaint city where the movie SIDEWAYS took place in. If you are intersted, email me or call me, would love to send you pictures.
Comment by Grace on 26 September 2008:
Would love to rent my home to film movies. We have 4 partially wooded acres in an equestrian community just outside of Columbia South Carolina. It’s a 4,000 sq. ft. brick home with guest house in quiet country-like setting. Very anywhere, USA. I will email you photos if interested.
Comment by rickey barnes on 4 October 2008:
i have a 3100 sq foot home in mansfield tx (76063) film ready. it was newly built in december 2007. it is empty cause i was about to rent it out
Comment by WENDY REID on 6 October 2008:
I HAVE A 5 BEDROOM HOME NEWLY BUILT WITH A POOL ON MORE THAN AN ACRE WITH A CULDESAC AND FULLY FENCED IN PROPERTY IN NEW YORK. MY HOME IS 3200 SQUARE FEET.
Comment by abby beale on 6 October 2008:
great up north michigan retreat for rent for filming…we also have a smaller builder’s model and carriage house that would be good too. the retreat is 5,350 s.f. of beautiful living spaces including a roof top sun room. There are also panoramic views of country, an inland lake and lake michigan from most of the rooms.
there are also 40 acres and a barn and the kitchen won an award in a national magazine!
the smaller model is rustic and cozy, decorated to a tee with all the accessories. the carriage house is beautifully done too.
Comment by Ian on 6 October 2008:
I HAVE A BEAUTIFUL HOME IN THE MOUNTAINS OF WNC (ASHEVILLE, NC). WHO DO I CONTACT OR IS THERE A WEBSITE THAT SOMEONE CAN GO TO?
ANY ADVICE WOULD BE GREAT!!
Comment by Kathy on 8 October 2008:
I would like to rent my home for a movie. I live in Rosarito Beach Baha,Mx.My home is loacted on a hill with full ocean view. It is a beautiful while mediterain home 2500sq feet with a 900 square foot casita. beauiful area, beautiful home.To take virtual tour contact me . thank you kathy
Comment by Kathy on 8 October 2008:
Beautiful Mediteranian home in Rosarita beach baha mx. with casita. for virtual tour contact me by emil. Full ocean view.
Comment by Yvonne Amerson on 9 October 2008:
I have a BEAUTIFUL new plantation style home 3 levels, on 9 acres, private run way for small planes, pond, horses, lots of trees, etc. Would like to rent out for films, weddings, etc. Summerville, SC 843-696-4247