Tony Holley and Kyle Carey are co-workers with really cool jobs. They’re the location masterminds for Stranger Things and their combined experience includes work on the Marvel films, Season 5 of Cobra Kai, and a string of other television series and films. Both Atlanta-based, Holley is a supervising location manager while Carey’s title is location manager.
Recently, they were recognized side-by-side with a Location Manager of the Year award at the first annual Behind the Lens Awards ceremony on Feb. 23, 2025, at Atlanta Marriot Perimeter Center. The awards show for below-the-line film professionals was sponsored by Assembly Atlanta, NBC Universal, Marriott International, Georgia Entertainment, and Discover Dunwoody. Proceeds benefitted nonprofit RE:IMAGINE a provider of programs for underrepresented youth entering the entertainment industry.
The veteran pair – Holley, with nearly 25 years in the industry, and Carey with 13 – sat down to talk about their work and its impact on the communities where filming takes place.
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