Temporary and Ancillary On Location… Starting with a “Where” Temporary: Adjective temporary (comparative more temporary, superlative most temporary) 1 Not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time. 2 Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral. Ancillary: Adjective ancillary (comparative more ancillary, superlative most ancillary) 1 Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary;…
The phone rings, “Hi, I need a house, a house location.” I need a house, where do I…? I need a house. Nothing special. The voice at the other end of the phone has a very specific set of needs for this ‘house.’ The film office will ask questions about story board, about inside or…
The call comes. “How do I…” The Ventura County Film Commission is committed to connection. Connection of production to resources. Most of the time, that connection is to permitting resources. “Who do I talk to about a permit?” It always starts with where are you trying to do your project. If the project is in…
Don’t ask if the location has a violation with code compliance, zoning or that filming is not allowed by ordinance. Assume that there is an easy work around from a law, a department or that because of the great advertising value, the location can be moved from no to yes. Don’t ask permission. Assume, don’t…