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Awards submission period opens
February 28, 2026 11:59 PM PDT
Submissions are open to LMGI members and non-members alike.
There is no fee to enter a submission
General information links are listed below!
13th ANNUAL LMGI AWARDS
RULES & REGULATIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
SUBMISSION FORMS
The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) announces that submissions for the 13th Annual LMGI Awards are now open online, closing on April 28 , 2025. The LMGI Awards spotlight and honor the vital role location professionals play in the process of selecting filming locations that set the tone, reveal character and enhance the storytelling.
Additionally, the LMGI Awards honor film commissions who have gone above and beyond during the scouting, pre-production and production of specific projects.
The LMGI accepts domestic and international submissions for works that demonstrate the creativity of our craft. Productions that were first released between June 2, 2025 and June 1, 2026, with at least 60% of the production shot on location are eligible.
Outstanding Location Awards will be presented in the following categories: Contemporary Film, Period Film, Contemporary TV, Period TV, TV Anthology, Movie or Limited Series, Commercials and Film Commissions. Honorary Awards include the Humanitarian, Lifetime Achievement, Trailblazer and Eva Monley Award.
Submissions: LocationManagers.org/13th-annual-lmgi-awards-submissions/
Rules and Regulations: LocationManagers.org/13th-annual-lmgi-awards-rules-regulations/
| Thursday, February 28, 2026 | Entry Submission Period Opens |
| Tuesday, April 28 (11:59 pm PDT) | Entry Submission Period Closes |
| Friday, June 1 | Online Voting for Nominees Opens |
| Thursday, June 11 | Nominee Voting Closes |
| Tuesday, June 23 | Nominations Announced |
| Monday, July 13 | Final Voting Opens |
| Tuesday, July 21 (11:59 pm PDT) | Final Voting Closes |
| Awards Date – August 22, 2026 | Winners announced at LMGI Awards |
The Location Managers Guild International/LMGI is a global organization of career location professionals in the motion picture, television, commercial and print production industries dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards. Through local commitment and international strength, we support strong relationships between production and government agencies, businesses, and communities. We promote awareness of the location professionals’ place in the entertainment industry as indispensable creative collaborators through a variety of innovative programs. The LMGI was founded in 2003 as a 501(c)(6), non-profit corporation as the LMGA and rebranded in 2016 to reflect its growing international membership. The LMGI is not a labor union and does not represent Location Managers or Scouts in wage or working condition negotiations.For more information about #LMGI and the #LMGIawards, visit www.LocationManagers.org or follow the LMGI on Facebook (@TheLMGI), Instagram (@locationmanagersguild), and Twitter (@TheLMGI).
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