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  • Has anyone ever let a tv/movie film in their appt? Law and order is offering us $7,000 for a two day shot, they pay for hotel and they may move some or all of our furniture to storage and then move it back. It sounds like a decent deal but I’m worried our apt will be a mess or things will get damaged or stolen.

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    05.27.09, 12:25 PM [ Flag ]
    • I would totally do it, even with a baby and pregnant!

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      05.27.09, 12:29 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    • My friend did this and they did a lot of damage in the rooms they filmed in. Friend regrets it since in the end the floor repairs and repainting she needed to do was a pain and cost her.

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      05.27.09, 12:39 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    • Neighbors below us did it. They have a 4 year-old DD, they went to the hotel, DD was THRILLED and neighbs loved it. Company was great and very considerate. They did accidentally scratch the wall but immediately dispatched someone to fix it. I think what was essential was the # of contracts that they signed, thus ensuring that all their belongings/their apt were safe.

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      05.27.09, 12:41 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
      • Oops, forgot to add that neighbors signed lots of contracts to ensure safety of their stuff. I see poster's reply above, so I guess it can be good or bad. Do you mind if I ask where you live/what your place is like?

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        05.27.09, 12:45 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
        • UWS, aprox 1700 sf, large kitchen and large halls. They asked the doorman who had an appt like this and he gave us their card. They came by and made the offer.

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          05.27.09, 12:56 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
      • Did they get approval from the Coop or landlord? A bit worried they might cause disruption in the building and someone will complain. Dh and thought we would give the super a little extra to "watch the place".

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        05.27.09, 12:58 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
        • You have to have coop board approval. Giving the Super "a little extra" will not do it - if he lets the crew in without Board approval, he could lose his job. This is a big deal, with a few dozen people coming in and out of the building, a lot of equipment and trucks in front.

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          05.27.09, 01:17 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    • totally! they can use my house.

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      05.27.09, 12:41 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    • I have a friend who rented his dad's business to a porn company.

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      05.27.09, 12:52 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    • We did it with the house that I grew up in. Movies and tv commercials. It was fine. The worst that happened was a small chip in the paint. Otherwise they were very careful. $7000 is a lot for two days. I'd do it. Plus it's fun.

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      05.27.09, 12:55 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    • If you are going to let anyone do it, L&O is your best bet - they have the best crew working for them. I had them in my office a few years ago and the only sign they had been there was the new paint smell the next morning. FYI - your landlord or coop board will have to approve it and will want a cut of the fee and make sure you have a signed contract and are given an insurance certificate naming YOU as the additional insured.

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      05.27.09, 01:04 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    • Would be cool to see your apt on TV (even if there's a dead body on the floor)!

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      05.27.09, 01:09 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    • We let someone use our apartment for a 2-day photo shoot. It created a bit of a mess--I suggest rolling up and storing your carpets and putting away anything breakable or that you'd be really, really sad to lose. Also, be sure to OK it with your coop board. Many don't allow it. My DH's office was also used for a 2-day Law and Order shoot. He had a couple of things stolen from his desk, as did many of his coworkers. So beware.

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      05.27.09, 01:53 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    • L&O also filmed at my job. Did some minor damage but repaired/repainted shortly thereafter. The co's thinking, though, was it wasn't worth the hassel. BTW---the crew people were great!

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      05.27.09, 01:56 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
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