 |  |  | Why show my property to filmmakers? |
There are many reasons individuals may decide to market their property to the movie-making industry. It could be a source of substantial income, and exciting opportunity to play a part in the making of films or commercials, or simply the pride and joy of seeing your home or property on screen. It is important that you examine your own motivations to ensure that it's right for you.
Do you find your property or even a room in your house unique or visually
interesting in some way? Perhaps it has a "period" look to it, maybe a 1920's
feel or even ultra-modern. Can you picture your kitchen, living room or
backyard as the perfect backdrop for a movie? Did you help build your home
from scratch and now it's finished and it’s time to show it off? Maybe your
property is a warehouse, a home or piece of land that you own that is not
currently in use and you're exploring different ways to earn income. Well, if
any of the above may apply to you, then you have just one more important
factor to consider: "Do you feel comfortable sharing this property with a
group of people for a day or more in order to use it in a film or commercial?
If your answer is "yes", then you just may find yourself suddenly involved in
the movie-making business with your home or property as the setting for the
next blockbuster film!
| | How are locations selected? |
Many people are surprised to discover how important locations are in filmmaking. Oftentimes the location itself can be critical to building the character of the actors. So, it isn't uncommon for a director to study various photos for as many ten locations for a single scene! Now, just think about how many locations exist in a movie and this should give you a good idea just how much consideration and hard work is actually put into finding that perfect location.
It all starts with the producer or production manager hiring a location scout and discussing in detail the vision the Director is trying to capture. The scout becomes one of the first people to enter into the mind and creativity of the Director.
Then the scouting begins. A scout will search for hours each day looking for that one location that most perfectly matches the vision of the Director. The scout will make phone calls and arrange meetings, distribute leaflets on streets that have homes or properties that look promising, and they have even been known to go knocking door to door. After many photos are taken of the locations, the photos are shown to the Director to review. He will critique the locations and either pick a few options or send the scout back out with an enhanced vision of what they want to find.
If they send the scout back out, then the search continues.
But if they make a selection, then the next phase begins; and this is where you come in. The scout will contact the property owner for a walk through with the Director, and if his final decision is to use the property, we will discuss the next steps in securing the location, such as scheduling dates and times, and discussing expectations and confirming compensation for the use of your property.
| | How can I get started? |
First step is to fill out the Registration Form.
Then you can use our Contact Form to describe
your property (size, style, colors, etc.) and upload any professional or
digital pictures that you may have. And please note that we are also accepting
photos of antique vehicles and props.
If for any reason your property doesn't meet the visual or spatial requirements for marketing on this website, we will provide you with other avenues to pursue, such as listings of film offices that may also have an interest in your property for various future film projects.
| | Why should I choose Location Consultants? |
With two decades of experience in the film business, Location Consultants offers some of the most productive and successful teams of location scouts in the industry. We have a mission of maintaining a strong sense of integrity, honesty, and full disclosure between parties as we work as a liaison between property owner and production company.
Depending on the size of the crew and needs of the production company, the process can be very intense and shoot days can be quite long. Good communication and thorough preparation between all parties are critical to making the experience enjoyable for everyone. The benefits for you can be endless as you enjoy the behind-the scenes experience of the filmmaking process and earn income from the opportunity as well.
No longer will you have to rely on the hope that one day a location scout will be driving down your street and will start knocking at your door. By posting your property on Location Consultants website, you will significantly increase the potential that your property will be selected.
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