ADG Awards 2022: Celebrating Excellence in Production Design Across Film and Television
The 30th annual Excellence in Production Design Awards, presented by the Art Directors Guild, have announced the nominees for various categories including Period Feature Film, Fantasy Feature Film, and Contemporary Feature Film. Films like "Frankenstein," "Sinners," "Avatar: Fire and Ash," "Wicked: For Good," "Bugonia," and "One Battle After Another" are among the contenders for the prestigious awards. The guild also revealed nominees in television, commercials, and music video categories, with notable TV shows like "The Gilded Age," "Stranger Things," and "The White Lotus" receiving nominations.
The ADG Awards have a history of predicting Oscar nominees, with almost 95% of the Best Production Design Oscar nominees in the last 10 years first being nominated by the guild. The winners of the Excellence in Production Design Awards will be announced at a ceremony on Feb. 28 at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown. The nominees span across various categories including Animated Feature Film, One-Hour Period Single-Camera Series, and Television Movie or Limited Series.
The full list of nominees includes films like "Frankenstein," "Sinners," "Avatar: Fire and Ash," "Wicked: For Good," "Bugonia," "One Battle After Another," and many more. The guild's Lifetime Achievement Awards will be presented to industry veterans like Bo Welch, Jann Engel, Tom Southwell, and Stephen McNally. The ADG Awards have been a significant predictor of Oscar success, with most of the Oscar nominees for Best Production Design having first been nominated by the guild.
The Excellence in Production Design Awards celebrate the best in production design across various categories, recognizing the talent and creativity of designers in the industry. The nominees represent a diverse range of films and TV shows, showcasing the artistry and innovation in production design. The winners of the awards will be announced at a ceremony in February, honoring the outstanding work of production designers in the entertainment industry.