Saturn Awards - Definition and Overview

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 the Golden Scroll.

Award Categories

Motion Picture

• Best Science Fiction Film
• Best Fantasy Film
• Best Horror Film
• Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film
• Best Animated Film
• Best Actor
• Best Actress
• Best Supporting Actor
• Best Supporting Actress
• Best Performance by a Younger Actor
• Best Direction
• Best Writing
• Best Music
• Best Make-up
• Best Costume
• Best Special Effects

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

Home video

• Best DVD Release (film)
• Best DVD Special Edition Release
• Best Television DVD Classic Film Release
• Best DVD Collection
• Best DVD Release (television)

External link:

• The Official Saturn Awards Site (http://www.saturnawards.org/)