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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14 • LMGI COMPASS | Spring 2023 LMGI Members Win Big at the COLA's California On Location Awards were presented to some of the top location professionals working in entertainment and advertising at the 27th Annual COLA Awards Show held at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Produced by the Film Liaisons in California Statewide (FLICS), the awards were created to celebrate the work of location professionals, production companies and public employees for feature, TV, commercial and print projects filmed either all, or in part, in California. Finalists are selected for their skill in resolving challenges that arise during production while filming in communities all over the state. Film commissioners, production executives and location manager COLA Award winners from the LOCATION MANAGER OF THE YEAR – COMMERCIALS Patrick Riley – We Go Everywhere – US Postal Service LOCATION MANAGER OF THE YEAR – EPISODIC TV – 1 HOUR Timothy Hillman – 9-1-1 LOCATION MANAGER OF THE YEAR – EPISODIC TV – ½ HOUR Justin Hill – Physical LOCATION MANAGER OF THE YEAR – INDEPENDENT FEATURE Edward Mazurek – 80 for Brady LOCATION MANAGER OF THE YEAR – PRINT MEDIA Peter McClafferty – Ulla Johnson Fashion Collection LOCATION MANAGER OF THE YEAR – STUDIO FEATURE Chris Baugh – Don't Worry Darling LOCATION MANAGER OF THE YEAR – MUSIC VIDEO Mark Zekanis – Lady Gaga – Hold My Hand past 12 years determine the nominees and winners from a large pool of submissions that details their perseverance in moving projects forward while successfully accommodating the needs of neighbors and local municipalities. Public employees are nominated for helping cut through any bureaucratic red tape that might impede production, often going above and beyond expectation. The LMGI is proud to salute you on your latest achievements. LOCATION TEAM OF THE YEAR – EPISODIC TV – 1 HOUR 9-1-1 – Timothy Hillman LM, Mona Nash KALM, Chanel Salzer KALM, Sonia Villerias KALM, Maitland Hennessey KALM, Charlotte Purin KALM, Shaka Terry KALM, Jesus "Chuy" Rolon KALM, Hannah Singleton KALM, Keaton Ross ALM, Gregory Catania ALM, Delmi Molina ALM, Jackson Jones ALM LOCATION TEAM OF THE YEAR – EPISODIC TV – ½ HOUR Barry – Season 3: Jonathan Jansen SLM, Alexander Georges LM, Brian Kinney KALM, Alex Moreno KALM, Chelsea Lawrence KALM, Juan Sebastian Laughlin KALM, Willis Turner ALM, Nikolaus Luna ALM, Daniel Lee KALM LOCATION TEAM OF THE YEAR – INDEPENDENT FEATURE 80 for Brady – Edward Mazurek LM, Stevie Nelson KALM, Maria De La Rosa KALM, Stephen Andrzejewski KALM, Morgan Patterson KALM, Alfonso Ruiz KALM, Alyjoe Valdez KALM, Justin Healy KALM, Daniel Branson ALM LOCATION TEAM OF THE YEAR – STUDIO FEATURE Don't Worry Darling – Chris Baugh LM, Aurora Quinones KALM, Marie Healy KALM, Ted Kim KALM, Mike Masumoto KALM, Kim O'Brien-Jordan ALM PUBLIC EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR – CITY Los Angeles General Services Department: Brian Baltazar, Pierre Riotoc, Eric Robles, Alejandra Alvarez PUBLIC EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR – COUNTY Los Angeles County Department of Public Works: Gregory "Greg" Graham PUBLIC EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR – STATE CAL FIRE: Ramiro Rodriguez ASSISTANT LOCATION MANAGER OF THE YEAR – FEATURE Babylon – Jeanie Farnam ASSISTANT LOCATION MANAGER OF THE YEAR – TELEVISION Loot – Sasha Alvarez Denisoff Photo courtesy of FLICS 80 for Brady location management team L-R: Morgan Patterson, Daniel Bran- son/LMGI, Alfonso Ruiz, Justin Healy/LMGI, Edward Mazurek/LMGI, Maria De La Rosa/LMGI, Stephen Andrzejewski/LMGI, A.J. Valdez/LMGI, Stevie Nelson/LMGI LMGI members are in bold font.