Got a phone calll yesterday from some ad outfit asking to use my car for an upcomming photo shoot for a clothing magazine ad. I don't see any problem doing it but maybe I'm missing or not thinking of something ? Anyone else do this ?
For what it's worth, I leased a car to Phillip Morris, and they paid me 5k (1986) and took care of all insurance issues during the time they had possession. Stu
OUt of curiosity what car is it and for what company? I would do it if someone asked me. I have had friends that have done it and got some decent money.
KEEP YOUR EYE ON IT! Been through this several times. Last Year, I rented out my '36 Ford for a movie filmed in our small town. It was part of a "garage scene" and was not driven. They kept it about two weeks. Came back with a small dent and missing front license plate. Money was good but those people won't respect the car like you do. If ya do this ya probably need to stay with the car at all times. Especially if it is moved or driven.
Exactly, stay with the car. It'll be boring as hell, but you'll be less worried.And then when they ask you somehting like, "can we put her up on the hood," you can negotiate more $$. Otherwise they just do whatever and don't give a shit. I'm an ad guy and have rented cars for movies and tv spots in philly. I personally don't have any show cars, so it's not too much anxiety and sorta interesting.But a long day.
if the moneys right do it.....make sure they have good insurance and photo the car from top to bottom before it goes to them so if you have a claim you have proof
Make sure you get a certificate of insurance showing you as payee and get and agreed value of what you want if the car is destroyed. it is best to also have a lease agreement that spells out how many days and how much per day. and that if the car is damage that you still get paid per day as if it was still on rental until it is repaired (know as down time) also in the lease you should have a disclaimer that you are not responsible if someone gets hurt on or with your car while in their possession and not resposible for delay in production if something happens with the car. and yes take a lot pictures and a video and do a walk around before and after the return with a rep from the film co and have him/her sign if there is any damage. most of the time everything goes ok you just want to have all your ducks in a row just incase
My wife and I had three vehicles in a recent film called "Heaven's Rain" that was filmed in several locations in Oklahoma. We were with the vehicles 98% of the time, and let them know we insisted on that stipulation. We were paid decently enough for our time and efforts. My Dodge and my wife's Chrysler are in the movie, but the scene where my son's truck was to appear did not make the final cut. The only real gripe I had was in one scene with my car, the actors had movie blood on them and it got on the seats...thank goodness for vinyl upholstery...but the movie people cleaned it all up and I had no issues after that. We really had a great time, despite the travel (70 miles one way to one shoot, and 130 miles to the other), but they paid us for the use, filled the cars up with fuel at the end, and my wife and I are listed in the credits of the movie. As others have said, get IN WRITING what they are to be responsible for, in terms of use, damages, and compensation!!!
I know a guy who had a car used in a movie and apparently the paint was too shiny for the lighting they were using. They proceeded to dull it down by pouring milk (possibly chocolate milk) on the car and letting it bake under lights for a couple weeks under they were finished shooting. He got cut a nice check to redo the paint, but it was never the same again. Be careful on what you allow them to do.
My '66 Delivery was used in the "Lovely Bones", they sprayed it with a solution to make it look like road salt spray......washed right off and got a nice lump of "cash"!! I'd do it again in a heartbeat!!
I used my 65 white Mustang in a video tape production for the History Channel. Show is called "Conspiracy?" and was an investigation into the assination of Dr Martin Luther King. James Earl Ray had a white 66 coupe. I just put 66 hubcaps on and it was close enough for accuracy. I stayed with the car the entire shoot. Told them $600 for an 8 hour day. That fee included me to deliver and return. In the hour-long show my car appears half a dozen times for 3-10 seconds each time. Its fun and interesting and I'd do it again.
Go for it. Make sure you have your ducks in a row before turning it loose and if possible stay with it to be sure of no funny stuff. Just my 2 zincolns. Scot
Remember that it's your "baby", and to them it's just a prop in a photo shoot. With that said, I've had my car in a photo shoot for a calendar. I stayed with the car during the shoot and had no problems. Jim
I'm with modelAguy. the dr that replaced my knee was moving to a new location & wanted to use my roadster in his newspaper add. Like a fool I said no problem figuring I'd get something in return. Foolish me I never even got gas money or a thank you & my office calls were still the same fee. While doing the Rt. 66 rendevous in Berdoo they ask if I would drive Les Richter around the 20 blocks set up for cruising. I ask what they paid & the answer was nada zilch & if I didn't want to do it they would find someone else. I agreed & to do it & all around the cruise Mr. Richter was asking me about the car (66 vette) & my life&wife & what I did & where I lived. I even invited him to come stay in my house & fish the smith river. He was writing all this on a note pad & I figured I might get some kind of a thank you note . Ha never heard from him again. Would I spend my time & use one of my cars for some kind of a promo deal nope not unless I received compensation up front & it better be worth while. that's my .02
Exactly why I chose to not rent mine out one time. They were going to do shots with models and I just could visualize all the jean rivets, etc. scratching my car.
Better watch out---this is a great scam that going around. They want it for a "photo shoot" or "layout shoot" for "period correct vehicles". They get it, if you're with it, then say they have tech problems or waiting on someone or someother dumb excuse-then tell you it'll be a while-go get a bite, etc.=return, no car. OR they find out where you live knowing you'll probably have goodies in the garage and other places=burglery in process. I've been approached twice for my 55, each time by a fine looking chick that's one of their "models". cooger
South Florida. 1986. MINT Olds Cutlass conv. with 36K miles. Red w/white interior. A south Florida bank ad agency wanted to use it for a commercial. The deal was three days. I was welcome to stay with it. And I did. The only problem was I couldn't drive it back and forth everyday. So, they gave me the directors brand new Cadillac to use. Plus, two sheriff's deputies were on guard 24 hours for storage of all the filming equipment. No damages at all. And they paid $ 4500 plus my travel per mile, my breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Would I do it again? You bet!!
Can I use your car? I promise I wont hurt it,maybe a dent or scratch but thats ok since it is your car,LOL. Just kidding. Tom Mcmullin from street rodder magazine ( RIP )told me he rented out his touring for the too hot for teacher video.They jacked up the super charger and fried the tires.said he would never do it again,LOL.Good luck if you decide to do it.
they used my car in 'THE KILLER INSIDE ME' all i had to do was drive it around while they filmed....paid me $100. and filled the gas tank at the end of the day...it was neat getting to meet the actors and seeing how movies are made.. i woundnt have left it there for them to drive or use..
It's a one day thing, they said I can stay with the car the whole time, they need the car for about 4 hours, it's a static shoot ( I guess car just sitting there ?) any moving it or driving I would do. We didn't discuss the actual payment . I will have to sign some kind of contract. Cannot discuss who or what it is about until it is released & they O.K. They said they would pay any and all damages once car is on location. The thing that got me interested was the question if I have any problem being around scantily clad women or having the car photographed with them. Hell maybe it's a porn magazine( happy face , happy face, happy face)
I did a shoot in Randsburg,Ca.,for Rifle Jeans. They paid for everything,room,food,gas,and $450 CASH!!!! I'd do it again.... My car was just parked,but i've heard some bad stories where they want to let some "actor"(used loosly) drive your car. Cause even if they pay for the damage,it's still damaged. Your call.
I worked in production for a bit and for a print ad I wouldn't be too worried. These guys are correct that the produciton company see the car as an issured prop. Ask to see the boards, this will give you an idea of the shots the client will be expecting and you can judge for yourself. They won't be running light and sound wires inside it, or towing it behind a camera truck, so I wouldn't worry - too much.
This is a great read. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=282906&highlight=movie+car+rental&showall=1
It needs to be insured by them from the time it leaves your place until it returns to your place even if you are the one driving. Check with your car insurance. I would demand a cert of insurance before it left my place. Just my 2 other cents
I spent a day with my OT Cobra replica on a Lifetime Network shoot. It was too loud to be used in any of the 'drive-by' scenes but was parked in three scenes. I ended up as an extra in two scenes since I was just standing around doing nothing. Made a couple hundred bucks and except for having the prop guy try to take off the license plate and dropping a nut into the trunk lid there were no hassles. Still haven't seen the seen the movie, sounded a little 'chicky' to me.
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