Colin Longworth writes:
We’re in a bit of a jam. We’re looking for an interior. Think Downtown Abbey (above)/’grand’ interiors to shoot a one-minute short. Two locations have fallen through at the last hour and we need to shoot on Friday (November 27).
Ideally we’d like to shoot in Dublin but we’re open to all locations within reasonable reach. We can travel! We don’t have a huge budget as its a student venture but can offer a token amount for your time. It is a small, four-person crew and should take no longer than four hours, we know exactly what we need to shoot (basic, simple dialogue) and there is no extensive props or rearranging required.
We have the script, we just need the backdrop. We most certainly won’t be in the way and would be wildly appreciative! Please reach me on my Twitter handle @djaxial.
Anyone?
Film shoot – urgent location needed (Reddit)
“Downtown” Abbey…. series 7, the recession years.
Never to be confused with Downtown Abby…smelling salts and a replacement monocle were the least of my requirements after viewing this libertine entertainment
I’m afraid to Google it in work.
A good call on your part. I’m not entirely sure there’s a full-length – ooer – bongo with that title but there’s bound to be, right?
If not you’ve ahem surely found an opening.
*hat doffed*
Charleville Castle in Tullamore Offaly?
Kylemore abbey?
Kilruddery House (Bray)
Newbridge House (Donabate)
?
City Assembly House (Irish Georgian Soc.) South William St, next door to Powerscourt Town house
Not as grand as that, and an added modern touch… maybe HouseDublin.ie on Leeson St – http://housedublin.ie/gallery-2/
Because my gaff is undergoing renovations you could try;
Castletown House
Carton House
Newbridge House
Ardgillan
Powerscourt
Kilruddery
A number of Dublin hotels with grand drawing rooms – maybe contact a hotelier group?
Be sure to get a property release.
How could 4 people and thier gear not be in the way? It’s physically impossible!
Understandable Digs! And we echo the concerns. However its literally a camera operator, a boom man, myself and the principal. Its a very simple shoot and we’ll be carrying what we use. No rigs, bells or whistles :)
Town Hall in Dun Laoghaire, the original part of the building
12 Henrietta Street is used a fair bit for filming period dramas/films in Dublin.
https://www.google.ie/search?q=12+henrietta+street+dublin&espv=2&biw=1280&bih=631&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwil6av6i67JAhUGcQ8KHUKjAK4QsAQIKA
Hibernian Club St Stephens Green !?
Green screen it
Thanks everyone! We’ve made contact with a few of the locations listed here including hotels, and all very accommodating but ultimately had to say no for various reasons :(
Thank you all for the suggestions, we’ll get cracking on them today!
Ballyseede Castle outside Tralee has a couple of these rooms. It’s a smaller hotel and they may be more willing to let you use one of their rooms.
Try Freemasons Hall. They have some impressive rooms with portraits etc.
Boyne Valley Country Club Drogheda. Has 2 rooms there that are along this vein…
Castletown House, definitely. Read an interview with the lady who grew up there. Interview took place in the former kitchen (now a cafe) and they asked if it brought back any memories. She said no, as she had never seen the kitchen.
Arrange a “viewing” of this place
http://www.myhome.ie/residential/brochure/64-fitzwilliam-square-dublin-2-dublin/3397589
Once again, thank you one and all :)
Try the lovely people in the Irish Landmark Trust – their property in Temple Bar would be ideal and according to their website it’s free Friday morning!
http://www.irishlandmark.com/property/georgian-townhouse/
There’s a newish hipster bar at 10 St. Stephen’s Green that has a very grandiose large function room (á la picture above) above the main bar. They don’t use it most weekdays so that’d prob be your best bet for an accomodating venue in Dublin City at short notice.
Hire a reputable location manager. This would be a doddle to them. Stately homes and the like will be very wary of giving access to student types as they’ll presume you have no insurance etc. If you have someone that they’ve dealt with before, professionally, they’re more likely to trust you.
You tried here? Did some shoots here in the past but there’s probably a location fee involved.
http://10ormondquay.ie/
The Dawson Hotel on Dawson Street have a big honeymoon suite that is v stately and lush and decorated in a sort of Downton style (like pic above) – might work!
Clonard house, mullingar. They run a downton experience which is great fun and lovely house too!
The Shelbourne? The Adam and Deirdre suites as well as the Constitution room are pretty swanky, as are any conference rooms on the first floor.
Ye could have my front room
I suppose
But tis all done up for the day that’s in it