Nominations Announced for the 4th Annual Location Managers Guild International Awards

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Nominees for the Location Managers Guild International's (LMGI) 4^th Annual Awards were announced today by LMGI president Eric Klosterman. The awards honor productions in feature films, television programs and commercials from around the globe, in which the creative use of filming locations enhances or helps to drive the storyline. The LMGI Awards also recognize outstanding service by Film Commissions for their support "above and beyond" during the production process. Winners will be revealed during a formal ceremony on Saturday, April 8, 2017 in the Steven J. Ross Theater at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank.

THE NOMINEES FOR THE 4^th ANNUAL LOCATION MANAGERS GUILD INTERNATIONAL AWARDS ARE:

OUTSTANDING LOCATIONS IN A PERIOD TELEVISION SERIES

• The Crown - Pat Karam, Robert Bentley/LMGI
• Game of Thrones - Matt Jones/LMGI, Naomi Liston/LMGI
• The Man in the High Castle - Nicole Noelle Chartrand, Robert Murdoch
• Stranger Things -Tony Holley/LMGI
• Westworld - Mandi Dillin/LMGI

OUTSTANDING LOCATIONS IN A CONTEMPORARY TELEVISION SERIES

• The Affair - Sean Ilnseher
• Better Call Saul, Season 2 - Christian Diaz de Bedoya
• Bosch - Robert Paulsen, Paul Schreiber/LMGI
• Goliath - Jason Kaplon/LMGI, Mike Barry/LMGI
• The Night Manager -Tom Howard, Daniel Sampedro Palerm
• Scandal - Veronique Vowell/LMGI

OUTSTANDING FILM COMMISSION

• Creative Scotland - The BFG
• Nevada Film Office - Jason Bourne
• New Mexico Film Office - Hell or High Water/Preacher
• NY State Governor's Office of Motion Picture Development - The Girl on the Train
• Royal Film Commission of Jordan - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

OUTSTANDING LOCATIONS IN A COMMERCIAL

• "Bulbs" (Macbook Pro) - David Doumeng/LMGI, Charlie Love/LMGI
• "The Carpool to Rio" (Visa) - Heather Haase/LMGI, Ron Shino, Johnny Catrolli, Rob Darwin
• "This Land is Your Land" (Johnnie Walker) - JJ Levine/LMGI, Will Brewster, Patrick Burn, Dana Hanby
• "Rally" (O Organics) - Byll Williams/LMGI, Phill Kane/LMGI
• "World's Biggest Asshole" (PSA Donate Life) - Galidan Nauber/LMGI, Cale Hanks

OUTSTANDING LOCATIONS IN A PERIOD FILM

• Hacksaw Ridge - Edward Donovan
• Hail, Caesar! - John Panzarella, Leslie Thorson/LMGI
• Hidden Figures - Wes Hagan/LMGI, Dan Gorman/LMGI
• Live by Night - JJ Hook/LMGI, Laura Bryant
• Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - Mark Somner, David O'Reilly/LMGI

OUTSTANDING LOCATIONS IN A CONTEMPORARY FILM

• Hell or High Water - Jonathan Slator/LMGI, Erik Keeling-Torrez
• Jason Bourne - Chris Moore, Peter Martorano/LMGI
• La La Land - Robert Foulkes/LMGI, Steve Beimler
• Lion - Hugo Cran, Sandeep Rudra, Harsh Dave
• Manchester by the Sea - Kai Quinlan, Alex Berard

Honorary Award Recipients (the Eva Monley, Lifetime Achievement, Trailblazer and Humanitarian Awards) and Award Presenters will be announced soon.

LMGI Awards is proudly sponsored by: Gold Sponsor - Warner Bros Studio Facilities; Silver Sponsors - Reel Waste & Recycling, LLC; USVI Film Office; Vienna Film Commission; Warner Bros Master Chefs; Bronze Sponsors -California Film Commission, The Location Portal; Media Sponsor - The Hollywood Reporter.

ABOUT THE LMGI:
The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) is an organization of experienced career professionals in the Motion Picture, Television, Commercial and Print production industries. The guild rebranded in 2016 to reflect a growing global membership and focus. LMGI members are dedicated to the establishment of professional standards of personal conduct, safety on the set and business ethics. They support the formation of strong links with business members, governmental agencies and local communities. The Guild promotes awareness of the goals and achievements of members to the general public and within the industry through creative, educational and philanthropic programs. The LMGI was founded in 2003 as a 501(c)(6), non-profit corporation as the LMGA. The LMGI is not a labor union, it does not represent Location Managers/Scouts in wage or working condition negotiations. For more information about the #LMGIawards, visit locationmanagers.org or follow the LMGI on Facebook and Twitter @The_LMGI.

MEDIA CREDENTIALS:
To request credentials to cover the red carpet, please apply online at http://bit.ly/2j1uXFw

PRESS CONTACTS:
Cheri Warner l Nicole Player l Weissman/Markovitz Communications
818.760.8995 l [email protected]

AWARDS CONTACTS
Eric Klosterman | Robin Citrin |  [email protected]

SPONSORSHIP/ADVERTISING CONTACT:
Carol Skeldon l IngleDodd Media
310.650.8838 I [email protected]

SOURCE Location Managers Guild International (LMGI)

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