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    “Dunkirk,” “Baby Driver,” “Ozark” Among Location Managers Guild Award Winners

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    A scene from "Dunkirk" (photo courtesy of Warner Bros.)
    GLENDALE, Calif. --

    The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) announced the winners of its 5th Annual Location Managers Guild International Awards (LMGI) on Saturday (4/7) night. The motion picture winners were Dunkirk (filmed at the French location of the real evacuation and Malo-les-Bains) and Baby Driver (shot on locations throughout Atlanta). The TV series winners were Game of Thrones (filmed in Northern Ireland, Croatia, Morocco, Malta and other locations) and Ozark (shot in seven areas in Atlanta). The LMGI Awards spotlight international features, television and commercials in which the creative use of filming locations set the tone, enrich the character and enhance the narrative. The black-tie awards ceremony and reception took place at the Alex Theatre in Glendale before an audience of 500, including LMGI members, industry executives and press. Comedian Jonah Ray (The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, Mystery Science Theater 300: The Return) served as host.

    Writer/producer Laeta Kalogridis (Shutter Island, Avatar, Terminator Genisys) presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Canadian location manager Rino Pace LMGI (Inception, Deadpool, Unforgiven). New York location pro Jimmy Ayoub LMGI presented the 2018 Trailblazer Award to New York location manager Josh Karan LMGI (founder, ALSAM).

    Additional presenters included Tracie Thoms (Devil Wears Prada, Rent), Dennis Haysbert (24, Far From Heaven) and Kevin Daniels (Ladder 49). Location managers Mandie Dillin LMGI (Interstellar, Inception, Iron Man) and David Doumeng LMGI, both past LMGI Award winners, also presented awards at the gala along with Lori A. Balton LMGI (A Wrinkle In Time, Downsizing, Jack Ryan, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales), founder and past president of the LMGI and the winner of the 2017 Trailblazer Award for being the first location professional accepted into the Academy.

    LMGI AWARDS HONOREES

    LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
    Rino Pace LMGI (Inception, Deadpool, Unforgiven)

    TRAILBLAZER AWARD
    Josh Karan LMGI (founder, ALSAM)

    LMGI AWARDS WINNERS

    OUTSTANDING LOCATIONS IN A PERIOD TELEVISION SERIES
    Game of Thrones, Robert Boake LMGI, Matt Jones LMGI, Tate Araez Guzman LMGI

    OUTSTANDING LOCATIONS IN A CONTEMPORARY TELEVISION SERIES
    Ozark, Wes Hagan LMGI, Kevin Dowling LMGI, Patrick Rofoli

    OUTSTANDING FILM COMMISSION
    Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Film and Entertainment – Baby Driver, Christopher Hicks, Cardellia Hunter

    OUTSTANDING LOCATIONS IN A COMMERCIAL
    Volkswagon: "Atlas,"  Charlie Love LMGI, Jof Hanwright LMGI, John Hutchinson LMGI

    OUTSTANDING LOCATIONS IN A PERIOD FILM
    Dunkirk, Ben Piltz, Arnaud Kaiser

    OUTSTANDING LOCATIONS IN A CONTEMPORARY FILM
    Baby Driver, Doug Dresser LMGI, Kyle Hinshaw LMGI

    Producers of this year’s LMGI Awards are co-chairpersons LMGI president Eric Klosterman and Robin Citrin.

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    Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher To Receive Harold Lloyd Award From The Advanced Imaging Society

    Saturday, December 21, 2024

    Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher will be presented with the 2025 Harold Lloyd Award in recognition of their producing achievement in creating Gladiator II at The Advanced Imaging Society’s (AIS) 15th annual Lumiere Awards luncheon, which takes place Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

    Empowering their storytelling with groundbreaking technology and skill, Wick and Fisher have thrilled audiences and driven the film industry forward for three decades. Their steadfast dedication to the highest standards of cinematic excellence have resulted in epic films, including Memoirs of a Geisha, The Great Gatsby, the Stuart Little franchise, the Divergent Series and both Gladiator films. The first Gladiator earned Wick an Academy Award® for Best Picture. In light of their consistent and distinguished contributions over the years, as exemplified by this year’s Gladiator II, the Advanced Imaging Society wished to recognize the team with this year’s esteemed Harold Lloyd Award.

    “Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment have revolutionized modern filmmaking with their bold storytelling and ability to elevate large-scale productions to epic levels,” remarked Jim Chabin, AIS president. “Their work has not only captivated audiences but also redefined filmmaking standards, leaving an indelible mark on the art of cinema. At AIS. we deeply admire their visionary contributions and enduring influence on the film industry.”

    Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of the late, great Harold Lloyd, remarked, “Doug’s artistic vision and Lucy’s dynamic leadership have brought authenticity, beauty and profound emotion to some of our favorite epic films. Together, they are a... Read More

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