Saturn Award
The Saturn Award is an award presented every year by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films to honor the top works in science fiction, fantasy, and horror in movie, television, and home video. The prestigious Saturn Awards were devised by Dr. Donald A. Reed, who felt that movies within those genres were never given the appreciation they deserved.[1] 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 the Oscars, the Emmys and the Grammys, the Saturn Awards are voted on by members of the presenting Academy. There are also special awards for lifetime achievement in the field.
The awards were first presented in 1972.
Saturn Award
[change | change source]The Saturn Award is an annual award presented to recognize excellence in film and television in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. The award is given by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films.
History of the Award
[change | change source]- The Saturn Award was founded in 1972 by Donald A. Reed, a publisher and editor of the science fiction magazine "Castle of Frankenstein".
- The award is presented annually to recognize outstanding works in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
- Over time, the award has expanded to include new categories such as television series and comic book adaptations.
Categories
[change | change source]- Best Science Fiction Film
- Best Horror Film
- Best Fantasy Film
- Best Television Series
- Best Actor and Actress in a Film and Television Series
- Best Director
- Best Writing
- Best Music
- Best Visual Effects
- Best Animated Film
- Best New Media Television Series
Importance of the Award
[change | change source]- The Saturn Award is one of the most prestigious awards in the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres.
- The award is a platform to recognize outstanding works and encourage creators in these fields.
- Many films and television series that have won the Saturn Award have become classics in their respective genres.
The Ceremony
[change | change source]- The Saturn Award ceremony is held annually in the United States.
- The nominees and winners are announced during the ceremony.
- The ceremony features entertainment performances and tributes to the winners.
Cultural Impact
[change | change source]- The Saturn Award has a significant impact on the film and television industry.
- Winning a Saturn Award can increase the visibility and commercial success of a film or television series.
- The award also encourages creators to produce outstanding works in the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres.
See also
[change | change source]Updates until 2025
[change | change source]- The Saturn Award has continued to evolve and expand to include new categories and modern technologies in film and television production.[2]
- The award has become a major platform to recognize outstanding works in the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "IMDB article". Archived from the original on 2009-02-03. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
- ↑ "The Academy of Science Fiction Fantasy and Horror Films". www.saturnawards.org. Retrieved 2025-05-27.
