DATE: 5th & 12th September 2026
DURATION: 2 x Saturdays
TIME: 10.00am to 4.00pm AEST
LOCATION: Online via Zoom.
COST: $150.00
DISCOUNT: 50% Off for ALMG Members
Are you looking to improve your scouting techniques for your short film or branded content? Or perhaps you are interested in working in the Locations Department in the screen industry, but don’t know where to start? ALMG’s Scouting Intensive 101 is a great way to gain insight into the profession of Location Management or simply add a skill that will improve the production value and pre-production of your creative projects.
*ALMG’s Scouting 101 has been developed with the assistance from Australian industry screen professionals such as Directors, Producers, Production Designers and Cinematographers.
About your Tutors
Roger Paul has over 25 years of experience working in both international and local screen productions as an Assistant Director and Location Manager in Canada and Australia.
Jacob Livermore is a Manager and Supervising Location Manager based in Brisbane, who predominantly works on features and long-form series.
ALMG SCOUTING INTENSIVE 101
REGISTER FOR THE COURSE
There are a number of funded opportunities listed below. If you are applying for a funded position, we recommend also registering here to secure a spot. Funded announcements will be made a week prior.
KEY COURSE LEARNING:
Tools of the trade
Photography techniques
Script breakdowns
Anchor vs ancillary locations
Lightroom/ data management and labelling
Presentation techniques
The course will happen across 2 x weekends.
Participants will be given scouting exercises and have their work reviewed. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a certificate of completion and an opportunity to obtain an ALMG Emerging Crew Membership at a discounted rate. Those interested in looking for work with professional Location Managers can be listed on our notice board in the ALMG member portal.
LEARN MORE ABOUT sUBSIDISED PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
SAFC FUNDED PLACEMENTS
The South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) is funding 5 x placements for South Australian residents! Submit your application through SAFC’s online grant portal.
EOIs for the ALMG Location Intensive 101 close at 11.59 pm Friday, 21 August.Selected participants will be notified by Friday, 28 August.
AFTRS FUNDED PLACEMENTS
ALMG Major Sponsor Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) is supporting 10 x placements Australia wide. Learn more below.
Applications close 23 August. All applications will be assessed by an AFTRS assessment team to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria, and successful candidates will be notified by email by 1 September 2026.