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LMGI Strengthens Global Relationships at Cannes
The 2025 Cannes Film
Festival saw the LMGI
sign Memorandums of
Understanding (MOU)
with the European Film
Commissions Network
(EUFCN) and the Asian
Film Commission Network
(AFCNet), establishing a
framework of cooperation
between the associations.
Says Guild President John
Rakich, "This partnership
with the AFCNet marks
a significant step in
expanding our friendship and
collaboration into the vibrant
Asian markets and filming
communities. Together, we
are committed to fostering
innovative information
exchange, supporting
regional growth, and
empowering the vital work
of location professionals
across Asia and around the
world. We look forward to
building lasting relationships
and advancing the art and
craft of global storytelling—
together.
"The signing of this MOU
between the LMGI and
the EUFCN represents a
meaningful step forward
in fostering international
collaboration. By
aligning our efforts, we
aim to strengthen the
connection between
location professionals and
European film commissions,
promoting excellence,
sustainability and
innovation in global location
management."
EUFCN President Adrian
A. Mitchell notes, "Film
commissions love their
locations, and location
scouts and managers
love a good location. How
could this relationship
not be a hit? We dive into
this partnership with a
sensation of enthusiastic
anticipation, energized
with great passion for
our work. I think both
networks and members
of the EUFCN and the
LMGI will genuinely
benefit in our pursuit of
crafting the opportunities
that lie ahead for local
commissions and the
creative eye. We wish to
broaden the scope of
awareness of the vast and
spectacular European
locations and contribute
to a sustainable and
professional partnership
on all levels. There is great
potential in promotion,
professionalism and
facilitation that benefits
all. The journey is here,
now."
L-R: AFCNet Board members Ruriko Seine, Jennifer Jao, John Rakich/LMGI,
Dan Morales, Hyungdong (JJ) Cho
L-R: EUFCN Board members Teresa Loureiro, Adrian A. Mitchell,
John Rakrich/LMGI, Jurate Pazikaite
