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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20 • LMGI COMPASS | Summer 2025 "The NY LMGI event is always a great time to celebrate our craft and to catch up with friends and colleagues—the pioneers of our Guild. It's inspiring to welcome so many new members each year who also recognize the artistry in what we do as location professionals. I always come away more proud to be a part of this Guild." –Eric Papa Location Scout Local 817/LMGI "It is lovely seeing the continued growth and success of the LMGI, particularly on the East Coast. If more members continue participating, well, we're going to need a bigger boat." –Sam Hutchins Location Manager DGA/AMPAS/LMGI "The event was fantastic. I'm more and more impressed with the growing of the LMGI community and the events they hold that further that sense of community. They're informative with a variety of guest presentations each time pertaining to film production whether it's with film commissions or vendors and even with a wide array of attendees. Most of all, they make them fun and entertaining to attend." –Ellen Athena Catsikeas AUPM/LM/DGA/IBT 817/LMGI "LMGI events often highlight the access to potential filming locations, but the true value lies in the space created for the NYC location community to coalesce. Seeing so many friends and colleagues congregating around a shared love of the craft is truly beautiful. The facilitation of a space where location workers can socialize with collaborators across the industry highlights the importance of the LMGI and the participation of its members." –Thomas Whidden Location Scout IBT 817/LMGI "Once again I'm so thrilled to have attended another LMGI event, as they help us build community and strengthen industry ties. Not only did I continue to put faces to names in the Guild— but also with many NY and NJ parks department contacts. It was clear that both states are here to help facilitate filming with generous attention and experienced guidance. The speeches were wonderfully thought-out and the event was such a joy!" –Christopher Britton Location Manager DGA/LMGI "The event was more like an industry summit … and opportunity to share ideas with the current champions and pioneers of filmmaking on location." –Miguel A. Fernandez Location Scout, IBT 817/LMGI "The LMGI/Sage event is not just an opportunity for NY area members to hear from our industry partners but also to discuss the state of production and build our network with other location professionals which is invaluable in these times." –Drew Schofer Location Manager DGA/LMGI "In these trying times, it's more important than ever to connect with one another. The LMGI is doing a great job at bridging the gap across various unions and encouraging the strengthening of camaraderie within our craft as location professionals. Everyone comes to these positions with their own unique skills and expertise, and it is so wonderful to be able to meet and discuss the different approaches to our challenging job." –Angelica Marciano Location Scout, IBT 817/LMGI "As a 2025 member of LMGI, I have enjoyed the opportunity to attend networking events such as the recent event in NYC, graciously hosted by Sage Film Locations. Events like these remind me why I joined the Guild—to be part of a community that understands the value and complexity of our work. It's not just about the locations—it's about the people who find them, shape them and make them shine on screen." –Jeffrey (Jay) Horne Location Manager/Scout, DGA/LMGI/IBT 817 Thank You, SageFilmLocations.com for hosting the 3rd Location Professional-NYC Event!