Location scouting is location scouting, transferable to many industries such as event planning and of course film-making in all of it glorious forms!
There are a few valuable lessons that I am being reminded of...the importance of the following:
- a backup plan or exit strategy: plan as much as you can for the unforeseen circumstances, know cancellation policies, draft contracts, and always be ready to brainstorm a new idea or solution on the spot.
- perseverance: blood, sweat, tears, passion, and the drive to make things happen even if they feel like they are beginning to crumble in your hands.
- things are not always as they seem: the church lady may not cut you a deal. Do your research and leg work, know that you may not always be welcomed by people, but also that you may stumble upon a great connection in the most peculiar place...try not to judge the process.
- phone calls: sometimes call even when you really don't want to, it will expedite the communication with the person you are negotiating with and not only can you have a better sense of them, but you create a bigger opportunity to build ongoing relationships!
Most often, the best way to find a venue/location is by asking for help...start with your inner circle of friends, family, co-workers, simultaneously do a bit of cold calling and connecting to interesting places directly.
I am heading into the press waters this week, should be some valuable lessoned learned along the way I'm sure,
Cheers
Kate
Katelynd Kuhar
Director Raindance Montreal
katelynd@raindancecanada.com
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