Vince Gilligan to Receive Eva Monley Award from Location Managers Guild
The 'Breaking Bad' creator will be honored for his career at the 13th annual LMGI Awards in August.
Vince Gilligan will be honored with the Eva Monley Award, the highest career prize from the Location Managers Guild International, according to Deadline.
What is the Eva Monley Award?
The Eva Monley Award is the LMGI’s top honor. In a statement, the guild praised Gilligan’s understanding of how locations shape narrative. “In his work, locations do not simply serve the narrative — they help create it,” the LMGI said. “Landscapes become characters.”
What did Vince Gilligan say about the honor?
Gilligan expressed deep respect for location professionals in a quote provided to Deadline. “It’s not easy to knock on a homeowner’s door and convince them to let 300 strangers traipse through their kitchen,” he said. “They’re some of the hardest-working folks in the business, and I couldn’t respect them more.”
The guild also announced it will present its 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award to Mike Fantasia and its Trailblazers Award to the Association of Film Commissioners International.
Full Winners List
- WinnerVince Gilligan
- WinnerMike Fantasia
- WinnerAssociation of Film Commissioners International
Frequently Asked Questions
What other awards has Vince Gilligan won?
According to Deadline, Gilligan has won four career Emmys for 'Breaking Bad,' including back-to-back Outstanding Drama Series wins in 2013 and 2014. He also has six WGA Awards, two PGA Awards, and a DGA Award.
Where were 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul' filmed?
Both 'Breaking Bad' and its prequel 'Better Call Saul' were filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
What is Vince Gilligan's latest project?
Gilligan's latest show is 'Pluribus' on Apple TV+. Its first season received 18 Emmy nominations.
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