FOCUS and The Location Guide nominated for the Outstanding Commission, Office or Agency Award
The Full Shortlist Reveals the Screen Industry's Outstanding Behind-the-Scenes Talent
FOCUS London is delighted to be nominated for the award for
Outstanding Commission, Office or Agency at the
UK Location Manager Awards 2026, alongside
The Location Guide. This award, sponsored by
Boomerang Carnets, recognises the commissions, offices and agencies supporting the industry behind the scenes. Other nominees for the award are
AD Locations,
Location Collective and
FilmFixer
The UK Location Manager Awards is in its 2nd year of operation and celebrates the outstanding achievements of the professionals working behind the scenes across film, television, commercials and streaming productions. Established to recognise the creativity, leadership and logistical excellence of the UK's location community, the Awards shine a spotlight on the individuals, teams and organisations responsible for bringing stories to life on screen. The 2026 edition features nominees from some of the year's biggest film and television productions, including
Peaky Blinders:
The Immortal Man,
Project Hail Mary and many of the UK's leading productions.
Hosted by actor
Shaun Williamson, winners will be revealed at the
UK Location Manager Awards on
Saturday 17 October 2026 at 3pm at the Concorde Conference Centre, Manchester.
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. Congratulations to every nominee—we look forward to celebrating with the industry in Manchester this October."
FULL 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 Broader 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
