MUMBAI: The Hurt Locker took home the Darryl F. Zanuck Producer of the Year Award in the Theatrical Motion Pictures category at the 21st annual PGA Awards.

The award was shared by producer and director Kathryn Bigelow, screenwriter Mark Boal, Nicolas Chartier and Greg Shapiro. Bigelow thanked the PGA, saying "no other group of filmmakers could so understand the logistical challenges of making a film -- particularly a tough little war film -- in the middle of the summer in the Middle East."

It may be recalled that Locker has so far picked up numerous critics awards.

But at the Golden Globes, Avatar walked off with the best drama prize, while at Saturday‘s SAG Awards, Inglourious Basterds picked up the film ensemble award, that Guild‘s equivalent of the best picture award.

In the other film categories, Up, produced by Jonas Rivera, floated to the top in the animated category. Rivera accepted on behalf of his grandfather, who recently returned home after an illness.

In the documentary categoy, The Cove that investigates the exploitation of dolphins, was awarded with the trophy going to Fisher Stevens and Paula DuPre Pesman.

The PGA also feted Sony Pictures Entertainment chairman and CEO Michael Lynton and co-chairman Amy Pascal with its 2010 Milestone Award, which was introduced by Will Smith.