The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the 2026 Emmy Award nominations, celebrating the extraordinary talent cultivated at the AFI Conservatory. AFI Alumni were recognized again this year in various categories, showcasing their artistic talent, technique and dedication to their craft. The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony took place Monday, September 14, 2026, celebrating this year’s nominees and winners.

AFI Conservatory Alumni Who Were Nominated for Emmy Awards®

Outstanding Animated Program

SOUTH PARK *WINNER

-Anne Garefino (AFI Class of 1988), Executive Producer

Outstanding Casting For A Comedy Series

WIDOW’S BAY *WINNER

-Allison Jones (AFI Class of 1981) , Casting by

Outstanding Comedy Series

NOBODY WANTS THIS

-Lindsay Golder (AFI Class of 2014), Co-Executive Producer

Outstanding Drama Series

THE PITT *WINNER

-Uta Briesewitz (AFI Class of 1994), Co-Executive Producer

Outstanding Production Design For A Variety Special

THE MUPPET SHOW *WINNER

-Robert Aguirre (AFI Class of 2018), Art Director

Outstanding Cinematography For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

MONSTER: THE ED GEIN STORY

-Michael Bauman (AFI Class of 1992), Director of Photography

Outstanding Cinematography For A Reality Program

THE AMAZING RACE

-Petr Cikhart (AFI Class of 2012), Camera

Outstanding Cinematography For A Reality Program

SURVIVOR

-Jeff Phillips (AFI Class of 1990), Camera

Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series

PARADISE

-Hanelle M. Culpepper (DWW Class of 2002), Director

Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special

WANDA SYKES: LEGACY

-Julie Dash (AFI Class of 1974), Director

-Nasreen Alkhateeb (AFI Class of 2027), Cinematographer

Outstanding Picture Editing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

BLACK RABBIT

-Vikash Patel (AFI Class of 2004), Editor

Outstanding Picture Editing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

DEATH BY LIGHTNING

-Anna Hauger (AFI Class of 2009), ACE, Editor

Outstanding Picture Editing For A Structured Reality Or Competition Program

THE VOICE

-John M. Larson, ACE, (AFI Class of 2001), Supervising Editor

Outstanding Picture Editing For A Structured Reality Or Competition Program

THE VOICE

-John C. Homesley (AFI Class of 2000), Editor

Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Special

MARTY, LIFE IS SHORT

-Sara Bernstein (AFI Class of 1988), Producer

Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series

TASK

-Brad Ingelsby (AFI Class of 2005), Writer