For Scouts & Agencies
Direct access to the UK’s finest locations.
Search, shortlist and book directly with property owners. No agency relay, no middle person, no waiting. 3,000+ locations across the UK, ready to search now.
Browse free, always
Direct WhatsApp with owners
AI-powered search (upload your brief)
Escrow payments
3,000+
Verified locations
AI
Powered locations search
Direct
Owner contact incl. WhatsApp
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To search and browse
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How it works
From brief to booking in 4 steps
From creating your listing to receiving payment, everything is managed directly through the platform.
Search properties
Paste your brief or describe your vision into our AI search. It analyses your must-haves versus nice-to-haves and instantly presents the most relevant locations from across our property database.
Contact owners directly
When you find a property, unlock a direct conversation with the owner using a single credit. You can message hosts via the platform or WhatsApp. Credits are only charged when the owner responds.
Book your recce
Arrange a site visit directly from your dashboard. The owner confirms through the platform and provides all you need. Shortlist properties across multiple projects and share lists with your team.
Confirm, sign and pay
Once you agree dates, the standard terms are signed digitally through the platform. Payment is collected, held in secure escrow and released to the owner automatically once your shoot completes.
What will a location cost your production?
Enter the estimated property value, region and your shoot requirements.
We'll calculate an expected day rate to help you plan your production budget.
- Property + location £1,050
- Cast & crew size 49
- Filming hours per day 9
- Extra facilities + £100
Why hosts choose us
Everything you need to host with confidence
AI powered search
Stop manually filtering through hundreds of listings. Describe your shoot in natural language – the period, the feel, the must-haves and our AI presents the most relevant properties instantly. Try AI search
Direct owner messaging & WhatsApp
One credit unlocks a direct conversation with any property owner. Chat through the platform or switch to WhatsApp, where owners can share additional photos, video walkthroughs and availability.
Shortlists & projects
Organise locations into named shoot projects and tag shortlists for easy recall. Share project lists with directors, producers or clients directly from your dashboard without exporting anything.
Native standard contracts
Terms are generated and agreed digitally within the platform. Insurance documents and any additional paperwork are uploaded and shared through the same interface – no separate file chains.
Escrow payments
Payment is collected from you before the shoot begins and held securely in escrow. Funds are released to the owner automatically once the shoot day completes — protecting both parties throughout.
Recce bookings
Request and manage site visits from within the platform. Owners confirm directly, and you receive all the details in one place. No back-and-forth across email and WhatsApp threads.
A taste of what’s available right now
Styled Victorian Terrace: unique shoot location with extension and bar, family home in SW London
Greater London £1,690.00 per day
Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing
Three simple bundles. No hidden fees. Search and browse is always free. Credits are only used when a property owner responds to your message.
Starter
10 Credits
- £2.50 per credit
- Unlimited search and browse
- Create shortlists and favourites
- Credits charged when host responds
- No monthly commitment
- Credits never expire
£25
Pro
30 Credits
- £2 per credit
- Unlimited search and browse
- Create shortlists and favourites
- Credits charged when host responds
- No monthly commitment
- Credits never expire
£60
Agency
100 Credits
- £1.50 per credit
- Unlimited search and browse
- Create shortlists and favourites
- Credits charged when host responds
- No monthly commitment
- Credits never expire
£150
One credit unlocks a chat with a host where you can discuss your shoot, book a recce or dive into booking your shoot. No hidden fees or extras. Successful bookings are charged against the final booking fee to the host. You pay only what you agree with them.
Trusted across the UK
Production teams across the UK
“If you’re thinking of offering your home for film shoots, this platform is the place to be. It’s reliable, well-connected, and gives you all the confidence you need.”
“We’ve had multiple bookings through this service, and every step has been smooth. It’s so well-organized and makes us feel totally secure about who’s coming in.”
“The ease of directly connecting with filmmakers has been fantastic. The team behind this platform has really thought of everything.”
“I’ve never felt more confident renting out my home for productions. The platform is secure, trustworthy, and genuinely gives you peace of mind.”
“This platform has completely transformed how we list our property for filming. It’s incredibly well-serviced, easy to use, and the connections we’ve made have been amazing!”
“This Film Locations platform has truly transformed my experience as a property owner! The analytics feature is incredible!”
“As a property owner, listing on FilmLocations has been fantastic. Easy to manage bookings, great support team, and I’ve earned consistent income from my Georgian townhouse.”
“Outstanding platform! We found an incredible industrial warehouse in East London for our latest project. The booking process was seamless and professional throughout.”
“FilmLocations made finding the perfect shoot location so easy. The search filters are intuitive and the property owners were incredibly responsive. Saved us weeks of location scouting.”
Questions we
are often asked
These are some of the most common inquiries we receive. If your question isn’t covered here, don’t hesitate to reach out, we’re always happy to chat!
What happens when you get an enquiry?
You will receive a notification via email to log into your portal to respond. The message from the potential booker will show dates, timings and other details such as the production’s Public Liability Insurance – which is a requirement for all productions using Film Locations.
Once you have agreed a fee and all details for the shoot, the booker can proceed with making a booking request. You can then accept or decline the booking. Accepting will invite the booker to pay the agreed fee directly into your account.
Once the client has paid you will be notified and the funds usually transfer into your dedicated bank account within 5-10 days.
When will I get paid for my booking?
When you have agreed with the client the price and details of the shoot the production can request to book your location. Check all the details are correct and confirm.
The booker will then check the details and pay by credit card into your dedicated bank account, this usually take 5-10 working days to reach your account from the day of payment. Please note there is an administrative fee that helps us run the platform.
How much should I charge clients to hire my property?
We receive e-mails from our members all the time asking how much they should charge for the hire of their property or vehicle…well, how long is a piece of string?
It’s hard to give a definitive answer to this question as each listing is different, as is each shoot. However, we’ve done our best to put some guidelines in place for you.
Is my property good enough?
This is the most commonly asked question. The simple answer is ‘yes!’. You only need to turn on the TV or flick through a magazine to see the vast array of properties being used as photo shoot locations. Film location scouts are always after fresh new places for filming – from empty warehouses to country mansions to council flats…you never know, your property could be exactly what they are looking for next.
Can I hire out part of my property?
There are no rules about how much or how little you can advertise on Film Locations. You can add your entire property or a single room, just remember to specify in your listing how much of your property is available.
What is film locations?
Film Locations is a direct location booking platform. It also offers property owners the opportunity to register their location to hire out for shoots to our vast network of trusted industry professionals.
What could my property be used for?
It could be any kind of TV/film or photo shoot. From a small student project to a fashion photoshoot to a Hollywood blockbuster. The sky’s the limit! Enquiries are made everyday for a wide variety of shoots.
Why is film locations different from an agency?
Rather than rely on an agent, creators can search on Film Locations to find exactly what they’re looking for and have direct contact with owners, agreeing the dates and negotiating rates for the shoot. Payments are made through our platform securely and directly to the location owner – no booking or agency fees. No invoicing!