The American West has become synonymous with the Western film genre for nearly a century, with wide swaths of open desert and grassy plains that boast an immense diversity of animal and plant life.
Film incentives can make a destination look financially attractive, but they rarely tell the full financial story. Permits, insurance requirements, weather risks, compliance rules and crew gaps can quickly change the actual price of a location.
According to a report by the Sustainable Production Alliance (SPA), tentpole films averaged 3,370 metric tons of CO2e, or about 33 metric tons per shooting day, while small projects averaged 391 metric tons of CO2e.
Film festivals are one of the best ways to experience independent cinema and connect with the people behind it.
As a producer, selecting a filming location used to be a simpler proposition.
