The Next Generation: Evan Chan

They're young, smart and enthusiastic about what they do. LMGI assistant location manager Paul Messana, a Millennial himself, talks with the next generation of location professionals on the rise.  ...

2018 LMGI Election Results

The Location Managers Guild International is proud to announce our new Board of Directors for the 2018-2019 term. New active members of the Board are past LMGI...

An Interview with Leann Emmert

Reprinted from Screenster | 10/06/2018 I first heard about Leann Emmert’s work as a Location Scout and Manager in a Microsoft Commercial. Unlike most adverts...

A Wrinkle in Time | Alison Taylor, LMGI

Location pro Alison Taylor explores a brave new world by Nancy Mills Movie photos by Atsushi Nishijima. ©2017 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ...

Compass Spring 2018

Spring 2018 We enjoyed meeting so many of you at the LMGI Awards and hearing firsthand your thoughts about our Guild. For those unable to attend the event, ...

Film in California Conference

Film in California Conference Saturday, May 5th Ÿ L.A. Center Studios Ÿ 10 am–6 pm Don’t miss the only conference held exclusively to promote & celebrate ...

2018 Trailblazer Award: Josh Karan

Josh Karan The LMGI Trailblazer Award recognizes an individual whose efforts and innovations elevate the status of location professionals. With the formatio...

5th Annual LMGI Awards Show

WINNERS WILL BE POSTED AFTER THE SHOW 5th Annual LMGI Awards Gala April 7, 2018 at the landmark ALEX THEATRE 216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203 6:30 PM P...

How a Location Scout Spends 3 Days Touring L.A.

For storytellers, Los Angeles’ diverse terrain offers endless possibilities. Since cinema first took root in the city around 1912, the relationship between filmmaking and Los Angeles has been symbiotic. Nick Carr shares his favorite Hollywood backdrops for Three Obscure Days in Los Angeles. ...

AFCI Taste of the World Locations Forum

Industry professionals are invited to attend the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) Taste of the World Locations Forum on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the W Hollywood Hotel. The event takes place from 2:30pm – 7:30pm. ...

LMGI Celebrates Cinematic Excellence at Sundance.

The LMGI was pleased to join with LMGI Business Member the Utah Film Commission in presenting a panel of location experts for two of this year’s Utah based cinematic entries at the Sundance Film Festival....

Location Sustainability Day

Saturday, February 17: “Strategies for Continued Sustainability of Film Locations” A Joint Event Hosted by the Directors Guild of Canada, British Columbia (DGC BC) and The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI), Hotel Georgia, Vancouver....