SetScout Connect
A two-sided marketplace that connects production teams with property owners to discover, shortlist, and book film-ready locations.
The problem
What this solution addresses
Location scouting has long relied on fragmented spreadsheets, cold outreach, and opaque booking workflows that slow productions and frustrate property owners. SetScout Connect unifies discovery, communication, and reservations in one platform—helping filmmakers find distinctive backdrops faster while giving hosts a professional channel to list and monetize their spaces.
Challenges
- Modeling diverse location types with flexible metadata and media galleries
- Designing trust and verification flows for both filmmakers and hosts
- Handling real-time availability, holds, and booking conflicts at scale
- Integrating secure payments and payouts across multiple stakeholders
- Delivering fast search and map-based discovery over a growing catalog
Our solution
How we solve it
We architected a domain-driven microservices platform on ASP.NET with a Next.js and React frontend for high-performance browsing and host dashboards. MongoDB stores flexible listing profiles and search indexes, while Stripe powers deposits, booking payments, and host payouts. CI/CD pipelines enable rapid iteration as the marketplace expands into new markets.
Benefits
Results that matter
- Production teams replaced manual outreach with a centralized scouting workflow.
- Property owners gained steady inbound interest without broker intermediaries.
- Booking transparency reduced last-minute location conflicts and budget overruns.
Features
How the solution works
Advanced search and map-based location discovery
Rich listing profiles with photos, specs, and production notes
In-platform messaging between crews and property owners
Transparent booking workflow with availability calendars
Stripe-powered payments, deposits, and host payouts
Host dashboard for listings, inquiries, and reservation management
Role-based access for producers, location managers, and owners
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