The Location Managers Guild International has unveiled its 12th annual awards nominations, celebrating the unsung heroes who find the perfect backdrops for Hollywood’s biggest stories. This year’s ceremony promises to spotlight how real-world locations transform ordinary films into cinematic masterpieces.
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Major 2025 Nominees Breakdown
| Category | Notable Nominees |
|---|---|
| Outstanding Period Feature Film | Sinners, The Apprentice, A Complete Unknown, Fly Me to the Moon, Gladiator II |
| Outstanding Contemporary Feature Film | Conclave, Anora, A Real Pain, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Twisters |
| Outstanding Contemporary TV Series | The Studio, The Day of the Jackal, Landman, The Last of Us Season 2, Slow Horses Season 4 |
What Makes LMGI Awards Special?
The Location Managers Guild International Awards recognize the creative visual contributions of location professionals worldwide. These behind-the-scenes artists don’t just find pretty places—they discover settings that become integral characters in storytelling. From transforming modern cities into period pieces to finding remote locations that enhance narrative tension, location managers shape how audiences experience stories.
Record-Breaking Year for Submissions
Organizers received a record number of submissions for 2025, each showing how locations elevate the production value of films and shows. This surge reflects the industry’s growing recognition of location work’s importance in modern filmmaking.
The ceremony takes place August 23 at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica, bringing together top location managers and filmmakers from across the globe.
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FAQs
Q: What are the LMGI Awards?
A: The Location Managers Guild International Awards celebrate outstanding creative work by location professionals in film, television, commercials, and film commissions worldwide, highlighting how real-world places enhance storytelling.
Q: When and where will the 2025 LMGI Awards ceremony take place?
A: The 12th annual LMGI Awards ceremony is scheduled for August 23, 2025, at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica, California.
