Full-service location support
What we do
Precision support, from first scout to final wrap.
Concepts Location Services delivers experienced, production-ready Location Support Personnel for film and television productions across Southern Ontario. We bring over 30 years of on-the-ground expertise to every project — providing the crew, coordination and local knowledge that keeps productions running on schedule and on budget.
Location Scouting
Identify the right location.
Our scouts bring deep knowledge of Southern Ontario's diverse environments — urban cores, industrial corridors, rural landscapes and waterfront settings. We evaluate locations against your creative brief, assess access and permitting requirements, and deliver a well-documented shortlist so your team can make confident decisions.
- Creative brief review and alignment
- Photo and video documentation
- Access and permit feasibility assessment
- Curated shortlist presentation
Location Management
Coordinate every detail.
Our Location Managers take ownership of the ground-level logistics that determine whether a shoot day succeeds. From permit acquisition and neighbour relations to parking plans and day-of problem-solving, we handle the complexity so your production team can focus on the work.
- Permit acquisition and compliance
- Neighbour and community relations
- Parking and traffic management plans
- Day-of logistics and contingency management
Location Assistants
Reliable support on every set.
Experienced Location Assistants integrated directly into your crew. Familiar with the demands of production, they anticipate needs, manage the set environment and ensure smooth transitions from set-up through wrap — without requiring direction at every step.
- Set-up and strike coordination
- Equipment and supply logistics
- Crew and talent direction on location
- Wrap, restoration and sign-off
Background & Lock-Up
Secure the perimeter.
Professional crowd control, pedestrian and vehicle lock-ups, and background holding management. Our lock-up personnel are experienced, composed under pressure and focused on keeping the public clear and the production on schedule.
- Pedestrian and vehicle lock-up management
- Background holding and direction
- On-set public and community relations
- Safety compliance and access control
Drivers & Runs
Dependable transport, every call.
Professional production drivers available for equipment runs, talent transport and last-minute supply logistics throughout Southern Ontario. Our drivers understand the pace and priorities of production and operate with the discretion and reliability the industry demands.
- Equipment and supply runs
- Talent and crew transport
- Early-call and overnight availability
- Local and regional coverage
Crew Dispatch
Qualified crew, placed quickly.
Our dispatch operation is built around the pace and unpredictability of production. With a deep roster of vetted Location Support Personnel and over 30 years of placement experience, we respond to call sheet requirements quickly — including short-notice, overnight and weekend bookings.
- Rapid, qualified crew placement
- Vetted and production-experienced LSPs
- Short-notice and last-minute availability
- Consistent support across multi-day productions
Real-time production intelligence.
Concepts operates on the LSPpro platform — purpose-built for location support management. Productions gain direct access to live booking status, crew availability and transparent budget reporting from a single dashboard, eliminating the back-and-forth and giving your team the visibility it needs to make informed decisions in real time.
Real-Time Budget Breakdowns
Live cost tracking and itemized budget analysis updated as bookings are confirmed. No surprises at wrap — your numbers are always current.
Real-Time Bookings
Confirm, adjust and track crew bookings instantly through the LSPpro platform. Full visibility into who is booked, when and where.
Budget Analysis & Reporting
Detailed spend analysis and reporting tools that give production accountants and coordinators the data they need, when they need it.
Where we work
Southern Ontario — Toronto · Hamilton · Niagara · Barrie · London
Let's work together
Ready to build your location team?
Bring us into your production early and we'll ensure the right personnel are in place before day one. Concepts has been supporting Southern Ontario film and television productions for over 30 years.