Location Managers Awards UK

01/01/2026

Huge Happy New Year to you all, grateful for your support and we can’t wait to work with you in 2026!
See you in Manchester
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20/12/2025

Merry Christmas everyone!
Wishing you a wonderful break and here’s to a fantastic 2026 for everyone 💚❤️🤍🎄

Thank you to all our sponsors for their support for the inaugural awards, we can’t wait to work with you next year!

Don’t forget bookings for tables and sponsorship is now live!
Link in bio for further info
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08/12/2025

Happy Monday!
Are you here?
DM us for a catch up and to talk all things 2026!

27/10/2025

Boomerang carnets Media was honored to sponsor the inaugural Location Manager Awards UK at Liverpool’s iconic St. George’s Hall.

The event celebrated the behind-the-scenes talent of location professionals who make productions possible.

As a proud supporter of the film industry, we provide ATA Carnets—the “Merchandise Passport”—to keep productions on-time worldwide.

Read more: https://www.boomerangcarnets.co.uk/Boomerang-Carnets-Media-Proudly-Sponsors-Inaugural-Location-Manager-Awards-UK



Location Managers Awards UK
The Location Guide

08/10/2025

Thank you for the coverage Screen International

The event honours outstanding achievements by location professionals and teams across the UK screen industry.

07/10/2025

⭐ ⭐ PRESS RELEASE⭐ ⭐ ..And the winners are...

Www.locationmanagerawards.uk

Huge Thank YOU to our WONDERFUL SPONSORS and partners, without whom we would not have been able to put on such a great event!

A huge extended committee thank you to our Nominees, Presenters, Judges, Advisors, Event Volunteers, Tech Team, Venue staff (especially Steph Blundell!), caterers, Raffle Prize Donators and official awards Brochure sponsors

Location Collective
Location Secure Limited
Inkerman London
We Are Crew HQ
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden
Liverpool Film Office
TJL Locations
Pholex Power
Malmaison Liverpool
Fews
Supply 2 Location Ltd
Cockney Productions Limited
Locamats
Syon House
Blenheim Palace
Qdos Event Hire
ATA Carnet/boomerang carnets UK -United Kingdom Media Division
MSP Global
Partner Group
Sara Putt Associates,
Sixth Degreee
Bongo's Bingo
Seesaw Media

Knowsley Hall
The Movie Lot
Capricorn Security Group
2 Valleys Location Hire


MBS Equipment
St George's Hall Liverpool

07/10/2025

UK location managers recognised at inaugural awards https://tinyurl.com/ywe6ajc9

07/10/2025

Great to have you there supporting the event 💜🤍💙

05/10/2025

AND FINALLY...

⭐ The Fred Kelly Lifetime Achievement Award ⭐
Sponsored by: Pholex Power
.. John Friend Newman

The Location Manager Awards proudly pay tribute to John Friend Newman, whose remarkable career has spanned nearly half a century as the long-standing Location Manager for Coronation Street. John’s dedication, creativity, and deep knowledge of the craft have helped make television history – shaping not only the look and feel of the nation’s most beloved soap, but also its most unforgettable moments. Behind the scenes, John’s steady hand and sharp eye for detail have been the foundation on which so
many iconic storylines have been brought to life. From the day-to-day running of the Street to some of its most ambitious set pieces, his
contribution has been extraordinary. Perhaps none more memorable than orchestrating the dramatic sequence in Blackpool, when Alan Bradley met his fate under the wheels of a tram – a scene etched in TV history, and a testament to John’s skill in making the impossible possible with
seamless realism. For nearly 50 years, John has not only managed locations, but nurtured a legacy. His work has inspired so many North West based
location crew and colleagues, supported countless cast and crew, and entertained millions of viewers week after week. More than that, John represents the very best of what it means to be a location manager: resourceful, reliable, and always ready to bring vision to reality. Tonight, we celebrate and are truly grateful to John Friend Newman for a wonderful contribution and legacy he leaves – a true cornerstone of British television, and a shining example of how the magic of the screen is made possible by the brilliance behind the scenes.

WOW WOW WOW- thank you for your service to the hardest working department in the Industry!

05/10/2025

Another excuse to share THE WINNER of...

⭐ Andre St John - Unit Manager Award ⭐
Sponsored by: Location Secure
.. Martin Walker

We are delighted to honour Martin Walker tonight with the André St. John Unit Manager Award, in recognition of his exceptional professionalism, leadership, and integrity in unit management. Over the years, Martin has demonstrated time and again his capacity to steer complex productions through logistical challenges, maintain morale under pressure, and ensure that every piece of the unit machine runs smoothly—often behind the scenes, but always indispensable to the success of the shoot.

His credits and contributions across film and television speak volumes: he has overseen units on numerous projects, bringing clarity of purpose, commitment to safety, and thoughtful coordination wherever he works. Colleagues describe Martin as the calm in the storm— someone whose steady presence, pragmatic decision- making and deep knowledge hold things together when pressures mount. He combines a rare mix of technical understanding, people skills, and unflappable cool under fire—a combination that defines the very best unit managers. Tonight’s award is a testament not only to the productions that shine because of his stewardship, but to the many individuals—crew, cast, department heads—who have benefitted from his support, guidance, and professionalism. Martin Walker’s legacy is one of
quietly heroic service: making sure that the unit succeeds so that the story can be told. We congratulate him warmly, and celebrate the profound difference he has made to every set he’s been part of!

WE LOVE YOU MARTIN- Huge Congrats ⭐