Possible Locations to Film

One of the most important steps in filming is choosing the right location. I’m fortunate to live in an area with plenty of strong options, from open parking lots to narrow alleyways. Having so many choices made the decision harder at first, because each spot offered something different for our project. After discussing the strengths and weaknesses of all four locations, my group and I eventually agreed on the one that fit our vision the best. Now I’ll walk you through the four options we considered.

One of our potential locations was Regional Park in Weston. This was our first option because my group and I have been there many times before. This place has all the necessities we need as well such as the nature and the space. The setting itself isn’t bad, but it is extremely popular and tends to get crowded quickly. Since most local soccer and baseball games take place there, the parking lot is usually filled with cars, which would have made filming more difficult. This location is our main backup.

Our next potential film location was Tequesta Park, near the turf field and baseball field. Like Regional Park, this area is also heavily used for sports, so it tends to be crowded with people throughout the day. Another drawback is the large number of trees, which we didn’t need for our scene, along with the limited amount of parking available.

Another one of our potential film locations was the back area of Vista Park, near the softball fields. We eliminated this option quickly because filming there would be difficult since it is on school property. The location also lacks the visual elements we needed, as it doesn’t have many trees and offers only a small parking lot. On top of that, it is usually crowded during school hours, which would have made filming even more challenging.

After further consideration, we chose the St. Paul’s Church parking lot as our main filming location. On Saturdays, which is when we plan to film, the area is usually empty, although it becomes crowded on Sundays because of church services. The space itself is wide and open, and the calm environment creates a strong setting that works well for our film. It is also conveniently close to where all of my group members live, making it an efficient choice for my group.