'Bridgerton', 'Slow Horses' location professionals among inaugural UK award noms

Netflix's Bridgerton and Apple TV+'s Slow Horses locations teams are among the nominees of the the inaugural Location Managers Awards UK.

The awards take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at St George’s Hall in Liverpool, a venue that has featured in productions including Peaky Blinders, Batman, and Netflix's upcoming The House Of Guinness.

This event is a celebration of the talent, creativity, and dedication that goes into crafting the landscapes of UK film and television. The awards aim to elevate the work of those location professionals who work behind the scenes.

The full list of nominees: 

Michael Harm Supervising Location Manager Award: Honouring the leader who balances creative vision with logistical and budgetary demands.  

Dan Connolly

Alex Gladstone

David Kellick

Harriet Lawrence

Helene Lenszner

Christian McWilliams

Terry Blyther Location Department Award: For a location department or studio team that exemplifies excellence and collaboration.


Gary Pickering and team - Mr Bates vs The Post Office


Tony Hood and team - Bridgerton 


Ian Pollington and team - Slow Horses


Andrew Bainbridge’s/Mark Valentine and team – Funny Women, World on Fire

Neil Grigson Studio Unit Manager Award: Celebrating the behind-the-scenes hero who keeps productions running smoothly, from logistics to safety.


Simon Crook

Drew Payne

Duncan Newland

Dean Sinocola

Liverpool Film Office Rising Star Award – A jury-selected award recognising emerging talent in the locations world.


Alex Tridmas

Laura Wilkinson

Emily Turnball


Martin Walker, unit manager on Kingsman Secret Service, World War Z, Guardians of the Galaxy, Rocketman, The Little Drummer Girl, has won the Andre St John Unit Manager Award. The Fred Kelly Lifetime Achievement Award winner has been chosen by the jury will be announced on the night.