Through the Eyes of a Location Scout
“Being a location manager means throwing a 300-person wedding in a different location every day for 90 days…and everyone is a Bridezilla.”
Production Roundup January 22
George Clooney to star in new Noah Baumbach film, Paul Thomas Anderson announces latest project, and Taron Egerton to return to Apple TV+ for a second limited series Jay Kelly (Netflix) Noah Baumbach is set to direct his fourth feature film for Netflix after White...
Production Roundup January 8
Ryan Murphy introduces a new American anthology series, Disney expands its Tron franchise, and Scarlett Johansson makes her directorial debut American Sports Story: Gladiator (FX) Following the success of Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story and American Crime Story...
Charting the Future Course for Film Commissioners
New Zealand native Jaclyn Philpott made a bold move, traveling halfway around the globe to lead the L.A.-based Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) early in 2023. Read about her strategy for infusing new opportunities for members and growing this nearly 50-year-old institution.
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...
Sundance Shorts Tour Returns to Rockford Dec. 2
Established in 2022 to amplify the Rockford, IL region’s filmmaking community, 815HORTS celebrates the fine art of short film cinematography.
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...
History in the (Film) Making
With more than 550 one-of-a-kind historic buildings under its jurisdiction, the U.S. Government is a location scout’s dream.
