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as a team in the Location Department. We are all cut from that
same cloth. We love being presented with challenges, playing
detective, coming up with creative solutions, finding the
perfect location. I mean, how could you not fall in love with
locations when you're in a room of people who love what they
do? It's magic! It's inspiring and you want more and more of
that feeling.
PM: So, what's next? Is there anything you are aspiring to
do in locations?
SRC: There is only so much control one has over a spinning
wheel, ha. However, I do aspire to get out there and broaden my
footprint on scouting and managing worldwide.
PM: What have you found to be the most enjoyable part of
your job?
SRC: My favorite part of the job is scouting. I love going out and
finding new locations. The hunt and the photography aspect
are just so much fun, but really, I love it all. From breaking
down a script, budgeting, permitting, to working with people,
working on set—each piece is very special in its own way.
PM: What's the best locations advice you've received?
SRC: It never hurts to ask!
PM: What are your tools of the trade? What car or tech
gadget or tool can't you live without?
SRC: Bolt cutters. Ha ha. Halfway joking but yeah, bolt cutters.
Everyone should have those. I am a tech-head. I love gadgets
and gizmos but, there is nothing that I can't live without. I have
no dependency on any one device, but I do love my Apple
products, my Sony mirrorless camera and my DJI drone.
PM: Do you have any advice for new ALMs?
SRC: I think any work you do on student films and indie films
will come in handy some day. In filmmaking, every failure you
meet along the way can be a success on another day, just keep
moving forward.
PM: What made you decide to join the LMGI?
SRC: LM Michelle Latham/LMGI introduced me to the LMGI,
and she encouraged me to join. When I went online to learn
more about the organization, I really liked what I read. I like
that LMGI connects location professionals w o r l d w i d e a n d
p r o m o t e s a w a r e n e s s , e d u c a t i o n a n d celebration of our
craft. There is so much about location scouting and managing
that people don't know and I would like to see that change. The
LMGI is doing great work to showcase the creativity in our field,
it's very cool and I want to be a part of that.
