Industry Warning: *This caused some significant traffic, when first published, it has now been edited without the day rates and salaries. We have censored these sections. We apologise for our lack of sensitivity in this matter, particularly to our Location Scouting chums.* Warning: Read the whole article, it isn’t all sunshine, rainbows and counting the…
Disclaimer: I’m no industry expert, whether it’s location scouting, film economics, or filmmaking itself. However, I’ve done some pondering about why is my phone not ringing. Here are my best guesses. For the truly enlightend out there, please feel free to share your insights in the comments. Much like everyone else, I had anticipated my…
Disclaimer: First of all a warning relating to air miles for free travel, do not attempt this if you cannot pay off the full charge card limit each month. Credit is not for the foolish! I am not an accountant, tax advisor, financial advisor, business advisor. Membership points and air miles points do change regularly,…
From location to location, project to project, Film Scouts are creatures of movement. It can be difficult to find time to stop and look at some of the tech, software and tools for film location scouting that are out there to help make life a little easier and faster. It’s an ever-changing landscape and we…
The words ‘production hiatus’ are fast becoming our least favourite words. In the ever-evolving world of film and television production, challenges are bound to arise. One such challenge that currently looms over the industry is the ongoing writers’ strike. Whether you’re on the picket line or watching from the sidelines it’s a testing time for…
