WHAT IS A FILM LOCATION SERVICE IN A NUTSHELL? (In the Entertainment industry.)

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WHAT IS A FILM LOCATION SERVICE IN A NUTSHELL? (In the Entertainment industry.)         

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What is a film location service in a nutshell?

Film location services are essentially the middle-man between property owners and production companies and studios – they schedule, negotiate fees, and basically make sure the production is doing everything as agreed upon. 

Film location services specialize in providing resources to help your production obtain exactly what you need to film on-location in a timely and cost effective manner. Before and during the film permit process, we will keep your production updated on potential challenges, special conditions, and projected costs.

A film location service will ensure your production is fully aware of all requirements, from insurance to additional jurisdictional permits. They will coordinate paperwork and payment for contracts, vehicle rentals, housing, medical services, fire regulations and on set emergency vehicles, bus re-routes, electric tie-in permits, beach reservations, animal regulation permits and helicopter landing permits.

When looking for a specific location – a pool, gated entrance, a house with high ceilings, an office building with cubicles, a large industrial location with loading docks, a commercial kitchen, a golf course, a gym, a theatre, a church, railway yards, military facilities, etc. – looking for locations that fit the projects specifications.

A location service can save time and money. Helping to narrow the project needs and costs of the production.

As a property owner.

As a property owner a location service will list your property and location for film, TV, commercial, documentary or research for production use. They will help with all aspects from insurance, scheduling, prep times and strike. Making sure that the property owners property is returned in the condition it was or even cleaner.  The work on a percentage basis with the property owner and will make sure all payments are made.

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