tommygoldy
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Post by tommygoldy on Jan 20, 2013 0:48:33 GMT 1
Just wondering if anyone has any info or experience re getting their Datsun/other classic used on TV or in films...and getting paid for it. Is it worth registering with an agency or a waste of time?
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Post by gainsb1 on Jan 20, 2013 10:52:50 GMT 1
Every now and then Will (Datman) puts up a post when he has been contacted by someone needing cars to appear in films etc.
I have registered on 2 sites for a few years and not had a nibble.
Leigh (area rep)
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Post by Ricky180B on Jan 20, 2013 11:23:18 GMT 1
I last year had one of my cavaliers used for a music video for Coldplay 'Charlie brown'. Car came back 10 times in better condition after they carried out bodywork before delivering it back.
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30psi
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Post by 30psi on Jan 20, 2013 15:01:02 GMT 1
A mate of mine had his Impala used for a film. He came back with £250. He also came back with paint damage to the boot and bonnet where people had been climbing over the car and also had a hole in the back of one of the seats where a stiletto had been stamped in to it.
Not good.
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Post by datsfun on Jan 20, 2013 15:15:36 GMT 1
If your car is in very good condition, avoid such opportunities. I have heard many bad experiences
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Post by mash on Jan 25, 2013 22:08:00 GMT 1
It varies. I've had good and bad experiences. My old B11 was used in Red Riding but long periods of time engine running on set saw off the cylinder head. I got handsomely paid because I had three cars on the go for the series (even though much was cut) but it really does pay to go with the car and not leave it if you are able to.
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tommygoldy
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Post by tommygoldy on Jan 26, 2013 0:07:59 GMT 1
It varies. I've had good and bad experiences. My old B11 was used in Red Riding but long periods of time engine running on set saw off the cylinder head. I got handsomely paid because I had three cars on the go for the series (even though much was cut) but it really does pay to go with the car and not leave it if you are able to. Are you signed up to an agency? Is there a fee for joining? |
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Post by Talking Hoarse on Jan 26, 2013 9:20:35 GMT 1
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Post by Al Ramone on Jan 26, 2013 9:37:51 GMT 1
i'd really like to have one or more of my cars on telly and get paid for it to, but there's no way i'd leave any of them alone with the film crew....
any everything i've heard hasn't changed my mind.
i wonder how the blue 120Y estate is doing? i thought that was headed for a TV show?
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Post by antdat on Jan 30, 2013 11:46:43 GMT 1
i have 3 cars used (one day, fields of blood and the key), The person that asked to use them is a friend and big into classics himself so have no issues leaving the car there. I have also stayed on set for one of the productions. The company will insure it for the time at the set, cover costs pay for the usage etc.
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Post by boydyrs on Jan 30, 2013 15:20:15 GMT 1
My car is on the TV all the time......LOL!
boydyrs
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datman
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Location: West Sussex/Surrey
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Post by datman on Jan 31, 2013 20:47:30 GMT 1
ive got one of mine going out this weekend for a music vid. I actively email any new cars i get to various places including a dealer of classic american cars who get asked for all kinds of things.
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Post by roddyc130 on Feb 4, 2013 5:25:56 GMT 1
ive got one of mine going out this weekend for a music vid. I actively email any new cars i get to various places including a dealer of classic american cars who get asked for all kinds of things. I still love the fact your C130 was in the Madonna video ...... pure class ..  |
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