The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) is the largest organization of Location Managers and Location Scouts in the motion picture, television, commercial and print production industries. Their membership plays a vital role in the creativ
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10 • LMGI COMPASS | Spring 2024 LMGI Members Stand Out at the COLAs LMGI member Dan Cooley won both Location Manager of the Year and Location Team of the Year for the upcoming Netflix production, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley, in the Studio Feature category at the 28th Annual California On Location Awards (COLAs). Members Stacey Brashear won Location Manager of the Year – Half-Hour Episodic for High Desert, Justin Hill won Location Manager of the Year – Independent Feature for The Greatest Hits, SLM Jason Kaplon's team took Location Team of the Year – Half-Hour Episodic for Minx and Sheila Ryan-Cruz was awarded Assistant Location Manager of the Year - Features. Presented by Film Liaisons in California Statewide (FLICS), the ceremony took place on December 1, 2023, at the Hilton Los Angeles/ Universal City. The California On Location Awards were created to celebrate the work of location professionals, production companies and public employees for feature, TV, commercial and print projects filmed either all, or in part, in California. Finalists are selected for their skill in resolving challenges that arise during production while LOCATION TEAM OF THE YEAR – STUDIO FEATURE Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley: Dan Cooley; SLM Rick Surad, LM 2nd Unit; Bryan Diaz, LM; Leslie Stout Glennon, KALM; Ben McCrea, KALM; Ahmet Elez, KALM; Tony Rizza, KALM; Brian Deming, KALM; John Blake, KALM; Hannah Dorfman, ALM; Jonathan Diaz, ALM; Kevin Danchisko, KALM 2nd Unit; Omar Masmoudi, KALM 2nd Unit LOCATION MANAGER OF THE YEAR – INDEPENDENT FEATURE The Greatest Hits: Justin Hill LOCATION TEAM OF THE YEAR – INDEPENDENT FEATURE The Greatest Hits: Justin Hill, SLM; Justin Louie, KALM; Jill Naumann, KALM; Clay Dodder, KALM; Norman Galeas, KALM; Brittany Anders, KALM; Michael Bryant, KALM; Paul Brady, KALM; Lucien Unruh, ALM; Sarah Hwang, ALM; Guy Morrison, KALM; Dana Reiko Barenfeld, KALM Location Team of the Year – Independent Feature The Greatest Hits filming in communities all over the state. The finalists for the COLA Awards are chosen based on their ability to effectively address challenges encountered during production in various communities across the state. Nominees and winners are selected by film commissioners, production executives and previous location manager awardees from the past 12 years. These individuals review submissions detailing how the nominees have overcome obstacles to advance their projects while also meeting the requirements of local residents and authorities. Public employees are nominated for their exceptional efforts in navigating bureaucratic obstacles that could hinder production, often exceeding expectations with their support and dedication. The LMGI takes pride in congratulating all nominees and winners for their outstanding achievements. LMGI members are noted in bold. Location Team of the Year – Studio Feature Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley Location Manager of the Year – Half-Hour Episode for High Desert Stacey Brashear/LMGI