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Greetings! And thank you for reading the second print edition of Destination Film Guide. We’re thrilled as the brand continues to expand and we are able to assist our readers find that unique destination that will make their story pop. Streaming platforms' emergence as the dominant content distribution system has ushered in an unprecedented demand for content of all kinds: features, television series and reality TV. A unique backdrop can distinguish a show to a consumer bombarded with options, which makes location scouts and producers more valuable than ever.

Destination Film Guide is designed as a resource for producers, directors and location scouts to discover new sites to tell an exciting new narrative. Instead of navigating unwieldly databases, look through our clean layouts for inspiration and insight from film commissions across the country that can accommodate productions of all sizes. Our deep industry connections across North America have resulted in a guide that combines engaging editorial and our easy-to-read Site Inspections. Created in cooperation with film commissions that span coast-to-coast, these Site Inspections highlight exceptional locations and beneficial financial incentives offered by the local government.

We also help you maximize your production budget with insights into statelevel tax incentives and the soft benefits of working with a film commission. Our comprehensive Film Incentives projects reviews financial benefits of working in various states, provinces and countries across North America and the Caribbean, and our website offers further in-depth articles to maximize your production budget.

Want to stay updated on the latest industry news? Check our website for frequent Hollywood updates and articles that highlight innovative film commissions across the continent.

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8 Film Commission 101

These government entities can prove invaluable to film and television productions

10 Through the Eyes of a Location Scout

President of the LMGI discusses location scouting in the streaming era 12