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“When you are making your film, the location can be one of the most expensive parts of the production. You can get all the filmmaking tips in the world, however if you don’t have the budget for the filming location then it’ll be all for not. The good news is there are places you can shoot your movie for free. However, there are some warnings you should adhere to. This article gives you 3 warnings about free locations that you should be aware of.”

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“Variety recently conducted an online poll among several hundred location managers, unit production managers, cinematographers, directors and assistant directors asking them to rate their favorite locations according to visual appeal, incentives, film-office support, production resources, and ability to substitute for another location.

The top five North American locations and the top five international locations, ranked here by overall excellence, are regions or cities that scored high on most or all of the criteria. Following these top 10 locations is a list of places cited by the polled pros for excelling in specific categories.”

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