Wicked, Nosferatu, Conclave Win at Art Directors Guild Awards

The 29th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards, hosted by Rachael Harris, celebrated outstanding achievements in film and television, with 'Nosferatu', 'Wicked', and 'Conclave' winning top honors in their respective categories. The event highlighted the importance of these awards as precursors to the Oscars, especially with 'Wicked' and 'Nosferatu' now contenders for the Best Production Design Oscar, joining 'The Brutalist' and 'Dune: Part Two'. ADG president Dina Lipton emphasized community support for entertainment workers affected by California wildfires, while Chuck Parker urged attendees to back tax incentives for film production in Los Angeles. Other notable winners included 'Fallout' for One-Hour Fantasy and 'Squid Game' for One-Hour Contemporary in television categories. The ceremony also recognized the contributions of the ADG's first all-woman executive leadership team. Overall, the night underscored the vital role of production design in storytelling and the film industry.