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LMGI COMPASS
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Spring 2018
LMGI President Eric Klosterman and LMGI 1st Vice President Mike Fantasia
joined attendees from as far as Quebec and Ontario, interacting with BC
(British Columbia) location managers, assistant location managers, fellow
union representatives, vendors and municipal and region film representatives.
Sharing stories from location professionals in different jurisdictions illustrates
the challenges posed by increasing production volume across Canada and the
United States. The industry as a whole needs to adapt measures to prevent
location fatigue and burnout.
The day began with a short Vancouver Fam Tour with the visiting guests. They
toured popular filming locations, including the spectacular Lynn Canyon forest
and W Studio in North Vancouver, Surrey City Hall (an architectural landmark),
downtown New Westminister and the Vancouver Art Gallery. In the space of
four hours, they saw great locations and experienced snow, rain and finally,
some sunshine. The tour allowed visiting local LMs to share experiences that
highlighted one of the missions of the LMGI—creating a community for location
professionals.
LMGI Board member and DGC BC member, location manager Matt Palmer was a
great intermediary and the perfect master of ceremonies. He started the event
off with a warm welcome, introducing both Guilds and the panel themes. He then
introduced Sandi Richter Cooper, the BC Film Commissioner and keynote speaker.
The first panel, "War Stories—When the Worst Happens," was moderated by
Kendrie Upton, Executive Director of DGC BC. LMGI panelists Mike Fantasia
& Eric Klosterman, and LMGI members Rino Pace, Desiree Young from DGC
BC, and Luis Mendoza from DGC Ontario did a great job entertaining and
VANCOUVER
Location Sustainability
On February 17, the LMGI and industry partner
the Directors Guild Canada BC (DGC BC) kicked
off the first-ever partnership event between the
LMGI and the DGC BC. From the stunning iconic
Hotel Georgia in downtown Vancouver, the first-
ever Location Sustainability Day: "Strategies for
Continued Sustainability of Filming Locations"
was aended by a packed audience.
Mike Fantasia, Eric Klosterman and Luis
Mendoza, DGC National Locations Caucus
Representative.
by John Rakich
All photos by Lisa Riley
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