The Location Managers Guild International announced the nominees for its 13th annual LMGI Awards, with the guild reporting record submission numbers this year.
The guild received submissions celebrating location professionals across contemporary and period films, prestige TV shows, and high-end commercials. The competition is notably intense, with more entries than any previous year.
The LMGI Awards have become one of the industry's most respected recognitions of location managers, the professionals who identify and secure filming locations for productions. From sprawling period dramas to intimate indie films, location scouts source the backdrops that define a film or show's visual identity.
The record submission numbers reflect the current production landscape. As streaming platforms and studios continue investing in visual storytelling, location managers are in higher demand than ever.
The 13th edition will honour professionals who have scouted locations for major films and series. Whether locating a European castle for a prestige limited series or discovering an overlooked city neighbourhood for a blockbuster, these managers shape how audiences experience a story's setting.
Location management typically remains invisible to viewers, yet it is fundamental to filmmaking. The establishing shot that draws you into a scene, the period setting that feels authentic—location managers make those moments possible.
