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...
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.
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The Top Film Festivals in North America
Explore the best film festivals across North America, from star-studded premieres to indie showcases. Welcome to our comprehensive guide to the top film festivals in North America, where we shine a spotlight on events both grand and intimate. These festivals serve as...
8 Stellar Studio Facilities in the Midwest
Chicago, St. Louis and Detroit as just a few of the Midwest cities where stellar studio facilities are available for the asking From gigantic sound stages and post-production services to high-quality 3D animation, the Midwest offers plenty of renowned filmmaking...
Eyes of a Location Scout
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...
Through the Eyes of a Location Scout
WITH SOME 30 YEARS OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE, LEAH SOKOLOWSKY, LOCATION MANAGERS GUILD INTERNATIONAL MEMBER, DISCUSSES HER CREATIVE PROCESS AND THE EVER-CHANGING ROLE OF A LOCATION SCOUT Back when Leah Sokolowsky was growing up, her advertising creative director father...
Discover Filmmaking Through the Eyes of a Real Location Scout
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