On September 10th and 11th, the Television Academy presented the 2016 Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremonies for programs and individual achievements. Held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on two consecutive evenings, the ceremonies honored variety, reality, and documentary programs, as well as the many talented artists and craftspeople behind the scenes who create television excellence.
Executive produced by Bob Bain, this year’s Creative Arts Awards featured an array of notable presenters, among them Rachel Bloom, Mel B, Joanne Froggatt, Michael Kelly, Margo Martindale, Laurie Metcalf, Bob Newhart and Bradley Whitford.Executive produced by Bob Bain, this year’s Creative Arts Awards featured an array of notable presenters, among them Derek and Julianne Hough, Bob Newhart, Heidi Klum, Jane Lynch, Ryan Seacrest, Gloria Steinem and Neil deGrasse Tyson.
In recognition of its game-changing impact on the medium, American Idol received the prestigious 2016 Governors Award. The award was accepted by Idol creator Simon Fuller, FOX and FremantleMedia North America. The Governors Award recipient is chosen by the Television Academy’s board of governors and is bestowed upon an individual, organization or project for outstanding cumulative or singular achievement in the television industry.
Awards presented on Saturday, September 10:
Outstanding Casting for a Limited Series, Movie or Special
The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Outstanding Casting for a Comedy
Veep
Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series
Game of Thrones
Outstanding Hairstyling for a Limited Series or Movie
The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series
Downton Abbey
Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media
Multiplatform Storytelling
Archer Scavenger Hunt
Original Interactive Program
Henry
Social TV Experience
@Midnight with Chris Hardwick
User Experience and Visual Design
Cartoon Network App Experience
Outstanding Makeup for a Limited Series or Movie (Non-Prosthetic)
American Horror Story: Hotel
Outstanding Makeup for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic)
Game of Thrones
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler
Outstanding Costumes for a Contemporary Series, Limited Series or Movie
American Horror Story: Hotel
Outstanding Costumes for a Period/Fantasy Series, Limited Series or Movie
Game of Thrones
Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour or Less)
Transparent
Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary or Fantasy Program (One Hour or More)
Game of Thrones
Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period Program (One Hour or More)
Downton Abbey
Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
Marvel’s Jessica Jones
Outstanding Original Main Title Design
The Man in the High Castle
Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or Movie
Fargo
Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series
The Man in the High Castle
Governors Award
American Idol
Outstanding Music Direction
Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton
Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score)
The Night Manager
Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)
Mr. Robot
Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics
The Hunting Ground
Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Comedy Series or a Variety Program
Shameless
Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Drama Series, Limited Series or Movie
Game of Thrones
Outstanding Special Visual Effects
Game of Thrones
Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (Masterpiece)
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
Peter Scolari
Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Limited Series or Movie
The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series
The Big Bang Theory
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series
Black Sails
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited Series, Movie or Special
Fargo
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Hank Azaria
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One-Hour)
Game of Thrones
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation
Mozart in the Jungle
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited Series or Movie
The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Outstanding Commercial
Love Has No Labels
Outstanding Interactive Program
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Outstanding Narrator
Keith David
Outstanding Children’s Program
It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown!
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Margo Martindale
Awards presented on Sunday, September 11:
Outstanding Informational Series Or Special
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
Outstanding Special Class Program
Grease: Live
Outstanding Choreography
Quest Crew
Kathryn Burns
Outstanding Structured Reality Program
Shark Tank
Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program
Born This Way
Outstanding Cinematography For A Reality Program
Life Below Zero
Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality-Competition Program
RuPaul’s Drag Race – RuPaul Charles
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Series
Dancing With the Stars
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Limited Series, Movie Or Special
Grease: Live
Outstanding Actress In A Short Form Comedy Or Drama Series
Patrika Darbo
Outstanding Makeup For A Multi-Camera Series Or Special (Non-Prosthetic)
Key & Peele
Outstanding Hairstyling For A Multi-Camera Series Or Special
Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Nonfiction Program (Single Or Multi-Camera)
Vice • Fighting Isis
Outstanding Sound Editing For A Nonfiction Program (Single Or Multi-Camera)
Cartel Land
Outstanding Cinematography For A Nonfiction Program
Cartel Land
Outstanding Production Design For A Variety, Nonfiction, Reality Or Reality-Competition Series
Portlandia
Outstanding Production Design For A Variety, Nonfiction, Event Or Award Special
Grease: Live
Outstanding Actor In A Short Form Comedy Or Drama Series
Rob Corddry
Outstanding Costumes For Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality Programming
The Wiz Live!
Outstanding Picture Editing For A Structured Or Competition Reality Program
Who Do You Think You Are? • Bryan Cranston
Outstanding Picture Editing For An Unstructured Reality Program
Project Greenlight • Accident Waiting To Happen
Governors Award
American Idol
Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction Or Reality Series
Inside Look: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Outstanding Short Form Variety Series
Park Bench with Steve Buscemi
Outstanding Short Form Comedy Or Drama Series
Childrens Hospital
Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Series Or Special
Danny Elfman’s Music From the Films of Tim Burton (Live From Lincoln Center)
Outstanding Picture Editing For Variety Programming
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Variety Special
Grease: Live
Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Variety Series
The Voice
Outstanding Individual Achievement In Animation – (Juried)
Jason Kolowski – Adventure Time • Bad Jubies
Tom Herpich – Adventure Time • Stakes Pt. 8: The Dark
Jason Carpenter – He Named Me Malala
Chris Tsirgiotis – Long Live the Royals • Punk Show
Scott Daros – Robot Chicken DC Comics Special
Outstanding Animated Program
Archer • The Figgis Agency
Outstanding Short Form Animated Program
Robot Chicken • Robot Chicken Christmas Special The X-Mas United
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance
Seth MacFarlane
Outstanding Picture Editing For A Nonfiction Program
Making a Murderer
Outstanding Directing For A Nonfiction Program
Making a Murderer
Outstanding Writing For A Nonfiction Program
Making a Murderer
Outstanding Variety Special
The Late Late Show Carpool Karaoke Prime Time Special
Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Outstanding Directing For A Variety Series
Inside Amy Schumer
Exceptional Merit In Documentary Filmmaking
Cartel Land
Jim: The James Foley Story
Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Special
What Happened, Miss Simone?
Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Series
Making a Murderer
Watch the edited presentation of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on FXX on Saturday, September 17 at 8:00PM ET/PT with a rebroadcast at 10:30PM ET/PT.
Look for this year’s nominee-created “Me in 30 Seconds” videos right after the FXX show on Saturday, September 17.
Tune in to the 68th Emmy Awards on Sunday, September 18 on ABC at 7:00PM ET/4:00 PM PT.
