Webinar Series – Utah Film Commission

WEBINAR SERIES

“The Breakdown” is a webinar series hosted by the Utah Film Commission to establish a gathering place for Utah film industry locals to connect and network, learn, and ask questions.

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OCTOBER 7, 2021 @ 4:00PM

The Breakdown: The Do’s and Don’ts of Location Management

Ever wonder who discovered the filming locations from your favorite films or television series? Location Managers play a key role in pre-production discovering the best places to film that match a director’s vision and a production’s budget, but their job doesn’t end there. Join us for a discussion with experienced Location Managers in Utah as they reveal the do’s and don’ts of location management and how you can implement them on your next production.

WEBINAR PANELIST BIOS

Andy Langton - Location Scout/Manager

Andy Langton is a 30-year veteran of the film production industry. He has worked on feature films and several television series, including Hereditary, John Carter, Andi Mack, and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, as well as many commercials. He is well-versed in location scouting, location management, and permitting for all kinds of productions. He is currently working on a new television series for AppleTV.

Samantha Mitchell - Location Scout/Manager, ESEM Productions

Samantha Mitchell started in Production over 15 years ago in New York City as an Art Director + Producer. In 2012, she moved to Salt Lake City, Utah and started ESEM Productions. Since then, Samantha has continued work as a still photography producer for various commercial clients in Utah and around the US. During the past 10 years, she’s also built up a large Utah location library and works locally as a Location Scout/Manager for clients including Oreo, McDonald’s, CVS, Red Bull, and Harley Davidson.

In her spare time, Samantha can be found rock climbing, skiing, hiking or planning her next trip abroad.

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