Membership categories & annual fees
Membership Fees as of 1 January 2026
Membership with the Australian Locations Manager Guild (ALMG) is about professional standing, connection, and contribution.
ALMG brings together location professionals, productions, and industry partners who are committed to best practice, collaboration, and the responsible delivery of screen production across Australia. Membership recognises experience, supports ongoing professional connection, and provides a forum to contribute to the future of location management nationally.
All memberships are by application and approval to maintain professional standards.
ALMG Membership Application
Application • Review • Invoice • Membership Confirmed
All applications are reviewed by the Guild to confirm eligibility and the appropriate membership category. Once approved, an invoice is issued by the Guild. Membership is confirmed upon receipt of payment.
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2026 Annual Member Fee $120
Benefits
Personal advertising / CV / website online
Quarterly ALMG newsletter
Private Facebook Group access
Invitations to in-person and online ALMG events
Select discounts and promotions
Website login access:
Jobs notice board
Relevant state information
Downloadable forms and resources
Full Members have the ability to:
Vote at Annual General Meetings
Join committees
Become a Company Director and/or State Representative
Criteria
A Full Member is an individual who is and has been active in a Locations Department either as Supervising Location Manager, Location Manager, Location Coordinator, Location Scout or On-Set Location Manager. Applicants must demonstrate a minimum of three years’ experience working in a Locations Department or in a freelance capacity.
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2026 Annual Member Fee $80
Benefits
Personal Advertising / CV / website online
Private Facebook Group Access
Invitations to in-person and online ALMG events
Select discounts and promotions
Quarterly ALMG newsletter
Ability to join committees as a volunteer
Criteria
An Active Member is a person who has recently joined the Locations Department and is building their career. Applicants could be Location Assistants, Scouts, On - Set managers, Location Runners and Assistant Coordinators and Managers.
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(Previously known as Apprentice Member)
2026 Annual Member Fee $60
*Free for students that attend location intensive courses, that ALMG runs in partnership with educational institutions.
For Free Membership Apply Here
Benefits
Invitations to in-person and online ALMG events
Select discounts and promotions
Quarterly ALMG newsletter
Introduction to your local State ALMG Representatives and /or location managers working in your state.
Criteria
An Apprentice Member is a person that is very new to the department, being mentored or on work experience, such as a student studying film. This member needs to supply in writing why they are interested in being involved in the Locations Department. Minimum age of 16 years is required to apply.
An Apprentice Member after gaining experience in the department can be voted in as an Active Member and eventually become a Full Member.
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2026 Annual Member Fee $80
Benefits
Quarterly ALMG newsletter
Ability to join committees as a volunteer
Invitations to in-person and online events
Select discounts
Criteria
An Associate Member is a person who is involved in aiding or helping to facilitate in a production, but is NOT a member of the Locations Department.
An Associate Member may be a person or company that covers other associated departments: i.e Traffic Control, Safety, Stunts, Local Councils, Production Assistants, Runners and ADs.
An Associate Member may also be a sponsor or dignitary who is invited by ALMG to join the Guild.
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2026 Annual Member Fee $50
Benefits
Quarterly ALMG newsletter
Invitations to in-person and online ALMG events
Select discounts
Criteria
An Honorary Member is a person or company involved / associated with the screen industry: such as Film / Production Houses, Producers, Directors, Art Department, Production Office staff, Camera Department, State Film Commissions, Educational Film Study Departments, State Councils, Government Agencies etc.
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No Annual Fee
Benefits
Access Full Member Benefits without the annual fee
Criteria
A Life Member is a person who has spent a minimum of 20 years in the Location Department having Feature and Television or TVC credits as a Supervising Location Manager or Location Manager. They are retired or have reduced their involvement in the screen industry. On an annual basis the committee will vote to gift a lifetime membership to a successful candidate from a shortlist who have been nominated by members.
ALMG Constitution
For reference, you can download the current ALMG company constitution below.