Creative Arts Emmy Awards facts for kids
The Creative Arts Emmys are special awards that celebrate the amazing work done behind the scenes in American television. Think of all the people who make your favorite TV shows look and sound great! These awards honor folks like production designers, who create the sets, and video editors, who put all the scenes together. They also recognize costume designers, who make sure characters look just right, and cinematographers, who are in charge of how everything is filmed.
These awards also celebrate other cool achievements. They include prizes for the best animated shows, commercials, and even guest actors who appear in a few episodes.
The very first Creative Arts Emmys were given out in 1970. This happened because there were so many new award categories that they needed their own special event. Today, the Creative Arts awards for both Primetime (evening shows) and Daytime (daytime shows) are held on a different weekend before their main Emmy ceremonies. Sports Emmys, however, give out all their awards, both main and creative arts, in one big event.
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What Are the Creative Arts Emmys?
The Creative Arts Emmys are a big part of the Emmy Awards. They focus on the technical and artistic skills that bring TV shows to life. These awards make sure that the talented people working behind the cameras get the recognition they deserve.
Who Gets These Awards?
Many different types of professionals are honored at the Creative Arts Emmys. Here are some of them:
- Production Designers: These artists design the look of a show, including the sets and props.
- Video Editors: They piece together all the footage to create the final show.
- Costume Designers: They create or choose all the clothes characters wear.
- Cinematographers: Also known as Directors of Photography, they decide how the show is filmed.
- Casting Directors: They find the right actors for each role.
- Sound Editors: They create and mix all the sounds you hear in a show.
Other Special Categories
Beyond the technical roles, the Creative Arts Emmys also celebrate:
- Animated Programs: Awards for outstanding cartoons and animated series.
- Commercials: Recognizing the best TV advertisements.
- Guest Actors: Honoring actors who appear in a few episodes of a series and make a big impact.
When Did the Creative Arts Emmys Start?
The Creative Arts Emmys began in 1970. At that time, the main Emmy Awards were getting very long because there were so many categories. To make things easier, they decided to create a separate ceremony for these special achievements. This way, more people could be celebrated without making the main show too long.
How Are They Presented?
The Creative Arts Emmys are usually presented at separate events. For example, the Primetime Creative Arts Emmys happen on a weekend before the main Primetime Emmy Awards. The same goes for the Daytime Creative Arts Emmys. This allows more time to honor all the amazing talent in the television industry.
See also
- List of American television awards
External links
- Primetime Emmy Awards
- Daytime Emmy Awards
- Sports Emmy Awards
