Membership categories & annual fees

Note: there is a *one off $20 joining fee for all Memberships

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  • Fees

    New Member Annual Fee: $100 + $20 joining fee = $120

    Renewing Member Annual Fee: $100

    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.

  • Fees

    New Member Annual Fee $60 + $20 *Joining Fee = $80

    Renewing Member Annual Fee $60

    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.

  • (Previously known as Apprentice Member)

    Fees

    New Member Annual Fee $40 + $20 *Joining Fee = $60

    Renewing Member Annual Fee $40

    *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.

  • Fees

    New Member Annual Fee $60 + $20 *Joining Fee = $80

    Renewing Member Annual Fee $60

    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.

  • Fees

    New Member Annual Fee $30 + $20 *Joining Fee = $50

    Renewing Member Annual Fee $30

    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.

  • 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.

Prefer to apply before joining?

If you’re unsure which membership category applies to you, or your eligibility needs review, please complete the application form below.

ALMG Membership Application

Applications are reviewed by the Guild. Successful applicants will receive an invoice via email. Complete this Application Form

ALMG Constitution

For reference, you can download the current ALMG company constitution below. Download the ALMG Company Consitution