Where to Find a Location Scout in Miami

Planning a production and need the assistance of a top-notch location scout in Miami to help you bag the perfect filming locations? Then you’ve come to the right place since that’s what we at Peerspace present to you ahead.

As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, we know how crucial the setting is to films and photoshoots, not to mention meetings and events. When it comes to productions, the filming location can succeed in immersing your viewers into the story. And of course, a not-so-great location will have the opposite effect.

But if you know where to look, Miami is the perfect place to tell a story, no matter how big or small. And when considering this sizzling city as the backdrop to your production, you’ll obviously need to find a great location scout in Miami.

We’ve got you covered.

What a location scout does

Regardless of the film project, scouting and securing locations is a significant part of your pre-production work. For big-budget films, the location scout is one of the first hires by a producer, and blockbuster scripts have dozens of locations.

Additionally, it takes a deep understanding of filmmaking to be able to read a script and understand what the script requires of its locations. Furthermore, it takes a great eye and tons of relationships with local property owners and local governmental organizations to scout and procure these locations. The process of securing forty or fifty locations is intensive, and this is why filmmakers lean on the knowledge and experience of location scouts.

Of course, not every film project has the funds to pay for a location scout. In Miami, as with most major cities, there are a variety of resources out there to help filmmakers find and secure locations for their films.

In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about securing a location scout in Miami, as well as everything you need to know to begin securing locations yourself.

Here’s a handful of our favorite Miami production companies if you want to work with some of the best local pros!

If you’re scouting locations in Miami, start with Peerspace

Peerspace offers you access to hundreds of unique production spaces in the Miami area. Not only does this online marketplace uncover the kinds of cool spaces that you truly can’t find anywhere else, but its self-serve platform ensures that you can scout locations yourself without having to pay a third party.

Browse Peerspace and scroll through chic art galleries, beachy bungalows, industrial parking garages, and more — before you land on the perfect location for your shoot. Communicate directly with the space’s host to nail down the details, and get an understanding of the space’s nuances using the listing’s high-quality photos and reviews from real guests who have shot in the space before.

Want to see a few Miami production spaces before you start your own search?

Here are some of our favorite options:

• This colorful flamingo house in Little Haiti (pictured above) that’s film ready and perfect for scenes that depict a classic Miami abode with stylish flair
• This versatile production studio in Doral with a corner cyc wall, gear, backdrops, and a hair and makeup space ideal for scenes with special effects
• This iconic luxury estate home that’s 3,000 square feet, open and airy, with a pool and an outdoor lounge area
• This luxury rooftop apartment with city view terrace in Little Havana that’s ideal for music videos and any production that wants the Miami skyline as a backdrop
• This boutique spa in North Miami with elegant decor that’s perfect for scenes involving a spa trip

You get the picture! Peerspace empowers you to be your own location scout, making your process easier (and kinder to your production budget). Plus, since local hosts list their special spaces as production locations, you don’t have to worry about getting their permission to film. That will already be decided before booking.

Your host will also be there every step of the way in case your production needs anything. So you can imagine how much Peerspace’s locations and attentive service can mean to your project!

ProductionHub is a great place to look for location scouts in Miami

As always, ProductionHub is a great place to look for basically whatever and whoever you need to make a film. They’ve got a list of over 30 location scouts in Miami, as well as great leads on crews, vendors, and equipment. If you’re making a film, and need any help whatsoever, head on over to ProductionHub.

Of the location professionals on ProductionHub, Amy Colonna-Robinson, Locations Resources, and Jim Small are promising places to start.

Use IMDB Pro, if you’re not already using it

Using IMDB Pro, you can get access to just about any industry professional in Miami, see what projects they’re working on, and much more.

It’s $150 a year, but it’s well worth it if you’re searching for location managers in Miami or anywhere else in the world.

Social media is a valuable tool for scouting potential hires

Your own social network is often a great place to start looking for production assistance. Even if you’re just starting out in film, then the odds are pretty good that you know someone who knows someone who can help you.

Social media can still be an effective tool for finding a location scout in Miami. We explain how ahead.

How to use SM to your production’s advantage

LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram are all great resources to use for your location scout search.

With LinkedIn, you can find a vast wealth of information on potential hires’ professional histories. With Twitter, you can get an idea of their personality, their thought process, and even how active they are in the industry on a day-to-day basis.

And with Instagram, you can sample their location tastes, as well as get an idea of how they “see” locations. You want to know you can trust their eye because they’ve got to go out there and find a location that right now only exists in your imagination.

Our cool places to take pictures in Miami can help introduce you to even more amazing spaces. Check them out!

Another resource for scouting locations online

Want to supplement our offering here at Peerspace? Then Miami Film Office is where to turn.

The local Miami government film office has location listings, powered by Reel-Scout. In the film office’s location listings, you’ll see museums, little bungalows, sports fields, mansions, public high schools, private airstrips, art studios, outdoor spaces, and more.

Keep in mind that you won’t be renting directly through the Film Office. Their listings are really more like a “yellow pages for locations” than a one-stop shop. But they have all the info you need to contact the decision-maker at each location. But it’ll still be up to you to inquire about their prices, or to potentially negotiate a deal on your own.

Go ahead and check them out. You’ll need to head over to the Miami Film Office’s website anyway to get all the proper permit forms you’ll need to film.

Location scout Miami: conclusion

There you go, thousands of locations and dozens of Miami location scouts for you to evaluate. We think between these resources and a little old-fashioned detective work on your part, you will find the locations and the production assistance you need to get your film made.

Remember that with Peerspace, you get to be your own location scout in Miami. Our simple platform makes that seemingly difficult task easy.

And If we’re lucky enough to have you and your crew at a Peerspace, we’d love to hear from you. Simply send us a shout-out on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #MadeinPeerspace. We’ll see you around.

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