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Fees and other costs
Our charges are divided into bands based on production type, people numbers and duration. On-board train fees differ slightly as other charges such as rail fares can apply. Certain locations are subject to minimum rental periods in order for them to be viable for use.
Other costs
Crews in excess of 10 persons usually require staff chaperoning, the cost of which will be added in addition to fees.
The tables below provide a guideline only as final fees can increase depending on activity, impact, length of use and notice period provided.
Click below to drop-down our fee structure.
Band A – Small crews & Short notice
| Cast and crew size | Filming fee (first TWO hours) | Subsequent hours |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 (SSFA forms only) | £300* | £200 p/h |
| As above, if within 5 working days | £800** | £200 p/h |
* Filming fee is non-refundable if withdrawn or cancelled by applicant within five working days of shoot.
** Filming fee is non-refundable if withdrawn or cancelled by applicant.
Band A – Larger crews
| Cast and crew size (inc. SAs) | Filming fee (TWO hours minimum) |
|---|---|
| 6 to 10 | £200 p/h |
| 11 to 15 | £250 p/h |
| 16+ | Upon negotiation |
Band B – Small crews & Short notice
| Cast and crew size | Filming fee (first TWO hours) | Subsequent hours |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 (SSFA forms only) | £500* | £350 p/h |
| As above, if within 5 working days | £1,000** | £350 p/h |
* Filming fee is non-refundable if withdrawn or cancelled by applicant within five working days of shoot.
** Filming fee is non-refundable if withdrawn or cancelled by applicant.
Band B – Larger crews
| Cast and crew size (inc. SAs) | Filming fee (TWO hours minimum) |
|---|---|
| 6 to 10 | £350 p/h |
| 11 to 15 | £450 p/h |
| 16+ | See Band C |
Band C – Small crews & Short notice
| Cast and crew size | Filming fee (first TWO hours) | Subsequent hours |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 (SSFA forms only) | £700* | £500 p/h |
| As above, if within 5 working days | £1,200** | £500 p/h |
* Filming fee is non-refundable if withdrawn or cancelled by applicant within five working days of shoot.
** Filming fee is non-refundable if withdrawn or cancelled by applicant.
Band C – Larger crews
| Cast and crew size (inc. SAs) | Filming fee (TWO hours minimum) | Additional prep+strike days |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 25 | £500 p/h | Half price |
| 26-50 | £1,000 p/h | Half price |
| 51-100 | £2,000 p/h | Half price |
| 101-150 | £2,500 p/h | Half price |
| 151+ | Upon negotiation | Upon negotiation |
Band D – Student
| Cast and crew size | Filming fee (TWO hours only) |
|---|---|
| Up to 5 (SSFA forms only) | £100 |
| 6 to 10 | £120 |
| 11+ | See Band A |
Band E – On-board Train filming
| Train type | Filming fee |
|---|---|
| Pendolino / Super Voyager, 1st or Standard class coach hire (see notes below) | £1,000 p/h + Fares |
| Static coaches (Crewe Talent Academy) | £1,000 p/h + £6,000 hire |
| New Measurement Train | Upon negotiation |
Notes : Virgin Trains are subject to rail fares as all seats in the selected coach(es) need to be purchased in advance. Total cast and crew numbers cannot exceed the amount of seats booked, as all individuals travelling need to be in possession of a valid ticket. Fares tend to increase as the departure date nears, so early booking is advised. Food and drink is included when using 1st class coaches.
Staff costs
| Staff required | Rates (subject to minimum hours) |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Assistant / Electrician / Maintenance | £54.93 p/h |
| Shift Station Manager / Mobile Operations Manager / Asset Protection | £60.82 p/h |
| Commercial Filming Manager | £60.82 p/h |
| Facilities Manager / Station Manager | £77.18 p/h |
Cancellation or over-running
| Reason | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Cancellation under 5 working days | Full filming fee and incurred staff costs |
| Cancellation with 5 working days or over | 50% of filming fee and incurred staff costs |
| Over-running (into off-peak hours) | Subject to NR approval. Double the hourly rate. |
| Over-running (into peak-hours) | Not usually permitted. A surcharge of £3,000 will apply where approved. |