Scout locations and plan every shoot day on one map

Drop pins on candidate locations, draw the unit move, mark base camp, parking and the closure perimeter, then share a link the whole crew can open.

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A film location scouting map with candidate spots, a base camp polygon, parking pins and a sun-angle overlay across a downtown grid

Why Scribble Maps for Film Production

Scouts shoot it. Maps tell the story

Drop pins on every candidate location, attach reference photos and shot notes, and mark the angles you want, all without opening a GIS tool.

Brief the whole call sheet in one link

Share a private link with the producer, AD, locations and the rest of the crew. They open it on a phone in any browser. No app, no account.

Bring scout data and permits

Import a CSV of candidate locations, KML from a scouting trip or a GeoJSON of permitted zones. Style every pin by status, day or unit.

Built for Film Production teams

A scouting map with five candidate exterior locations, color-coded by score, with thumbnail photos pinned to each

Location scouting

Plot every candidate spot a scout finds, attach photos and notes, score by sun direction, access and noise, then walk producers through the top three on one shareable map.

Shoot day logistics

Mark base camp, crew parking, holding, catering, the closure perimeter and camera positions on a single map every department can pull up on set.

A map showing two unit moves between three setups with travel time annotations and a sun-angle indicator

Unit moves and travel times

Draw the route from base camp to each setup, measure travel time and walk distance, and plan the day so the gaffer doesn't lose the light.

A street closure permit map with a closure polygon, posted signs, detour arrows and an export-ready legend

Permits and street closures

Outline the closure footprint, mark posted signage and detour routes, and hand a clean PDF to the city for the permit application.

Features that matter

Draw on satellite, street, terrain or hybrid base maps
Drop pins with attached photos, notes and links
Import CSV, KML, GeoJSON, GPX or Shapefile from a scout
Color-coded markers by status, day, unit or department
Travel-time isochrones from base camp to every setup
Buffer rings for closures, perimeters and exclusion zones
Image overlays for storyboards and floor plans
Export to PDF, PNG, KML or GeoJSON for the permit packet
Private sharing links for crew, locations and producers
Works on phones, tablets and laptops out on location

Scribble Sight

Score every site before you commit

Find the best locations for film production using Places, foot-traffic, Walkscore™, demographics, air quality, pollen and more. Compare candidates side by side and turn instinct into a data-backed decision.

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Scribble AI

Build maps with plain English

Tell Scribble AI what you need. Try “draw a 500m buffer around every site,” “import this CSV and color by status,” or “measure the route from the depot to each stop.” It does it in seconds. No GIS training needed, and your team gets the same map, ready to share.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Scribble Maps replace a location scouting database?

It complements one. Keep your library wherever it lives today and use Scribble Maps to share, plan and brief on the locations you've already shortlisted.

Can I share a map without giving the crew an account?

Yes. Share a link, set view-only or edit permissions, and revoke at any time. The recipient opens it in any browser. No install, no signup.

Can I import scout data from a CSV or Google Earth KML?

Yes. Import CSV, KML, GeoJSON, GPX or Shapefile, then style markers by any column like status, day, unit or department.

What does it cost?

Free to start. Paid options add private maps, larger uploads and admin controls. See the pricing page for details.

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