At the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, the Art Directors Guild held its 29th annual awards ceremony, honoring outstanding production design across film, television, commercials, and music videos. The event celebrated a wide range of projects, from fantasy and period pieces to contemporary dramas, with several winners set to contend for the upcoming Production Design Oscar.
In the film categories, Warner Bros’ Wicked claimed the Fantasy Feature Film prize, while Focus Features’ Nosferatu took home the award for Period Feature Film. The Contemporary Feature Film award went to Conclave, marking a strong showing for films that will soon face stiff competition at next month’s Oscar ceremony. Adding to the night’s successes, Universal’s The Wild Robot earned top honors in the Animated Feature Film category, following recent wins at the Annie Awards.
Television winners spanned a broad spectrum of genres. Prime Video’s Fallout earned the One-Hour Fantasy Series award, with FX’s Shōgun being recognized as the best Period Single-Camera Series. Disney+’s The Penguin took the Limited Series prize, and Netflix’s Squid Game secured the award for One-Hour Contemporary Single-Camera Series.
Other TV accolades included honors for multi-camera series with Frasier, a win for What We Do in the Shadows in the Half Hour Single-Camera category, and a recognition for NBC’s Saturday Night Live in the Variety or Reality category. CBS’ Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic was honored in the Variety Special category, further diversifying the slate of winners.
The ceremony also paid tribute to the artistry and community behind the scenes. Guild President Dina Lipton highlighted the collective spirit of the industry during challenging times, noting the support provided to entertainment professionals affected by recent Los Angeles wildfires. A portion of the event’s proceeds will aid disaster relief efforts for behind-the-camera workers.
Special awards were presented throughout the night. Director Jason Reitman received the 2025 Cinematic Imagery Award, while art department veterans Lisa Frazza, Barbara Mesney, Dan Sweetman, and J. Dennis Washington were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards. The late Carl Jules Weyl, celebrated for his work on classics like Casablanca and The Adventures of Robin Hood, was posthumously inducted into the ADG Hall of Fame.
The evening, hosted by comedian Rachael Harris, also featured an In Memoriam segment honoring industry figures whose contributions have left a lasting mark. Presenters from across film and television lent their support, underscoring the event’s blend of celebration, remembrance, and community solidarity.
