TOP FIVE LOCATIONS IN FILM: 2024

Ocean House, a film location in Cornwall.

The world of filmmaking is constantly evolving, and with it, the demand for unique, authentic and visually captivating locations. Whether you're a filmmaker scouting for the perfect backdrop to tell your story or a location owner looking to list your space for production, Silverstein Locations is here to help. We connect the best film productions with stunning and diverse locations worldwide, ensuring that every scene feels as real and engaging as the story being told.

In this journal post, we’ll take a look at five standout film locations in 2024, showing how these sites elevated their respective projects. Along the way, we’ll explain how Silverstein Locations can help you discover the ideal filming spot or help you list your property to attract top-tier productions.

Brooklyn mansion in the Mill Basin neighbourhood, used as a key film location for Anora.

1. Anora – Sean baker’s bilingual Action Comedy

Anora, a thrilling action-comedy, took the film world by storm in the latter half of this year, thanks to its dynamic settings in two iconic cities: New York and Las Vegas. Filmed across various urban landscapes, the production used the gritty energy of New York, with the starring location being Brooklyn’s most expensive mansion - the home, in the Mill Basin neighbourhood , had a 2013 asking price of $30 million! While Las Vegas offered the perfect backdrop for its comedic and high-energy moments form casino, to wedding chapel, to sterile annulment office. From bright neon lights to bustling cityscapes, the two cities together provided the perfect mix of glamour and intensity.

Why It Works: New York and Las Vegas offer filmmakers a striking contrast of atmosphere, which helped set the tone for Anora's fast-moving, high-stakes narrative, easily swapping between glitz and glamour, to ugly and real.

For Filmmakers: Silverstein Locations specialises in urban environments that offer the right mix of chaos and charm, just like New York and Las Vegas. We can help you find the perfect spot that will enhance your story’s visual appeal.

For Location Owners: Have a property in New York or Las Vegas? Listing with Silverstein Locations means connecting your space with top-tier productions looking for iconic urban environments.

2. Challengers – ZENDAYA’S Tennis PSYCHOSEXUAL DRAMA

Challengers, a sports drama set against the backdrop of tennis, successfully captured the sport as a game of sexual tension in Massachusetts, California, and upstate New York. These areas’ lush landscapes, manicured schools and tennis-specific venues helped create an authentic atmosphere that matched the high-energy, edge of your seat drama.

Why It Works: The unique landscapes of Massachusetts and upstate New York provided a collegiate backdrop for the world of tennis, giving the film an elevated feel.

For Filmmakers: If you're looking to shoot sports films or any production that requires a balance of prep school sophistication and functionality, Silverstein Locations can help you find tennis courts, sports venues and other unique settings that bring your story to life.

For Location Owners: Whether you have a tennis court, sports facility or scenic rural property, our platform is the ideal place to list your space and reach a wide range of production companies in need of locations like yours.

The cast of Alice Rohrwacher’s, La Chimera.

3. La Chimera – A Beautiful Italian Escape

Set against the breathtaking backdrops of vintage Tuscany, La Chimera is a visually stunning film that relies heavily on its surroundings to tell the story of grave robbers in the 1980s. Filmed across the Italian countryside, the movie captures the country’s diverse architectural beauty, rolling hills and historical landmarks.

Why It Works: Italy’s landscapes, from rugged beaches to romantic casas, provide the perfect setting for a narrative that blends drama with visual poetry. These locations serve as more than just a backdrop – they become integral to the story itself.

For Filmmakers: Silverstein Locations offers access to some of the most stunning European locales, including Italy. If your film demands rich, visually compelling environments, we have the connections to make it happen.

For Location Owners: Italy is a dream destination for filmmakers. If you own property in Tuscany or beyond – whether it’s a vineyard, historic building,or villa – Silverstein Locations is your bridge to the film industry.

The iconic warehouse, home to Bailey, in Andrea Arnold’s latest film, Bird.

4. Bird – Capturing THE RAW HEART OF REGIONAL Kent, UK

Bird, a moving drama, primarily shot in Gravesend, Kent, UK, showcases a gritty realism of the urban setting, matched with the magic realism of Andrea Arnold. The small town setting, combined with its quotidian streets and squat style buildings, lent a raw, emotional edge to the film.

Why It Works: Kent, with its charming villages and accessible proximity to London, has become a popular location for filmmakers looking for authenticity with a bit of charm. Gravesend's industrial areas contrasted with its idyllic green spaces created a multifaceted, emotional journey for the characters.

For Filmmakers: Silverstein Locations offers a variety of locations throughout the UK, including those found in Kent. Whether you’re shooting an intimate drama or a sweeping historical piece, the UK offers a variety of locations that can help elevate your narrative.

For Location Owners: If you own property in Kent or other picturesque parts of the UK, Silverstein Locations can connect you to filmmakers who are looking for the exact atmosphere your property offers.

Set in far North Queensland, Flathead is as much about place as it is people.

5. Flathead – An Australian Gem in Bundaberg, Queensland

Flathead is a documentary/narrative hybrid filmed in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia. The film showcased the diverse beauty of Queensland’s natural landscapes, while simultaneously capturing the essence of Australian culture and lifestyle.

Why It Works: Bundaberg, with its rich historical background and proximity to both beaches and the hinterlands, provided a unique combination of settings that served both the documentary-style storytelling and the narrative-driven moments of the film.

Australia is a country that Silverstein Locations is yet to work in. however as we expand into 2025, let’s see where the industry takes us!