The Location Managers Guild International recently announced the nominations for its 10th annual LMGI Awards, which honor outstanding work in film, TV, and commercials. The awards will be presented on August 26th at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica. This year’s ceremony is particularly special as it also marks the Guild’s 20th anniversary.
In addition to recognizing achievements in location managing, the LMGI Awards will also present an award for outstanding film commission. The nominees in this category include The Alberta Film Commissions, The City of Brantford, The City of Worcester Film Commission, The Czech Film Commission, The Montana Film Office, and The Oklahoma Film and Music Office.
One of the highlights of the ceremony will be the presentation of the Trailblazer Award to location scout Beth Tate. Known for her work on popular projects like “Twilight” and “Beverly Hills 90210,” Tate has made significant contributions to the field of location scouting and is deserving of this prestigious honor.
Now, let’s take a closer look at the nominees in each category:
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OUTSTANDING LOCATIONS IN A CONTEMPORARY TELEVISION SERIES:
– “Jack Ryan” – Season 3 – Prime Video
– “Succession” – Season 4 – HBO Max
– “The Diplomat” – Netflix
– “The Handmaid’s Tale” – Season 5 – Hulu/MGM Studios
– “The Last of Us” – HBO Max
– “The Old Man” – FX Networks
OUTSTANDING LOCATIONS IN A PERIOD TELEVISION SERIES:
– “1923” – Paramount
– “Peaky Blinders” – Season 6 – Netflix
– “Perry Mason” – Season 2 – HBO Max
– “SEE” – Season 3 – Apple TV+
– “Westworld” – Season 4 – HBO Max
OUTSTANDING LOCATIONS IN A TV SERIAL PROGRAM, ANTHOLOGY OR LIMITED SERIES:
– “A Spy Among Friends” – Prime Video
– “Daisy Jones and the Six” – Prime Video
– “The White Lotus” – Season 2 – HBO Max
– “Queen Charlotte” – Netflix
– “White House Plumbers” – HBO Max
OUTSTANDING LOCATIONS IN A CONTEMPORARY FEATURE FILM:
– “Glass Onion” – Netflix
– “John Wick 4” – Lionsgate
– “Tár” – Focus/Universal Pictures
– “The Covenant” – Netflix
– “Troll” – Netflix
OUTSTANDING LOCATIONS IN A PERIOD FEATURE FILM:
– “All Quiet on the Western Front” – Netflix
– “Argentina 1985” – Prime Video
– “The Banshees of Inisherin” – Searchlight Pictures
– “The Fabelmans” – Universal Pictures
– “The Woman King” – Tri Star Pictures/Sony Pictures
OUTSTANDING LOCATIONS IN A COMMERCIAL:
– AirPods Pro “Quiet the Noise”
– Apple “The Greatest”
– Go RVing Canada “You Are Out There”
– Icelandair “Easy to Stop, Hard to Leave”
– Visit California “Kidifornia Family Vacation”
The LMGI Awards also recognize outstanding film commissions that support location filming. This year’s nominees in the Outstanding Film Commission category are:
– The Alberta Film Commissions (Calgary, Edmonton)/Calgary Economic Development – “The Last of Us”
– The City of Brantford – “The Handmaid’s Tale” – Season 5
– The City of Worcester, MA Film Commission – “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
– The Czech Film Commission – “The Gray Man”
– The Montana Film Office – “1923”
– The Oklahoma Film + Music Office – “Reservation Dogs – Season 2”
These film commissions have played a crucial role in attracting and supporting productions, contributing to the success of the projects they have been associated with.
The LMGI Awards are a celebration of the hard work and dedication of location professionals and film commissions who play a vital role in the production of films, TV shows, and commercials. Their efforts help bring stories to life by finding the perfect locations and creating the immersive worlds that audiences experience on screen.
By recognizing and honoring their achievements, the LMGI Awards not only bring well-deserved recognition to these talented professionals but also highlight the importance of location scouting and film commissions in the entertainment industry.
The 10th annual LMGI Awards ceremony promises to be an exciting event, where the winners in each category will be announced and celebrated for their outstanding contributions. It is a testament to the growth and significance of the LMGI Awards that this year’s ceremony coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Guild. As the industry continues to evolve, location professionals and film commissions play an essential role in shaping the visual landscapes of our favorite films and TV shows.
