Film Production Location Inquiry Form Template

Manage film and TV production location inquiries professionally with a structured form that captures every detail your team needs. This location inquiry form collects project type, crew size, filming dates, exclusivity requirements, and special production needs upfront — so property owners, location scouts, and permit offices can evaluate requests quickly and avoid endless email chains.

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Who uses this template

Location managers and scoutsProperty owners renting to productionsFilm commission officesHotel and venue managersCity and government permit departmentsStudio lot rental managersIndependent filmmakers scouting locationsCommercial production companies

About this template

A film production location inquiry form is the professional standard for any property owner, venue manager, or film commission office that regularly receives filming requests. Without a structured form, location inquiries arrive as vague emails — 'We'd love to film at your property' — with no information about crew size, timeline, equipment needs, or exclusivity requirements. Following up to gather the basics wastes days and creates friction with the production team.

A well-designed location inquiry form surfaces the critical details immediately: how many crew members will be on-site (which affects insurance and catering logistics), whether the production needs full exclusivity (which affects your revenue from other bookings), and what special equipment they intend to bring (cranes and generators require very different site preparation than a handheld camera). Armed with this information, a location manager can provide an accurate quote and a realistic logistics plan in the first response.

formformform makes it easy to build and distribute this form. Film commission offices can embed it on their location library portal; individual property owners can link to it from their Airbnb listing or directly respond to inquiries with a form link. Every submission is stored and searchable, creating an organized record of every production inquiry across a filming season.

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What's included

+ Project type dropdown covering features, TV series, commercials, music videos, and student films
+ Crew size field to assess logistical impact on the property
+ Exclusivity radio button to clarify operational disruption upfront
+ Open-ended location requirements and special equipment fields
+ Production company name and contact capture for professional follow-up
+ Filming start date for scheduling and availability checks
+ Instant email notifications to location managers or property owners
+ Embeds on location library websites, film commission portals, and property listing pages

How to create a film production location inquiry form

  1. 1

    Click "Use this template" to load the form in formformform and create your free account.

  2. 2

    Add a paragraph describing the property or location, including any notable features that attract productions.

  3. 3

    Update the project type dropdown to reflect the types of productions your property is suitable for — exclude student films if you only accommodate professional productions.

  4. 4

    Add any property-specific requirements, such as permit conditions, noise curfews, or insurance minimum requirements.

  5. 5

    Set the notification email to reach your location manager or property operations team.

  6. 6

    Share the form link in your location listing, film commission profile, or direct responses to location scout inquiries.

Best practices for your film production location inquiry form

Ask for crew size upfront

it's the single best proxy for how much operational disruption a production will cause. A 5-person documentary crew and a 150-person feature film crew are entirely different propositions.

Include an exclusivity question

productions that require full exclusivity affect your ability to run a business normally. Knowing this at inquiry stage helps you price and schedule appropriately.

Ask about special equipment

generators, cranes, and water rigs require advance preparation and may trigger structural or safety concerns. Surfacing this early prevents surprises on shoot day.

Request the production company name, not just the individual contact

professional productions have insurance, legal entities, and established track records. You can verify these before committing to a shoot.

Clarify set dressing permissions in the requirements field

some productions want to repaint walls, install fixtures, or modify landscaping. Asking about this upfront prevents property damage disputes.

Respond with a site visit before committing

the form gathers the information you need to decide whether to proceed to a site visit, not to finalize the deal. Always inspect the planned setup before signing a location agreement.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this form to manage multiple properties in a location library? +

Yes. You can add a dropdown to the form asking which property the production is inquiring about, and create separate notification rules per location if needed.

How do I handle permit requirements through the form? +

Add a paragraph field explaining the permits required in your jurisdiction, and include a checkbox asking the production company to acknowledge they will obtain the necessary permits before filming begins.

Can I receive inquiries for commercial shoots separately from film inquiries? +

Yes. You can create separate forms for different production types or add a project type dropdown that lets you filter and respond differently to commercials vs. feature films vs. student projects.

Is there a limit on how many location inquiries I can receive? +

No. formformform supports unlimited submissions, so you can handle a high volume of production inquiries during peak filming seasons without hitting any caps.

Can I add my insurance and permit requirements to the form? +

Yes. Add a paragraph field or a checkbox field listing your standard requirements — minimum liability insurance, permit timeline, deposit terms — and ask productions to acknowledge them as part of the inquiry.

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