General questions
We specialize in sourcing and coordinating accommodations, travel, destination and locations solutions for film and TV productions shooting on location. Our services include securing hotels, apartments, houses, for cast and crew, as well as handling flights, car rentals, and general travel coordination. We also offer extensive destination and locations services which go above and beyond other services.
We provide services to productions shooting in North America, EMEA, APAC, and practically any location in the world you can think of. Tell us where you’re going and we’ll look after everything for you.
We can accommodate you any time including last-minute requests but it’s usually best to reach out as early as possible, ideally during pre-production before you arrive and set up the production office, to ensure the best availability and rates.
Absolutely! We have experience working with productions of all sizes, from small independent films to large-scale studio projects. We can coordinate housing for an entire production team, including cast, crew, and support staff to a single person looking for an apartment for the duration of their shoot.
Housing and Accommodations
We provide a wide array of options, including hotels, corporate housing, serviced apartments, rental homes, and extended-stay accommodations tailored to the needs of film and TV productions. Tell us what you need and we’ll find it for you.
Yes we can! Our partners are the biggest of their kind in the world with preferred access to pre-negotiated rates and contract terms you can’t get anywhere else. We negotiate discounted group rates and work with production-friendly properties that understand the unique needs of film and TV crews, such as reduced contract risk, flexible check-in/out times, complimentary office space, parking, and more.
Yes, we handle lease negotiations, assist with account set-up and deposits, and arrange all necessary paperwork to make the process as smooth as possible for your production team.
Yes, we can source pet-friendly housing options for those traveling with service animals or personal pets.
Travel and Transportation
Yes. Our flight services are designed for: a) productions that require a local agency to qualify that spend for production incentives; b) when the Studio travel department does not have a location or does not service where the produciton is shooting; c) independents who could use a specialized and experienced production travel agency or,; d) productions whose location is not covered by the Studio travel policy mandate. We can coordinate flights, including commercial and private charters, ensuring cost-effective and convenient travel arrangements for your production team.
Yes! We provide rental cars, chauffeured vehicles, shuttle services, and other transportation solutions based on production needs.
Yes, we offer 24/7 support for travel to handle last-minute itinerary changes, cancellations, and emergencies to keep your production running smoothly.
Budgets and Payment
There are no additional charges for our services. We use the global travel industry business model receiving a small industry standard commission when we complete a booking for the production. It has no impact on the rates you pay. There is a small transaction fee for airfare ticketing but even that, it is largely offset by the entertainment airfare discounts we get for you.
Yes. There is no additional charge for your production to use our services so nothing you need to budget for. We source everything to fit your production’s budget, finding cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality or convenience. Our promise is to find you the best combination of lowest negotiated rate, most concession value added and reduced risk for your production over your dates.
Deposit requirements vary based on the type of accommodations or travel arrangements. We will inform you of deposit policies before finalizing any bookings.
It varies by product and supplier but we have pre-negotiated terms for most products and service. Many suppliers offer flexible payment terms based on the scope of the project and type of service required. Whether the production pays or the individual does, we can work with production accounting teams and individuals to ensure seamless invoicing and payment processing for most services.
Yes but this is an agency of record relationship which has different rules and carries additional costs. Let us know how you want to arrange things and we’ll advise on configuring booking processes and payments that are the best fit for your production.
Why LocationHousing.com
If you could save time, lower costs, add support and reduce stress by engaging a team of production experts with more buying power than all the Studios combined to do all the work for you at no additional cost, and produce a better overall result than you could by yourself plus get a pat on the back for doing a great job, would you still do it yourself?
We specialize in film and TV production logistics, meaning we understand the industry’s unique demands. We offer extensive coordination support that is unmatched by any other service. Our entire supplier ecosystem is vetted so your risk is significantly reduced. We also offer:
- Personalized service with a single point of contact for all services
- Industry relationships with production-friendly housing, travel and destination providers
- Competitive pricing and exclusive discounts
- 24/7 support for unexpected changes or emergencies
Contact us via email or phone with your production details and we’ll begin sourcing the best accommodations and travel solutions for your needs. If you’re need something right away, head on over to the Resources page and click on the service you need.
Studio Productions & Travel Departments
Absolutely! We frequently work in collaboration with studio travel and production teams, filling in the gaps where their services may not extend, or supplementing them ensuring seamless housing and transportation logistics for the entire production from prep to wrap.
Major Studios have their own travel departments focusing primarily on flights, hotel bookings and ground transportation. Our services go beyond that by offering:
- Extended-stay/long-term housing solutions – serviced apartments, corporate housing, pre-vetted private home and apartment rentals
- Customized lodging options – bespoke search for all property types, real estate concierge for secure high-end private properties
- On-the-ground support – destination and location services, supplemental resources and handling unforeseen local housing, transportation issues
- Coordination for multiple housing types – coordinate with studio travel departments to extend visibility and support to out-of-network housing
On a Studio or union production, we act as an extension of of your team working closely with your travel coordinator in those areas where the Studio travel department may not offer service. We always encourage independent and non-union productions to hire a travel coordinator but many don’t have budget for a staff position. In those case we take on sourcing and set up during prep. Then once all the arrangements are made, we hand-off to the POC or APOC to handle the day-to-day comings and goings.