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
