{"id":2250,"date":"2024-06-19T23:56:33","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T06:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/?p=2250"},"modified":"2025-11-25T15:15:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T23:15:25","slug":"location-scout-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/location-scout-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Find a Location Scout in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Begin Peerspace Banner -->\n\n<div class=\"answer\">\n\n  \n  <span class=\"answer-label\">Answered<\/span>\n\n  \n  \n  <p>\n    Production locations on Peerspace typically cost <b>$80 \u2014 $220<\/b> per hour.  <\/p>\n\n  \n  \n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/plan\/production\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button cta-segment cta-answer\">See unique production venues<\/a>\n\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#What-you-should-know-about-the-role-of-a-location-scout\">What you should know about the role of a location scout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Use-Peerspace-and-easily-be-your-own-location-scout\">Use Peerspace and easily be your own location scout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Resources-that-connect-you-with-professional-Chicago-location-scouts\">Resources that connect you with professional Chicago location scouts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Websites-for-DIY-location-scouting-in-Chicago\">Websites for DIY location scouting in Chicago<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Don\u2019t-forget-to-ask-people-in-your-own-network\">Don\u2019t forget to ask people in your own network<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering how to find a location scout in Chicago? Whether you\u2019re shooting a commercial for a subscription dog toy company or a gritty epic film that captures all the desperation, excess, and tenderness that America has to offer \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/venues\/chicago--il\">Chicago<\/a> is the perfect filming location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And Chicago, IL is more than just a backdrop. It has everything that America has to offer. Diverse neighborhoods, top-tier restaurants, some of the best universities in the world, incredible architecture, skyscrapers, plenty of waterfront property, art scene, music scene, movie scene, and lights that you can&#8217;t imagine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a location scout, Chicago is a wonderful place to get lost in. It\u2019s no wonder why the city has some of the best creative companies and freelancers in the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/\">Peerspace<\/a> will tell you everything you need to know about finding all the locations you need for your latest film project. As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, we understand how important a location is to any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/venues\/chicago--il\/film-production-location\">production<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/venues\/chicago--il\/event-venue\">event<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/venues\/chicago--il\/meeting-room\">meeting<\/a>. In fact, by using our platform, you can be your own location scout! No matter your preferences, this guide will cover all of your bases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-you-should-know-about-the-role-of-a-location-scout\">What you should know about the role of a location scout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Fully-Functional-Auto-Shop-1024x683.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Fully-Functional-Auto-Shop-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Fully-Functional-Auto-Shop-768x512.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Fully-Functional-Auto-Shop-750x500.webp 750w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Fully-Functional-Auto-Shop.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Fully-Functional-Auto-Shop-1024x683.jpg\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Fully-Functional-Auto-Shop-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Fully-Functional-Auto-Shop-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Fully-Functional-Auto-Shop-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Fully-Functional-Auto-Shop-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Fully-Functional-Auto-Shop.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"wp-image-84611 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"where was sons of anarchy filmed\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Peerspace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So what types of responsibilities fall under the purview of a location scout?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Location scouts have a deep understanding of film and basically think like directors, cinematographers, AND producers. This means that they\u2019re thinking beyond just what a location looks like and considering how easy it would be to film there, set up trailers, get electricity and lights, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Location scouts keep relationships with thousands of location owners and usually act as liaisons between the production team and the owners of each filming location. Pretty much daily, they help smooth out problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahead, we share a few of our favorite location scout resources that make it easy to find your next production space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Still curious about this crucial role? Then check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/everything-location-scouting\/\">everything you need to know about location scouting<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Begin Peerspace Banner -->\n<div class=\"banner\">\n  <div class=\"banner-text\">\n\n    \n    <h2>Book the perfect video shoot location in Chicago.<\/h2>\n\n    \n    \n    <p>\n      Peerspace makes it easy to book the perfect video shoot space. Browse our location library and enjoy no-hassle bookings today.    <\/p>\n\n    \n    \n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/venues\/chicago--il\/video-shoot-location\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button white cta-segment cta-banner\">Find video shoot space in Chicago<\/a>\n\n    \n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"banner-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/seattle-new-Natural-Light-Creative-Loft.webp') ;\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- End Peerspace Banner -->\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Use-Peerspace-and-easily-be-your-own-location-scout\">Use Peerspace and easily be your own location scout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/Upscale-Lofts-Industrial-Photography-and-Film-Studio-chicago-rental-1024x768.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/Upscale-Lofts-Industrial-Photography-and-Film-Studio-chicago-rental-300x225.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/Upscale-Lofts-Industrial-Photography-and-Film-Studio-chicago-rental-768x576.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/Upscale-Lofts-Industrial-Photography-and-Film-Studio-chicago-rental-1536x1152.webp 1536w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/Upscale-Lofts-Industrial-Photography-and-Film-Studio-chicago-rental.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/Upscale-Lofts-Industrial-Photography-and-Film-Studio-chicago-rental-1024x768.jpg\" height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/Upscale-Lofts-Industrial-Photography-and-Film-Studio-chicago-rental-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/Upscale-Lofts-Industrial-Photography-and-Film-Studio-chicago-rental-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/Upscale-Lofts-Industrial-Photography-and-Film-Studio-chicago-rental-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/Upscale-Lofts-Industrial-Photography-and-Film-Studio-chicago-rental-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/Upscale-Lofts-Industrial-Photography-and-Film-Studio-chicago-rental.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"wp-image-75394 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"location scout chicago\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Peerspace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/\">Peerspace<\/a>, we make it absurdly easy to scout for locations <em>yourself<\/em>. We unlock <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/venues\/chicago--il\/film-studio\">Chicago&#8217;s coolest filming spaces<\/a> and make them a cinch to book, taking the grunt work out of finding the perfect place for your photo or film shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rent a space by the day or by the hour, rather than signing a massive 14, 30, or 60-day lease, and choose from hundreds of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/plan\/loft\">loft spaces<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/plan\/warehouse\">warehouses<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/plan\/photo-studio\">photo studios<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/plan\/retail\">bookstores<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/plan\/sound-stage\">sound stages<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/rent-an-apartment-for-a-day\/\">cozy apartments<\/a>, and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And when you find that location that just clicks, the one that makes you say, \u201cThat\u2019s it, that\u2019s exactly what I was imagining,\u201d Peerspace makes it easy to schedule the shoot, communicate with the property owner, pay, and move on to the next step of your busy production schedule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what types of production locations can you book through Peerspace? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here are some of our Windy City favorites: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/pages\/listings\/5ecea64c60ada6000d359e9c\">upscale loft in the Lower West Side<\/a> (pictured above) with wood floors, vaulted ceilings, brick walls, large windows, and natural light.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/pages\/listings\/5a974234fdff4e6a00cbe7a1\">fully functional auto shop<\/a> on the South Side with 4,200 square feet of garage space, and a customer lounge, with industrial touches and natural lighting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/pages\/listings\/61a710e221ef57000df77958\">converted warehouse in Pilsen<\/a> with a green screen cyclorama ideal for filming scenes with special effects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/pages\/listings\/62d0e93e92b92702b269a32e\">downtown Euro-inspired cafe<\/a> in the Near North Side that&#8217;s set within Tree Studios and that looks straight out of Paris, France.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/pages\/listings\/62e92aa6d600a7000e47cec5\">central Logan Square secret garden patio<\/a> that&#8217;s ideal for small productions that seek a lush, natural spot for filming an outdoor scene.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/pages\/listings\/62a13d5af279a3000ffcd009\">natural light loft<\/a> in Pilsen with high ceilings, factory windows, exposed brick walls, wood floors, an open layout, a fully functional kitchen, and grip equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/pages\/listings\/6526da36c43b96000e7290db\">renovated historic home<\/a> in Oak Park with more than 4,000 square feet of working space, historic architecture, modern decor, and three floors to explore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/plan\/production\">production listings<\/a> are curated with creatives in mind. They all have copious photographs of the locations from many angles, as well as a list of features that set the space apart from the pack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact that Peerspace listings include upfront pricing and reviews from actual people who have used the space helps you save time, especially compared with the other film location search platforms we mention ahead, as you&#8217;ll soon see. Plus, you can reach out to your Peerspace venue&#8217;s host with any questions or requests before you book or anytime after. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can feel confident that you know what you\u2019re getting when you book a Peerspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Resources-that-connect-you-with-professional-Chicago-location-scouts\">Resources that connect you with professional Chicago location scouts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Courtroom-Greynova-Studios-1024x683.avif 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Courtroom-Greynova-Studios-300x200.avif 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Courtroom-Greynova-Studios-768x512.avif 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Courtroom-Greynova-Studios-750x500.avif 750w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Courtroom-Greynova-Studios.avif 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Courtroom-Greynova-Studios-1024x683.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Courtroom-Greynova-Studios-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Courtroom-Greynova-Studios-768x512.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Courtroom-Greynova-Studios-750x500.webp 750w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Courtroom-Greynova-Studios.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Courtroom-Greynova-Studios-1024x683.jpg\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Courtroom-Greynova-Studios-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Courtroom-Greynova-Studios-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Courtroom-Greynova-Studios-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Courtroom-Greynova-Studios-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-Courtroom-Greynova-Studios.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"wp-image-97516 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Courtroom | Greynova Studios\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Peerspace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Prefer to retain the services of a professional, proven location scout? Here are the websites that help you find Chicago&#8217;s finest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.productionhub.com\/directory\/profiles\/location-scouts\/us\/illinois\/chicago\">Production Hub<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Production Hub keeps a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.productionhub.com\/directory\/profiles\/location-scouts\/us\/illinois\/chicago\">about 20 location scouts in Chicago<\/a>. Some of their location scouts upkeep fairly detailed r\u00e9sum\u00e9s on the site, whereas others pretty much just list their names and phone numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.creativedir.com\/category\/photo-stylists\/\">Chicago Creative Directory<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chicago Creative Directory keeps a list of location scouts and photo stylists in Chicago. They keep a very simple list: just names, websites, and phone numbers, for the most part. But that\u2019s pretty much everything you need to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Social media<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-White-Cyclorama-Gorgeous-Creative-Space-1-1024x682.avif 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-White-Cyclorama-Gorgeous-Creative-Space-1-300x200.avif 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-White-Cyclorama-Gorgeous-Creative-Space-1-768x511.avif 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-White-Cyclorama-Gorgeous-Creative-Space-1-750x500.avif 750w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-White-Cyclorama-Gorgeous-Creative-Space-1.avif 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-White-Cyclorama-Gorgeous-Creative-Space-1-1024x682.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-White-Cyclorama-Gorgeous-Creative-Space-1-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-White-Cyclorama-Gorgeous-Creative-Space-1-768x511.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-White-Cyclorama-Gorgeous-Creative-Space-1-750x500.webp 750w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-White-Cyclorama-Gorgeous-Creative-Space-1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-White-Cyclorama-Gorgeous-Creative-Space-1-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-White-Cyclorama-Gorgeous-Creative-Space-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-White-Cyclorama-Gorgeous-Creative-Space-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-White-Cyclorama-Gorgeous-Creative-Space-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-White-Cyclorama-Gorgeous-Creative-Space-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-White-Cyclorama-Gorgeous-Creative-Space-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"wp-image-88548 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Music Video Locations in Chicago\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Peerspace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Location scouts stay busy, always on the move. That\u2019s why sometimes it\u2019s really much easier to find them on social media \u2014 especially Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, as we\u2019ll explain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Twitter is a great place to find location scouts discussing their work, sharing pictures, and tweeting @ people on their social network. It offers a fascinating insight into their daily routines and work habits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LinkedIn can help you explore the r\u00e9sum\u00e9s of potential location scouts and even take a deep dive into their past work to get an understanding of what has influenced them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And with Instagram, of course, you get to see their work. Do they have the eye? Do they \u201cget it\u201d? You can tell a lot about how it would be to work with a location scout in this way. And if you like what you see, all of these sites have ways you can get in touch with them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The City of Chicago&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/provdrs\/chicago_film_office.html\">Film Office<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you still can\u2019t find the right location scout, try giving the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/provdrs\/chicago_film_office.html\">Chicago Film Office<\/a> a call. They can also help you figure out what, if any, filming permits you might need. They\u2019re a very handy resource for Chicago\u2019s location scouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Websites-for-DIY-location-scouting-in-Chicago\">Websites for DIY location scouting in Chicago<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-lounge-with-light-designs-greenroom-1024x683.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-lounge-with-light-designs-greenroom-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-lounge-with-light-designs-greenroom-768x512.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-lounge-with-light-designs-greenroom-750x500.webp 750w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-lounge-with-light-designs-greenroom.webp 1199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-lounge-with-light-designs-greenroom-1024x683.jpg\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-lounge-with-light-designs-greenroom-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-lounge-with-light-designs-greenroom-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-lounge-with-light-designs-greenroom-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-lounge-with-light-designs-greenroom-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicago-lounge-with-light-designs-greenroom.jpg 1199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"wp-image-76790 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"location scout chicago\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Peerspace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re filming an indie film, we know you\u2019ve got to prioritize where you spend your money. There\u2019s equipment, talent, renting locations, and more, and trying to find the cash for it all isn\u2019t exactly \u201cthe fun part.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why we\u2019ve also put together some of the best websites for finding and scouting Chicago locations directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best place for the filmmakers of Chicago to location scout on their own\u2014 aside from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/venues\/chicago--il\/film-shoot-location\">Peerspace<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chicagoartistscoalition.org\/resources\">Chicago Artists Coalition<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chicago Artists Resource migrated over to Chicago Artists Coalition. Here, you can find dozens of spaces listed for lease. The leases are generally longer leases, but they do offer an interesting variety of spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/chicagolocations.com\/\">Chicago Locations<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chicago Locations has an extensive list of public and private Chicago filming locations, along with contacts for each location. 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