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Key Provisions in Film Location Agreements

By Maxwell Briskman Stanfield
March 01, 2020

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

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 mindful property owners may want to negotiate the agreement's provisions prior to signing and giving the go-ahead.

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