Calendar

Jan
20
Sun
2019
LMGI January Board Meeting @ Reel Security Offcies
Jan 20 @ 10:00 am
Jan
25
Fri
2019
Sundance Panel, “Location by Design” @ Media Studio
Jan 25 @ 1:00 pm

LMGI presents a panel discussion:
“Location by Design”

LMGI Members Nancy Haecker, Stevie Nelson and Jonathan Slator will discuss locations that are a
character in the story, set the tone, place the story, define characters, and determine the action.
Date: Friday, January 25, 2019 
Time: 1:00PM – reception to follow 
Where: Media Studio 305 Main Street Park City 84060 
Speakers: Location Managers Nancy Haecker, Stevie Nelson, and Jonathan Slator 

Follow this link to RSVP!

Sundance Panel 2019

Mar
17
Sun
2019
LMGI Board Meeting @ Reel Security Offices
Mar 17 @ 9:00 am
Mar
18
Mon
2019
World Trade Center Film & TV Scout Showcase @ One World Observatory/ASPIRE
Mar 18 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
World Trade Center Film & TV Scout Showcase @ One World Observatory/ASPIRE

World Trade Center Film & TV Scout Showcase

by The Port Authority of NY & NJ (Click for Tickets)

One World Observatory/ASPIRE

285 Fulton Street

New York, NY 10006

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Description

Want to learn more about filming at the many unique locations at the World Trade Center’s 16-acre site in downtown Manhattan? Please join us for some light bites & cocktails at One World Observatory!

We will conduct a panel discussion with designated contacts for each space to answer any questions you may have as it relates to permitting, costs and logistics.

Tours can be scheduled directly and customized to your production.

Estimated Run of Show:

5:00 pm-5:30 pm – Guests Arrive

5:30 pm-5:45 pm – Introductory Remarks

5:45 pm-6:30 pm – Panel/Q&A

6:30 pm-8:00 pm – Networking

Entry Instructions:

Enter the building via The West Plaza located on West Street.

Bypass the box office and proceed down the escalators on the right-hand side.

Stay to your right at the bottom of the escalator and into the main lobby area. Check in at the registration table located to the right, prior to entering security.

Apr
4
Thu
2019
AFCI Taste of World Locations Show @ The London Hotel
Apr 4 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Industry professionals are invited to attend the TASTE OF THE WORLD LOCATIONS SHOW, presented by the Association of Film Commissioners International. Over 60 film commission representatives from around the globe will be participating in this event and will be available to talk aboutincentives, locations, facilities, infrastructure, crew depth and more.
Countries participating include: Australia, New Zealand, Iceland, Czech Republic, Austria, Norway, Greece, Canada, US, UK, Colombia, Argentina, Poland, Korea, Lapland, Russia, Mongolia, South Africa, Netherlands, Barbados, Fiji and more.
This is a unique informational and networking opportunity for:
Independent Producers and Line Producers
Commercial Producers
Short Form Content Creators
Digital Producers
Game Developers
Location Managers
Industry Executives
and others wanting up to date intelligence on the global industry, and a chance to meet, face-to-face with local, interstate and international film office representatives.
This is a free event and open to all industry. Taste of the World Locations Show forms part of AFCI Week – a 4 day LA-based event series for AFCI Film Commission Members and Affiliates.
AFCI Week is proudly sponsored by Entertainment Partners, Air New Zealand and AFCI Media Partner, The Hollywood Reporter.
Apr
13
Sat
2019
LMGI Location Pro Workshop – Georgia @ Stone Mountain Park, Evergreen Marriott Resort & Spa
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
LMGI Location Pro Workshop – Georgia @  Stone Mountain Park, Evergreen Marriott Resort & Spa

LMGI Location Pro Workshop – Georgia

Stone Mountain Park Evergreen Marriott

Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 10 AM – 4 PM EDT

@ SMP, Atlanta

Evergreen Mariott Resort and Spa, Stone Mountain Lake, Georgia
4021 Lakeview Dr., Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083

Board Member Mac Gordon hosts an educational event stressing the importance of Location Management in the Georgia area.  

LMGI SPRING EVENT SIGN UP!!! Saturday, APRIL 13

It’s time to plan out your professional development! Sign up for the workshop of your choice. LMGI Membership is NOT required, but certainly encouraged. The classes are free. they start at 10AM and run for 2 hours.

WORKSHOP #1: Scouting 101: A primer on basics of how to scout, appearances, photo sequences, what to look for in terms of production friendly locations, etc. Panel will include Ryan Schaetzle, Lenzi Sealy, and Michael Woodruff.
LIMIT is 22 people.

WORKSHOP #2: Basics for ALMs/Location Assistants: For new members to our craft and those who feel like some further training would help them. Prep, shoot and wrap responsibilities, what LM and KALMs expect from you, how to avoid problems. Panel includes Matt Chamberlain, Sam Idelson, Mela Rayne, and Kyle Cary. No limits for this class. All ALMS and LA’s encourage to attend. Lots to learn!! Bring questions.

WORKSHOP #3: A roundtable discussion for Location Managers only. Topics are to be open and varied. How to build a solid department, protecting locations, rates, govt. agencies, etc. Moderated by Mac Gordon and a TBD LM.
Limit is 20.

SIGN UP ON FB and PLEASE SPECIFY WHICH WORKSHOP!!!
Then from noon to 4PM , we will co-host with Stone Mountain Park, a picnic with lunch and one hour of free beer/wine (then a cash bar after). IF YOU CAN’T MAKE THE WORKSHOPS, PLEASE COME FOR THE SPCIAL GATHERING AND NETWORKING PICNIC. ALSO, TOURS OF SMP BEING OFFERED ALL AFTERNOON.

Questions? Reach out to Mac Gordon via FB or email: macgordon@locationmanagers.org

View press release or visit news posting.

May
15
Wed
2019
LMGI Board -Last Day to Submit Nominations
May 15 all-day
LMGI Board -Last Day to Submit Nominations

May 15th is the last day to submit nominations for a seat on the LMGI Board.  Kindly email your nomination to:  Admin@LocationManagers.org

May
19
Sun
2019
LMGI May 2019 Board Meeting @ Reel Security Offices
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
LMGI May 2019 Board Meeting @ Reel Security Offices

Our May 2019 Board Meeting will start promptly at 9 am at the Reel Security Offices in Sherman Oaks.  This is a secured building–to gain access, email admin@LocationManagers.org if interested in attending to be sure your name is on the cleared security list.  Thank you for your time and attention!

May
31
Fri
2019
Leadership on Location: Talent, Energy + Heart @ Parq Vancouver Hotel, Parq Salon E
May 31 – Jun 1 all-day

Leadership on Location: Talent, Energy + Heart — The Forum

Motion picture production industry professionals engaged in location management, and their partners in related associations from industry, community and government are set to gather in Vancouver on May 31 & June 1 to explore the creativity, successes & challenges of film & television location production.

The Forum, set to take place on June 1 between 11 am and 5 pm, will form the substantive program of the 2-day event, and will feature BC-based and international professionals engaged in or supporting location management enterprise.

After the forum, there will be a reception and some peer recognition.

Contact Matt Palmer to receive link to EventBrite tickets and RSVP.

LMGI New Board of Directors To Be Announced
May 31 all-day
LMGI New Board of Directors To Be Announced

The LMGI will proudly announce our new Board of Directors on May 31st, 2019.  For more information, contact Erika Howard:  Admin@LocationManagers.org