Have you ever wondered how locations are chosen for your favourite film and tv shows? Then the Locations Management workshop might just be for you! 

‘Screen Illawarra’ is a not-for-profit organisation whose aim is to upskill local, emerging practitioners and provide spaces for networking. They are holding a Location Management workshop on Saturday 22 July at Kiama Library.  

The workshop will answer, “What does a Location Manager do? And what are the pathways to working in Locations in the film industry?” and is targeted at anyone serious about getting into location work, including information about the paperwork, the administration, and the need for a creative eye. They are hoping to target school age students, as well as seasoned industry workers, and professionals. 

Guest speakers at the workshop will be experienced Location Managers Karen Illesca, a Kiama local who works in Sydney as a Location Manager, and Lisa Scope from Screen NSW. 

They will guide workshop attendees on a practice session through various Kiama locations and cover aspects of the role including accessibility in terms of inclusivity, mental health first aid, sustainability, and more.

Karen has experience as a Location Scout as well as On Set Locations and Location manager on both short form and long form content. She is an enthusiastic member of Screen Illawarra and is a founding partner of 2Kats Productions along with fellow member Phillippa Webb.

Lisa has successfully scouted locations for some of Australia’s most beloved and respected dramas. Her portfolio includes acclaimed productions like “Love Child”, “Packed to the Rafters”, “Love My Way” and “Rescue Special Ops”. Most recently, Lisa has worked for Marvel and on the production of 'The Fall Guy' starring Ryan Gosling (and many other stars), that had the Sydney Harbour Bridge shut down. It was all over the news at the time. Lisa will be discussing this at the workshop too.

Registrations are now open for this highly requested workshop, which is free for current members of Screen Illawarra. For everyone else, tickets are only $10 each. Make sure to get in early, because spots are limited. Link to Come along and meet like-minded people for a great day of networking.

This event is sponsored by: Wollongong City Council and the NSW Government (Screen NSW). 

Interested participants can register on Eventbrite.