Location

Andrew Bainbridge 

Lifetime Achievement - 

Sponsored by Pholex

Awarded in recognition and which celebrates a lifetime of dedication, leadership, and lasting impact on the craft of location management.  

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Andre St John 

Lead Man Award - 

Sponsored by Set Protect

The front line of every location department. This award recognises an exceptional Lead Man whose dedication, professionalism, and leadership keep productions safe, organised, and moving forward, often long before the cameras roll.  

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Michael Harm 

Supervising Location Manager Award - Sponsored by Location Collective

Honouring a Supervising Location Manager who has demonstrated outstanding excellence throughout their career and whose work has inspired and guided generations of location professionals. 

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Neil Grigson 

Unit Manager Award - 

Sponsored by Blenheim Palace
This award recognises the Unit Manager or Studio Manager who truly embodies the spirit of the location department — the person who works the longest hours, smells faintly of HVO and diesel, and quietly ensures everything runs exactly as it should. It celebrates the individual who simply does whatever it takes to keep the production moving.  

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Screen Manchester 

Location Team Award - 

Sponsored by Facilities by ADF & Location One 

Chosen by the Screen Manchester Team this award recognises a location team that has gone above and beyond to showcase the city, working collaboratively with local communities while representing Manchester and its people with professionalism and pride.  

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Rising Star Award - 

Sponsored by Warner Bros. CrewHQ

Presented to an emerging talent within the location department, this award celebrates an entrant or mid-level professional whose skill, enthusiasm, and creativity signal a bright future in the industry, someone who already has that unmistakable sparkle.  

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Outstanding Commission, Office or Agency Award - 

Sponsored by Boomerang Carnet Media

Behind every successful location department is a team working tirelessly in commissions, film offices, and agencies. This award celebrates the organisations that help productions navigate schedules, residents’ parking, permits, and countless logistical challenges 

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David Broder 

Location Supplier Award - 

Sponsored by Location Assist  
This award honours a supplier who consistently goes the extra mile to support the location department and keep productions running smoothly behind the scenes. From last-minute solutions to unwavering reliability, these partners are essential to the success of every shoot