“Stranger Things” and “Succession” were among the top winners at the 9th annual Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) awards on Saturday evening. The awards ceremony …
The awards ceremony and reception took place at the Los Angeles Center Studios before an audience of 400 attendees, including LMGI members, industry executives and press.
“Succession,” which shot part of its third season on location in Italy, took home the award for outstanding locations in a contemporary television series, while “Stranger Things” won for period television series.The Ridley Scott film, which was shot on location in Italy, won for outstanding locations in a period film. The James Bond entry, which was filmed in London, Norway and Jamaica, picked up the award for outstanding locations in a contemporary film.
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.Director Martin Scorsese received the prestigious Eva Monley award, honoring his more than 50 years of extraordinary award-winning work. Location manager Mike Fantasia presented the award.
Orlando Bloom received the LMGI humanitarian award. He was recognized for his role as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and his time shedding light on the plight of Ukrainian children who were forced to evacuate their country amid the ongoing Russian invasion. Megan Henderson, co-anchor of “KTLA Morning News,” presented the award.
Production designer Clay Griffith presented the lifetime achievement award to 35-year veteran location manager Joe Panzarella, whose credits include “Midnight Run,” “L.A .Confidential,” “The Italian Job” and “Vice.”
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