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2. Location scouting and managing is a DGA Union position. Fees can be paid through a time card or contributions will be paid directly to the DGA.
3. A clearing request must be obtained before any locations are officially cleared. This request must be written through an email or fax.
4. Location Consultants will not be responsible for any changes made to a location or any discontentment from your client. Location Consultants will not be responsible for the misinterpretation of size or appearance of the location. Therefore, we strongly recommend that all clients scout their preferred locations prior to confirming.
5. A Location Agreement, provided by Location Consultants, must be signed prior to the shoot day. You, the licensee, may also have an agreement that the property owner is required to sign.
   
   

Production Details

1. Permission from the homeowner must be obtained prior to moving any furniture.
2. No smoking inside any home or public building. If smoking is permitted on the grounds outside, please place ash cans with signs directing crew; do not throw butts on the ground.
3. Cellular phones are required on location. Homeowner phones or DSL service is not available to crew unless organized in advance.
4. At the end of all shoots, crews remove all trash, sweep and mop all floors, and return the premises to its original state.
5. Electricity usage for film is determined on the technical scout. Most property owners decline the use of the power on the premises. If required and agreed to, then an additional power fee will be determined. Electricity usage for print (in most cases) only requires normal power; therefore no fee is added for usage.
6. Homeowner's personal supplies may only be used if agreed to in advance. This includes: trash bags, toilet paper, paper towels, eating utensils, coffee/tea and any props.
7. We ask that the production manager and homeowner, prior to the shoot day, perform a walk-through to note any pre-existing defects or damage at the location. Then, at the end of the shoot, the walk-through will be repeated and any new damage must be reported within 48 hours (unless other agreements have been made in advance).
8. The licensee (client/production company) is responsible for acquiring all necessary permits and payment of any fees associated therewith, unless the licensee hires Location Consultants to manage the location. An additional fee will be charged for those services.
9. The Licensee (client/production company) is responsible for making sure locations used are returned to their original state.