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Winter 2026
the Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment
recognized this and gave Local 817 members a
platform to showcase their work to the public.
I've always considered the location scout 'the
tip of the spear' in the filmmaking process—
setting the tone and vision before a frame is
ever shot. These members are often uncredited,
which makes their inclusion in the Photoville
Festival all the more meaningful… Thank you to
Photoville and MOME for honoring the artistry
and dedication of our Local 817 scouts."
Reflected Jeff Vari/LMGI, "I've been coming to
Photoville since its inception and have always
dreamed of being a participating artist. It was
a great thrill to be included among the super
creative and talented NYC scouts who help
bring magic to the big screen." Jeri Cohen/LMGI
added, "Being part of Photoville 2025 was not
only a wonderful experience but also a great
opportunity for some of the most talented NYC
location scouts to showcase their hard work.
Much thanks to Teamsters Local 817 and MOME
for their support and guidance."
Participants were also invited to attend the
annual Made in New York Awards at Gracie
Mansion, which honor innovators in film,
television and digital media. The overwhelmingly
positive reception at Photoville Festival 2025
made participation all the more meaningful and
helped raise awareness of the hard work and
creativity of location professionals across the
many forms of media in which they work.
For more information on the Photoville Festival,
please visit: https://photoville.nyc/
Thomas Whidden/LMGI
