6th Saturn Awards
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The 6th Saturn Awards were awarded to media properties and personalities deemed by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films to be the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror released in 1978. They were awarded on February 24, 1979.[1]
Winners and nominees
Below is a complete list of nominees and winners. Winners are highlighted in bold.
Philip Kaufman, Best Director winner
Warren Beatty, Best Actor winner and Best Writing co-winner
Margot Kidder, Best Actress winner
Burgess Meredith, Best Supporting Actor winner
Dyan Cannon, Best Supporting Actress winner
Elaine May, Best Writing co-winner
John Williams, Best Music winner
Rick Baker, Best Make-up co-winner
Film awards
Best Science Fiction Film | Best Fantasy Film |
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Best Horror Film | |
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Best Actor | Best Actress |
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Best Supporting Actor | Best Supporting Actress |
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Best Director | Best Writing |
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Best Music | Best Costumes |
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Best Make-up | Best Special Effects |
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Special awards | |
Best Animation | Best Cinematography |
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Best Editing | Best Production Design |
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Best Publicist | Best Sound |
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Best Television Performance | Golden Scroll of Merit |
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Honorary Award | Life Career Award |
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References
- ^ "Past Saturn Award Recipients". Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
External links
- 1979 Awards at IMDb
- Official Saturn Awards website
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- Best Action / Adventure Film Release
- Best Actor in a Film
- Best Actress in a Film
- Best Animated Film Release
- Best Comic-to-Motion Picture Release
- Best Fantasy Film Release
- Best Film Costume Design
- Best Film Director
- Best Film Editing
- Best Film Make-up
- Best Film Music
- Best Film Production Design
- Best Film Special / Visual Effects
- Best Film Writing
- Best Horror Film Release
- Best Independent Film Release
- Best International Film Release
- Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Film
- Best Science Fiction Film Release
- Best Supporting Actor in a Film
- Best Supporting Actress in a Film
- Best Thriller Film Release
- Best Action / Thriller Television Series
- Best Actor on Television
- Best Actress on Television
- Best Actor in Streaming Television Series
- Best Actress in Streaming Television Series
- Best Animated Series on Television
- Best Fantasy Television Series
- Best Film Presentation in Streaming Media
- Best Guest Starring Performance in a Network or Cable Television Series
- Best Guest Starring Performance in a Streaming Television Series
- Best Horror Television Series
- Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Newtwork or Cable Television Series
- Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Streaming Television Series
- Best Science Fiction Television Series
- Best Streaming Horror/Thriller Series
- Best Supporting Actor on Television
- Best Supporting Actress on Television
- Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Television Series
- Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Television Series
- Best Television Presentation (under 10 Episodes)
- Artist Showcase Award
- Breakthrough Performance Award
- Dan Curtis Legacy Award
- Filmmaker's Showcase Award
- The George Pal Memorial Award
- Legion M Breakout Director Award
- The Life Career Award
- The President's Memorial Award
- Producer's Showcase Award
- Special Recognition Award
- Stan Lee World Builder Award
- Visionary Award
- Best DVD or Blu-ray Release (2001–2018/19)
- Best DVD or Blu-ray Special Edition Release (2001–2018/19)
- Best Home Video Release (1991–2000)
- Best International Series (2007)
- Best Low-Budget Film (1980–1982)
- Best Network Television Series (1988–2014)
- Best New Media Television Series (2015–2017)
- Best Guest Starring Role on Television (2008-2021)
- Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series (2013-2021)
- Best Retro Television Series on DVD (2004–2008)
- Best Streaming Science Fiction, Action & Fantasy Series (2018/19)
- Best Superhero Adaptation Television Series (2015-2021)
- Best Streaming Superhero Series (2017–2018/19)
- Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series (1996–2014)
- Best Youth-Oriented Television Series (2011–2014)
Note: The years are listed as per convention, usually the year of film release; the ceremonies are usually held the next year.