Perhaps this question has been answered before. If so I apologize and I'd really appreciate a redirect to the threads.
I've been banging my head against the wall in New Jersey trying to find an abandoned building to (LEGALLY ) shoot in. Actually as we're still putting the script together I'd like to get a location locked down early so certain scenes can be tailored to the actual environment. I get that we'll need insurance, ok no problem there, and I get that we'll need the owner's say so and a location release. But the REAL question is: how the heck do I do FIND an abandoned building to begin with and once I do what are the steps to finding the owner? Should I simply drive around, find one that seems promising and look up tax records? Sounds pretty obvious now that I'm writing this but I'm just wondering if there are any tips/tricks/better ways to finding locations and their respective owners.
One other question now that I'm on bended knee already: this is my first independent feature so the production company etc are all brand new. What the heck do you say to someone to convince them you're not a nutter or something when looking to shoot a movie in their building?
AND one (last) question (I promise): we'll be doing night shoots for most of the picture. Seems like it would be a good idea to call the local cops and let them know we're there. Any other folks we should give a heads up to?
Thanks for any help you can give.
I've been banging my head against the wall in New Jersey trying to find an abandoned building to (LEGALLY ) shoot in. Actually as we're still putting the script together I'd like to get a location locked down early so certain scenes can be tailored to the actual environment. I get that we'll need insurance, ok no problem there, and I get that we'll need the owner's say so and a location release. But the REAL question is: how the heck do I do FIND an abandoned building to begin with and once I do what are the steps to finding the owner? Should I simply drive around, find one that seems promising and look up tax records? Sounds pretty obvious now that I'm writing this but I'm just wondering if there are any tips/tricks/better ways to finding locations and their respective owners.
One other question now that I'm on bended knee already: this is my first independent feature so the production company etc are all brand new. What the heck do you say to someone to convince them you're not a nutter or something when looking to shoot a movie in their building?
AND one (last) question (I promise): we'll be doing night shoots for most of the picture. Seems like it would be a good idea to call the local cops and let them know we're there. Any other folks we should give a heads up to?
Thanks for any help you can give.