The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) has put out a call for submissions for its 8th Annual LMGI Awards, as well as announced the timeline for the awards, which will be announced on Saturday, October 23, 2021.
You can learn more about the awards, as well as read the rules and regulations for submission at LocationManagers.org or you can contact Erika at [email protected].
This year’s gala spotlights the creative contributions of locations to film, television and commercial productions. The LMGI Awards celebrate the instrumental role of locations in setting tone, revealing character, and enhancing the storytelling narrative. Additionally, the LMGI Awards honor film commissions who have gone above and beyond during the scouting, pre-production and production of specific projects.
Outstanding Location Awards will be presented in the following categories:
Contemporary Film, Period Film, Contemporary TV, Period TV, TV Serial Program/Anthology/Limited Series, Commercials and Film Commissions. Honorary Awards include the Humanitarian, Lifetime Achievement, Trailblazer and the Eva Monley Award. Active and retired LMGI members in good standing can vote on the awards. Submissions are open to LMGI members and non-members alike.
The LMGI accepts domestic and international submissions for work demonstrating the importance of locations in supporting character development and storyline. Productions that were first released between July 1, 2020 and June 1, 2021 with at least 60% of the production shot on location are eligible. The nominations will be announced on August 20, 2021.
The entry and voting timeline for the 8th Annual LMGI Awards is:
Entry Submission Period closes Sunday, June 13 (11:59 pm PST)
Nominees Announced Friday, August 20, 2021
Online voting open Friday, September 10, 2021
Voting closes Friday, September 17 (11:59pm PST)
Winners will be announced at the LMGI Awards Gala on Saturday, October 23, 2021.
