Need a simple film location agreement you can actually use?
This free Location Agreement template is designed for filmmakers, producers, students, and small crews who need written permission to film on private property. It gives you a clean starting point for documenting the key terms between a production and a property owner before the shoot begins.
A location agreement helps confirm where you are filming, when you are filming, what areas you can access, and what permissions have been granted. It can also help reduce confusion around damage, insurance, restrictions, cancellations, and how the space will be used by the production.
This template is useful for short films, student films, indie productions, branded content, documentaries, interviews, music videos, and low-budget commercial shoots.
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What’s Included
This download includes a basic film location agreement template you can review, edit, and adapt for your production. It is meant to save time and help you avoid the usual mess of vague verbal agreements, forgotten details, and last-minute misunderstandings.
Why You Should Use a Location Agreement
Too many small productions treat locations casually until something goes wrong. That’s stupid. If you are bringing cast, crew, lights, stands, cables, gear, vehicles, and production activity onto someone else’s property, get it in writing.
A location agreement helps protect both sides by clearly outlining:
- the property being used
- the shoot dates and times
- access limitations
- production activities allowed on site
- cleanup expectations
- liability and responsibility
- payment terms, if any
- cancellation terms
- signature approval from both parties
Even on a very small shoot, this matters.
Who This Template Is For
This free download is built for:
- film students
- indie filmmakers
- producers
- videographers
- documentarians
- content creators
- small production companies
If you are filming in a house, office, warehouse, restaurant, parking lot, storefront, studio, or other private property, this template gives you a practical starting point.
Download the Free Location Agreement Template
Important Note
This template is for educational and general informational use only and is not legal advice. Laws and production requirements can vary depending on your location, the nature of the shoot, and the parties involved. For higher-risk productions, commercial work, stunts, effects, large crews, or anything involving significant liability, you should have your agreement reviewed by a qualified lawyer.