LMGI Awards Gala Set for August 23, 2025
Academy Award®-winning actor, producer, director and writer Kevin Costner will be honored with the prestigious Eva Monley Award from theLocation Managers Guild International(LMGI) at the 12th Annual LMGI Awards gala on August 23, 2025, at theEli and Edythe Broad Stage. Recognized for his dedicationto storytelling though the lens of locations, Costner has showcased the powerful connection between characters and their environments throughout his illustrious career in iconic films and television productions such as “Dances with Wolves,” “The Bodyguard,” “Field of Dreams,” “Yellowstone,” and most recently, “Horizon: An American Saga.”
“Kevin Costner has long understood that locations are more than scenery-they are storytelling tools that shape the emotional and visual language of a film. His commitment to authenticity and his deep respect for the craft makes him a perfect recipient of the Eva Monley Award. We're honored to celebrate his legacy and his ongoing contributions to the art of filmmaking,” said John Rakich, LMGI President.
Costner, widely recognized for his versatile performances across various genres, has captivated audiences for over four decades.He has receivedvarious accolades, including twoAcademy Awards, threeGolden Globe Awards, and aPrimetime Emmy Award.He rose to prominence starring in such classic films as”The Untouchables,” “Bull Durham,” “Silverado,” “JFK,” “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,” “No Way Out,” and “A Perfect World.” He starred in andco-produced”Wyatt Earp” and”Waterworld,” and directed”The Postman” and”Open Range,” among many others. Kevin Costner Bio/Photo available:HERE
The Eva Monley Award is given to an individual who has made an extraordinary contribution to the art and craft of filmmaking through their commitment to the use of real locations. Past recipients include Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Wes Anderson and Danny Boyle.
As previously announced, Veteran Location ManagerIlt Jones will receive this year's Lifetime Achievement Award.Jones's creative visions can be seen on “The Dark Knight Rises,” “Inception,””Iron Man 3,””Kong: Skull Island,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” “Captain Marvel”and the”Transformers”franchise.
TheLMGI Awards honor the outstanding and creative contributions of location professionals in film, television, commercials, and film commissions from around the globe, and celebrate the art and craft of location scouting and management. Awards will be presented in the following categories: Contemporary Film, Period Film, Contemporary TV, Period TV, Television Anthology/MOW/Limited Series, Commercials, and Film Commissions. Honorary accolades include the Humanitarian, Lifetime Achievement, Trailblazer, and Eva Monley Awards.For a list of 2025 LMGI Awards nominees, visit:Click Here
Chairing the LMGI Awards Committee are John Rakich, LMGI President, and Nancy Haecker, LMGI. Returning as producers of this year's LMGI Awards are IngleDodd Mediaand Erick Weiss of Honeysweet Creative, joined bywriter Shelly Goldstein.For Media Credentials:Apply Here
SPONSORS:The LMGI Awards are proudly sponsored by:TITLE:Film Hawaii;DIAMOND: FilmAlUla, Skye Rentals;GOLD: Cinespace Studios, Film Liaisons in California Statewide (FLICS), Film New Mexico, Fox Studio Lot, Greater Zion Film Commission, Pacific Production Services, Warner Bros. Studio Department;SILVER: Church's Texas Chicken, City of Toronto, FilmLA, Hollywood Locations, Houston Film Commission, Live Nation Los Angeles, Local 399, Los Angeles Center Studios, Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission,Placer Lake Tahoe Film Office, Production Security Services, Quixote, Reel Security & Safety,Riverside County Film Commission, Trilith Studios;BRONZE: AFCI Association of Film Commissioners International, Astek Wallcovering, Austin Film Commission,Board Brothers, Inc., California Film Commission,City of West Hollywood Film Office, Directors Guild of Canada – British Columbia,El Paso Film & Creative Industries Commission, Film New Orleans,Film Simi Valley, Filming in Croatia, Frames TV & Production Services, Inland Empire Film Services, Magic Rentals, Mississippi Film Office, Montana Film Office, Ontario Creates, Reel Waste & Recycling, San Antonio Film Commission, Santa Fe Regional Film Commission,Screen Scotland, Studio Air & Power, The Virginia Film Office; MEDIA SPONSORS: Deadline,The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, The Location Guide SHOOTMagazine|SHOOTonline, Screen International, The Wrap.
ABOUT THE LOCATION MANAGERS GUILD INTERNATIONAL (LMGI)The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) is a global organization of career location professionals in the motion picture, television, commercial, and print production industries, dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards.
For more information about #LMGI and the #LMGIawards, visitwww.LocationManagers.orgor follow the LMGI onFacebook(@TheLMGI), Instagram(@locationmanagersguild), andX(@TheLMGI).
LMGI WEBSITE:LocationManagers.orgAWARDS:LocationManagers.org/awardsTICKETS:2025 LMGI Award TicketsMEDIA CREDENTIALS : Apply Here
MEDIA CONTACTSWeissman/Markovitz Communications • 818.760.8995Cheri Warner • Cheri@Publicity4all.com •Andy Aguinada •Andy@Publicity4all.com
PRESS CREDENTIALS : Apply Here
SPONSORSHIP/ADVERTISING/TICKETS CONTACT:IngleDodd Media – Awards DepartmentLMGIAwards@IngleDodd.com•310.207.4410 x245
SPONSORSHIP MEDIA KIT: LMGI Awards Media Kit 2025
LMGI CONTACT:Erika Howard• awards@LocationManagers.org
TALENT RELATIONS CONTACT:Marley Wittuck•marley.wittuck@gmail.com
Kevin Costner Bio/Photo availableHERE
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