Location brokers are a phenomena that have developed in cities where filmmaking has become commonplace. Recognizing the market for movie locations and the unfamiliarity of most owners with the ways of film production, these entrepreneurs have contracted with the owners of many desirable locations to represent them in negotiations with film-production companies. Generally, location managers welcome the service they provide since these brokers usually have catalogued files complete with pictures and descriptions. However, don't let the convenience of this approach to location scouting lull you into the notion that you found the best possible location. It still takes a lot of old-fashioned leg-work to do the job right. And, of course, the expense of working through a broker has to be considered, even though the cost of location rentals is not a part of the art director's budget.