Veteran NYC Local 817/LMGI scouts Jeri Cohen, Miguel Fernandez,
Megan Foerster, David Graham, Aaron Hurvitz, Joseph E. Mennella,
Eric Papa, Maya Reid, Thomas Whidden and Jeff Vari contributed to
the famed Photoville Festival 2025, held earlier this year in Brooklyn
Bridge Park, New York. The exhibition "Seen Before the Scene: A
Location Scout's View" spotlighted the creative contributions of
New York City's location professionals. Images on display came
from scouting episodic TV, feature films and commercials, including
The Morning Show, Person of Interest, Law & Order: SVU, Blindspot,
Ghost, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The OA, A Most Violent Year, The
Deuce, West Side Story, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, A Good Person,
Converse and Alfa Romeo.
David Graham/LMGI observed, "What an experience Photoville was,
showcasing some of the best NYC scouting imagery under one of
our most iconic landmarks—the Brooklyn Bridge. These images,
our location scouting photographs, enable our fellow filmmakers
to transform scripted stories into reality. Written words suddenly
become fact, anchored by our pictures. And boy did those photos
look good, blown up so large under the Brooklyn Bridge!"
Known for its innovative outdoor exhibitions and community-driven
programming, the Photoville Festival showcases visual storytellers
and connects them with a global audience. Despite challenging
weather, more than 250,000 people attended the 14th Annual
Jeri Cohen/LMGI
