The Art Directors Guild (ADG) today announced nominations in nine categories of Production Design for theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials and music videos competing in the ADG’s 17th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards Presented by BMW for 2012. The nominations were announced by ADG Council Chair John Shaffner and Awards co-producers Greg Grande and Raf Lyndon. Deadline for final voting, which is done online, is January 31. The black-tie ceremony announcing winners will take place Saturday, February 2, 2013, from the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills with Paula Poundstone serving as host for the fourth consecutive year.
Production Designer Herman Zimmerman will be the recipient of the Guild’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Hall of Fame inductees are Preston Ames, Richard MacDonald, and Edward S. Stephenson. The Production Designers behind the JAMES BOND franchise, Sir Ken Adam, Allan Cameron, Dennis Gassner, and Peter Lamont will be honored for Outstanding Contribution to Cinematic Imagery.
NOMINEES FOR EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR A FEATURE FILM IN 2012:
Period Film
ANNA KARENINA Production Designer: Sarah Greenwood
ARGO Production Designer: Sharon Seymour
DJANGO UNCHAINED Production Designer: J. Michael Riva
LES MISÉRABLES Production Designer: Eve Stewart
LINCOLN Production Designer: Rick Carter
Fantasy FilmCLOUD ATLAS Production Designer: Uli Hanisch, Hugh Bateup
LIFE OF PI Production Designer: David Gropman
PROMETHEUS Production Designer: Arthur Max
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Production Designer: Nathan Crowley
Kevin KavanaughTHE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY Production Designer: Dan Hannah
Contemporary Film
FLIGHT Production Designer: Nelson Coates
SKYFALL Production Designer: Dennis Gassner
THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL Production Designer: Alan MacDonald
THE IMPOSSIBLE Production Designer: Eugenio Caballero
ZERO DARK THIRTY Production Designer: Jeremy Hindle
NOMINEES FOR EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCTION DESIGN IN TELEVISION FOR 2012:
One-Hour Single Camera Television Series
BOARDWALK EMPIRE
Episode: Resolution Production Designer: Bill GroomDOWNTON ABBEY
Episode: Christmas Special Production Designer: Donal WoodsGAME OF THRONES
Episode: The Ghost of Harrenhal Production Designer: Gemma JacksonHOMELAND
Episode: The Choice Production Designer: John D. KretschmerNEWSROOM
Episode: We Just Decided To Production Designer: Richard HooverTelevision Movie or Mini-Series
AMERICAN HORROR STORY: ASYLUM
Episode: I Am Anne Frank, Part 2 Production Designer: Mark WorthingtonGAME CHANGE Production Designer: Michael Corenblith
HATFIELDS and MCCOYS
Episode: Ep.#1.1-Night One, Production Designer: Derek R. Hill
Ep.#1.2-Night Two, Ep.#1.3-Night ThreeHEMINGWAY & GELLHORN Production Designer: Geoffrey Kirkland
MOCKINGBIRD LANE Production Designer: Michael Wylie
Episode of a Half Hour Single-Camera Television Series
COMMUNITY
Episode: Pillows and Blankets Production Designer: Denise PizziniGIRLS
Episode: Pilot Production Designer: Judy BeckerMODERN FAMILY
Episode: Mystery Date Production Designer: Richard BergPARKS & RECREATION
Episode: Soda Tax Production Designer: Ian PhillipsTHE NEW NORMAL
Episode: Sofa’s Choice Production Designer: Tony FanningEpisode of a Multi-Camera, Variety, or Unscripted Series
2 BROKE GIRLS
Episode: And The Silent Partner Production Designer: Glenda RovelloDEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION Production Designer: Bruce Rodgers
HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
Episode: The Magicians Code Part 1 Production Designer: Stephan OlsonSATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
Episode: Mick Jagger Host Production Designer: Keith RaywoodTHE VOICE Production Designer: Anton Goss, James Pearse Connelly
Awards, Music, or Game Shows
84th ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS Production Designer: John Myhre
GRAMMY NOMINATION CONCERT LIVE
Episode: Countdown Production Designer: Matthew RussellSUPER BOWL XLVI
Episode: Halftime Show Starring Madonna Production Designer: Bruce RodgersTHE 64th ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS Production Designer: Steve Bass
THE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS, 40th ANNUAL Production Designer: Joe Stewart
Commercials and Music Videos
BUDWEISER
Episode: The Return of the King Production Designer: Jason HamiltonMACY’S
Episode: Dream Production Designer: Carlos A. MenendezNIKE
Episode: Fast is Faster Production Designer: Tino SchaedlerNIKE+
Episode: Game On World Production Designer: James ChinlundX-BOX
Episode: Halo 4 Commissioning Production Designer: Christopher Glass
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