Filming Locations Global
Filming Locations operates a two-sided marketplace connecting filmmakers with property owners for hourly location bookings in the UAE. The platform enables hosts to list villas, farms, and penthouses with detailed specifications while filmmakers can browse, compare, and book venues online with transparent pricing. Filming Locations charges hosts no listing fees and takes a 15% service fee from filmmakers per booking, with payments released to hosts after shoot completion.
- Commerce & Shopping
- Property Technology
- Creator / Creative Economy
- Software Only
Funding
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Filmmakers in the UAE struggle to find suitable, verified properties for shoots and events, often relying on fragmented networks, time-consuming negotiations, and unvetted locations. Property owners with film-worthy spaces lack a streamlined channel to monetize their assets for short-term production use.
Solution
Filming Locations operates a two-sided marketplace that connects filmmakers with property owners for hourly location bookings. Hosts can list villas, farms, penthouses, and other properties with detailed specifications, while filmmakers can browse, compare, and book venues online with transparent pricing and capacity information. The platform handles booking coordination, payment processing, and provides location scouting services at a flat fee. Filming Locations charges hosts no listing fees and instead takes a 15% service fee from filmmakers per booking. Payments are released to hosts after shoot completion, and both parties are supported through a structured service agreement covering cancellations, damages, and security deposits.
Target Audience
Primary customers are video production companies, photo studios, agencies, freelancers, and students seeking short-term filming locations in the UAE, alongside property owners and managers looking to monetize their spaces for production work.
Features
- Searchable marketplace with detailed listings including hourly rates, crew capacity ranges, square footage, and minimum booking durations
- Online booking system with credit card and bank transfer payment options, plus 24-hour host acceptance window
- Optional location scout service for pre-booking site visits at a flat fee of 499 AED
- NOC letter facilitation between filmmakers and hosts for required approvals
- Host dashboard for managing listings, availability, pricing, and booking requests
- Standardized service agreement and policies covering overtime fees, security deposits, and cancellation terms