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Community Relations
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Listen to mayors, police chiefs, cast and crew members as they share with you successful approaches to shooting in a community, working with city hall, police and fire officials. Often times, the most valuable resources are in your own community, so learn how to tap into those resources. Learn the techniques Jason used to shut down an entire town square for his period film, "Time and Again." 

This module contains
  • 7:15 minute video
  • Cameras follow Jason into the council chambers of the Chardon City Council as Jason presents his request to shut down the town square for a scene in "Time and Again"
  • Downloadable pdf resource packed full of information and forms
  • Sample permit application
  • Contact information for every state film commission
Learn
  • How to approach city officials
  • Tips on working with city agencies
  • How to use film commissions to your advantage
  • Contact information for every state film commission
  • How Jason approached various cities to shoot
  • How to conduct a proposal to the city council
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