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LMGI COMPASS
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Fall 2025
"The after-party was a blast! The
food was amazing, the space
was perfect for mingling, and
the atmosphere was just pure
fun. A personal highlight was
Kevin Costner's speech; hearing
someone of his stature, with such
a remarkable filmmaking legacy,
speak so thoughtfully about
our craft was both moving and
affirming."
-Nicole Chartrand/LMGI, nominee,
The Last of Us, aending from Canada
"This was my first trip to the USA!
The ceremony was great, very
professional, everything I could
have expected from the LMGI team
to make it a special event. LMGI is
an excellent promoter."
–Tomislav "Pele" Peleski/LMGI, nominee,
Hotel Portofino, aending from Croatia
It was a great time with great food,
cocktails, music and colleagues.
Meeting other Location Managers
from all around and exchanging war
stories was the best. I appreciate
the professionalism and attention to
detail in paying respect to our craft."
-Stacey Brashear/LMGI, winner,
The Studio, L.A.
AFTER-PARTY/AFTERTHOUGHTS
Whether it's the warm summer air, the expansive patio, the
sparkling lights, the pounding music, bountiful buffet, open bar or
the mingling buzz—or all of the above—the after-party is always
a joyous finale to what has become the Guild's signature yearly
event.
"This year's awards were yet another sold-out success!" says
Erika Howard, LMGI Communications and Operations Director.
"And the after-party, what a networking marathon! I am sure that
endless shots of Dos Boots tequila helped fuel the joy!"
Whether attending locally, flying in from abroad or streaming the
show from afar, location professionals agree that the Guild is not
only doing a great job promoting our craft, but knows how to put
on a great show and an even better party!
"I was able to stay glued to my
screen enjoying every moment
of the show. I'd dreamed of
something like this since school!
I was nominated alongside
great professionals whose work
I admire. The process was
fantastic. The forums, sharing
our challenges, and being able
to exchange opinions was so
amazing!"
-Emerson Espinosa, nominee, One Hundred
Years of Solitude, tuning in from Colombia
"The ceremony was entertaining
as usual and the after-party was
laid out nicely with excellent
food and good vibes. Catching up
with colleagues and peers from
all over the US and the world
and making new connections
added to the already electric
atmosphere of the event."
-Christian Diaz de Bedoya/LMGI,
American
Primeval, aending from New Mexico
Greg Jackson/LMGI &
Nicole Chartrand/LMGI,
The Last of Us
Tomislav "Pele" Peleski/LMGI
Christian Diaz de Bedoya/LMGI
LMGI members Veronique Vowell,
Melissa "Zippy" Downing, Miranda Carnessale
Emerson Espinosa ,
One Hundred Years of Solitude
Briany Boston, Pamella D'Pella/LMGI,
Staijah Marche
