Highlights from the 11th Annual Location Managers Guild International Awards
The 11th Annual Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) Awards, held in Beverly Hills, saw films like Oppenheimer and Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning taking home some of the most prestigious awards.
Hosting the Ceremony
The ceremony was hosted by Rachael Harris, known for her roles in Suits and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The event aimed to highlight and honor the exceptional locations that set the atmosphere and enrich the narrative for international features, television shows, and commercials.
LMGI Humanitarian Award
The LMGI Humanitarian Award was presented to the Motion Picture & Television Fund for their continuous effort in providing a variety of health and social services to the entertainment community. Accepting the award on behalf of the MPTF was Jennifer Jorge, MPTF’s Director of Community Social Services.
Winners of the 11th Annual LMGI Awards
The 11th Annual LMGI Awards recognized several outstanding contributions in various categories. Here are some of the winners:
Outstanding Locations in a Period Television Series
The award for Outstanding Locations in a Period Television Series was won by Fallout. The team behind the win included Paul Kramer, Chris Arena, Mandi Dillin, David Park, and Paul van der Ploeg.
Outstanding Locations in a Contemporary Television Series
Fargo Season 5 bagged the award for Outstanding Locations in a Contemporary Television Series. The winning team comprised Mohammad Qazzaz and Luke Antosz.
Outstanding Locations in a TV Serial Program, Anthology, MOW or Limited Series
Ripley won the award for Outstanding Locations in a TV Serial Program, Anthology, MOW or Limited Series. The award was received by Robin Melville, Giuseppe Nardi, Fabio Ferrante, and Shane Haden.
Outstanding Locations in a Period Feature Film
The team of Justin Duncan, Dennis Muscari, Patty Carey-Perazzo, and T.C. Townsen won the award for Outstanding Locations in a Period Feature Film for Oppenheimer.
Outstanding Locations in a Contemporary Feature Film
Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning – Part 1 was awarded for Outstanding Locations in a Contemporary Feature Film. The award was received by David Campbell-Bell, Enrico Latella, Jonas Fylling Christiansen, Niall O’Shea, and Ben Firminger.
Outstanding Film Commission
The award for Outstanding Film Commission was bagged by Film in Iceland for their work on True Detective: Night Country.
Outstanding Locations in a Commercial
Toyota: Present from the Past won the award for Outstanding Locations in a Commercial. The award was received by Mark Freid and Paul Riordan.
Conclusion
The 11th Annual LMGI Awards was a grand celebration of the creative and technical brilliance that goes into finding the perfect locations for films, TV shows, and commercials. The winners truly exemplified the best in the industry and their contributions will continue to inspire future projects.
FAQs
What is the LMGI Awards?
The LMGI Awards is an annual event organized by the Location Managers Guild International to honor outstanding achievements in location scouting and management for films, television shows, and commercials.
Who hosted the 11th Annual LMGI Awards?
The 11th Annual LMGI Awards was hosted by Rachael Harris, known for her roles in Suits and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
What is the LMGI Humanitarian Award?
The LMGI Humanitarian Award is given to organizations or individuals who have made significant contributions to the welfare of the entertainment community. In the 11th Annual LMGI Awards, the award was given to the Motion Picture & Television Fund.
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