The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) is the largest organization of Location Managers and Location Scouts in the motion picture, television, commercial and print production industries. Their membership plays a vital role in the creativ
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28 • LMGI COMPASS | Fall 2022 understanding of what she is here to do. Bless your heart for being tenacious, understanding, disciplined, with a sense of integrity and dignity in everything you do. This 2022 Trailblazer Award could not go to a better human being." From the Quechan Reservation of Winterhaven, California, Bird Singer Zion White performed a native song to honor the RNCI. "The work that they continue to do to perpetuate Indigenous culture through media is truly inspiring," he said. Romero accepted the award from Taylor and Kristin Dewey/ LMGI, and took a moment before thanking her ancestors "who have paved the way for me to stand here. My determination to see Native and Indigenous talent represented in all areas of the industry—on camera, above and below the line, is based on nothing more than the absolute knowledge of how much talent we have in our community that has been ignored—that is no longer being ignored—we have Reservation Dogs, we have Dark Winds and Wild Indian. We have another film, Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon, soon to be released. We are here. And it is because of support of organizations like the LMGI." ••••• respect. I've got to say, it's really gratifying being recognized by your peers and it fills me with love for all the incredible people I've met and worked with over the years." In a career spanning almost 40 years, Panzarella's credits include many of cinema's most unforgettable films: Midnight Run, LA Confidential, The Italian Job, Vice, 12 Monkeys, Lethal Weapon, Elizabethtown, Hail, Caesar! and Jason Bourne. With a keen photographer's eye and a passion for architecture, Panzarella delivered distinct locations for accomplished directors Cameron Crowe, the Coen brothers, Blake Edwards, Mike Nichols, Nancy Meyers, Adam McKay, Barry Levinson, Curtis Hanson and Larry Kasdan. Production designer Clay Griffith introduced Panzarella, whom he called the "Doctor of Music"—or just "the Doctor" for short. "My fondest memories of working with him—are those days I spent riding 'shotgun' in his car. It's a safe bet he'd have spent many hours the night before crafting the definitive playlist for the ride. A fistful of rare bootlegs and musical artists he's chosen for the feeling of the places you'll be traveling," he shared. "It has always been my distinct joy to work with this man. He's personable, honest, friendly and speaks the plain truth. His team is always the best—and he's a leader who knows exactly what needs to be done and makes it happen perfectly. He also has a great eye. A unique vision that has always produced results. John's knowledge of architecture and history are impressive to say the least. His ability at merging the creative with the practical is the stuff of legend." Panzarella made a career working logistic miracles for the perfect shot: He shut down Hollywood Boulevard for several days and squeezed Mini Coopers into Metro stations for The EDWARD JAMES OLMOS IN A VIDEO TRIBUTE JOANELLE ROMERO The skilled and consummate location manager JOHN PANZARELLA received the 2022 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. Said Panzarella, "My sincere thanks to the LMGI for this honor. It's wonderful to be in a room with so many friends and colleagues I admire and "John's knowledge of architecture and history are impressive to say the least. His ability at merging the creative with the practical is the stuff of legend." –Production designer Clay Griffith introducing LM John Panzarella FROM TOP: JOHN PANZARELLA, LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT (CENTER), WITH WIFE, CATY MAXEY (LEFT), AND PRODUCTION DESIGNER CLAY GRIFFITH; PANZARELLA ACCEPTING THE AWARD.