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Michael Glaser

Location Manager

LMGI Member

About the Speaker

Michael Glaser is a Los Angeles–based Supervising Location Manager with over 17 years in film and television. His work has taken him from the neighborhoods of Los Angeles to the deserts of Lone Pine and the coasts of Northern California, Spain, Nicaragua, Fiji, Cambodia, Singapore; helping bring to life projects such as One Battle After Another, Euphoria, Devs, Interstellar.

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The Global Language of Locations: Building Partnerships that Power Production
Conference

The Global Language of Locations: Building Partnerships that Power Production

Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025
12:30 PM - 1:10 PM | Africa/Algiers
Theatre 1
Sponsors (2)
Boomerang Carnets MediaLocations Managers Guild International

Speaker's Sessions (1)

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Session
Conference
The Global Language of Locations: Building Partnerships that Power Production
Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025
12:30 PM - 1:10 PM | Africa/Algiers
Business & Leadership
Theatre 1
English

The Global Language of Locations: Building Partnerships that Power Production

From first scout to final wrap, collaboration between location managers, producers, and film commissions can make—or break—a production. This session brings together experienced LMGI members working across continents to explore how successful partnerships bridge creative, logistical, and cultural divides. Moderated by LMGI President John Rakich, the panel will share insights on navigating incentives, aligning local and global priorities, and fostering trust with film offices around the world. Discover how a shared “language” of communication, respect, and strategy empowers both sides of the production equation—and why location leadership is key to the future of international filmmaking.

In Association with LMGI

Sponsored by Boomerang Carnets Media
Speakers (3)
Michael Glaser
Location Manager, LMGI Member
Christian McWilliams
Location Manager, LMGI Member
Moderator (1)
John Rakich
President, LMGI
Sponsors (2)
Boomerang Carnets MediaLocations Managers Guild International