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Film Forum, Hudson Square, Manhattan

The Scout

A location scout drifts through strangers' New York apartments hunting a TV set — Paula González-Nasser's debut opens at Film Forum with Q&As.

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Almost no film gets inside the New York apartment the way this one does — Sofía's job is to walk into strangers' living rooms with a camera and a clipboard, and González-Nasser spent six years doing exactly that before she wrote it. What emerges is a quiet portrait of a city being priced and photographed out from under the people still in it. Catch the opening run, with the filmmaker in the room.

What to expect

An 89-minute debut feature in Film Forum's opening-run slot, with the filmmaker and star scheduled for post-screening Q&As at the front of the run. Expect a full house of downtown regulars and a discussion that runs to real questions about how location scouting works. Showtimes are posted daily and change across the week.

Good to know

  • Film Forum is at 209 West Houston Street — 1 to Houston St, or C/E to Spring St
  • Q&A screenings are the ones that sell first; book ahead if you want the filmmaker in the room
  • Members get a discounted ticket at the box office and online
  • Runs 89 minutes with no intermission
  • Check accessibility and assisted-listening options with Film Forum's box office before booking
  • Arrive early — the opening-weekend line for a debut feature builds on the sidewalk

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Common questions

Who made it?

Paula González-Nasser — her debut feature, which she wrote, directed and produced after six years working as a location scout.

Will the filmmaker be there?

Film Forum lists Q&A screenings with the filmmaker and star around the opening; check the specific showtime when booking.

How long is it?

89 minutes.