Photoville Festival Photo Village, featuring
80 exhibits and 500 artists.
Local 817 location scouts were invited to
participate through the efforts of New York
City Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment
(MOME) Assistant Commissioner Jennifer
Lenihan, who contacted Local 817's Business
Agent Daniel Welch. He then invited members
to submit images from location scouting jobs
across New York City.
Members' contributions were curated by Local
817 members Malaika Johnson and Sarah Crofts,
who submitted selected images to the Photoville
team for final inclusion. The event brought
together creatives from across the city and
the world, providing a vibrant stage for visual
storytelling. For Local 817 and LMGI members,
it was an invaluable opportunity to highlight the
artistry and impact of location scouts—whose
keen eye and attention to detail shape the visual
narrative of countless productions—while
giving the public a glimpse behind the curtain
and fostering a new appreciation for their work.
Commenting on the event, Daniel Welch noted:
"The location scout is, in many ways, an unseen
yet essential contributor to a production's
look and feel. I'm thrilled that Photoville and
David Graham/LMGI
