ABSTRACT
Movie making is no easy task. On the outside it appears glitzy, glamorous, and intriguing. In reality, it feels like a circle of hell with painfully
long days spent agonizing over the grueling logistics of on-location shooting! It may be formulaic and predictable in some ways, but it’s
hard, hard work. Knowing from the very beginning that “there’s never
enough time, light, or money,” every filmmaker wants to make the best movie possible and get the most bang for their buck. Even the most expe-
rienced big-budget movie crew can use all the help they can get. The AFCI
is here to help. The Association of Film Commissioners International is a well-known worldwide association whose members will be there to assist,
inform, and walk you through the maze of government bureaucracy and
permit requirements, while promoting all the local resources available to you, wherever you shoot. The AFCI “offers global resources for global
production.” There are more than 300 AFCI Member Film Commissions 179
worldwide, covering almost every continent. With those numbers, they
can rightfully claim that wherever you go with your next production, you
can usually find a Film Commission to help you. I’m all for that! And you should take full advantage of the assistance and services offered by
your local Film Commission wherever you are.
