Production blog

 Location scouting was crucial to the success of our film. We needed settings that captured the gritty, raw feeling of street racing while still feeling authentic to the world we were creating. David took the lead in finding locations, and we quickly identified a deserted industrial park as our main spot. It had open roads that were perfect for racing scenes, and the rundown look fit the vibe we were going for. We also considered shooting in some downtown areas, but we were concerned about traffic and permits, so we stuck with the industrial park. The site was ideal for both day and night shoots, which was essential for our planned night-time racing sequences. Nathaniel suggested we film some of the school scenes in a nearby high school parking lot, which would give the film a nice contrast between the normal life of a high schooler and the wild world of racing. We made sure the locations felt like they could be real streets where anyone could race. After securing the locations, we started mapping out the shots we wanted to film. We worked closely with the property owners to ensure we had the necessary permissions to shoot. Some locations required a bit of cleaning up to match our aesthetic, but that was part of the process. The contrast between the bright, open streets and the dimly lit racing areas would help set the tone of the film. With the locations locked in, we began planning how we would shoot each scene. It felt exciting to see our vision come together in real life, and we were confident these locations would provide the perfect backdrop for our story.