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The Easy Spaces platform specializes in connecting photo, video, and event producers with private property owners who wish to rent their property to professionals.

Renting out your house or apartment for a film shoot offers advantages for both parties.

Indeed, renting a filming location is less expensive for a producer than building an artificial set. In addition, renting out your house or apartment for film productions can generate substantial additional income.

However, it is important to be aware that renting your house or apartment for a film shoot or photo shoot also involves certain constraints.

Renting Your Home for a Film Shoot: Selection Criteria

All types of properties can potentially be suitable for filming a movie or a photo shoot.

That said, certain criteria can significantly increase your chances of being selected:

The size of your property.
A film shoot or photo shoot requires the presence of various technicians, actors, or models, as well as equipment. As a result, the rooms in your property must be spacious enough to accommodate everyone. For example, a living room should ideally be 40 m² (430 sq ft) or more to ensure filming takes place under good conditions.

Ceiling height.
This is an important criterion to allow for proper installation and handling of equipment such as professional lighting and boom microphones.

Location of the property.
Most production companies are based in Paris or the greater Paris region. The closer your property is geographically, the higher its chances of being rented for a shoot.

How Many People Are Needed for a Shoot?

When you rent your house or apartment for a film shoot or photo shoot, keep in mind that your living space will be occupied by a number of people. This number varies depending on the type of production:

• For a photo shoot, the team usually consists of 5 to 25 people: models, photographer, and preparation staff (makeup, hair, accessories, etc.).

• For corporate videos, short films, or commercials, expect an average of 5 to 50 people.

• Finally, a feature film crew generally involves between 15 and 70 people.

The duration of a shoot can vary greatly, ranging from 1 day to 5 weeks.

It is important to note that in addition to filming time, there are usually preparation days before the shoot and restoration days after the shoot. For long shoots, contracts rarely include an accommodation clause. Production companies may then cover hotel accommodation or provide equivalent compensation for staying with relatives.

Pricing for Renting a Filming Location

Rental rates for filming locations can also vary significantly.

• For a photo shoot, rates generally range from €800 to €4,000 per day.

• For a film shoot, rates can range from €1,000 to €8,000 per day depending on the type of location, schedule, season, and geographic area.

• For events, rates typically range from €1,500 to €12,000 per day.

It is also important to note that preparation days before filming and restoration days after filming are generally billed at 50% of the daily filming rate.

In the case of night shoots, the rate is usually increased by 20–30% compared to daytime filming rates.

How a Filming Location Rental Works

Renting a filming location takes place in several stages. Before the shoot, it is essential to define the rental conditions for both parties.

It is also important to ensure that selection criteria are met and to plan practical details such as schedules and access.

During the shoot, it is essential to ensure that rental rules are respected and to address any issues that may arise.

After the shoot, it is important to ensure that the property is restored as agreed and to finalize the remaining financial details.

Interested in renting out your property for film shoots, photo productions, or professional events? You’re in the right place—we receive numerous requests every day. Contact us and offer your apartment or house for film shoots and photo sessions.