FilmDayton is now scouting movie locations.

“Our region has so many possibilities – cozy houses to large mansions, unique restaurants and shops, great classic cars and antique farm equipment, interesting warehouse districts and cutting-edge medical centers, and urban, suburban and rural treasures,” says Megan Cooper, director of FilmDayton. “This diversity of locations can help our region attract film productions and put money in the pockets of some property owners.”

The organization has announced a competition that begins today and runs through Nov. 17. Property owners who would get a kick out of seeing their place in a film are encouraged to apply. Submissions from Montgomery, Darke, Miami, Shelby, Clark, Greene, Warren, Preble and Butler counties are encouraged.

Cooper says potential projects may range from reality shows to feature films. The “right” location might be a haunted house or an exotic pool. For example, “We’re Doing Fine” by New York-based filmmaker Djuna Wahlrab, will film in the Dayton area in Spring of 2013 and that team has already begun the search for the right locations. A furnished side-by-side double and a hospital setting are high on their list of location requirements.

Cooper says the idea is to build a database for the region so that when she gets a call for a specific setting — such as a farm house near a stream or an office in a high rise — she’ll be able to send a photo to the director immediately.

Popular locations, she says, include furnished houses of all sizes, medical centers and schools. When “True Nature,” the drama and supernatural thriller written and directed by Patrick Steele filmed in Dayton, featured locations including a beautiful historic mansion, a downtown office building and a local restaurant.

As for compensation, Cooper says productions typically pay for use of the house, property, land or object.

Only the owner (and the person who grants permission) of the property, item or location has the authority to submit to the Reel Treasures of the Miami Valley Contest.

Interested? Here’s what you will need to do :

Take a clear, low-resolution photo from a solid angle. Include your name, address of location and contact information with the photos.

Categories include:

● Industrial/Warehouse

● Arts (galleries, theaters, auditoriums, etc.)

● Open Spaces (parks, gardens, farms, water, etc.)

● Residential (homes of all sorts — include a second shot of special features)

● Businesses (offices, storefronts, restaurants/bars, etc)

● Medical/Hospital

● Special Era (Interior Photos/Property Shots)

Era Location Shots: Examples include office from the ’70s with authentic furniture and shag carpet, a fully-furnished kitchen from the ’50s, etc

Special Props — antique cars/farm equipment, unique kitchen items, etc.

Two overall winners will get digital cameras courtesy of Dodd Camera.

Submit your photo to FilmDaytonLocations@gmail.com More information can be found at www.FilmDayton.com.