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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26 • LMGI COMPASS | Fall 2025 FOR FEATURES A COMPLETE UNKNOWN was the winner for "OUTSTANDING LOCATIONS IN A PERIOD FEATURE." The recreation of pivotal events in Bob Dylan's early career filmed period-perfect iconic NY locations in New Jersey. LM ANTHONY PISANI/LMGI accepted the award via video. "I want to thank LMGI, my fellow nominees, it is an absolute honor to win this award amongst all my esteemed colleagues," he said. "Thank you to Dave Schoner, Jon Crowley and Janice Kovach, and everyone else at the New Jersey Film Commission—could not have made everything happen without your unwavering support. We've all endured blood, sweat and tears making this happen. Aaron, Chris and Eric for scouting, my ALMs, Paula, Stanzie, Murray and Matt, my coordinator, Katya, and all my location assistants. Thank you to my amazing production designer, Francois Audouy, who was my partner in crime throughout the entire creative process, and of course, Jim Mangold for directing such an amazing film! " Pisani was introduced onstage by Audouy who shared his admiration, noting that the location team stuck it out during five months of work stoppages. "I had the pleasure of working with Anthony Pisani for over a year. He found 50 locations, which I would like to read to you right now … just kidding! Anthony was absolutely spectacular, and he became a dear friend. I am very much indebted to him." The Apprentice, Fly Me to the Moon, Gladiator II, I'm Still Here and Sinners were the impressive contenders in the category. The nominees for "OUTSTANDING LOCATIONS IN A CONTEMPORARY FEATURE FILM" included Anora, A Real Pain, Conclave and Twisters. From amongst that stellar field, it was MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING that took the win—a second for the franchise. LMs BEN FIRMINGER/LMGI and NIALL O'SHEA also appeared on the big screen to accept for LMs JONAS CHRISTIANSEN, MORTEN NELSON, JASON ROBERTS, PETER BARDSLEY, JASMINE BURRIDGE/LMGI, CLARA BUTLER, SAM MILLNER and their huge staff of more than 1,500 people for the thrilling locations that kept us on the edge of our seats. "It's been a pleasure to work on the Mission franchise for the last seven or so years. It really has taught me quite a lot about the world and how to work in this industry. So, this is a great award to have, and truly thankful for everyone's hard work on it," said Firminger. Added O'Shea, "It was a real pleasure to travel the world, to go to some amazing places like South Africa, up to Svalbard in the Arctic and what we achieved in London was something that we are very, very proud of and to be recognized by our peers and contemporaries is very humbling. To the other nominees, you know, hat tip to you, some really great films in there this year as well." Richard Hughes/LMGI, The Apprentice Niall O'Shea, Mission: Impossible Ben Firminger/LMGI, Mission: Impossible Eric Brown, presenter, Orient Express: "Artisan of Travel" Maida Morgan, Fly Me to the Moon Cait Murray/LMGI, Twisters