What are the Art Directors Guild's 30th anniversary Excellence in Production Design Awards?

The 30th anniversary Excellence in Production Design Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in production design across film, television, and theater.

Which TV shows won awards at the ADG Awards?

Apple TV's 'The Studio' won for Half-Hour Single Camera Series, and Hulu's 'Mid-Century Modern' won for Multi-Camera Series at the ADG Awards.

Who received special honors at the ADG Awards?

Filmmaker Jon M. Chu was honored with the 2026 Cinematic Imagery Award, and Rep. Laura Friedman received the President's Award at the ADG Awards.

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ADG Awards 2026: Hollywood's Production Design Elite Honored

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The 30th annual ADG Awards celebrated film, TV, and theater production design.
A win at the ADG Awards often predicts the eventual Art Direction Oscar winner.
Special honors were given to Jon M. Chu and Rep. Laura Friedman.

ADG Awards 2026: Hollywood's Production Design Elite Honored

The Art Directors Guild's 30th Excellence in Production Design Awards recently celebrated the best in film, television, and theater design. Hosted by Ron Funches, the event saw Apple TV's 'The Studio' and Hulu's 'Mid-Century Modern' take early wins.

The ADG Awards have a strong correlation with the Academy Awards' Production Design category. In 25 of the past 29 years, an ADG winner has also won the Oscar. This trend was evident when 'Wicked' production designer Nathan Crowley received an Academy Award shortly after an ADG win.