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LMGI COMPASS
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Summer 2020
It's been a hell of a time. As we
go to press, gripped by the COVID
shutdown, followed by the grief and
rage of the George Floyd protests,
we do our best to do the right thing,
stay informed, listen and keep
moving forward. The coronavirus is
a grim reminder of our mortality,
and it does not discriminate. If it
teaches us one thing, that is to not
take anything for granted. Being
socially distanced does not mean
emotionally distanced… The LMGI stands with Black Lives Matter. We see you. We
hear you. We invite members to share their images of the international protests. The
best part of the past weeks was to see signs of compassion … a police chief taking a
knee, a young protester offering a policeman a bottle of water, people of every color
taking to the streets together to demand justice for all. This shared humanity is our
hope—the only way forward.
Our cover story provides respite from the anxiety, illustrating the power of nature and
love to heal our wounded souls. SLM Tom Howard invites us into the magical world
of The Secret Garden, sharing his story of fi lming this beloved story with minimal
CGI and maximum care. SLM and past LMGI President Nancy Haecker discusses
the complications of controversial content and disaster management, as her team
struggled with endless trials and tribulations in Shannon Mullen's compelling piece
"School's Out: 13 Reasons Why Concludes Its Final Season." "Education: LMGI's
Promise of the Future" explores the best ways to diversify, connect, elevate, educate
and advocate for our members by tapping the expertise and enthusiasm of colleagues
already out there doing the work.
Our columns include "In My CIty" with Arnaud Kaiser's gracious tour of the City of Light,
a Parisian's view of one of the world's best loved cities. Les Fincher's brilliant deserted
Manhattan pandemic photograph is a haunting "Martini Shot." Atlanta veteran location
manager Maida Morgan shares her good fortune recounting her early experience with
superstar Steve McQueen and dreams of working on movies in "Career Focus." "In the
News" reports on the rapid growth of the LMGI member discussion/webinar forum
"Coffee Tuesdays" giving members a chance to share information and camaraderie
in this strange new world. Additionally, we are excited to announce that the We See It
First: 2020 LMGI Awards will be streamed around the world rather than locked into a
venue … the possibilities are endless! We are equally delighted to announce the new
2020-2021 LMGI Board of Directors.
Stay safe out there … keep informed … be mindful and kind.
Always a pleasure, never too busy,
Ken Haber, Lori Balton. Stevie Nelson and Paul Messana
FROM THE
EDITORS' DESK
"We must use time
creatively, in the
knowledge that the
time is always ripe to
do right."
–MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.