Scaling a Canadian Film Locations Marketplace: Alex Kolodkin on Building Set Scouter

In this exclusive CanadianSME Small Business Magazine interview, Alex Kolodkin, Founder of Set Scouter and Safe Sets International, shares how simplifying location scouting and centering trust helped thousands of productions—from indie shoots to campaigns for brands like Google, Disney, and Amazon—find film-friendly spaces across North America. Drawing on lessons from building a two-sided marketplace, supporting on‑set COVID safety, and partnering with global clients, he offers practical advice for Canadian media entrepreneurs on listening to customers, iterating quickly, and bringing operational excellence to even the leanest creative teams.

Alex Kolodkin is the founder of Set Scouter, a marketplace that simplifies film location scouting by connecting producers with film-friendly spaces across North America.

The platform has supported thousands of brands and agencies, including Google, Amazon, Walmart, Samsung, WW, Disney, McDonald’s, and Universal Music. During the pandemic, Alex founded Safe Sets International, which became the world’s largest film-focused COVID-19 advocacy group. He holds a BA and MA from Toronto Metropolitan University and a certificate from UCLA. Alex serves on the board of the Kidney Foundation of Canada, invests in early-stage founders, and races in triathlons.
Read full interview here:https://canadiansme.ca/scaling-a-canadian-film-locations-marketplace-alex-kolodkin-on-building-set-scouter/

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