As awards season comes to a close, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the projects nominated by the major Hollywood guilds, recognizing the year’s top achievements in film and television. Join us in congratulating the exceptional graduates of the AFI Conservatory, whose outstanding creative work has earned well-deserved recognition from their peers. Check out the AFI Conservatory Alumni who were nominated and won guild awards this year.
2025 ADG Awards
One Hour Period Single-Camera Series
PACHINKO
– Eric Jeon (AFI Class of 2010), Supervising Art Director
One Hour Fantasy Single-Camera Series
DUNE: PROPHECY
– Kevin Houlihan (AFI Class of 2011), Senior Art Director
– Mari Lappalainen (AFI Class of 2015), Art Director
– Emma Sparer (AFI Class of 2017), Set Designer
FALLOUT
– Benjamin K. Cox (AFI Class of 2014), Set Designer, *WINNER*
One Hour Contemporary Single-Camera Series
YELLOWSTONE
– Kate Weddle (AFI Class of 2013), Graphic Artist
Multi-Camera
BUNK’D
– Kelsi Drew Howard (AFI Class of 2021), Assistant Art Director
WIZARDS BEYOND WAVERLY PLACE (SEASON 1)
– Kelsi Drew Howard (AFI Class of 2021), Assistant Art Director
Variety or Reality Series
HELL’S KITCHEN
– Jubilate Cox (AFI Class of 2017), Assistant Art Director
Period Feature Film
A COMPLETE UKNOWN
– Benjamin Cox (AFI Class of 2014), Assistant Art Director
Contemporary Feature Film
TWISTERS
– Daniela Medeiros (AFI Class of 2015), Assistant Art Director
Television Movie
UNFROSTED
– Evan Welch (AFI Class of 2019), Art Director, *WINNER*
2025 ASC Guild Awards
Limited or Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
RIPLEY, Episode “Lucio”
– Robert Elswit (AFI Class of 1977), ASC, *WINNER*
Episode of a One-Hour Regular Series
HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, Episode “The Queen Who Ever Was”
– Catherine Goldschmidt (AFI Class of 2009), BSC
2025 DGA Guild Awards
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Limited Series
THE PENGUIN, “A Great or Little Thing”
–Jennifer Getzinger (AFI DWW Class of 2005)
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children’s Programs
DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED
–Jennifer Phang (AFI Class of 1999)
OUT OF MY MIND
–Amber Sealey (AFI DWW Class of 2019), *WINNER*
2025 PGA Awards
Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures
THE BRUTALIST
–Aaron E. Himmel, AFI Class of 2025, Executive Producer
Norman Felton Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television – Drama
SHŌGUN, *WINNER*
–Mako Kamitsuna (DWW Class of 2011), Consulting Producer
David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Limited or Anthology Series Television
THE PENGUIN
–Shaye Ogbonna (AFI Class of 2011), Co-Producer/Writer
Award for Outstanding Producer of Televised or Streamed Motion Pictures
THE GREATEST NIGHT IN POP, *WINNER*
–Joyce Liu-Countryman (AFI Class of 2018), Associate Producer
The Award for Outstanding Producer of Documentary Motion Pictures
MOUNTAIN QUEEN: THE SUMMITS OF LHAKPA SHERPA
–Jo Henriquez (AFI Class of 2014), Executive Producer
2025 WGA Awards
New Series
NOBODY WANTS THIS
–Lindsay Golder, (AFI Class of 2014), Writer
Limited Series
THE PENGUIN
–Shaye Ogbonna, (AFI Class of 2011), Writer*WINNER*
2025 ACE Eddie Awards
ACE Eddie Career Achievement Award
–Maysie Hoy (AFI DWW Class of 1977), Editor
Best Edited Single Camera Comedy Series
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, Episode “The Gettysburg Address”
–Steven Rasch (AFI Class of 1988), Editor
Best Edited Feature Film (Non-Theatrical)
AM I OK?
–Kayla M. Emter (AFI Class of 2008), Editor
