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LOCATION AND VENUE
UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center
425 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone Number: (855) 522-8252
Website
Check here for hotel information.
ARRIVAL AND TRANSPORTATION
AFCI Week 2024 is taking place directly after the Location Managers Guild International Awards, which will be held on Saturday, August 24th, 2024 in Santa Monica. We encourage all film commissioners to attend this amazing event, which not only recognizes excellence in location management and scouting but also highlights the role of outstanding film commissions. The evening includes networking, an award ceremony, and an after-party.
For AFCI members, we suggest arriving on Friday, August 23, so you may have Saturday morning and afternoon to relax and feel refreshed. We recommend arranging flights to arrive at either the LAX International Airport or the Bob Hope International Airport in Burbank.
Other attendees participating with day passes are suggested to arrive on Sunday, August 25.
Distance from LAX to Luskin: 11.2 miles or approximately 34 minutes.
Distance from Burbank to Luskin: 19.5 miles or approximately 52 minutes.
AFCI does not provide cabs or shuttles to or from the airport to the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center or your destination hotel. Cab/Uber/Lyft fare from LAX is typically around $60.00. If you are arriving during rush hour, Uber/Lyft fares can surge. Note that cabs do not apply the surge charges.
All activities, with the exception of the optional day, take place at UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center. It is not necessary to rent a car for AFCI Week. For those attending the optional day, transportation is being provided, and there is room for your luggage in that bus transportation.
PARKING
If you do need to park, self-parking is available underneath the Luskin Conference Center and in UCLA Parking Structure 8, Level 4, directly across the street from the center. There is a convenient pedestrian bridge connecting Parking Structure 8 (on Level 3) to the Luskin Conference Center property. There is a daily fee to park in either location.
Parking Directions (from the Luskin)
To locate Parking Structure 8, enter the campus by heading north on Westwood Boulevard and make a left onto the Structure 8 driveway (located just before the parking information kiosk on Westwood Boulevard). Proceed up the ramp to Level 4 and park in any of the “Pay-by-Space” parking spots. You will need to purchase parking at a nearby parking kiosk.
To access the UCLA Luskin Conference Center via the pedestrian bridge from Parking Structure 8, take the north central stairs or elevator facing the conference center down one level (from Level 4 to Level 3) and cross over Strathmore Place. Make your way around the north side of the conference center. The front entrance is in front of the Gateway Plaza turnaround.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
There are complimentary charging stations at the Luskin, that are available on a first come, first serve basis.
THE EVENT
Meals
Here is a list of meals that will be provided during AFCI Week. Please, check your pass type under the Registration page to check what you have access to.
In addition to the restaurant at the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center, there are several eateries and restaurants within a ten-minute walk from the venue where you may have dinners or find breakfast options. Note that Sunday’s dinner will require a small fee for all attendees.
Sunday | August 25th
Film Commission and Location Managers reception
Monday | August 26th
Hot Buffet Lunch
9:00 am 12 pm Beverage (water, coffee, tea) and healthy snack options
1pm – 5:00 pm Beverage (water, coffee, tea) and healthy snack options
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Canapes and Beer/Wine bar
Tuesday | August 27th
Hot Buffet lunch
9:00 am 12 pm Beverage (water, coffee, tea) and healthy snack options
1 pm – 5:00 pm Beverage (water, coffee, tea) and healthy snack options
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Canapes and Beer/Wine bar
Wednesday | August 28th
Tour Day – TBC
Dress code
Recommended attire is business casual. There is a fair amount of both sitting and standing throughout the week. Ensure your footwear is comfortable for the two to three-hour standing durations (the receptions will have some seating areas. For those on the Industry Tour, this will involve standing and sitting.) Saturday evening we are encouraging all members to participate in the Locations Managers Guild International Awards (LMGI) Show, at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica. This award show encourages dressy attire – although a black tie is not required.
Registration Badges
Badges will be available for pick up beginning Sunday, August 25th. Badges will have a color coding for different classifications of registration. If circumstances prevent your arrival on the first day of the event, note we will have a registration table set up for each event.
Please be sure to wear your badge at all AFCI Week events upon obtaining it.
WIFI
The wifi code we will be using through the conference will be available on the day of the conference.
California Weather
The majority of events for AFCI Week 2024 will take place indoors. However, the two receptions will be held on the venue’s roof terrace. It’s suggested you bring a light jacket, layers or a sweater, as air conditioning can sometimes create a chill, and we are not able to adjust the hotel air conditioning.
Translation/Interpreter
AFCI is currently working to secure a translation service for this event. If you are in need of a translator, please share your request at info@afci.org.
Slido
We will be using Slido to facilitate questions throughout the panel presentations on August 26-27th. The code will be assigned on arrival.
Business Cards
Please feel free to use them – otherwise, we have started using Blinq.com for digital business cards.
Other swag or collateral
There will not be an expo component to AFCI Week 2024. Therefore, there is no need to bring swag or other collateral.
Remember
Business cards, COVID vaccination card, passport/ID, your wallet, your phone and chargers. If you have further questions for AFCI, please contact us.
Travel Booking & Help
Looking for travel assistance? For flights, insurance (which we suggest), and transportation, AFCI recommends:
Diane Cagni
Global Travel Getaways
E-mail
Phone: 800-883-5521
*Please use the Luskin Hotel booking link for your accommodation