Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden were proud to support the 2020 Production Guild of Great Britain Innovation Awards, which took place on 26th November, and recognised the innovative work of production professionals who have navigated new ways of working to keep UK film and TV production moving forward during lockdown.
The Awards celebrate the achievements of PGGB members working in film and high-end TV in the fields of the production office, accounts, locations, assistant directing, post production or VFX, who have shown exceptional resilience and resourcefulness in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic since March 2020.
Producer and ScreenSkills Head of Film & Animation Gareth Ellis-Unwin, Line Producer Georgette Turner and Production Coordinator Marco Calabrese win the PGGB Innovation Award for a Production Team, sponsored by Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, for First Day on Set.
John McVay OBE, Chief Executive of Pact, and Hakan Kousetta, Pact Council Member and COO Television of See-Saw Films, receive the PGGB Innovation Special Recognition Award, sponsored by MBSi for their extensive work with Government to put into place the £500m Film and TV Production Restart Scheme.
The Jurassic World: Dominion UK production team wins the PGGB Innovation Award for Special Contribution to the Industry. The first major studio feature to get back underway in the UK after government gave the greenlight to restart production, Jurassic World: Dominion’s crew included 27 PGGB members.
Professor Lyndsay Duthie, CEO of PGGB says: “There’s no disputing that 2020 has been the toughest year in UK production history. Tonight’s awards have given us the welcome opportunity to celebrate some of the positive and inspiring achievements of our members. Congratulations to all our winners, whose outstanding resourcefulness has helped keep UK film and high-end TV moving throughout the pandemic.”
Emily Stillman, SVP Studio Operations, Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, says: “This is a great opportunity to celebrate the membership of PGGB and to acknowledge the determination and resilience of the industry through this extraordinary year. These awards have highlighted the creativity of Guild members and their ability to find solutions to apparently insurmountable challenges. Congratulations to the very worthy winners who have shown an exceptional range of talent and have made a significant contribution to the industry.”
The four Awards were presented in the online ceremony which is now available for members and non-members to watch on the PGGB YouTube channel.