Location Managers Guild International has the recipient of its 2026 Trailblazer Award. The group will honor the Association of Film Commissioners International during the LMGI Awards on August 22 at the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica.
The award recognizes individuals and organizations whose visionary leadership has expanded opportunities, inspired innovation and left a lasting impact on the film and television industry, per LMGI.
Founded more than a half-century ago, the AFCI is the leading global network for film commissions, working to strengthen relationships between film commissions and the screen industry through education, advocacy, professional development, and strategic connections. Its programs, events and resources — including the Global Production Network Tool — connect producers, content creators, location managers, studios and other industry professionals directly with AFCI member film commissions worldwide.
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The Location Managers Guild said it is honoring AFCI this year for its global leadership in advancing the film commission profession, fostering collaboration across the screen industry and strengthening partnerships that enable film and television productions to succeed in communities around the world.
“Location managers know that every successful production depends on collaboration, LMGI Awards chair Nancy Haecker said. “Throughout our careers, location managers have benefited from the expertise of film commissions, which help connect productions with communities, build local partnerships, and navigate production complexities. AFCI has played a vital role in strengthening that global network of film commissions, helping them become even stronger partners for location professionals and the production teams they serve.”