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in advance of any shoot
day. "It was a full-team
collaboration to help the
director to find his vision
in a production-friendly
setting. Even though he
didn't initially see the seven
locations the script called
for—after several directors'
scouts—we were able to
integrate one major property
for all the locations needed
in a way that organically
made aesthetic and logistical
sense. With the change of
seasons, our movie matured
with the landscape. We
eventually filmed in late
summer when the terrain
perfectly matched the
script."
Questions from the audience
opened a discussion of the
growing importance and
legalities of drone scouting in
wilderness areas.
Generous hospitality from
Utah's film office included
a reception encouraging
networking—meeting new
friends and reconnecting
with old. A special thanks
to Virginia Pearce, Director
Utah Film Office, Marketing
and Creative Executive
Ricardo Flores and their staff
for hosting this event with us.
We look forward to returning
to Sundance next year! From
all of us at LMGI, be safe
out there. Watch for the
"Scouters Guide to Surviving
Sundance," a full info pass
for first-timers, next fall in
the LMGI Compass.
Andrew Hodge and Derek Mellus,
Utah Film Commission.
Photo by Stevie Nelson/LMGI
Photo by Jill Naumann/LMGI
