How do you become a location scout or manager?

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Posted by Jen (Gypsy_peace@yahoo.co.uk) on July 02, 2000 at 12:27:25:


I am really interested in becoming a location manager or scout for tv and films but i have no idea on how to go about it. if anyone has any advice or information that they could email me with i would be very grateful.
Thanks alot
Jen

[bob mccain]

I'm very interested on becoming a location scout working for a studio or as a independent. If anyone could send me information on training, job opportunities, I would be very appreciative. Bob McCain

[amanda stacey]

I'm a Portland, OR native and I'm ready to learn about being a location scout. I come equipped with cell, car and lots of local contacts. Give me a try!! Amanda 503 358 6122.

[ekinna@yahoo.co]

Did you ever get any information on training, job opportunities, etc? If so, do you mind sharing them. I too am interested in becoming a location scout.

Thanks in advance,
E.K. Hoversten

[Marc Tepe]

I'm interested in working as a location scout and would appreciate any information on breaking into the business, or on practical training that would help build a resume. I have extensive travel, photography, and writing experience, and I speak French. Any information would help. I can be contacted by email at tepemarc@hotmail.com.
Thanks, Marc Tepe

[Ian Slagle]

I am currently working in commercial real estate and have a vast list of location opportunities. I am looking to get into becomming a location scount for tv and/or film. If anyone can provide any information on how to go about doing so, please let me know.

Ian Slagle
islagle@aol.com

[jdbasta]

If anyone needs some scouting done in Utah, I'm looking to get into the scouting business and I know Utah extremely well. I've lived my life here and have traveled it completely.

Jeff Bastar
jdbastar@hotmail.com

[Michelle Cavagnuolo]

I live in Oakland, California and have been a Bay Area native for 33 years. Any suggestions as far as reading material or advice for someone looking to get into the business?

[stephen crosby]

Hi, my name is Stephen Crosby. I live in Key West,FL and I am very interested in the film industry and still photography. My creative mind set and flexible schedule will allow me to travel anywhere. I would like to become a location scout by my self or I am willing to join a team. If anyone has any advice or information please contact me at crawkw@bellsouth.net or 305-766-9559. Thank you!

[Tania Saxon]

I live in Melbourne, Australia and am very keen to do work as a location scout. I am currently looking into the opporunities available to me and am wondering if someone could bring me up to speed. I am currently very flexible to travel anywhere, have use of both digital and film camera. Really just wanting to start. Tania

[Stuart Tierney]

Hi, my name is Stuart Tierney, I live in England, UK and an extremely keen to become a location scout for films/TV etc, but I have no idea as to how I can go about this. Any info or advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Stuart Tierney.

[Kim Crabb]

Hi, my name is Stuart Tierney, I live in England, UK and an extremely keen to become a location scout for films/TV etc, but I have no idea as to how I can go about this. Any info or advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Stuart Tierney.
you may want to contact the guild of location managers UK www.golm.org.uk
they have a wonderful training program that would give you the best training you will find. call them and check them out. bet of luck kim crabb LMGA (location managers guild of america - no affilation)

[Garrett Utnehmer]

Hi my name is Garrett Utnehmer,I am 21.I just read all your posts,and I am actually in your same position.I just registered with the company,and am very interested in the Location department.So what I am wondering,is if anyone has had any success with contacting anybody about any Location jobs.So if any of you could write me back,with any info I would really appreciate it.Thank you

-Garrett Utnehmer
(951)704-8165