About Me

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Hello,

I'm Russ Gladden, a seasoned member of LMGI (Location Managers Guild International) and the Georgia Location Managers Network, with a proven track record of scouting and managing diverse filming locations across Georgia. My expertise spans a range of settings—from schools and prisons to antebellum mansions and riverbanks—offering your production a tailored and unique backdrop.

Why Work with Me?
Extensive Network: As a member of LMGI and the Georgia Location Managers Network, I leverage a vast network and resources to locate ideal settings throughout the Southeast.

Budget-Friendly Contracts: With experience managing budgets from $400K to $190 million, I excel at negotiating budget-conscious contracts for locations, covering salaries, security, and fees.

Community Relations: I have a stellar track record of building positive relationships with communities, business owners, law enforcement, and city administrations, ensuring seamless operations in any filming location.

Prepared and Mobile: Equipped with a Canon kit, pickup truck, passport, and a readiness to travel, I'm prepared to support your project wherever it takes us.

"The creative input with the right location can drive a show. Even if an ask is outrageous, it’s the Locations team that finds the solution."

Services Offered:
Pre-Production Planning – Securing essential resources such as parking, catering, security, and permits for a smooth shoot.
On-Set Management – Overseeing logistics, including parking agreements, noise reduction, power source operations, and permissions.
Post-Production – Mitigating damages, ensuring minimal environmental footprint, and handling payments to property owners and local officials.
Unforeseen Challenges – Specializing in behind-the-scenes facilitation to keep production running smoothly.

Rates (Negotiable)
File Pulls & Location Updates – $425/day
Scouting within Atlanta’s 30-Mile Zone – $550/day (10-hour day + gas receipts)
Scouting outside the Atlanta Zone – $700/day (8-hour day - excludes drive time + 1 meal & all gas reimbursement)
Overnights negotiable.

Set Management
Solo: $750/12-hour day
Assistant w Russ: $550/12-hour day
Assistant (if needed): +$250/12-hour helps with setting up protection layout and location cleanup before returning keys.

Crewing up, pre-production logistics and budgeting, $700/day.
I have crew contacts around the southeast to fill up to 30 person crew per day as well as casting agency contacts.

Contact Me
When reaching out, please include the following details:
Budget
Estimated filming days
Shoot dates
Scouting timeline

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9646289/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Thank you for considering my services—I look forward to contributing to the success of your production.

Best regards,Russ Gladden
📞 706.373.9343

I have been in the industry since 2017.

Photo Gallery

Locations Scouted

A few locations I have scouted for feature films and short films.

Recommendations

Russ is great!