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LMGI COMPASS
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Spring 2024
MEETING AT THE MARKETPLACE
The SLM kicked off an opening-night welcome cocktail
party, sponsored by the Association of Film Commissions
International. Yepes appreciates the support of its
Executive Director, Jaclyn Philpo. "She helped a great
deal with promoting the event with film commissions
worldwide and led one of our panels!" The keynote
speech, titled "Inspiring Stories: A Conversation Between
Friends,'' was delivered by writer Jay Gibson and former
LMGI President Lori Balton.
"Lori has been an invaluable asset to SLM since minute
one," says Yepes. She kindly provided many contacts and
suggestions on topics and speakers for the Summit in
addition to suggesting invites for production executives,
writers and production designers. She has also helped
bring more international film commissions on board—we
say she is our 'International Ambassador.'"
Adds Balton, "I first met Carolina four years ago through
a post she made on Linked In regarding organizing the
very first SLM. I reached out and offered to help guide her
through the process if she needed assistance in choosing
aendees and discussion topics. I was so impressed
with how responsive they were to suggestions aer the
inaugural expo that I continued my commitment to helping
figure out how to make it a sustainable venture. I'm very
proud of their success."
Aer the conference, LMGI participants were
divided into groups and taken on extensive
tours that covered six regions of Spain. They
were ready to hit the road!
Above, L-R: David Williams and Amy Barager/LMGI by Matt Chamberlin/LMGI; panel by Les Fincher/LMGI
