Hey guys, I'm looking for advice (if not help). I finished my script, I got the commitment of talent and crew (mostly collaborators due lack of money) I have the equipment and at this point the one thing I'm missing is the location. I am in Los Angeles metro area and I have scouted from Redondo Beach all the way to Ventura without luck, no one these days wants to lend a place for free (even bars that were foreclosed). I don't seem to have the right connection (bar owner or someone who can get me a bar). I approached studios too but pricing is ridiculous. I will have everything permitted and insured so liability shouldn't be a problem. Cheapest price I was able to find (and it didn't work for me anyway) was $5000 for 8 hours (from 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM). So... I guess the question is, what would you do in a situation like this? I might be able to pay up to $1500 for no less than 12 hours. Is a one day shooting and it needs to look old, country, wood floors maybe, rustic, decorated preferably with old looking memorabilia. If there is a good samaritan or smart marketer I can offer of course the presence of your name in movie and credits. Thank you!
Anything Goes : Help! I need a bar (So I can start shooting) by Alejandro Behar
Help! I need a bar (So I can start shooting)
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Get out of the studio zone, and away from the coast, they all know what a bar should cost ;) I have had luck on the very cheap in San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire, mostly with dive bars. A dump that only makes $500 tuesday will be glad to get $1000 out of you if you promise to feature a shot of their sign on camera and name in credits. Undoubtedly it's daytime- no one will close for you at night. Also Brett at Goat House Studios in NoHo used to have 2 standing bar sets, a country / dive bar and an upscale club, not sure if they are still there.
Thank you! I'll check this out.