'Slow Horses' location team among winners of inaugural UK awards

The Slow Horses' location team were among the winners of the inaguarl UK Location Managers Awards, held October 4, 2025.

The awards The very first UK Location Managers Awards celebrated the location professionals who shape the visual identity of film, TV and commercials and aim to elevate the work of those location professionals who work behind the scenes.

The awards took place at St George’s Hall in Liverpool, a venue that has featured in productions including Peaky Blinders, Batman, and Netflix's The House Of Guinness.

The full list of winners are:

Michael Harm Supervising Location Manager Award, Sponsored by Location Collective & OMA Studio Group

Winner: Christian McWilliams

Presented by: Philippa Naughten & Asha Sharman

For exemplary leadership balancing creative vision with logistics, budget and on-set problem-solving.

Andrew Bainbridge Rising Star Award, Sponsored by CrewHQ & Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden

Winner: Emily Turnbull

Presented by: Rico Sinclair- Johnson

Spotlighting outstanding emerging talent in locations.

Neil Grigson Studio Unit Manager Award, Sponsored by Inkerman London

Winner: Simon Crook

Presented by: Mally Chung

Celebrating behind-the-scenes leaders who keep productions running safely and smoothly.

Liverpool Film Office Location Department Award, Sponsored by Boomerang Carnet MEDIA

Winner: Ian Pollington & Team — Slow Horses

Presented by: Lady Derby

Recognising a department that exemplifies excellence and collaboration.

Andre St John Unit Manager Award, Sponsored by Location Secure & Fstop Location Secure

Winner: Martin Walker

Presented by: Richy Ruck

Fred Kelly Lifetime Achievement Award Sponsored by Pholex Power

Winner: John Friend Newman

Presented by: Sue Quinn

Martin Walker, unit manager on Kingsman Secret Service, World War Z, Guardians of the Galaxy, Rocketman, and The Little Drummer Girl, won the Andre St John Unit Manager Award, announced prior to the awards.