Final Portfolio: Location Risk Analysis

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 Location 1: E11 Markaz Rooftop

While the rooftop served as a visually compelling backdrop, it turned out to be much smaller than we had anticipated. There would be very limited room for movement of the cast and crew. Most importantly, the area where this rooftop was located was somewhat shady and unsafe. Given the risks, we decided against using this location for the safety of our cast members. 

Location 2: Dera Daari 

At first, this location seemed like a strong contender for our final choice due to its open and visually appealing setting. We were impressed by the atmosphere and the potential it offered for our music video. However, after speaking with the manager, we learned that the cost for each day would be a minimum of 60,000 -70,000 PKR, which would total over 1 lakh for two days of filming. This budget requirement became a major setback, as it would significantly limit the resources available for other important aspects of the production.

Location 3: The Farmhouse

After encountering those setbacks, we began to lose hope, but fortunately, Muhjah’s friend offered his farmhouse in Chak Shehzad for filming. It turned out to have a very similar aesthetic to what we envisioned for our music video. The only downside of this location is its distance; it’s about a 40-50 minute drive to get there. However, this is a relatively minor inconvenience compared to the other locations we considered.

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