The right Location may be more than very beneficial.

The Location a production chooses may prove very beneficial financially and in ease of production. Now saying that, let's also be clear about something. A major studio production or any larger budgeted production can pretty much shoot wherever they want.

I want to talk about those production companies who must conserve every penny. Those engaged in independent filming or the ultra low budget guerilla flmmaking. The ideal location fits your screenplay, saves money and cuts the red tape.

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Red tape simply means that a producer doesn't have to jump through hoops for permits or permission. A place where the community welcomes them with open arms and wants to help in any way they can.

Of course, it is also greatly beneficial if the area has a talent pool on both sides of the camera. This allows the producer to use local talent. A great money saver is not having to pay housing or per diem.

Just look how Canada got so much production. They had a good talent base, and they also offered financial incentives. Many states wanting to cash in on attracting productions have formed state film offices.

Film Offices provide information and include pictures from all areas of their state. They make sure to include their talent pool credits from both sides of the camera. When available, they also advise a producer of an extemely attractive incentive, tax credits.

Tax Credits are earned by a producer when they spend a certain amount of money within the state. The state provides a list of buyers who the producer can then sell the Tax Credits. The producer can then funnel those additional monies back into the production.

It is also a huge win for the state. The state gets a production they can list on their credits. Some people within the state's film industry get work but more importantly, contacts.

Producers talk to other producers. A producer who has a good experience, will tell other producers. From that, the state may get other productions. This brings more money into the state's economy.

Without question, a movie's production Location is critical. Especially for smaller productions with limited budgets. The best way to attract a production is to save it money and cut the red tape.

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