By Kelly Schwarze – Filmmaker and Author of “What Film Schools Don’t Tell You”
How to make a movie and the finding locations:
Setting is more than just a place on a map. It’s a tone, its the creation of a whole new world that your characters interact in, suffer in, watch tv in, breath in. The location in your head, that you crafted in your script, often times differs, or might not even exist in the real world.
Location might be the production checklist item that is handled with the least amount of care. How does one find a location that not only satisfies the director’s vision, but is suitable and in reach for an indie production? Here are some location tips to get you on your way.
There is one more thing to keep in mind after you have completed the ritual of getting your location locked; aftercare. Using locations is a privilege, treat them with respect. Consider not only what you bring on your production days, but what you leave there after.
If you would like to learn more about this stuff, be sure to check out my new book:
What Film Schools Don’t Tell You
Your Basic Guide to Making Movies and Finding Good Distribution.
That’s all for now. Make Movies!
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Kelly Schwarze is an Emmy © Award Recipient filmmaker who has written directed and produced 7 feature films, dozens of music vides and commercials, and has owned successful media companies in Las Vegas.
Kelly also does one-on-one consulting for filmmakers. Click here for more details.
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