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1. Location

  • Base: North London

  • Primary Filming Area: North London

  • Travel Costs: Additional charges for locations more than 5 miles from our North London base (N14)

2. Point of Contact

  • Inquiry Method: Use the 'contact form' under the showreels tab.

  • Follow-Up: We will email you to discuss requirements and our process.

3. Showreel Filming Options

4. Additional Services

  • Scriptwriting: £50 per script.​

  • Location Sourcing: £50​

  • Scene Partner Sourcing: £50 per scene.

5. Filming Duration

  • Time per Scene: Up to 3 hours for Premium and 1.5 hours for Standard scenes.

6. Start Time

  • Typical Start: 10 or 11 AM.

7. Number of Actors

  • Maximum: 2 actors per scene.

8. Script Guidelines

  • Length: No longer than 1 page for Standard Scenes

  • Length: No longer than 1.5 pages for Premium Scenes

9. Editing Timeline

  • Delivery: Final edited scenes within 3 weeks after filming.

10. Editing Changes

  • Policy: No changes allowed after final edit.

  • Re-edit Fee: £50 per scene (includes 3 amendments per request)

11. Involvement in Editing

  • Policy: No client involvement in the editing process.

12. Full Showreel Editing

  • Additional Service: £150 for a comprehensive compilation of scenes.

13. Providing Rushes

  • Rushes can be bought for £150 within 1 month after the shoot day. 

14. Scene Delivery Format

  • Method: WeTransfer

  • Format: .mov

  • Other Formats: Available on request.

15. Deposit Requirement:

  • Amount: £40, deducted from total amount.

16. Changing Filming Date

  • Policy: Allowed once with at least two weeks' notice.

17. Cancellation Policy

  • Deposit: Non-refundable.

  • Date Changes: More than once incurs a £40 fee.

18. Payment Method

  • Links: Via Zettle, two payment links (deposit and balance).

  • Balance Due: Within 48 hours of the shoot date.

19. File Retention

  • Duration: Completed scenes stored indefinitely; rushes retained for 1 month.

​​​​​​Terms and Conditions

  1. Copyright: Self-tape.co.uk retains 100% copyright of all original showreel scenes.

  2. Usage: Scenes are for showreel purposes only, not for festivals or listings.

  3. Delivery: No rushes or unedited files provided.

  4. Deposit: £40 per scene, non-refundable.

  5. Rescheduling: Allowed once with 2 weeks' notice, £100 fee for additional rescheduling.

  6. Cancellation: Deposit forfeited if cancelled within 48 hours of the shoot.

  7. Congestion Charges: Additional charges apply for Central London locations.

  8. Re-editing Fee: £50 per scene.

  9. Filming Team: Scenes filmed by Will or an assigned team member.

  10. Refunds/Postponements: Deposit may be withheld; shoots may be rescheduled as needed.

  11. Payment: Full payment due 2 days before the shoot.

  12. Delivery Timeline: Aim to deliver within 2 weeks, 24-hour turnaround available for £100.

  13. Retention of Raw Files: Retained for 1 month post-delivery.

  14. Additional Costs: Travel, location, parking, and congestion charges may apply.

  15. Travel Outside London: Additional charge starting at £50.

     

Contact Us

For further inquiries and to discuss your showreel needs, please use the contact form under the showreels tab on our website.

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