Record Entries Highlight 2026 LMGI Awards Nominees Including 'F1' and 'Pluribus'

The Location Managers Guild International has announced the nominees for its 13th annual LMGI Awards, setting a new milestone with a record number of submissions. The awards celebrate the creative and visual contributions of location professionals in film, television, commercials, and film commissions around the world.

Among the nominated films are "One Battle After Another," "F1," and "Pluribus," according to Variety. The ceremony is scheduled for August 22 at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica.

VarietyLocation Managers Guild International Announces 2026 Award Nominees

"The guild received a record number of submissions for the 2026 awards ceremony."

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The surge in entries underscores the growing recognition of location work in storytelling, as noted by Variety, which reported that the LMGI Awards received "a record number of submissions globally, highlighting how locations enhance storytelling."

Variety also highlighted a notable example of location craftsmanship: Paul Thomas Anderson shot his best picture-winning film across at least nine California counties, at L.A. North Studios, and in El Paso, Texas. The detail illustrates the extensive geographic coordination that location managers bring to major productions.

The LMGI Awards have become a key industry event, and this year's record participation suggests that the art of scouting and managing filming locations is gaining increased attention from both studios and audiences.