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Location scouting

Location scouting in NYC

Tell us what the shot needs. We find the place, check that it works on the day, and deal with the building.

Free location matching

Send the brief: the look, the dates, crew size, budget and anything the location must have. We come back with options that fit, each with a tech scout sheet. Productions pay nothing for this. Locations pay us a referral commission when you book.

Scouting on request

If the look is not on this site, we go find it. Brownstones, warehouses, rooftops, prewar apartments, storefronts, diners and offices across the five boroughs. You get photos, measurements, power and access notes, and a contact who can say yes.

Tech scouts and day-of support

We can walk the location with your DP, gaffer and AD, and we can put a location rep on set to handle the building on the day. Scouting packages are quoted per project.

Paperwork with the building

We send the building's COI requirements, confirm hours and load-in in writing, and tell you whether your plan needs a MOME film permit.

Holding and basecamp

Shooting at a street location in lower Manhattan? You can book holding space at 393 Broadway for wardrobe, glam, catering and video village.

Questions

Is location matching really free?
Yes for productions. Locations pay us a referral commission when a booking goes through. We never add a fee to the location rate.
How fast can you scout?
For listed locations, one business day. For looks we scout from scratch, tell us your shoot date and we will say honestly what is possible.

Want us to handle it?

Tell us the shoot. We match the location and sort the paperwork with the building.

Request a scout