Mingle Media TV and Red Carpet Report host, Fiona Zaring, were on the red carpet to talk to nominees and winners at the 23rd Annual Art Directors Guild ‘Excellence in Production Design’ Awards which honor the best in 11 categories of film, television, commercials, music videos and animation features at the annual black-tie dinner gala held at the InterContinental in Downtown Los Angeles.
The ceremony took place before an audience of more than 950, including guild members, industry executives and press. ADG President NELSON COATES and Art Directors Council Chair MARK WORTHINGTON presided over the awards ceremony with actor/comedian DAVID ALAN GRIER serving as host. Producer of this year’s ADG Awards (#ADGawards) was Production Designer SCOTT MOSES, ADG.
“The theme for this year’s Gala – Landscape of the Imagination- featured a new venue with a stunning stage design incorporating graphics by Design Icon Sponsor Shutterstock. Adding to the evening’s atmosphere were amazing high-definition screens provided by NEP Sweetwater and a creative production of Landscape of the Imagination,” said Moses.
Honorees
- Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to Oscar-nominated Production Designer JEANNINE OPPEWALL by Producers BONNIE CURTIS and JULIE LYNN; Senior Illustrator and Production Designer ED VERREAUX by Oscar-winning Production DesignerRICK CARTER (Avatar, Star Wars: The Force Awakens); Scenic Artist JIM FIORITO by PAT DeGREVE and Set Designer and Art Director WILLIAM F. MATTHEWS by ADG Executive Director CHUCK PARKER
- The late British Production Designer and Set Decorator ANTHONY MASTERS, nominated for an Academy Award® for the film 2001: A Space Odyssey, and BENJAMIN CARRÉ, best known for his work on The Phantom of the Opera and The Wizard of Oz, were inducted into the ADG Hall of Fame with a special presentation by Production Designer MICHAEL BAUGH
- A special tribute was presented to longtime Hollywood orchestra leader JOHNNY CRAWFORD honoring his final year performing at the ADG Awards. His Orchestra, featuring the Starlite Sisters, have been part of the ADG Awards Gala for two decades
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production President SEAN BAILEY presented ROB MARSHAL (Mary Poppins) with the prestigious Cinematic Imagery Award following a filmed salute to the Oscar®-nominated and Emmy®-winning filmmaker, producer, theater director, and choreographer
Watch the Ceremony – on-demand here
WINNERS FOR EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR A FEATURE FILM
PERIOD FILM
THE FAVOURITE
Production Designer: FIONA CROMBIE
FANTASY FILM
BLACK PANTHER
Production Designer: HANNAH BEACHLER
CONTEMPORARY FILM
CRAZY RICH ASIANS
Production Designer: NELSON COATES
ANIMATED FILM
ISLE OF DOGS
Production Designers: ADAM STOCKHAUSEN, PAUL HARROD
WINNERS FOR EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR TELEVISION
One-Hour Period or Fantasy Single-Camera Series
THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL: “SIMONE,” “WE’RE GOING TO THE CATSKILLS!”
Production Designer: BILL GROOM
One-Hour Contemporary Single-Camera Series
THE HANDMAID’S TALE: “JUNE,” “UNWOMEN”
Production Designers: MARK WHITE, ELISABETH WILLIAMS
Television Movie or Limited Series
THE ALIENIST: “THE BOY ON THE BRIDGE”
Production Designer: MARA LePERE-SCHLOOP
Half Hour Single-Camera Series
GLOW: “VIKING FUNERAL,” “PERVERTS ARE PEOPLE, TOO,” “ROSALIE”
Production Designer: TODD FJELSTED
Multi-Camera Series
SESAME STREET: “BOOK WORMING,” “THE COUNT’S COUNTING ERROR,” “STREET FOOD”
Production Designer: DAVID GALLO
Short Format: Web Series, Music Video or Commercial
APPLE: “WELCOME HOME”
Production Designer: CHRISTOPHER GLASS
Variety, Reality or Event Special
THE OSCARS: “90TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS”
Production Designer: DEREK McLANE
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ABOUT THE ART DIRECTORS GUILD
Established in 1937, the Art Directors Guild (IATSE Local 800) represents 2,700 members who work throughout the world in film, television and theater as Art Directors; Set Designers and Model Makers; Illustrators and Matte Artists; and Scenic, Title and Graphic Artists. The ADG’s ongoing activities include a Film Society screening series, annual “Excellence in Production Design Awards” gala, bimonthly craft magazine (PERSPECTIVE), figure drawing and other creative workshops, extensive technology and craft training programs and year-round Gallery 800 art exhibitions. For the Guild’s online directory and website resources, go to www.adg.org. Connect with the Art Directors Guild on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Photos Courtesy #ADGawards
