Awards

The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) announced the winners of its 10th Annual LMGI Awards tonight. The Motion Picture winners were John Wick: Chapter 4 (filmed throughout Berlin, Paris, New York City, Japan and Jordan) and All Quiet on the Western Front (filmed in Czech Republic and Germany). The Television Series winners were "1923" (filmed in Montana, South Africa, Malta and Kenya), "The White Lotus: Season 2" (filmed in Sicily, Italy) and "The Last of Us" (filmed around Alberta, Canada).

Academy Award®-winning director, producer, and writer Steven Spielberg, the master storyteller and legendary pioneer of the modern blockbuster motion picture, will be honored with the prestigious Eva Monley Award from the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) at the 10th Annual LMGI Awards gala on August 26, 2023, at the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage. Spielberg's influence has inspired generations of creatives, acknowledging that locations play an indispensable role in the filmmaking process and convey distinct narratives. The announcement was made by LMGI Awards Committee Co-Chairs John Rakich and Robin Citrin. This year also marks the LMGI's 20th anniversary.

The Los Angeles Film School (L.A. Film School) is proud to be a part of the entertainment industry for over 20 years. The school honored four alumni by inducting them into the 2023 Spotlight Academy Class and presenting them with a Spotlight Award. This recognition pays tribute to their unyielding commitment to excellence in their professional career and selfless contribution of time and connection to current L.A. Film School students and alumni. Each Spotlight Award recipient was presented the award by an influential person in their life.

The first edition of 2023 just came to an end. The jury watched all the films and here are the nominees!