Karl Smith is a supervising location manager and location scout with 20 years’ experience across New Zealand. He’s known for delivering practical, story-forward locations and smooth, production-friendly solutions from early creative brief through to shoot. His recent and notable credits include Sweet Tooth, The Shannara Chronicles, and Zombies 4, alongside a wide range of studio and international productions. Karl blends deep regional knowledge with strong on-the-ground logistics, trusted relationships, and a calm, problem-solving approach that keeps directors confident and schedules moving.