Proving that Downsizing has been roundly rejected, it lost the contemporary award to Logan. On the Fantasy side, Blade Runner 2049 pulls out the win in a move that could be a sign of an Oscar in its future. Period winner The Shape of Water puts itself into a two-way race for Best Production Design, though it could be a three-way race if Fantasy loser Beauty and the Beast comes on strong in the home stretch.

The Awards

Best Period Art Direction

The Shape of Water (Wesley, Thomas, RU:Peter, RU:Tripp)

Best Fantasy Art Direction

Blade Runner 2049 (Wesley, Peter, Tripp, Thomas)

Best Contemporary Art Direction

Logan (RU:Wesley, RU:Tripp, RU:Thomas)

Best Animation Art Direction

Coco (Wesley, Tripp, Thomas, RU:Peter)

Art Directors Guild Data

Year Founded: 1937
First Awards: 1996 (22)