The Location Scout

12/09/20 • 29 min

Location Scout Jen Farris' location credits include the TV series Lovecraft Country, American Soul, Atlanta, Genius, and Sleepy Hollow. Jen has also worked in the location department on multiple films including Just Mercy, Game Night, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, and the upcoming film, Dear Evan Hansen. Today, she unpacks her role as a location scout.

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The Special Effects Makeup Artist

Matthew Mungle has over 200 film and tv credits to his name as a special effects and prosthetic makeup artist. Matthew has worked on Hillbilly Elegy, The Irishman, August Osage County, Frida, Schindler’s List, Outbreak, Casper, and the movie that won him his Oscar, 1992’s Dracula. In addition, Matthew has worked on numerous television series including The X-Files, CSI, John Adams, The Big Bang Theory, New Girl, and Salem. Today, Matthew talks with Toni about how he got started in the industry and shares some tips for how to set yourself up for success on any project.

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The Assistant Production Office Coordinator

The APOC works directly under the Production Office Coordinator in the production office. As a go-between between producers, the studio, and production, the production office is a hub that supports every department on a film. The APOC joins this office early on and will work to oversee the pas and the production secretary in the office as well as ensure that daily reports from set are delivered accurately and on time to the studio, legal teams, accounting departments, and producers.

Today, Kim Mott speaks with Kalisa Wade, whose production office credits include Painted Woman, The Christmas Trap, and Stillwater, as well as TV series Star, Black Lightning, and American Soul. Kalisa’s experience has given her great insight on how to help run the production office as well as tips on getting hired for a production.