Location Managers Guild International Awards<\/em><\/strong>
\nSet for Saturday, August 27, 2022<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nBritish actor\u00a0Orlando Bloom<\/strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0whose role as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador shed light on the plight of Ukrainian children forced to evacuate their country amid the ongoing Russian invasion,\u00a0will receive the esteemed Humanitarian Award from the\u00a0Location Managers Guild International\u00a0(LMGI) at the 9th<\/sup>\u00a0Annual LMGI\u00a0Awards.\u00a0The 2022 Awards\u00a0will honor the exemplary humanitarian commitment Bloom has made to the rights of children around the world. The\u00a0LMGI Awards ceremony and gala\u00a0will be held Saturday, August 27, at\u00a05:00 p.m.\u00a0PDT,\u00a0at the Los Angeles Center Studios.<\/p>\nJohn Rakich,<\/strong>\u00a0LMGI President and Awards Committee Chair,\u00a0stated today,\u00a0\u201cThe LMGI proudly salutes Orlando Bloom in recognition of his incredible work with UNICEF and many other charities where\u00a0he has consistently gone above and beyond as an active, engaged campaigner for real solutions to urgent global issues.\u201dBloom is well known for starring in two of the largest film franchises of all time \u2013 the blockbuster PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN<\/em> series and the Academy Award-winning trilogy\u00a0THE LORD OF THE RINGS<\/em>. He recently received critical acclaim for starring in the independent features RETALIATION <\/em>and THE OUTPOST.\u00a0THE OUTPOST<\/em> was recognized by the National Board of Review as one of the 10 Best Independent Films of 2020.<\/p>\nBloom recently wrapped production on Ian and Eshom Nelms\u2019 feature, RED RIGHT HAND<\/em>starring opposite Andie MacDowell, and he is currently in production on David Mich\u00f4d\u2019s feature,WIZARDS!, starring opposite Pete Davidson and Naomi Scott for A24.<\/p>\nBloom has been instrumental in many charities and activities to help children around the world. In addition to his\u00a0successful acting career, Bloom has been an avid supporter of UNICEF since 2007 and was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2009. He was presented with the Audrey Hepburn Humanitarian Award at the 2015 UNICEF Snowflake Ball, in recognition of his commitment to the rights of children across the globe\u00a0and\u00a0was\u00a0honored with the 2015 BAFTA Britannia Humanitarian Award.<\/p>\n
The LMGI Awards honor the outstanding and creative visual contributions by location professionals in film, television, and commercials from around the globe. Outstanding service by film commissions is also recognized for their support \u201cabove and beyond\u201d during the production process. For a list of 2022 LMGI Awards nominees, visit this page<\/a>.<\/p>\nAs previously announced,\u00a0Academy Award\u00ae-winning\u00a0director\u00a0Martin Scorsese<\/strong>,\u00a0considered one of the most prominent and influential filmmakers working today,\u00a0will receive the prestigious\u00a0Eva Monley Award,\u00a0presented to a filmmaker whose efforts have demonstrated \u201cabove and beyond\u201d support of the work of location professionals.Location Manager\u00a0John Panzarella <\/strong>(Midnight Run, <\/em>LA Confidential, The Italian Job, Vice<\/em>)\u00a0will receive this year\u2019s esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award.<\/p>\nThe\u00a0LMGI Awards are sponsored by\u00a0Title:<\/strong>\u00a0Studio Air Conditioning;\u00a0Diamond:<\/strong>\u00a0Board Brothers, Inc., Netflix;\u00a0Platinum:<\/strong>Trilith Studios, Wrigley Media Group, 123 Spirits;\u00a0Gold:<\/strong>\u00a0Balloo Hire Centres,\u00a0Classic Tents & Events,\u00a0Film Liaisons in California Statewide (FLICS),\u00a0FilmLA,\u00a0Honolulu Film Office,\u00a0\u00a0Toni Maier On Location, Inc.,\u00a0William F. White International Inc.;\u00a0Silver: <\/strong>Fresco Film Services \u2013 Spain &\u00a0Portugal,\u00a0Giggster,\u00a0Hollywood Locations, Inland Empire Film Services, Los Angeles Center Studios, Magic Rentals,\u00a0Universal Studios Stages & Backlot,\u00a0Production Security Services, Reel Health & Reel Security, Reel Waste & Recycling,\u00a0Riverside County Film Commission,\u00a0Skye Rentals,Teamsters Local 399,\u00a0The Royal Film Commission \u2013 Jordan,\u00a0The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites;\u00a0Bronze:<\/strong>\u00a0A-Zone Trailers,\u00a0California Film Commission, Directors Guild of Canada-British Columbia;\u00a0Directors Guild of Canada-Ontario;\u00a0\u00a0El Dorado Lake Tahoe Film & Media Office; ON-SET Displays,\u00a0Pacific Production Services, Pacific Traffic Control,\u00a0Placer-Lake Tahoe Film,\u00a0Savannah Regional Film Commission, The Location Portal; Media Sponsors<\/strong>: The Hollywood Reporter, The Location Guide, SHOOT Magazine, Variety.<\/p>\nFor information,\u00a0contact\u00a0Erika Howard at awards@LocationManagers.org<\/a>. For LMGI sponsorship opportunities, please contact Carol Skeldon at\u00a0LMGIawards@ingledodd.com<\/a>. This year\u2019s awards are\u00a0produced by Erick Weiss, Honeysweet Creative<\/a>and\u00a0IngleDodd Media<\/a>\u00a0and written by Shelly Goldstein.<\/p>\n
\nABOUT THE LOCATION MANAGERS GUILD INTERNATIONAL (LMGI)<\/strong>
\nThe\u00a0Location Managers Guild International\/LMGI\u00a0is a global organization of career location professionals in the motion picture, television, commercial and print production industries dedicated to upholding\u00a0the highest ethical standards.\u00a0Through local commitment and international strength, we support strong relationships between production and government agencies, businesses, and communities.\u00a0We\u00a0promote awareness of our place in the entertainment industry as indispensable creative\u00a0collaborators through a variety of\u00a0innovative programs.\u00a0\u00a0The 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\/Scouts in wage or working condition negotiations.\u00a0For more information about #LMGI and the #LMGIawards, visit\u00a0www.LocationManagers.org\u00a0<\/a>or follow the LMGI on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0(@TheLMGI<\/a>),\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0(@locationmanagersguild<\/a>),and\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0(@TheLMGI<\/a>).LMGI website:\u00a0www.LocationManagers.org<\/a>
\nFAQ:\u00a0locationmanagers.org\/9th-annual-lmgi-awards-submission-faq\/<\/a>
\nNominations:\u00a0locationmanagers.org\/nominations-announced-for-the-9th-annual-lmgi-awards\/<\/a>
\nPress Credentials:\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/3aipEyp<\/a>
\nRules and Regulations:\u00a0\u00a0locationmanagers.org\/9th-annual-lmgi-awards-rules-regulations\/<\/a><\/p>\nLMGI CONTACT:<\/strong>
\nErika Howard \u00b7 310.967.2007
\nawards@LocationManagers.org<\/a><\/p>\nMEDIA CONTACT:<\/strong>
\nCheri Warner \u00b7 Weissman\/Markovitz Communications \u00b7 818.760.8995
\ncheri@publicity4all.com<\/a><\/p>\nSPONSORSHIP\/ADVERTISING CONTACT:<\/strong>
\nCarol Skeldon\u00a0\u00b7 IngleDodd Media \u00b7 310.650.8838
\nLMGIawards@Ingledodd.com<\/a><\/p>\n
John Rakich,<\/strong>\u00a0LMGI President and Awards Committee Chair,\u00a0stated today,\u00a0\u201cThe LMGI proudly salutes Orlando Bloom in recognition of his incredible work with UNICEF and many other charities where\u00a0he has consistently gone above and beyond as an active, engaged campaigner for real solutions to urgent global issues.\u201dBloom is well known for starring in two of the largest film franchises of all time \u2013 the blockbuster PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN<\/em> series and the Academy Award-winning trilogy\u00a0THE LORD OF THE RINGS<\/em>. He recently received critical acclaim for starring in the independent features RETALIATION <\/em>and THE OUTPOST.\u00a0THE OUTPOST<\/em> was recognized by the National Board of Review as one of the 10 Best Independent Films of 2020.<\/p>\n Bloom recently wrapped production on Ian and Eshom Nelms\u2019 feature, RED RIGHT HAND<\/em>starring opposite Andie MacDowell, and he is currently in production on David Mich\u00f4d\u2019s feature,WIZARDS!, starring opposite Pete Davidson and Naomi Scott for A24.<\/p>\n Bloom has been instrumental in many charities and activities to help children around the world. In addition to his\u00a0successful acting career, Bloom has been an avid supporter of UNICEF since 2007 and was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2009. He was presented with the Audrey Hepburn Humanitarian Award at the 2015 UNICEF Snowflake Ball, in recognition of his commitment to the rights of children across the globe\u00a0and\u00a0was\u00a0honored with the 2015 BAFTA Britannia Humanitarian Award.<\/p>\n The LMGI Awards honor the outstanding and creative visual contributions by location professionals in film, television, and commercials from around the globe. Outstanding service by film commissions is also recognized for their support \u201cabove and beyond\u201d during the production process. For a list of 2022 LMGI Awards nominees, visit this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n As previously announced,\u00a0Academy Award\u00ae-winning\u00a0director\u00a0Martin Scorsese<\/strong>,\u00a0considered one of the most prominent and influential filmmakers working today,\u00a0will receive the prestigious\u00a0Eva Monley Award,\u00a0presented to a filmmaker whose efforts have demonstrated \u201cabove and beyond\u201d support of the work of location professionals.Location Manager\u00a0John Panzarella <\/strong>(Midnight Run, <\/em>LA Confidential, The Italian Job, Vice<\/em>)\u00a0will receive this year\u2019s esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award.<\/p>\n The\u00a0LMGI Awards are sponsored by\u00a0Title:<\/strong>\u00a0Studio Air Conditioning;\u00a0Diamond:<\/strong>\u00a0Board Brothers, Inc., Netflix;\u00a0Platinum:<\/strong>Trilith Studios, Wrigley Media Group, 123 Spirits;\u00a0Gold:<\/strong>\u00a0Balloo Hire Centres,\u00a0Classic Tents & Events,\u00a0Film Liaisons in California Statewide (FLICS),\u00a0FilmLA,\u00a0Honolulu Film Office,\u00a0\u00a0Toni Maier On Location, Inc.,\u00a0William F. White International Inc.;\u00a0Silver: <\/strong>Fresco Film Services \u2013 Spain &\u00a0Portugal,\u00a0Giggster,\u00a0Hollywood Locations, Inland Empire Film Services, Los Angeles Center Studios, Magic Rentals,\u00a0Universal Studios Stages & Backlot,\u00a0Production Security Services, Reel Health & Reel Security, Reel Waste & Recycling,\u00a0Riverside County Film Commission,\u00a0Skye Rentals,Teamsters Local 399,\u00a0The Royal Film Commission \u2013 Jordan,\u00a0The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites;\u00a0Bronze:<\/strong>\u00a0A-Zone Trailers,\u00a0California Film Commission, Directors Guild of Canada-British Columbia;\u00a0Directors Guild of Canada-Ontario;\u00a0\u00a0El Dorado Lake Tahoe Film & Media Office; ON-SET Displays,\u00a0Pacific Production Services, Pacific Traffic Control,\u00a0Placer-Lake Tahoe Film,\u00a0Savannah Regional Film Commission, The Location Portal; Media Sponsors<\/strong>: The Hollywood Reporter, The Location Guide, SHOOT Magazine, Variety.<\/p>\n For information,\u00a0contact\u00a0Erika Howard at awards@LocationManagers.org<\/a>. For LMGI sponsorship opportunities, please contact Carol Skeldon at\u00a0LMGIawards@ingledodd.com<\/a>. This year\u2019s awards are\u00a0produced by Erick Weiss, Honeysweet Creative<\/a>and\u00a0IngleDodd Media<\/a>\u00a0and written by Shelly Goldstein.<\/p>\n ABOUT THE LOCATION MANAGERS GUILD INTERNATIONAL (LMGI)<\/strong> LMGI CONTACT:<\/strong> MEDIA CONTACT:<\/strong> SPONSORSHIP\/ADVERTISING CONTACT:<\/strong>
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\nThe\u00a0Location Managers Guild International\/LMGI\u00a0is a global organization of career location professionals in the motion picture, television, commercial and print production industries dedicated to upholding\u00a0the highest ethical standards.\u00a0Through local commitment and international strength, we support strong relationships between production and government agencies, businesses, and communities.\u00a0We\u00a0promote awareness of our place in the entertainment industry as indispensable creative\u00a0collaborators through a variety of\u00a0innovative programs.\u00a0\u00a0The 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\/Scouts in wage or working condition negotiations.\u00a0For more information about #LMGI and the #LMGIawards, visit\u00a0www.LocationManagers.org\u00a0<\/a>or follow the LMGI on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0(@TheLMGI<\/a>),\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0(@locationmanagersguild<\/a>),and\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0(@TheLMGI<\/a>).LMGI website:\u00a0www.LocationManagers.org<\/a>
\nFAQ:\u00a0locationmanagers.org\/9th-annual-lmgi-awards-submission-faq\/<\/a>
\nNominations:\u00a0locationmanagers.org\/nominations-announced-for-the-9th-annual-lmgi-awards\/<\/a>
\nPress Credentials:\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/3aipEyp<\/a>
\nRules and Regulations:\u00a0\u00a0locationmanagers.org\/9th-annual-lmgi-awards-rules-regulations\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nErika Howard \u00b7 310.967.2007
\nawards@LocationManagers.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCheri Warner \u00b7 Weissman\/Markovitz Communications \u00b7 818.760.8995
\ncheri@publicity4all.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCarol Skeldon\u00a0\u00b7 IngleDodd Media \u00b7 310.650.8838
\nLMGIawards@Ingledodd.com<\/a><\/p>\n