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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coin the term "first lens." He credited Heichel with being "the person that goes and scouts and is the first lens to actually see something. So a lot of the stuff that you see (on screen) is Rich out in the middle of the desert, not knowing where he is, 'cause he doesn't have cell phone service! I hope you enjoyed the film… it was a fun time, because I got to spend it with all my friends and colleagues, so thank you!" The stellar films also nominated in the category were 28 Years Later, Bugonia, F1 and Weapons. FOR COMMERCIALS In the world of commercials, a compelling story must be told in minutes—or less! LMs ALEXANDRA GIBSON/LMGI and CHRISTINA CONWAY/LMGI won for their high-octane, rugged driving spot, TOYOTA TRUCKS: THEY DON'T READ REVIEWS, set in the diverse terrain of Southern California. "Thank you so much to the LMGI. This project was really fun to work on," said Gibson. "It reminded me and Christina of why we got into this—with off-roading awesome locations!" Added Conway, "I'm honored to be here with Alexandra and all the fellow nominees. We do such hard work out there. I know the last few years have been a little bumpy, and it's so nice to see everybody coming together in the ways that we do to support each other. So, thank you so much!" The energetic and compelling spots also nominated were 2025 Emirates NBA Cup: Who Will Capture the Cup?, American Express: There's Nothing Like Platinum, Covered California: For the Love of Californians and Greater Zion: Why Hollywood Chooses This Landscape. FOR FILM COMMISSIONS AWARD-PRESENTING SPONSORS FROM FILM SANTA MONICA, JENNA KIRKEENG and ASHLYN MARTIN, handed the award for "OUTSTANDING FILM COMMISSION" to FILM COMMISSIONER CASSANDRA HESSELTINE and DEPUTY DIRECTOR ANIBAL POLANCO from the HUMBOLDT-DEL NORTE FILM COMMISSION for its above-and-beyond support of ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER in locations ranging from urban Sacramento to the towering redwoods of Northern California. "To be recognized by the people who understand what film commissioners do means more than I can say," remarked Hesseltine. "And my finalists, you all do amazing work. Every film commissioner around the world does a lot of work that we don't normally get recognized for, so thank you, LMGI, for even having this category. To the location professionals who continue to bring stories to extraordinary locations, thank you. You don't just bring production. You bring jobs, inspiration and opportunities to our communities!" Other worthy nominees were Proimagenes Colombia/Colombia Film Commission for The Night Manager S2, Film London for Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War, New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission for Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere and Washington Filmworks for Train Dreams. Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commission, One Bale Aer Another Host Fritz Coleman L-R: Rochard Kamel, Lucy Lee, Charlie Hayes/LMGI, Sarah Lewis, Chris Baugh, nominee, F1 L-R: Andrew Hodge/LMGI, Joyce Kelly/LMGI, nominee, Greater Zion Film Commission Dustin Daniels/LMGI, nominee, Landman SLM Tom Woods, nominee, Bugonia