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I am a location manager and consultant with 25+ years of experience in film and television production, specializing in on-location shoots, permits, and logistics. I excel at coordinating crews, securing permits, and ensuring safe, compliant operations across diverse projects. I thrive in fast-paced environments, manage budgets and schedules, mentor teams, and serve as the liaison between creative leadership and local authorities.…I am a location manager and consultant with 25+ years of experience in film and television production, specializing in on-location shoots, permits, and logistics. I excel at coordinating crews, securing permits, and ensuring safe, compliant operations across diverse projects. I thrive in fast-paced environments, manage budgets and schedules, mentor teams, and serve as the liaison between creative leadership and local authorities.

Stephen Kardell

Location Manager, Production Coordinator, Film Producer, +2

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I am a location manager and consultant with 25+ years of experience in film and television production, specializing in on-location shoots, permits, and logistics. I excel at coordinating crews, securing permits, and ensuring safe, compliant operations across diverse projects. I thrive in fast-paced environments, manage budgets and schedules, mentor teams, and serve as the liaison between creative leadership and local authorities.…I am a location manager and consultant with 25+ years of experience in film and television production, specializing in on-location shoots, permits, and logistics. I excel at coordinating crews, securing permits, and ensuring safe, compliant operations across diverse projects. I thrive in fast-paced environments, manage budgets and schedules, mentor teams, and serve as the liaison between creative leadership and local authorities.

Available to hire

I am a location manager and consultant with 25+ years of experience in film and television production, specializing in on-location shoots, permits, and logistics. I excel at coordinating crews, securing permits, and ensuring safe, compliant operations across diverse projects.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, manage budgets and schedules, mentor teams, and serve as the liaison between creative leadership and local authorities.

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Member, Board of Directors at Oregon Arts & Film

January 1, 2026 - Present

Board member for a nonprofit arts organization serving Lane County, providing film liaison services, community events, networking and training opportunities, cast/crew calls, and more.

Owner/Consultant at LocationsLA

January 1, 2024 - Present

Providing production and consulting services to clients across industries, including media, real estate, and live events.

Location Scout and Manager at Film and Television Production

March 1, 1999 - Present

Coordinated location scouting, permits, and logistics; negotiated contracts with vendors; managed complex multi-location schedules; liaised with legal counsel to ensure compliance; implemented safety protocols; oversaw end-to-end production processes.

Vice Chairman, Board of Directors at Klamath Film

September 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

Nonprofit organization facilitating and promoting filmmaking in southern Oregon; organized special screenings and the festival; collaborated with regional groups to develop film production opportunities.

Production Coordinator at FilmLA

September 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999

Coordinated with production companies to process permits for on-site motion picture, TV, and commercial filming; monitored on-location productions and location compliance; built relationships with city agencies to facilitate permits; managed high-volume permit requests.