Location Managers Guild of America

LMGA to Host Silent Auction of LAST LOOKS Prints

The LMGA will be hosting a silent auction October 5th of the original prints from our photography exhibit, "LAST LOOKS: The Ambassador Hotel" in conjunction with our Biannual Meeting and reception.  The  film-friendly Wilshire Grand Hotel has graciously offered to host the function.  Half of the proceeds from the sale will go to the benefit of Animo Film and Theater Arts High School, a Green Dot Public School.

The Ambassador has always held a special place in Hollywood's heart. It has served as the backdrop for many film and television productions including THE GRADUATE, HOFFA, THE FABULOUS BAKER BOYS, FORREST GUMP, PRETTY WOMAN and L.A. STORY.
"LAST LOOKS: The Ambassador Hotel" is an intimate portrait of the treasured Los Angeles icon just months before its demolition.

Project Directors Kristi Frankenheimer, Lisa Blok-Linson and Diane Friedman developed the project to capture a parting vision of the hotel and provide an opportunity to mentor students in the art and craft of location scouting. Professional Location Managers worked alongside students from Jefferson High School Academy of Film and Theatre Arts to create a lasting testament to the final days of the Ambassador Hotel.

Part of the project included a gala ceremony in June of 2005 held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel honoring all of the students for their work.  The event included a photography show of the student's work with a jury of industry professionals who awarded prizes in several categories.  Winners were presented digital cameras by sponsor Fuji Film.

VIEW LAST LOOKS AUCTION GALLERY (click here)

Award winning student photographers were:
Lorraine Fuentes
Gabi Rivas
Christina Varela
LeKeysha Brown
Gerardo Soto


The Jury:

Lillian Benson ‐ Editor, A.C.E.
(EYES ON THE PRIZE, SOUL FOOD ‐THE SERIES)

Shane Black ‐ Director/Screenwriter
(KISS KISS BANG BANG, LETHAL WEAPON)

Bill Bowling ‐ Location Manager
(THE INSIDER, RUSH HOUR 2)

Robert Brinkmann - Director of Photography
(TRUTH ABOUT CATS AND DOGS, RULES OF ATTRACTION)

Steve Dayan‐ Business Agent, Teamsters local 399, representing
Location Managers (VOLCANO, MOONLIGHTING, THE SERIES)

Kristi Frankenheimer ‐ Location Manager
(PATH TO WAR, LEGALLY BLONDE 2)

Barry Shabaka Henley ‐ Actor
(COLLATERAL, THE TERMINAL)

Jessica Kender ‐ Production Designer
(MEDIUM)

Phillip Linson ‐ Vice Dean, American Film Institute
(THE INDIAN RUNNER, LATINO)

Aaron Osborne ‐ Production Designer
(I AM SAM, DONT BE A MENACE IN SOUTH CENTRAL WHILE DRINKING YOUR
JUICE IN THE HOOD, Emmy winner for WITHOUT A TRACE)

Missy Stewart ‐ Production Designer
(MONSTER-IN-LAW, GOOD WILL HUNTING)

Alice West ‐ Executive Producer and 6-time Emmy Award winner
(PICKET FENCES, LA LAW, ALLY MCBEAL, INCONCEIVABLE)


The gala ceremony also introduced a 10-minute documentary that chronicled the evolution of the "LAST LOOKS" project and captured the essence of what a Location Manager does in the course of their work. Directed by Lisa Blok-Linson with Beth Tate, the documentary was edited at The American Film Institute.

The final phase of the project was a formal photography exhibit at City Hall East in 2005 curated by Beth Tate. (These original prints will be auctioned with half of the proceeds going to the Animo Film and Theater Arts High School.)


The Location Managers Guild of America would like to express its
profound gratitude to the following for their support:


PLATINUM SPONSORS

Samy's Camera
Cast Locations
Fuji Photo Film USA, Inc.
Hollywood Tentworks
JCL Barricade Service
Real to Reel Locations

GOLD SPONSORS

Diane Markoff and DC Stages
Non-Stop Security
Unreel Locations
Woman's Club of Hollywood

SILVER SPONSORS

American Film Institute
Cardboard Junkies
Double Es Security Unlimited
ITC Barricades
Landmark Locations
Locomats
Oakwood Worldwide Corporate Housing
PPS Pacific Production Services
Plan A Locations
Riverfront Stages
Toni Maier On Location
Universal Locations

BRONZE SPONSORS

Aggreko Event Services/Air Conditioning
American Tents
Denise Wheeler Permits Unlimited
Maggie's Layout Board
Mixed Bag
Rose Photo
Studio Air Conditioning
Tracy Danielson with Sanitation
Venivici Rentals and Restoration who graciously donated both time and equipment.