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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Step behind the camera with our exclusive interviews. We chat with indie producers, visionary directors, accomplished location scouts, studio execs, and regional film commissions, uncovering the personal journeys, emerging trends and future-forward opportunities shaping destination filmmaking across North America.
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Atlantic City Film
With a big city feel from the tall buildings and nightlife, Atlantic City offers so many possibilities for a wide array of genres and plotlines. The Steel Pier and boardwalk give off a summertime aesthetic that can bring you back in time or keep you in modern times. The natural surroundings of sandy beaches, ocean waves and greenery will give you a well-rounded area to work with for your production.
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