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Features & Interviews
Our Zoom interview series introduces viewers to independent producers, directors, location scouts, studio executives and North American film commissions. Learn the backstories, trends and opportunities leaders envision in the destination film business.
Features
Encouraging Diversity Equity & Inclusion Through DEI Initiatives
Three states showcase how tax incentives can create a more diverse industry workforce By Miles Dobis In a marketplace defined by shifting business models and content strategies, increased scrutiny has been also placed on the entertainment industry for lack of...
The Top Film Fests in North America
From Utah’s Sundance Film Festival and the Harlem Film Festival in New York to Austin’s all-encompassing South By Southwest, we spotlight the film festivals you need to know about. In a world where the hours in a day are an ever-disappearing commodity it’s not easy to...
Eyes of a Location Scout
Discover Filmmaking Through the Eyes of a Real Location Scout
Evan Chan embraces both the creative and the practical in his location scout role Even before Evan Chan finished his film studies at Capilano University (formerly Capilano College), he was already working in the film industry. Not surprising for someone who had spent...
Discover Filmmaking Through the Eyes of a Real Location Manager
With over two decades of experience in the industry, Location Manager Desiree Young discusses the joys, challenges and changes of her job By Tinder Kiely Desiree Young broke into the film industry working as a location scout for the beloved show Smallville, while...
Discover Filmmaking Through the Eyes of a Real Location Scout
With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Meredith Hodder discusses changes and trends in the location scouting business By Tinder Kiely Meredith Hodder’s inception into the location scouting business began with the first season of Survivor, when she took a...
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