DODD VICKERS - Location Scout/Location Manager

DODD VICKERS - Location Scout/Location Manager

Author: Dodd Vickers November 11, 2020 Duration: 1:09:12

I was honored to be asked to continue the discussion of film making as it relates to locations with legendary Academy Award winning cinematographer Roger Deakins on his podcast :  "Team Deakins"" again looks into the complexities of locations in the scheme of production. We talk with Dodd Vickers who shares with us how to find locations, things that have to be considered for locations and working with the budget. He also talks about how he needs to get into the director's head, how the location department are the ambassadors of the film and the importance of getting to know the location neighborhood and the people living there. We also touch on reusing locations, remembering logistics when looking for locations and the difference in locations for film and TV. And much more!!"

 


Ever wonder how that perfect, crumbling mansion or that iconic city street ended up in your favorite film? The answer usually involves a location manager, a pivotal yet often overlooked figure in production. Locations on Two, hosted by Dodd Vickers, pulls back the curtain on this crucial role. This isn't just a series of dry interviews; it's a collection of conversations filled with the kind of lively, behind-the-scenes banter you'd hear after a long shoot day. Listeners are brought directly into the trenches of film and television production, hearing firsthand accounts from the people who scout, secure, and manage the very spaces where stories come to life. Each episode serves as a unique blend of review, history, and personal anecdote, exploring how locations become silent characters in their own right. You'll discover the unexpected challenges, the serendipitous finds, and the minor miracles that happen far from the soundstage. Tuning into this podcast means getting a genuine sense of the real work that happens on set, long before the director calls action. It's for anyone who loves TV and film beyond the final cut, offering a fresh perspective on the craft from the ground up.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 27

Locations on Two
Podcast Episodes
NANCY HAECKER ~ LO2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:45
Swimming rivers with reference photos tucked into your waistband protected in a waterproof bag and traveling the backroads of America with Sean Penn may sound novel to you, but it is all part of a good day's work for awa…
LEANN EMMERT ~ LO2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:24
Whether scouting the world for major monster films like the upcoming "Godzilla vs Kong" or working in local urban environments for "Terminator 3," Leann Emmert illustrates the critical role played by the locations depart…
DOUG DRESSER ~ LO2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:14
Quentin Tarantino, Steven Spielberg, Gretta Gerwig and Christopher Nolan are among the list of directors with whom Doug Dresser has collaborated. Join me for a chat with another outstanding locations pro! Welcome again t…
TOM HOWARD ~ LO2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:44
London based location manager Tom Howard joins me on this episode and discusses his career in film and television. Tom has collaborated on such productions as "Howard's End," "Taboo," "The Night Manager," and the soon to…
JAMES LIN ~ LO2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:56
My guest for this chat is James Lin, the VP of Physical Production for Universal Studios. Also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, James has a 27 year career as a location manager whose credits i…
ILT JONES ~ LO2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:39
Ilt Jones is a veteran location manager in the film and television industry and member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. You may not know his name, but you will know him from his work on such projects as…