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Dog Whisperer’ listens to Belvidere native - Rockford Register-Star

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If you really dig the “Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan,” then you’ve got two people to thank: Millan, the dog trainer and star, and SueAnn Fincke, a Belvidere native who is the series producer and director. “Cesar says she is the heart and …

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Starting Out in Location Scouting

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Occasionally, I get emails asking how to get started in location scouting / location management. I am often suspicious that people that write these letters are looking for a way - ANY way - out of whatever it is they are currently doing (and potentially dislike) rather than actually being genuinely interested in the location services field - It’s a “real” job with lots of responsibility and very well not nearly as glamorous as you might have imagined.

Didja know the Location Department is the department in charge of making sure the trash gets carried away at the end of a shoot?

Also, let’s face it, I am a pretty easy target - a quick email requesting a free look into the crystal ball is a pretty cheap investment in a career and I am pretty easy to find.

… so how might anyone really know they want to be a location scout?

It’s almost like, if they did know, they wouldn’t be asking.

…but that’s just me, and as remote as it might be ;) there is a distinct possibility that my thinking on this could be flawed.

That said, this is how things happenned for me:

I attended the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale (AIFL) in Fort Lauderdale, FL and earned an Associate of Science Degree (AA) in Photography.

Also at the time, I, of course, had aspirations to become a world-famous, world-travelled, filthy-rich, rockstar commercial photographer. When the major ad agencies of the world and top-shelf design firms of the world didn’t beat a path to my door upon graduation, I set about trying to learn more about my craft in the “real” world, seeking work as a photo assistant in the Fort Lauderdale and Miami media markets. At the time I entered the workforce and with considerations toward the size of the market I was in, I found staff positions in short supply, however, there was a blooming market for freelance photo assistants, helped by a blossoming South Beach “media scene” (and of course the generally balmy year-round weather in the region, which includes incredible stretches of pleasant, dry weather in the winter…) being fueled strongly by the fashion industry (as well as interest by advertising and media of many other types…), renovations and rehabilitation of the Art Deco buildings in the South Beach area of Miami Beach and a general boomtown economic environment of South Florida at the time. Miami Vice was in production then. In addition to working with local photographers I had a great opportunity to work with a number of photographers and production companies from all over the world, including a number of European-based teams and teams from New York, southern California and Chicago, to name a few.

One of the photographers I worked with as a photo assistant in south Florida was a fashion advertising photographer from the New York City area, Tom Contrino. I worked as a local second assistant with Tom for two seasons and when his first assistant moved up the ladder to a photographer position in the still life area of the business back in New York City, I was offered an opportunity to move north to the New York City area and become Tom’s full-time, staff first assistant, which I accepted.

In addition to freelance location scouting and production coordination for photography (both of which I discovered very early on that I found very gratifying and enjoyable) once I went to work to work for Tom I had an opportunity to expand my experience in these areas and learn an enormous amount about what it takes to operate a successful commercial photography business from the inside out and on a day - to - day basis - in addition to jobs we produced for clients, which often at times included location scouting and production coordination, in addition to my regular duties on shoots as a camera assistant and lighting tech, I was soon handling many back end chores such as hiring extra assistants, invoicing, equipment rental / purchasing, insurance inventorying, promotion - it all rolls together in a busy photography business.

My tenure with Contrino Photography also offered me an excellent opportunity to travel and even tho I settled in New Jersey, in the New York City metro area, I travelled quite a bit with Tom for work back to south Florida, to California, New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado, Chicago, and other destinations around the U.S.

Eventually, after six years with Tom, it was, of course, time to move on and I became, once again, temporarily, a freelance photo assistant / production assistant, with aspirations AND experience needed to develop my own freelance location scouting / production business, working with photographer / director / producer clientele; subsequently, providing location services / locations for film / television / photo / events and production services for photography is what my current occupation consists of. Thru networking and marketing / promotion I have extended my location services beyond still photography to include video, motion picture and event clients.

The “new frontier” for me (when I started out there was no email / we photographed locations using print film and made manila paper location folders filled with panoramic photos made by taping together 4×6 color prints…) is HDRi and image-based lighting for digital imaging (still and motion) and I have an association with Q-spheres to this end.

I keep a running blog and online resume of sorts of jobs as I complete them which can be found at rrhobbs.us

My website and home page, nyc.locationscout.us is both a blog and resource for location services and production. Please spend some time on the FAQS page! Use the search page and web and dig around for results for relevant location scouting search terms.

Look on the sidebar, I can be found on most of the popular social networks (i.e. Twitter, Facebook, etc.)

Anyway, that’s how it’s happenned for me - there is no magic formula for entering and developing a successful location scouting career - everybody is different and in the beginning it is often difficult to tell what you are truly interested in personally and / or how / if you might be of problem-solving service to enough people to make a career for yourself. SO much is tied up in personalities, personal priorities and changing needs, business relationships, aptitude and developed skills. - You really may only THINK you want to become a location scout / location manager… The only sure way to find out is to get out there and start DOING.

I always tell aspiring newbie location scouts to look for film school student film projects and productions to work on - attending film school is an excellent background for a location scout, some grounding in filmmaking is a very neccesary prerequisite. Look for start up and no / low budget short films and movies to volunteer for - you get out what you put in - hell, even if you are “just” sweeping the floors, you still get to watch - and learn - you have to expect you are initially likely letting yourself in for a period of going hungry and still, somehow, making ends meet - you have to be generally resourceful, develop keen communication / negotiating and research skills and you have be willing to toot your own horn (without being annoying) - but as you learn and start becoming a problem solver - if you love your work and are good at it, it will show! - making someone’s life easier, they will tell their friends and associates - The rest is yours to discover and grow by.

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    Location Scout in Montana

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    Billings (MT) Outpost News | Features | Joliet movie company aims big | Written by Jennifer Mole, For the Outpost | Wednesday, 27 August 2008 | via Google News Alerts

    “Montana filmmakers Martin Rogers and Isaac Marble aren’t letting their grass roots setting, far and away from Hollywood, keep them from reaching for the stars. The duo has just finished their first feature-length movie, filmed entirely in Montana, and it will be ready for distribution sometime next year.The film is titled, My Favorite Movie. Mr. Rogers wrote, directed and plays a small role in the film.

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    Mr. Marble also has a small role, in addition to wearing many other hats in the making of the film. “I could call myself producer, line producer, unit production manager and location scout and any other positions that needed to be filled.”

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    Animal House Movie Lives On

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    The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) | ‘Animal House’ revisited | The 1978 comedy lives on with an inside look during a two-hour documentary tonight | By Mark Baker | Published: August 13, 2008 12:00AM

    “…Thirty years after the release of the classic National Lampoon comedy filmed in Eugene and Cottage Grove, it’s still local legend and most likely always will be.”

    “…Produced for less than $3 million, “Animal House” turned out to be one of the most profitable movies ever made, bringing in $141.6 million at the box office. The U.S. Library of Congress even deemed it a “culturally significant” film in 2001, selecting it for preservation in the National Film Registry. It also made Bravo’s list of the “100 Funniest Movies” ever made, and was No. 36 on the American Film Institute’s list of the 100 best American comedies.”

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    Blogmarks for 2008-08-16

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    Location Scouting Property Releases

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    An important part of the location scout / location manager / producer / director / photographer collective workflow is obtaining a property release or location agreement, which is written permission to use images of a property or location for publication, particularly in instances where private property is concerned. This permission must be obtained from the property owner.

    Likewise, property owners should insist on a property release or location agreement being signed by all involved parties, if for no other reason than furthering the interest of a general atmosphere of understanding and cooperation.

    There are many more or less standard legal forms available which should be customized as may be appropriate with the production company’s and / or end-client’s information as well as showing the amount of monies to be paid to the property owner and any special conditions as may exist.

    Below are some useful property release resources:

    Caveat: R. Richard Hobbs / nyc.locationscout.us is not an attorney or for that matter, a legal professional in any capacity - The content presented here should only be considered general information derived from experience in the production field and you should consult an attorney for answers to any questions and / or to check validity of any statements made or forms referred to here within.

    American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) | Home > Commerce > Legal Resources > Property Releases Tutorial | By Richard Weisgrau and Victor S. Perlman

    “This article originally appeared in “A Subject of Urban Legend,” which is posted in our Legal Resources area.

    The whole subject of property releases is filled with urban legend, assumption and myth, along with a bit of actual law. As you know, using a person’s likeness for trade or advertising purposes requires a model release. That is because a person has a reputation to protect, a right of privacy and (in some states) a right of publicity. Property has none of these rights. So why should you go to the trouble to get a release?”

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    • American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) | Home > Commerce > Legal Resources > Releases Tutorial | Why you need releases

    “A release is a written agreement between you and the person you are photographing, or the person who owns the property you are photographing. The purpose of the release is to protect you from any future lawsuits the person might file for claims such as defamation and invasion of privacy.”

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    The ASMP piece directly above discusses property and model releases. The location professional will obviously be most concerned with the property release parts of the discussion, however it is probably a good idea to have a general grounding in both types of releases especially if your job descriptions cross over between location services / general production / photography / directing.

    About.com | Desktop Publishing | Property Release

    “Definition: When using pictures that contain clearly recognizable places or other property (such as pets), a property release protects you against legal claims by the owner of the property.”

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    Fotalia Blog | How do you download a model and property release?

    “Fotolia offers personalized model releases to you for various situations (pictures of a minors, pictures of models, and photographs of personal property).”

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    ShutterPoint Photography - Rolls of Hay on the Farm photo 4 Jul 2009, 7:37 pm

    … calendars, cards, agriculture, landscape, landscapes, fine art, wall, art, frame, framed, print, prints, puzzle, puzzles, business, market, Kim McClain, nikon, D90, DSLR. Model Release: Not Required. Property Release: Not Required …
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    San Diego commercial photographer seeks unique dogs 4 Jul 2009, 5:05 pm

    If your dog is selected for the book you will be required to bring your dog to Andrew's Oceanside, CA studio before 7/23/9 and complete a property release …

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    Copyright Form Photographer Release Welcome 3 Jul 2009, 5:23 pm

    Model Release Forms Property Release 26 May 2009 Sample Model Release Forms for photographers including Property Release Form You can purchase and download …

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    Smelly Wardrobes: Alamy Commercial Collection 2 Jul 2009, 11:37 am

    Property featured is either public property (eg, children's park), is not identifiable, or has a property release. This includes pets, cars, etc which are intrinsic to the shot. There is legal debate about, for example, houses in the …
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    ShutterPoint Photography - ALPINE MEADOW, UTAH photo 1 Jul 2009, 3:38 am

    Categories: Landscape | Nature | Agriculture. Keywords: ALPINE MEADOW, FENCING, CLOUDS, FLOWERS, SPRING, MOUNTAINS. Model Release: Not Required. Property Release: Not Required. Submitted: Jun 30, 2009 6:33 PM …
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    Flickr: Discussing "What to Charge", Releases, Licensing and Other … 29 Jun 2009, 2:12 pm

    Model & Property Release Forms - Samples for 11 countries. TERMS & CONDITIONS ASMP Sample Terms & Conditions Editorial Photo's Sample T&C's Page PROFESSIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATIONS Society of Sport and Event Photographers …
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    "There has been a Miracle on the Coast of the Gods!" - VFI … 29 Jun 2009, 7:35 am

    La Torretta Beach Club

    Calabria is Europe's fastest growing property hot spot and La Torretta Beach Club is an up and coming area within this region. …

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    VFI Overseas Property Release Their New 5 Star Beach Front Development - La Torretta Beach Club. "There has been a Miracle on the Coast of the Gods!" - VFI Overseas Property Release Their New 5 Star Beach Front Development - La Torretta …
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    Is a property release required MoneySavingExpertcom Forums 28 Jun 2009, 10:20 am

    Old Today 208 PM. Legolass. MoneySaving Newbie. Join Date Jul 2007. Post Count 7. Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts. Default Is a property release required …

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    ShutterPoint Photography - Morning Fishing on the Beach photo 26 Jun 2009, 10:12 am

    Categories: Ocean | Landscape | Nature. Keywords: ocean, fishing, man, water, nature, landscape, morning, clouds, waves. Model Release: Not Required. Property Release: Not Required. Submitted: Jun 26, 2009 2:46 AM …
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    Record Filming in LA Q2 2008

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    RedOrbit: Filming Hits High Record: L.A. Shoots in Q2 Surge After Writers Strike. | Posted on: Saturday, 19 July 2008, 00:00 CDT | By Troy Anderson | LA Daily News

    “After a lull caused by the 100-day screenwriters strike — and amid new uncertainties about an actors contract — filming in Los Angeles surged 26 percent last quarter to a record high for the period, officials said Thursday.”

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    Location Scouting For Your Independent Film

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    VideoJug | Ben Lyons: Location Scouting For Your Independent Film


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  • About Ben Lyons | Job: Producer | Summary:

    “Ben has been featured on MTV’s Your Movie Show, At the Movies on MSNBC and Access Hollywood and has worked as a segment producer on the nationally syndicated Hip-Hop Nation.”

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    “Since launching in September 2006, VideoJug has grown into the world’s most comprehensive library of free factual video content online. Our professionally-produced, high definition videos cover every conceivable topic and the site is the definitive online “encyclopaedia of life”.

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    NY Times: Historic Streets of DUMBO

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    New York Times: Slide Show: Historic Streets of Dumbo | By David W. Dunlap | October 31, 2007, 12:48 pm

    “If there is a signature view of Dumbo, this is it: standing on Washington Street and looking Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. On Tuesday, the Landmarks Preservation Commission held a public hearing on a proposal to designate Dumbo as an official historic district. Here is a slide show of images from the streets of Dumbo.”

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    The DUMBO area of Brooklyn is currently one of the most sought after areas of New York City by location scouts / producers / directors / photographers for filming and photography. It’s HOT.

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    …Actors Unions Contracts

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    …via Wall Street Journal…

    Actors Union Approves Pact With Producers
    By LAUREN A.E. SCHUKER
    July 9, 2008; Page B8

    “Members of Hollywood actors unions approved a new three-year contract in a vote that was closely watched in Hollywood as an indication of whether the larger Screen Actors Guild will be able to continue pressing for a better deal in its own contentious labor talks with film and television producers.”

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    links for 2008-06-10

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    links for 2008-06-05

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    Industrial Location North of Boston, MA

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    News and Events | Lucent building brings starpower to North Andover | Hollywood East: Massive vacant space in old Lucent building brings starpower to North Andover | By Crystal Bozek and Drake Lucas | Lawrence Eagle Tribune June 1, 2008 | …via Google Blog Alerts / Massachusetts Film Office

    NORTH ANDOVER — “Owners of the massive Osgood Landing may have once lamented the barren space that exists in the previously thriving manufacturing plant. But as it turns out, 600,000 square feet of vacant property is a find for Hollywood producers.”

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    600k sf is a LOT of space and and an almost certain playground for filmmaking - we need more iindustrial locations close to New York City like this! Own an industrial location like this? Know of an industrial location like this? Contact us!

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    Location Scout in Hawaii

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    I’m ready to wear a lei! ;-)

    On Location Services | Hawaii

    “One of Hawaii’s most experienced and professional companies providing complete film production, location, coordination, management and photographic services. Owned and operated by Glenn Beadles and based on Maui , we produce and provide unparalleled state-wide production services.”

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    Monster That Ate Hollywood

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    PBS - Frontline: The Monster That Ate Hollywood:

    “Have risk-averse MBAs killed Hollywood’s magic? Studio executives, producers, filmmakers, and critics talk about how the movie business, and movies themselves, have changed.”

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    Frontline: The Monster That Ate Hollywood (2001) (IMDB)

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    Northeast Resources For Location Scouts / Location Managers

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    Unordered List of Northeast U.S. Links of Interest for Location Scouts / Location Managers | These links will likely prove useful to Film / Photo Producers and Production Companies, Film / Video Directors and Photographers as well.

    New York City / NY

  • Google Search - Location Scouts / New York City
  • Yahoo Search - Location Scouts / New York City
  • MSN Search - Location Scouts / New York City
  • Yahoo Search - Location Scouts / New York State
  • Google Search - Location Scouts / New York State
  • MSN Search - Location Scouts / New York State
  • New York Production Guide (NYPG) - Location / Travel Expenses / Location Finders
  • Mandy Search - Location Scouts / New York State
  • ProductionHub Search - Location Scouts / New York City
  • New York 411 / Location Libraries, Management and Scouts
  • Kemps Film, TV and Broadcast / Location & Location Services - New York, United States of America
  • Print - Workbook - Location Finders / New York, NY
  • Print - Workbook - Location Finders / New York State
  • City of New York Mayor’s Office of Film Theatre & Broadcasting (MOFTB)
  • New York State Governors Office of Motion Picture and Television Development
  • Westchester County Film Office
  • Nassau County (Long Island) Office of Cinema / TV Promotion
  • Suffolk County (Eastern Long Island) Film Commission
  • Buffalo / Niagara Film Commission
  • Rochester/Finger Lakes Film & Video Office
  • Yonkers Mayor’s Office for Film and Television Development


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    New Jersey

  • Google Search - Location Scouts / New Jersey
  • Yahoo Search - Location Scouts / New Jersey
  • MSN Search - Location Scouts / New Jersey
  • Mandy Search - Location Scouts / New Jersey
  • ProductionHub Search - Location Scouts / New Jersey
  • Kemps Film, TV and Broadcast / Location & Location Services - New Jersey, United States of America
  • Print - Workbook - Location Finders / New Jersey
  • New Jersey Motion Picture/TV Commission
  • Passaic County Film Office
  • Fort Lee Film Commission
  • Film Office of the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority


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    Connecticut

  • Google Search - Location Scouts / Connecticut
  • Yahoo Search - Location Scouts / Connecticut
  • MSN Search - Location Scouts / Connecticut
  • Mandy Search - Location Scouts / Connecticut
  • ProductionHub Search - Location Scouts / Connecticut
  • Kemps Film, TV and Broadcast / Location & Location Services - Connecticut, United States of America
  • Print - Workbook - Location Finders / Connecticut
  • Film Division, Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism


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    Philadelphia / Pittsburgh / Pennsylvania

  • Google Search - Location Scouts / Philadelphia
  • Yahoo Search - Location Scouts / Philadelphia
  • MSN Search - Location Scouts / Philadelphia
  • Google Search - Location Scouts / Pittsburgh
  • Yahoo Search - Location Scouts / Pittsburgh
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  • Google Search - Location Scouts / Pennsylvania
  • Yahoo Search - Location Scouts / Pennsylvania
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  • Mandy Search - Location Scouts / Pennsylvania
  • ProductionHub Search - Location Scouts / Pennsylvania
  • Kemps Film, TV and Broadcast / Location & Location Services - Pennsylvania, United States of America
  • Print - Workbook - Location Finders / Philadelphia
  • Print - Workbook - Location Finders / Pennsylvania
  • Greater Philadelphia Film Office
  • Pittsburgh Film Office
  • Pennsylvania Film Office


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    Boston / Massachusetts

  • Google Search - Location Scouts / Boston
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  • Google Search - Location Scouts / Massachusetts
  • Yahoo Search - Location Scouts / Massachusetts
  • MSN Search - Location Scouts / Massachusetts
  • Mandy Search - Location Scouts / Massachusetts
  • ProductionHub Search - Location Scouts / Massachusetts
  • Kemps Film, TV and Broadcast / Location & Location Services - Massachusetts, United States of America
  • Print - Workbook - Location Finders / Boston
  • Print - Workbook - Location Finders / Massachusetts
  • Boston Film Bureau
  • Massachusetts Film Office


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    New Hampshire

  • Google Search - Location Scouts / New Hampshire
  • Yahoo Search - Location Scouts / New Hampshire
  • MSN Search - Location Scouts / New Hampshire
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  • ProductionHub Search - Location Scouts / New Hampshire
  • Kemps Film, TV and Broadcast / Location & Location Services - New Hampshire, United States of America
  • New Hampshire Film and Television Office


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    Vermont

  • Google Search - Location Scouts / Vermont
  • Yahoo Search - Location Scouts / Vermont
  • MSN Search - Location Scouts / Vermont
  • Mandy Search - Location Scouts / Vermont
  • ProductionHub Search - Location Scouts / Vermont
  • Kemps Film, TV and Broadcast / Location & Location Services - Vermont, United States of America
  • Vermont Film Commission


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    Maine

  • Google Search - Location Scouts / Maine
  • Yahoo Search - Location Scouts / Maine
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  • Kemps Film, TV and Broadcast / Location & Location Services - Maine, United States of America
  • Maine Film Office


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    Rhode Island

  • Google Search - Location Scouts / Rhode Island
  • Yahoo Search - Location Scouts / Rhode Island
  • MSN Search - Location Scouts / Rhode Island
  • Mandy Search - Location Scouts / Rhode Island
  • ProductionHub Search - Location Scouts / Rhode Island
  • Kemps Film, TV and Broadcast / Location & Location Services - Rhode Island, United States of America
  • Rhode Island Film and Television Office
  • See also Boston / Massachusetts above


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    Additional Resources

  • Motion Picture, TV and Theater Directory For Products and Services / Motion Picture Enterprises (MPE)
  • locationscout.com / Location Scouts
  • Locamundo - Location Scouts and Location Managers Worldwide
  • ProductionHub / Location Scouts
  • Kemps Film and Television
  • New England Film
  • Print - Workbook PhoneBook
  • Print - Resource Advantage (RASource) / Location Scouts
  • Print - BlackBook Creative Industry Directory

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    Creative Directory

    “The midwest’s leading source for the creative community | Creative Directory Services provides an umbrella site for all aspects of the production community servicing the Midwest”

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    Category Headings of resources (visit Creative Directory for links):

  • Computer / Print / Prepress / Animation / Systems Design
  • Photo / Photographers / Assistant Photographers / Stock Photo / Footage / Images / Photolabs / Service Bureaus / Finishing / Make-Up / Hair Stylist s/ Food Stylists / Home Economists / Photo Stylists / Location Scouts / Sets / Props / Costumes / Stunts / Special Effects / Photo Reps / Illustrator Reps
  • Art / Design / Retouchers
  • Print / Color Separators/ Proofing / Comps / Finishing / Converting / Binding / Direct Mail / Fulfillment / Printers / Promotional Products / Specialty Imprinting
  • Photo / Photolabs / Service Bureaus / Finishing
  • Multimedia / Foreign Language Services / Subtitles / Staging / Exhibits / Trade Shows / Meetings / Location / Sites / Events
  • Film and Video / Production Companies / Studios / Producers / Video / Film Crews / Production Company Reps / Director Reps
  • Audio / Sound and Music Studios / Composers / Sound Design / Music Libraries / SFX / Production Music / Location Recording / Sound
  • Post / Production / Film Laboratories / Captioning / Duplication / Replication / Distribution
  • Equipment / Sales / Rental / Service / Film Stock / Bulk Tape / Recording Media / Teleprompters / Grips / Lighting / Rolling Stock / Studio Rental / Stage Rental / Art Supplies / Photo Supplies
  • Talent / Model Agencies / Performing Talent / Casting / Coaching / Choreographers / Dance Companies / Talent Payment
  • Media / Creative Staffing / Freelance Writers / Marketing Communications / Public Relations / Advertising Agencies / Associations / Organizations / Media Buying / Messenger Services / Business Services / Caterers / Hotels

    • …visit Creative Directory…

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    New Hampshire Film and Television Office

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    New Hampshire Film and Television Office | About the New Hampshire Film and Television Office:

    “The New Hampshire Film and Television Office, as part of the New Hampshire Department of Cultural Resources, works to expand business activity and employment throughout the state by acting as a liaison between the film industry and an established network of government agencies, the state’s film industry workforce, and private residential and business property owners.

    Working in tandem with the New Hampshire Film Commission, a fifteen-member advisory board made up of film industry professionals, government officials, and representatives of state associations, the Film Office is responsible for location research, public relations, literature publication and distribution, and general production support in an effort to broaden the cultural and economic impact of film and television production in the state.”

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  • Production Guide
  • Locations
  • News and Events
  • Filmography
  • Resource Links
  • FAQs
  • Media Room
  • Contact New Hampshire Film and Television Office
  • If you have never been to New Hampshire - it is something else - it really is a gorgeous gem in this great big ole USA of ours!



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    Property Owner’s Guide to Filming Locations

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    New Hampshire Film & Television Office | A Property Owner’s Guide to Filming Locations (pdf) | From the New Hampshire Film & Television Office | What you need to know when a production company comes calling

    “Significant dollars are added to the state’s economy each year by film and video production companies and commercial still photographers who choose to work in New Hampshire. One of the ways those production dollars get into New Hampshire’s economy is via the fees paid to private property owners for use of “locations.”

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    While written specifically for New Hampshire property owners, this guide is pretty universal, chocked full useful information for anyone with an interest in having their property used for film, tv / video, photo or even events.

    NH Film’s Property Owner’s Guide to Filming Locations is highly recommended reading so I will be adding a link on the FAQs Page on nyc.locationscout.us

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    Pennsylvania Film Office | About the Pennsylvania Film Office

    …”The Pennsylvania Film Office, as a part of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, is ready to meet your film’s every need. From securing permits to helping your scout find the perfect location, the Pennsylvania Film Office will be there — on the phone, face-to-face, behind the scenes — whenever you need us to get the job done. We’re committed to coordinating efforts statewide to make every project filmed in Pennsylvania a success.”

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  • Online Production Guide
  • Locations
  • Filmography
  • Incentives
  • News
  • Resources

    • I have called on the PA Film Office many times for assistance finding locations for photo and video productions and have always been impressed and grateful for FilminPA’s knowledgeable, eager efforts to help - not to mention, Pennsylvania has GREAT locations!

    Also of likely interest:

  • Greater Philadelphia Film Office
  • Pittsburgh Film Office
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    California Film Commission

    “Welcome to the California Film Commission, your one-stop office for permitting, location assistance and filming resources throughout California. Our moderate weather with 315 sunny days per year and 840 miles of coastline, coupled with the greatest film crews and production facilities in the world makes California home to the entertainment industry.” …read the rest…

  • About
  • Free Online Permitting
  • Cinemascout Location Database
  • Regional Film Office Network (pdf)
  • Green Filmmaking

    • California is the largest film production region in the USA (New York State follows as #2!)

    The California Film Commission website is a rich resource for producers, directors, location scouts and location managers - chk it out!

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    New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission Production Services Directory
    “The Production Services Directory is your comprehensive guide to production related personnel, goods and services available in New Jersey. Search the category index…” …read the rest…

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    The Colorado Production Resource Guide is a comprehensive portal of production resources available around the state of Colorado, produced and presented by the Colorado Film and Video Association:

    About the CFVA

    “The Colorado Film and Video Association (CFVA) is a professional association of film, video, digital media and multimedia professionals. CFVA was formed in July 1982 and now has over 750 members.”

    About the Colorado Production Resource Guide:

    “The Colorado Production Resource Guide (CPRG) is Colorado’s official production directory, put together yearly the by the Colorado Film and Video Association. The CPRG includes names and contact information for hundreds of people and businesses who work in the production industry. If you are involved with video, film or any other aspect of media production, you should be listed in the CPRG.”

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      Colorado Production Resource Guide Section Guide Headings:
      * Pre-Production & Development
      * Production Companies
      * Crew
      * Production Equipment / Supplies / Facilities
      * Post Production
      * Location & Specialty Services
      * Support Services
      * Multimedia
      * Film Commissions & Community Profiles

      - Section Index

      - Lister Index

      Colorado Film Commission

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    From YMCA of Greater New York | Requesting YMCA Space for Film & TV:

    “If you are a film or television producer scouting locations, please DO NOT CONTACT YMCA BRANCHES. E-mail the following information to kshermach@ymcanyc.org:

    • Your name, company’s name, telephone number and e-mail address
    • Description of your project
    • Treatment and/or script, including working title
    • Specific request (space, duration, preferred dates and times)
    • Proof of insurance
    • Planned contribution
    • Any additional information”

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    Minnesota Creative Source | About Us

    “Building on our years of success producing the Minnesota Creative Sourcebook, this site expands our ability to generate exposure for photography, illustration, design, film & video, audio, printing and related industry services.”

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    I found the Minnesota Creative Source and was impressed by its design (by Treefort (Minneapolis, MN) and implementation of RSS feeds to distribute its content. The Minnesota Creative Source feeds contain generous helpings of visual media, i.e. photos and multimedia as well :-)

    My feeling about RSS is, especially, given RSS’s simplicity of use, that RSS is currently a vastly under-utilized media and information distribution technology with much unrealized potential that is sort of waiting for the much of the world to catch up with it!

    FYI an often good way to tell you have found RSS content is by this icon (…via Wikimedia Commons…)

    RSS Icon Minnesota Creative Directory RSS Feeds available:

  • # Subscribe to Entire Minnesota Creative image portfolio: Images RSS
  • # Subscribe to Entire Minnesota Creative audio & video portfolio: Audio & Video RSS
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    Minnesota Creative Source Photocast

    A feed of photos from the top creative talent in Minnesota including photographers, illustrators, designers, and other creative individuals and companies.

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    MediaBytes With Shelly Palmer - Technology, Media and Entertainment News and Opinions

    Bio:

    “Shelly Palmer is Managing Director of Advanced Media Ventures Group, LLC an industry leading technology, media and entertainment consulting firm. From developing advanced television services to implementing new Internet technologies, Palmer’s pioneering efforts have made him the successful creator, producer, composer and television Renaissance man he is today.

    Palmer is the President of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, NY (the organization that bestows the coveted Emmy® Awards). He is the Vice-Chairman of the National Academy of Media Arts & Sciences and chairman of the Advanced Media Technology Emmy® Awards.”

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    feed MediaBytes with Shelly Palmer - The Blog
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