Location Managers Guild International

Winter 2026

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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LMGI COMPASS | Winter 2026 • 19 Lisa Scope/LMGI When scouting and pitching locations, we are often asked to find settings that can represent America or a neutral international environment. Canberra offers both, with its clean design, modern infrastructure and remarkable ability to transform seamlessly on screen. One of the standout takeaways from the tour was discovering how film-friendly Canberra Airport is— particularly in how VIPs are managed with efficiency and discretion. This is a strong selling point for international producers, ensuring that key cast and crew can arrive quietly, without media attention or logistical complications. L-R: Peter Denbys, Colin McDougall/LMGI, Mary Barltrop/LMGI, Lisa Scope/ LMGI, Chris Reynolds/LMGI, Anton Denby/LMGI. Photo courtesy of Mary Barltrop/LMGI

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