The Location Managers Guild International awards have announced their nominations for the upcoming ceremony, with films and television shows like “Sinners,” “Conclave,” “The Day of the Jackal,” and “The Studio” among the contenders. The 12th annual LMGI Awards will take place on August 23 at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica, California.
These prestigious awards recognize the exceptional work of location professionals in the film, television, commercial, and film commission industries worldwide. This year, the LMGI Awards received a record number of submissions from around the globe, showcasing the crucial role that locations play in the art of filmmaking.
The nominations cover a wide range of categories, including Outstanding Locations in Contemporary Feature Film, Period Feature Film, Contemporary Television Series, Period Television Series, Television Anthology, MOW or Limited Series, Commercial, and Film Commission. Some of the notable nominees include “Conclave,” “Sinners,” “The Day of the Jackal,” and “The Studio.”
In the Outstanding Locations in a Contemporary Feature Film category, films like “Anora,” “A Real Pain,” and “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” have received nominations. In the Period Feature Film category, movies such as “The Apprentice,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” and “Sinners” are in the running for the award.
Television series like “The Last of Us,” “Slow Horses,” and “The Studio” are among the nominees for Outstanding Locations in a Contemporary Television Series. In the Period Television Series category, shows like “Godfather of Harlem,” “Hotel Portofino,” and “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon” have been recognized for their exceptional locations.
Additionally, commercials like Army National Guard’s “Uncommon is Calling” and Stella Artois’ “David & Dave” are competing for the Outstanding Locations in a Commercial award. The Outstanding Film Commission category includes entities like the British Columbia Film Commission/Creative BC and the City of Toronto Film Office for their contributions to projects like “The Last of Us” and “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
The LMGI Awards celebrate the talent and hard work of location professionals who play a crucial role in bringing stories to life on screen. The ceremony promises to be a night filled with recognition and appreciation for the unsung heroes behind the scenes of the entertainment industry.
