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Topic: policies for shooting in a hospital
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Sluggo
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posted 02-28-2001 07:47 PM
Do hospitals allow people to use a room to shoot in? If so, would they charge you? How much?------------------
Simplicity is the Ultimate Sophistication--Leonardo da Vinci, used in an early Apple Computer ad |
BIG JIM SLATE
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posted 02-28-2001 08:23 PM
Uh...you might want to ASK them personally, and explain what its for (school project, independant film, etc.). As long as you don't disturb anyone or anything, and they have a spare room, they might let you do what you want.Just don't plan a "Hard Boiled"-like destruction of the hospital and it's patients.  |
multimedia light & magic
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posted 02-28-2001 08:26 PM
try to talk to the hospital's director, and see if you can use a spare room. (spare rooms are something a lot of hospitals don't have in abundance though.why not try to get the school nurse's room at your school? i'm sure they'd be happy to oblige, a little more than a hospital maybe? |
potmonkey
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posted 03-01-2001 07:48 AM
hah - we needed a hospital room and a wheely bed... The nurse put the phone down on use when we rang up to as if the NHS could give us a bed!! |
starbug2001
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posted 03-01-2001 08:46 PM
I needed a hospital shot for my documentary a few months ago and nobody would let us. The said to contact the Public Relations person, but she never returned my calls 
So I just snuck my minidv in and filmed anyways.  |
BIG JIM SLATE
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posted 03-01-2001 08:56 PM
Actually, shooting in the hospital is probably not a great idea. Then again, no need for an amblulance if you're shooting people there already. |
shakespeareskin
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posted 03-02-2001 09:34 AM
Hi guys. well as it turns out I work in a hospital. First, what do you want to film in the hospital? as for trying to get permission I would write down exactly what you need (keep the requirements down so there is less for the hospital to object to). second, tell them you will pay for one of the hospitals security guards to be there when you film. Third -VERY IMPORTANT- tell them that no actual patients will be in film (hospitals are really strict about patient confidentiality)If it's possible to get some old hospital room furniture and set it up in an empty office in the hospital ask do do it that way (might be the best way to get around some of the patient issues the hospital has). ou may need to send a letter, and call a few times asking for an appointment when you do contact either the director of P/R or Guest/Hospitality services. and when you go make sure you have an answer for any concern thety may have. hope this helps. |
