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Film location insights
Practical guides on scouting, permits, pricing, hosting and AI production — written for the people who book and run locations.
#2 in Europe: Why Berlin Sets the Standard for Structured Production
Ranked #2 in ScoutAround’s Top 20 Cities Worth Filming In 2026, Berlin stands out as one of Europe’s most complete and b...
19.02.2026
London Ranked #1: Europe’s Ultimate Filming Powerhouse in 2026
In the ScoutAround Top 20 Cities Worth Filming In 2026, London, UK takes the #1 position - not for glamour alone, but fo...
19.02.2026
Europe’s Top 20 Cities Worth Filming In (2026): A Production-First Ranking for Filmmakers
Cities Worth Filming InChoosing where to film in Europe has never been about a lack of beautiful cities. The real challe...
30.01.2026
Micro-Drama: The Rise of Bite-Sized Storytelling and Why Eastern Europe Is Its Next Creative Hub
A Brief History of Short-Form DramaShort-form storytelling has always evolved with audience habits. In the 1970s and 80s...
27.01.2026
Interview with Gabriel Georgiev, CEO ScoutAround
Bridging Cinema and Technology through ScoutAroundTL;DR: Gabriel Georgiev — producer of The Hurricane Heist, War of Lett...
06.01.2026
Why Productions Are Choosing CEE for Filming
Why Productions Are Choosing CEE for FilmingFor over two decades, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has consistently been...
06.01.2026
3 Things That Make a Location Cinematic
3 Things That Make a Location CinematicEvery filmmaker knows that the right location can make or break a scene. A cinema...
06.01.2026