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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
The Importance of Film Incentives: Unlocking Filming Opportunities in America
Discover why film incentives are critical for filmmakers and local communities. Explore the different types, their accompanying economic benefits, and success stories.
How Film Locations Continue to Drive Economic Growth, Even in Small Towns
The Oregon Film Trail is dedicated to showcasing phenomenal filming locations while putting small towns on the map.
Eyes of a Location Scout
Location Scout and Manager Janice Polley
Location scout Janice Polley shares invaluable tips on navigating danger while recounting stories from working on movies around the world.
Location Scout and Manager Leann Emmert
Leann Emmert discusses the difficulties of working internationally, factoring wildlife while filming and challenges the lack of accolades that location managers receive at the Academy Awards.
Location Manager Ilt Jones
“Shutting down streets and blowing things up, that’s my specialty,” says Ilt Jones. Now retired, Jones was a pivotal key in the making of movies such as Inception, Iron Man 3, Kong: Skull Island, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Transformers, and so many more household names.
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