Saturn Award

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.

Award Categories

Motion Picture

• Best Science Fiction Film
• Best Fantasy Film
• Best Horror Film
• Best Action/Adventure/Thriller 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
• Best Actress
• Best Supporting Actor
• Best Supporting Actress

Home video

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