UK Location Manager Awards 2026 unveils shortlist

The shortlist for the second annual UK Location Manager Awards has been unveiled, with film credits including Project Hail Mary and Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.

Nominees are recognised across location management, unit management, supplier services and production support.

The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on October 17 in Manchester, hosted by actor Shaun Williamson.

Georgette Turner, chair of the UK Location Manager Awards, said: "Every production relies on exceptional location professionals whose work is rarely seen by audiences but is essential to everything they watch on screen. This year's shortlist reflects the extraordinary talent, creativity and resilience across our industry, from major international productions to independent filmmaking."

Last year’s winners included the Slow Horses location team.

UK Location Manager Awards 2026 shortlist

Rising Star Award

Sponsored by Warner Bros. CrewHQ

Celebrating fresh talent already making its mark on the industry.

• Zoe Rubert
• Joel Sheldrake
• Finlay Graham
• Marian Roarty
• Lizzy Hallam

Neil Grigson Unit Manager Award

Sponsored by Blenheim Palace

Recognising excellence in unit management on set.

• Drew Payne
• Duncan Newland
• Nikki Leigh Rogers

Michael Harm Supervising Location Manager Award

Sponsored by Location Collective

Honouring the supervising location managers steering major productions from script to screen.

• Tom Woods
• James Davey
• Mike Higson
• Mark Walledge
• Camilla Stephenson

David Broder Location Supplier Award

Sponsored by Sixth Degree

For the suppliers whose reliability keeps productions running smoothly.

• Clever Trevor Film & TV
• Garside Off Road Support
• Supply 2 Location

Screen Manchester Location Team Award

Sponsored by ADF and Location One

Celebrating outstanding location teams delivering standout productions.

• Richard Hill and the Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man Locations team
• Liverpool Film Office
• Camilla Stephenson and the Project Hail Mary Locations team

Outstanding Commission, Office or Agency Award

Sponsored by Boomerang Carnets

Recognising the commissions, offices and agencies supporting the industry behind the scenes.

• Focus London and The Location Guide
• AD Locations
• Location Collective
• FilmFixer