In real estate, finding the right location for your home is everything and more. In filmmaking, finding the right location for your story is nothing but pain.
My location scout Daniel took me to the California Film Commission office in Hollywood today to learn the process of locating scouting. We spent a couple of hours there hearing about obtaining permits, contacting local film commissions, and the surprising utility of The Thomas Guide, the bible of maps in the Los Angeles area, more accurate and informative than Google maps. I think the first day of anatomy class in medical school was less daunting; at least there a mistake wouldn't necessarily land you a hefty fine or a lawsuit.
I have three locations to track down for my script - a community space for a chess tournament, a park, and a home. I have three words for each of them - hard, harder, hardest. Let's hope that Gentleman Luck comes my way, and possibilities turn up soon.
The highlight of my day? Feasting on a double-double at a Hollywood In-N-Out. To help the meaty burger find the right location to my stomach, I washed it down with a thick milk shake. Chocolate, of course.
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