2026 Excellence in Production Design Awards Nominees Unveiled: Celebrating Creativity and Innovation in Entertainment Design
The Art Directors Guild (ADG) has revealed the nominees for the 2026 Excellence in Production Design Awards, recognizing exceptional production design in various entertainment categories. The nominees include Tamara Deverell for "Frankenstein," Jack Fisk for "Marty Supreme," Nathan Crowley for "Wicked: For Good," Ben Munro and Mark Tildesley for "F1," and Florencia Martin for "One Battle After Another" in the feature film category. In the TV categories, notable nominees include "The Gilded Age," "Palm Royale," "The Last of Us," "Stranger Things," and more. Music videos by Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Lady Gaga have also received nominations.
The president of the Art Directors Guild, Dina Lipton, expressed excitement for the 30th anniversary of the Excellence in Production Design Awards, acknowledging the creative contributions of art directors, illustrators, set designers, and other professionals in the industry. The event will honor individuals like Bo Welch, Jann Engel, Tom Southwell, and Stephen McNally with Lifetime Achievement Awards. The awards ceremony is scheduled for February 28 at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown.
The nominees span various categories, including period feature films, fantasy feature films, contemporary feature films, animated feature films, one-hour period single-camera series, one-hour fantasy single-camera series, one-hour contemporary single-camera series, television movies or limited series, half-hour single-camera series, multi-camera series, variety or reality series, variety special, commercials, and short format & music videos. The diverse range of nominees showcases the talent and creativity within the production design industry.
In conclusion, the Excellence in Production Design Awards by the Art Directors Guild celebrate the artistry and innovation of production designers, set designers, and other creative professionals in the entertainment industry. The nominees represent a wide array of categories, highlighting the exceptional work that contributes to the visual storytelling of film, TV, music videos, and commercials. The upcoming awards ceremony promises to honor the outstanding achievements of the past year and the visionary artistry that has shaped the industry for three decades.