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2026 Excellence in Production Design Emmy Panel and Mixer

October 7, 2026 - 6:30 PM PT

Peer Group - Open to specific Peer Groups

About the event

You are invited to a special celebration honoring this year's Production Design nominees and winners of the 78th Emmy Awards. 

As part of the evening, we'll host a panel conversation with this year’s honorees, exploring the creative process and showcasing the work behind the nominated productions, followed by a Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up, connect, and celebrate together with food and drinks.
 
We hope you'll join us for an evening celebrating the artistry, collaboration, and exceptional work of this year's Production Design honorees. 

Participants:

  • Bethany Barton, Set Decorator, The Muppets Show; Winner for Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special

  • Howard Cumming, Production Designer, Fallout; Winner for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program (One Hour or More)

  • Nina Ruscio, Production Designer, The Pitt; Nominee for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More)

  • Josh Lusby, Art Director, The Pitt; Nominee for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More)

  • Warren Alan Young, Production Designer, Spider-Noir; Nominee for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program (One Hour or More)

  • Mark Larkin, Supervising Art Director, Spider-Noir; Nominee for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program (One Hour or More)

Moderator:
Adam Rowe, multiple Emmy Production Design nominee and Emmy winner for Rent: Live

*Panelists subject to change

RSVP is required.  If you are feeling ill, please do not attend.  

Reminder: Only digital Academy membership cards will be accepted at entry. There are no exceptions. Find more information here. Members must present photo identification when requested upon check-in. 

Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. If the event reaches capacity, members who register will be placed on the Waiting List. As space opens up, those on the Waiting List may be promoted to a registration up to 24 hours before the event. For more information, check Frequently Asked Questions.

This event is presented and hosted by the Television Academy. 

Venue

Saban Media Center
Television Academy

5210 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601

Parking

Complimentary parking is available in the structure adjacent to the Media Center.

Additional Event Information
Accessibility Information

The Television Academy is committed to making member events accessible to everyone. For information about accessibility at the Saban Media Center, please click here.

If you need further assistance, please contact memberservices@televisionacademy.com.