SATURN AWARD

 

SATURN AWARD

The Saturn Award is an award presented annually by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films to honor the top works mainly in science fiction, fantasy, and horror in film, television, and home video. The Saturn Awards were devised by Dr. Donald A. Reed in 1972, who felt that films within those genres were never given the appreciation they deserved at that time. The physical award is a representation of the planet Saturn, surrounded with a ring of film. The award was initially and is still sometimes loosely referred to as a Golden Scroll.

Similar to other awards, like Oscars, the Emmys and the Grammys, the Saturn Award are voted on by members of the presenting Academy. The academy is a non-profit organization with membership open to the public. The first awards were presented in 1972 by William Shatner.

Although the awards still primarily nominate films and TV in the science fiction,  fantasy and horror categories, the Saturns have also recognized productions in standard dramatic genres. There are also special awards for lifetime achievement in the field.

AWARD CATEGORIES

Special wards

The George Pal Memorial Award

The Life Career Award

The President's Memorial Award

Motion Picture 

Best Science Fiction Film                                             Best Fantasy Film

Best Horror or Thriller Film                                           Best Action or Adventure Film

Best Animated Film                                                        Best International Film

Best Director                                                                   Best Actress

Best Supporting Actor                                                    Best Supporting Actress

Best Performance by a Younger Actor                        Best Writing

Best Music                                                                       Best Make-up

Best Costume                                                                Best Special Effects

Best Production Design

Television

Best Network Television Series                                   Best Syndicated/ Cable Television Series

Best Television Presentation                                       Best Actor on Television

Best Actress on Television                                           Best Supporting Actor on Television 

Best Supporting Actress on Television                      Best Guest Starring Role on Television. 

Home video

Best DVD Release                                                         Best DVD special Edition Release

Best DVD Classics Film Release                              Best DVD Movie Collection

Best DVD Television Release                                     Best Retro Television Series on DVD