Unofficially, the awards season ended this evening when the Location Managers Guild International announced the winners of its 5th annual Lmgi Awards.
The motion picture honorees were “Dunkirk,” shot in Malo-les-Bains in France (pictured above), where the real wartime evacuation took place, and “Baby Driver,” shot at locations throughout Atlanta.
In television series, awards went to “Game of Thornes,” filmed in Northern Ireland, Croatia, Morocco, Malta and other locations, and “Ozark,” shot in the Atlanta area.
The Lmgi Awards spotlight features, television and commercials in which the creative use of filming locations “sets the tone, enriches the character and enhances the narrative.”
The awards ceremony and reception took place at the Alex Theatre in Glendale before an audience of 500, including Lmgi members, industry execs and press. Comedian Jonah Ray (“The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail,” “Mystery Science Theater 300: The Return”) served as host.
Writer/Producer Laeta Kalogridis (“Shutter Island,...
The motion picture honorees were “Dunkirk,” shot in Malo-les-Bains in France (pictured above), where the real wartime evacuation took place, and “Baby Driver,” shot at locations throughout Atlanta.
In television series, awards went to “Game of Thornes,” filmed in Northern Ireland, Croatia, Morocco, Malta and other locations, and “Ozark,” shot in the Atlanta area.
The Lmgi Awards spotlight features, television and commercials in which the creative use of filming locations “sets the tone, enriches the character and enhances the narrative.”
The awards ceremony and reception took place at the Alex Theatre in Glendale before an audience of 500, including Lmgi members, industry execs and press. Comedian Jonah Ray (“The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail,” “Mystery Science Theater 300: The Return”) served as host.
Writer/Producer Laeta Kalogridis (“Shutter Island,...
- 4/8/2018
- by Peter Caranicas
- Variety Film + TV
The location managers responsible for the settings of the films “Dunkirk” and “Baby Driver” and the television shows “Game of Thrones” and “Ozark” won the top awards on Saturday night from the Location Managers Guild International, which presented its fifth annual awards at the Alex Theatre in Glendale.
Ben Piltz and Arnaud Kaiser won the Outstanding Locations in a Period Film award for the Christopher Nolan film “Dunkirk,” sections of which were filmed on the actual beach where the World War II evacuation took place. Doug Dresser and Kyle Hinshaw won in the Outstanding Locations in a Contemporary Film category for “Baby Driver,” which was set in and around Atlanta.
In the television categories, the multi-country production “Game of Thrones” and the Missouri-set “Ozark” (which is actually filmed around Atlanta) won the awards for period and contemporary series, respectively.
Also Read: 'Ozark:' Ruth Langmore Teaches You How to be the Perfect Criminal (Exclusive Video)
In addition to having a hand in one winning film and one winning television series, the Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Film and Entertainment also won the Outstanding Film Commission award.
Honorary awards went to location managers Rino Pace and Josh Karan.
The show was hosted by comedian Jonah Ray.
Also Read: Jon Bernthal Says Kevin Spacey Was a 'Bully' on 'Baby Driver' Set (Video)
The Location Managers Guild International Awards winners:
Outstanding Locations in a Period Film: “Dunkirk,” Ben Piltz and Arnaud Kaiser
Outstanding Locations in a Contemporary Film: “Baby Driver,” Doug Dresser and Kyle Hinshaw
Outstanding Locations in a Period Television Series: “Game of Thrones,” Robert Boake, Matt Jones and Tate Araez Guzman
Outstanding Locations in a Contemporary Television Series: “Ozark,” Wes Hagan, Kevin Dowling and Patrick Rofoli
Outstanding Locations in a Commercial: Volkswagon: “Atlas,” Charlie Love, Jof Hanwright and John Hutchinson
Outstanding Film Commission: Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Film and Entertainment, “Baby Driver”
Lifetime Achievement Award: Rino Pace
Trailblazer Award: Josh Karan
Read original story ‘Dunkirk,’ ‘Baby Driver,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Ozark’ Win Location Managers Awards At TheWrap...
Ben Piltz and Arnaud Kaiser won the Outstanding Locations in a Period Film award for the Christopher Nolan film “Dunkirk,” sections of which were filmed on the actual beach where the World War II evacuation took place. Doug Dresser and Kyle Hinshaw won in the Outstanding Locations in a Contemporary Film category for “Baby Driver,” which was set in and around Atlanta.
In the television categories, the multi-country production “Game of Thrones” and the Missouri-set “Ozark” (which is actually filmed around Atlanta) won the awards for period and contemporary series, respectively.
Also Read: 'Ozark:' Ruth Langmore Teaches You How to be the Perfect Criminal (Exclusive Video)
In addition to having a hand in one winning film and one winning television series, the Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Film and Entertainment also won the Outstanding Film Commission award.
Honorary awards went to location managers Rino Pace and Josh Karan.
The show was hosted by comedian Jonah Ray.
Also Read: Jon Bernthal Says Kevin Spacey Was a 'Bully' on 'Baby Driver' Set (Video)
The Location Managers Guild International Awards winners:
Outstanding Locations in a Period Film: “Dunkirk,” Ben Piltz and Arnaud Kaiser
Outstanding Locations in a Contemporary Film: “Baby Driver,” Doug Dresser and Kyle Hinshaw
Outstanding Locations in a Period Television Series: “Game of Thrones,” Robert Boake, Matt Jones and Tate Araez Guzman
Outstanding Locations in a Contemporary Television Series: “Ozark,” Wes Hagan, Kevin Dowling and Patrick Rofoli
Outstanding Locations in a Commercial: Volkswagon: “Atlas,” Charlie Love, Jof Hanwright and John Hutchinson
Outstanding Film Commission: Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Film and Entertainment, “Baby Driver”
Lifetime Achievement Award: Rino Pace
Trailblazer Award: Josh Karan
Read original story ‘Dunkirk,’ ‘Baby Driver,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Ozark’ Win Location Managers Awards At TheWrap...
- 4/8/2018
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Christopher Nolan’s WWII epic Dunkirk and Sony’s fast-paced Baby Driver won honors tonight at the fifth annual Location Managers Guild International Awards. In addition, both HBO’s long-running Game of Thrones and Netflix’s critically acclaimed Ozark took home awards for television.
Dunkirk was filmed at the French location of the real evacuation as well as in Malo-les-Bains, while Baby Driver and television location winner Ozark were shot in Atlanta. Game of Thrones was filmed in a number of locations including Northern Ireland, Croatia, Morocco, Malta and other spots.
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.
The black-tie awards ceremony and reception took place at the Alex Theatre in Glendale before an audience of about 500. Comedian Jonah Ray served as the evening’s host. Producers of this year...
Dunkirk was filmed at the French location of the real evacuation as well as in Malo-les-Bains, while Baby Driver and television location winner Ozark were shot in Atlanta. Game of Thrones was filmed in a number of locations including Northern Ireland, Croatia, Morocco, Malta and other spots.
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.
The black-tie awards ceremony and reception took place at the Alex Theatre in Glendale before an audience of about 500. Comedian Jonah Ray served as the evening’s host. Producers of this year...
- 4/8/2018
- by Anita Busch
- Deadline Film + TV
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