The Saturn Awards
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The Saturn Award is an award presented annually by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films to honor the top works in science fiction, fantasy, and horror in film, television, and home video.
Similar to other awards, like the Oscars 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 physical award is a representation of the planet Saturn, surrounded with a ring of film.
The awards were first presented in 1972. The award in the early years was known as a Golden Scroll.
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[edit] Award categories
[edit] Motion picture
- Best Science Fiction Film
- Best Fantasy Film
- Best Horror Film
- Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film
- Best Animated Film
- Best International Film
- Best Direction
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Supporting Actress
- Best Performance by a Younger Actor
- Best Writing
- Best Music
- Best Make-up
- Best Costume
- Best Special Effects
In addition there was an Award for Best Foreign Film in 1980. The only winner in that category was Dinner for Adele (1977).
[edit] Television
- Best Network Television Series
- Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series
- Best Television Presentation
- Best Actor on Television
- Best Actress on Television
- Best Supporting Actor on Television
- Best Supporting Actress on Television
[edit] Home video
- Best DVD Release (film)
- Best DVD Special Edition Release
- Best Television DVD Classic Film Release
- Best DVD Collection
- Best DVD Release (television)
