“Hurt Locker,” “Avatar,” “Sherlock Holmes” Win 14th Annual Art Director

Production designer Michael Baugh also received a Creative Leadership AwardHonorary awards were presented to the Production Designer Terence Marsh for his entire career and iconic filmmaker Warren Beatty for his outstanding contribution to cinematic imagery. BEVERLY HILLS, February 13-The Art Directors Guild (ADG) today announced the winners of the 14th annual Excellence in 2009 Production Design Awards in nine categories of film, television, commercials and music videos during the ceremony black dress in the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. ADG President Thomas A. Walsh presided over the awards ceremony for Paula Poundstone serving as host.
The new inductees are Malcolm F. Brown, Bob and Keene Ferdinando ScarfiottiDuring the ceremony tonight ADG admitted three legendary designers additional production at its Hall of Fame, bringing the list to 30.
ADG awards recognition always goes to the Production Designer, Art Director and Assistant Director of Art and nominated each winning project
WINNERS OF EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCTION DESIGN FEATURE FILM IN 2009: Period of the film “Sherlock Holmes” production designer Sarah Greenwoo
Fantastic film “Avatar” production designer Rick Carter Robert Stromba
Contemporary Film “The Hurt Locker” Production Designer: Karl Juliussen
WINNERS OF EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCTION DESIGN IN TELEVISION FOR 2009:-Camera TV series only “Mad Men
Episode: Souvenir Production Designer: Dan Bishop Television Movie or Miniseries, “Grey Gardens” Production Designer: Kalina Ivano
Half-hour episode of a single camera television series “Weeds” Episode: Ducks and Tigers Production Designer: Joseph P. Lucky
Episode of a multi-camera, variety or unscripted series “Hell’s Kitchen” Episode: 604 Production Designer: John Janav
Awards, music or games Displays 51st Annual Grammy Awards, Production Designer Brian Stonestreet Steve Bas
WINNER FOR EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR commercials and music videos FOR 2009: Anthem Absolut Commercial: In an Absolut World Production Design: James Chinlun
About the Art Directors Guild: Art Directors Guild (IATSE Local 800) represents about 2,000 members working in the United States, Canada and around the world in film, television and stage production designers, directors Art, Arts and Assistant;, Scenic Title and Graphic Artists, illustrators and matte artists and set designers and model makers