MEDIA ALERT ACTORS DENNIS HAYSBERT AND KEVIN DANIELS TO PRESENT AT THE 5th LOCATION MANAGERS GUILD INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
L to R Jonah Ray, Dennis Haysbert and Kevin Daniels
Jonah Ray To Host April 7th Ceremony at Alex Theatre Honoring Location Managers JOSH KARAN and RINO PACE (Inception, Deadpool, Unforgiven)
WHAT: 5TH ANNUAL LOCATION MANAGERS GUILD INTERNATIONAL (LMGI) AWARDS will honor outstanding creative contributions of film commissions and location professionals in film, television and commercials from around the world.
WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2018 6:30 PM Press Check-In 7:00 PM Red Carpet Arrivals* | Cocktails 8:00 PM Show 9:30 PM After Party
*MEDIA CREDENTIALS REQUIRED: Apply online at http://bit.ly/2j1uXFw
WHO: Actors DENNIS HAYSBERT (24, Far From Heaven) and KEVIN DANIELS (Ladder 49) set to present. Comedian JONAH RAY (The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, Mystery Science Theater 300: The Return,) to host. New York based location manager JOSH KARAN (ALSAM founder) will take home the Trailblazer Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Canadian Location Manager RINO PACE (Inception, Deadpool, Unforgiven). As previously announced, Writer/Producer LAETA KALOGRIDIS (Shutter Island, Avatar, Terminator Genisys) and NY Location pro JIMMY AYOUB will also present. Additional presenters to be announced shortly.
WHERE: THE ALEX THEATRE 216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203
TICKETS: On sale now at http://locationmanagers.org/5th-lmgi-awards-tickets/
Comedian Jonah Ray (Mystery Science Theater 300: The Return, The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail) will host the 45th Annual Location Managers Guild International Awards (LMGI) at the Alex Thearte in Glendale on Saturday, April 7, 2018. The awards honor productions in feature films, television programs and commercials from around the globe, in which the creative use of filming locations enhances or helps to drive the storyline. The LMGI Awards also recognize outstanding service by Film Commissions for their support “above and beyond” during the production process. Nominees in six categories were announced on February 22, 2018. The full list of nominees can be viewed here: locationmanagers.org/nominations
As previously announced, the LMGI Awards will honor New York based location manager JOSH KARAN (ALSAM founder) will take home the Trailblazer Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Canadian Location Manager RINO PACE (Inception, Deadpool, Unforgiven).
Producers of this year’s LMGI Awards are Co-Chairpersons LMGI President Eric Klosterman and Robin Citrin. Further inquiries regarding the LMGI Awards may be directed to
[email protected]. For sponsorship opportunities please contact [email protected]. For tickets, go to bit.ly/2pnu0sl
LMGI Awards is proudly sponsored by: PREMIER LEVEL: Netflix; GOLD LEVEL: Film L.A., Newhall Film Locations, Reel Security, SALT Catering, Simi Valley Film, Skye Rentals, Warner Bros. Studio Facilities; SILVER LEVEL: Angels Flight Development Company, Blue Cloud Movie Ranch, Film Fiji, Film US Virgin Islands, Fox Searchlight, Hollywood Locations, Hollywood Distillery, Los Angeles Center Studios, NorthStar Moving Company, Pacific Production Services, Teamsters Local 399; BRONZE LEVEL: Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Film & Entertainment, Busan Film Commission, California Film Commission, Cast Locations, Classic Tents & Events, Hint Water, Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, Venice Duck Brewery; MEDIA SPONSORS: SHOOT, The Hollywood Reporter and The Location Guide/ FOCUS.
### ABOUT THE LMGI: The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) is an organization of experienced career professionals in the Motion Picture, Television, Commercial and Print production industries. LMGI members are dedicated to the establishment of professional standards of personal conduct, safety on the set and business ethics. They support the formation of strong links with business members, governmental agencies and local communities. The Guild promotes awareness of the goals and achievements of members to the general public and within the industry through creative, educational and philanthropic programs. The LMGI was founded in 2003 as a 501(c)(6), non-profit corporation as the LMGA and rebranded in 2016 to reflect its growing International membership. The LMGI is not a labor union, it does not represent Location Managers/Scouts in wage or working condition negotiations. For more information about the #LMGIawards, visit locationmanagers.org or follow the LMGI on Facebook, Twitter @The_LMGI and Instagram.
AWARDS CONTACTS Eric Klosterman | Robin Citrin 818-398-3448 | [email protected]
PRESS CONTACTS:
Cheri Warner l Erick Yamagata l Weissman/Markovitz Communications 818.760.8995 l [email protected]| [email protected]
SPONSORSHIP/ADVERTISING CONTACT: Carol Skeldon l IngleDodd Media 310.650.8838 I [email protected]