Mary Barltrop/LMGI
Throughout the tour, we visited a range of inspiring
locations, including ANU, Callam Offices, Canberra
Waterfront, Mount Stromlo, the National Portrait Gallery,
the National Gallery, the National Arboretum, MODA and the
Shine Dome (affectionately known as the Martian Embassy).
Each site offered impressive creative potential, along with
solid logistical practicality.
As fellow LMGI member Chris Reynolds reflected: "While
often overlooked as a filming location, Canberra really is
a gem of a spot hiding in plain sight. Screen Canberra put
together a diverse itinerary of interesting filming locations,
showcasing the variety of natural and built environments
that the nation's capital offers. From the grandeur of
Parliament House to striking brutalist buildings and
deciduous cedar forests, we were all kept busy snapping
away with our cameras. As the LMGI continues to gain new
members and strengthen in the Oceania region, we are
hoping there will be many more Fam Tours in the future."
The tour concluded with a spectacular dinner on the hill,
watching a magnificent sunset over the city—a perfect end
to an inspiring visit that left us all eager to return.
During their time in Canberra, LMGI location managers
also participated in a panel at the Capital Film Festival,
sharing professional insights during "The Power of Place in
Storytelling" session.
Peter Harris/LMGI
