ALMG WELCOMES THE NEW NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR 2024-25

IntroducING OUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS

*From Left: Queensland Location Manager Roger Paul and New South Wales Location Manager Kiera Archer.*

STATE REPRESENTATIVE FOR QLD: ROGER PAUL

As a child growing up in the Gold Coast, Roger loved going to the cinema and would spend hours reading stories at the local bookshop next to his family’s business. He was clearly made for the life of filmmaking, but his career initially took a different path when he began as a law clerk, then spent several years as bar manager in Vancouver. One day a producer who frequented the bar Roger worked at, encouraged him to try his luck working on a production. Roger jumped at the opportunity to work in the screen industry starting out as a production assistant, then steadily built his career as an assistant director and locations manager. Since his return to Australia, he has worked on dramas Love Is In the Air, Darby and Joan and Land of Bad, factual series The Black Hand and reality series Bachelor in Paradise and I’m a Celebrity Get me Out of Here (Australia and the United Kingdom.)

With over 25 years experience in both international and local screen production, Roger is an invaluable source of knowledge for ALMG crew! Roger will be sharing the role with Naysan Sinave this year.

State Representative FOR NSW: Kiera Archer

Born in Sydney and currently residing in Northern Beaches, Kiera started her journey as a graphics designer and drum tutor, before jumping on to a film set to assist a friend 14 years ago. It was on that job that Kiera met a location manager, who took her under her wing. 8 years ago Kiera went out on her own and started The Location Collective. The company does a vast amount of international and local commercials and the occasional long-form project. When asked which she prefers Kiera answers “Short form commercials are what take up the majority of my time and I have a wonderful set of clients who keep me busy, however I will jump onto a long form if the stars align. The fast paced nature of short form, as well as the flexibility and the ever changing briefs keeps us on our toes, myself and the team are constantly on the road scouting. It also allows us to take jobs from inception and see them through to the end result, our viewpoint is valued greatly and does often allow for creative input.” In the last 6 months Kiera and her team have worked on close to 60 projects. With this busy slate, Kiera is in constant contact with NSW councils across NSW and other parts of Australia.

RETURNING NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

PRESIDENT: ELIZABETH SARSFIELD (VIC)

Elizabeth recently worked with the Production Attraction & Support services team at VicScreen. During her time there, she witnessed the early stages of commissioning productions and she could see how a national locations department guild could positively contribute to the screen industry. Projects as a location manager include, Angel of Mine, Of An Age, Clickbait and ABC’s musical documentary Australian Epic.

VICE PRESIDENT: MARK EVANS (SA)

Mark started his career as a director and cinematographer, joining the Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS,) in 1982. Recent projects as a location manager include Hotel Mumbai, Storm Boy, Mortal Kombat and The Tourist. Mark currently works as an Adelaide based locations consultant.

SECRETARY: JACOB LIVERMORE (QLD)

After obtaining his masters in architecture, Jacob found the pen and paper would not suffice his creative hunger, so he threw himself into the world of film. He has recently location managed A Savage Christmas, In Our Blood, The Wilds, Troppo, Young Rock and Harrow.

*State Representatives from left: Kate Fox (TAS) and Drew Rhodes (VIC)*

STATE REP: KATE FOX (TAS)

Kate is a producer and location manager. Recent projects for the locations department include Prosper, Bay of Fires, Deadloch S1, Rosehaven, and The Gloaming.

STATE REP: DREW RHODES (VIC)

Drew is a Melbourne based supervising location manager with over 25 years experience. Project highlights include Ricky Stanicky, Road to Boston, Crazy Fun Park, The Clearing, The Leftovers & The Dressmaker.

*State representatives from left: Naysan Sinave (QLD) and Chris Tangey (NT)*

STATE REP: NAYSAN SINAVE (QLD)

Naysan has spent several years working as an assistant location manager and recently become a location manager. Projects as ‘ALM’ include In Our Blood, Black Snow and Young Rock. Naysan stepped up to location manage for Le Brea for the third series in Queensland.

STATE REP: CHRIS TANGEY (NT)

Chris is an aerial cinematographer, cinematographer and location manager based in the Northern Territory. Recent projects in locations include The Lost Flowers or Alice Hart, Strangerland, and Mother Undercover (a US documentary series as a cinematographer.)

*State representatives from left: Claire Burton (WA,) Rachael Hawkins (WA,) and Sarah Abbey (SA)*

STATE REP: CLAIRE burton (WA)

Claire is a production manager, producer and location manager. Recent projects as a location manager include The Twelve, Upright, KGB, The Heights & Breath.

STATE REP: RACHAEL HAWKINS (WA)

Rachael is a location manager with a background in TV commercials. Rachael recently worked on Season 2 of the courtroom drama The Twelve and has joined the Bruce Beresford directed feature film Overture.

STATE REP: SARAH ABBEY (SA)

Sarah is a supervising location manager, who began her screen career in art department in the 90's, before making the switch to the locations department. Recent projects include Ladies in Black, Stateless, Storm Boy, Pine Gap, The Nightingale and the 2022 LMGI nominated series The Tourist.

OUTGOING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

*Former State Representative Mary Baltrop (NSW)*

MARY BARLTROP (NSW)

Sadly the ALMG team must say farewell to Mary Barltrop. Mary is a supervising location manager originally from the UK with over 25 years experience in the profession. Recent projects in Australia include Extraction, The Artful Dodger, Poker Face, Peter Rabbit, Alien: Covenant, and The Deb. Mary was an early champion or ALMG, introducing the team to locations crew in New South Wales, as well as key industry stakeholders. The board thanks Mary for her service and wish her luck on her new location managing adventures!