Parking
What you notice
Some parking spaces are temporarily reserved for the production.
What we do
We only use the agreed spaces and free them up as soon as possible.
For residents and businesses
Is there filming in your street?
Then on shoot days I'm your point of contact on the street. Here you can read what happens, what you may notice and what we do to keep it as pleasant as possible for you.
- Your home and business stay accessible
- Questions? Feel free to talk to me
- We leave the street tidy
From start to finish
A shoot day in your street
From setting up in the morning to leaving the street tidy: this is how a shoot day in your area works.
1Beforehand
The announcement
The production's location manager aligns the shoot with the city council and sends you a resident letter. It tells you when there is filming, which parking spaces are reserved and who to contact.
2Early morning
Setting up the street
I'm one of the first to arrive. I block off the reserved spaces, show the vans and trucks where to park and keep pavements, driveways and entrances clear.
3Before the first take
The crew base is up
Toilets, power, catering and equipment get a fixed spot: close to the set and out of the way as much as possible. Signs and walkways show everyone where to be.
4During filming
Quiet… and action!
When the camera is rolling, we may ask you to wait a moment or keep quiet. A take is usually short. Certified traffic controllers keep traffic safe and briefly stop it when needed.
5All day long
I walk around
I keep an eye on the set and the street. Is everything safe, is the path clear, does anyone have a question? If something bothers you, talk to me and we'll find a solution right away.
6After the last take
Wrap: everything back
Once the last take is done, we clear up. Equipment goes into the van, waste goes with us and the parking spaces are freed up. I'm the last to check the street, so it's left the way we found it.
What you may notice
Filming in a residential area doesn't go unnoticed, to be fair. This is what to expect, and this is what we do about it.
Access
What you notice
Cables may be lying on the pavement, and lights or equipment may be standing there.
What we do
Cables are covered and walkways stay clear, also for wheelchairs and prams.
Sound
What you notice
A moment of quiet during a take, and a bit more bustle around the set.
What we do
We only ask for quiet when the camera is rolling. The crew keeps it calm on the street.
Light
What you notice
Evening or night shoots can involve bright lights.
What we do
We point lights away from windows as much as possible. Bothered by the light? Let us know.
Traffic
What you notice
Traffic is sometimes stopped for a moment.
What we do
Certified traffic controllers do this, as briefly as possible and always safely.
Bustle
What you notice
More people, vans and equipment in the street than usual.
What we do
Everything gets a fixed spot and we keep it tidy. We take our waste with us.
On set
What we take into account
- Emergency services can always get through
- Front doors, driveways and shops stay accessible
- Clear paths for wheelchairs and prams
- Children and elderly people in the street
- Peace and quiet in the evening and at night
- Tidiness: we leave nothing behind
- Rather not be on camera? Just say so
Do you run a shop or business?
Then you mainly want customers to find you and deliveries to go ahead as usual. Let me know when you expect deliveries or when it's busy. I'll take that into account and keep your entrance accessible.
Film talk on the street
On set we often use our own terms. This is what they mean.
Action!
The camera is rolling. Quiet please.
Cut!
The take is done. You can carry on.
Take
One attempt at a shot. Often more follow.
Crew base
The spot with the crew's vans, catering and toilets.
Wrap
End of the shoot day. Time to clear up.
Agreements with the city
Where needed, shoots are aligned with the city council. What applies to your street is in the production's resident letter.
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