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• 2011-01-25 at 12:53
  
  James Player
  

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  Hey guys. Wondering if any of you can help with any leads on a deserted shopping mall.

  We’re shooting a feature set entirely in this one location – through the shops, walkways, rooftop, basement etc. Originally we planned to shoot in the UK however the available options are in relatively poor condition and we are considering a switch Stateside or even towards South Africa.

  I’ve been working through deadmalls.com but a lot of the listed properties are demolished or feature outdated information.

  Just wondered if anyone may have any experience of information regarding anything like this. Any leads or information regarding locations or past experience filming in similar settings would be fantastic.

  Thanks

  James

  2011-01-25 at 15:33
  
  Tom Clark
  

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  Hi James,

  We one fully closed mall (Chester) and one semi-closed mall (Richland Fashion) to offer here in South Carolina. Please let me know if you want to see more images.

  Thanks,

  Dan Rogers
  SC Film Commission
  danrogers@scprt.com
  (803) 737-0496

  2011-01-25 at 15:33
  
  Marta Tomkiw
  

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  Empty shopping mall: Alhambra Place, on Main Street East of Atlantic.

  There’s 2 tenants but otherwise EMPTY, Including Mervyn’s…closed.restaurant at the south side of lot. Lots of Parking in the back, away from residents. Quote on Base Camp/crew parking for 11 days to a small company (3 5 tons, 5 2 rooms and a honey plus 40 cars -parking only) was $2500…mmmm……quite reasonable and inviting.

  Permit and cops aren’t cheap…292/day and $100/hr for cops…but the rest of it is certainly refreshingly doable, and I worked with ALL agencies to pass something that’s never been done before…..give yourself a little time, but boy are they terriffic.

  2011-01-25 at 15:48
  
  Katlyn Richter
  

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  Dear James,

  We may have an available option for you. Please visit our website http://www.oklahomafilm.org and download Locations Form A. I will include a direct link below, or feel free to email and I will send it your way. Thanks.

  Yousef Kazemi
  Administrative Assistant
  Oklahoma Film & Music Office
  120 N. Robinson Ave., Suite 600
  Oklahoma City, OK 73102
  yousef@oklahomafilm.org

  Direct Link to Form A:
  http://www.ok.gov/oklahomafilm/documents/Oklahoma%20Film%20Enhancement%20Rebate%20Application.pdf

  2011-01-25 at 16:05
  
  James Player
  

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  Thanks for the leads already guys – what a great response so quickly. If you have any additional images or info and want to contact me direct please drop me a line at james.player@mac.com.

  We’re a UK based company so to shoot fully Stateside is a new experience for us and information and help like this is a fantastic start. I’ll be in touch with all of you to find out more!

  Thanks so far

  James

  2011-01-25 at 16:05
  
  Katie Crook
  

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  Hi James

  Edinburgh Film Focus has something – it’s a disused retail outlet village so not quite sure its entirely appropriate. Has a great feel to it though, very British.

  If you’d like to see any pictures please contact me on the details below:

  Cheers

  Katie Crook
  Film Liaison Officer
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  Edinburgh Film Focus
  The film office for Edinburgh, the Lothians and Scottish Borders
  Tel: +44 131 622 7337
  http://www.edinfilm.com

  2011-01-25 at 16:24
  
  Steve Clarke
  

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  I’ve got one in the South Bay part of Los Angeles.

  Email me if you need pictures, scouting, prices, etc.

  Dale Dreher
  http://www.MaverickLocations.com
  dale.dreher@sbcglobal.net

  2011-01-25 at 17:24
  
  Jasmine Bryant
  

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  There’s a great photo gallery by Brian Ulrich of deserted malls in the Chicago area. Check it out. Hope this helps!

  http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/the_ghosts_of_shopping_past_abandoned_malls_and_big-box_stores_15488.asp

  2011-01-25 at 17:45
  
  Scott Roxborough
  

  Member

  Off the top of my head I’d suggest calling Mimi Davis or Marshall Moore at the Utah Film Commission. I believe there are some possibilities in and around the Salt Lake City area — as well as some great below-the-line talent. Good luck.

  Dennis Williams
  Big Big Productions
  801-573-8076

  2011-01-25 at 17:59
  
  michael robins
  

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  hi james
  westfield has nearly finished a new mall at stratfoed east Due to open layer this year.
  best of luck
  Mick

  2011-01-27 at 16:38
  
  Rok Ban
  

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  Hi James,
  we’ve found an empty department store in Germany 4/5 stories high. originally build in 1913. As well as an empty smaller shopping mall. I’ve sent you some pictures by email with some questions, if still interesting.

  Best from Berlin
  Tom

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