Nominations for the 77th Emmy Awards were announced last Tuesday (July 15) by the Television Academy in North Hollywood. This year’s balloting season was marked by the highest voting turnout in the history of the Academy. A number of CalArts alums were recognized for their excellence in producing, cinematography, animation, production design, and lighting.
The HBO Max documentary Pee-wee as Himself received five nominations for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special, Directing, Picture Editing, Sound Editing, and Sound Mixing. The film centers on the life and legacy of Paul Reubens (Theater BFA 73), who served as executive producer and narrates the story in his own words. Reubens, who passed away in 2023, was best known for creating the iconic character Pee-wee Herman.
Check out a running list* of additional CalArtian nominees:
Outstanding Documentary of Nonfiction Special
Pee-Wee as Himself (HBO MAX)
Nominee: Paul Reubens (Theater BFA 73): Executive Producer
Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (one hour)
Étoile “Episode 3” (Prime Video)
Nominee: M. David Mullen (Film/Video MFA 91): Cinematographer
Outstanding Animated Program
Common Side Effects (Cliff’s Edge, Adult Swim, Green Street Pictures and Bandera Entertainment)
Nominee: Vincent Tsui (former Gobelins exchange student): Director
Nominee: Sean Buckelew (Film/Video MFA 14): Executive Producer
Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special
Beyoncé Bowl (Netflix)
Nominee: Gloria Lamb (Theater BFA 06): Art Director
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards (CBS)
Nominee: Gloria Lamb (Theater BFA 06): Art Director
Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction for a Series
American Idol – “Songs of Faith” (ABC)
Nominee: Nathan Files (Theater BFA 14): Lighting Director
The Voice “Live Finale (Part 1)” (NBC)
Nominee: Andrew Munie (Theater BFA 12): Media Server Programmer
The 77th Emmy Awards ceremony will be broadcast live on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 5 pm PDT on CBS and will also stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
The Creative Arts Emmy Awards will take place the prior weekend, Saturday, Sept. 6, and Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE. An edited broadcast will air Saturday, Sept. 13 at 8 pm PDT on FXX and will be available for streaming on Hulu through Oct. 7.
*If you are a CalArtian who’s been omitted from this list, please let us know by emailing communications@calarts.edu.
