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Steve Buscemi and Stanley Tucci - Sarasota Film Festival - April 13, 2008
18 Emmys for New York Productions
(released
9/22/2016)
By Kimberly Burke
The 68th annual EMMY awards was held in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, September 18, 2016. New York based productions won 18 awards total in an evening devoted to prime time television programming from June 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016. Winners were chosen by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment released a complete list of winners from New York along with a statement from Commissioner Menin and Mayor de Blasio.
Statement from Mayor Bill de Blasio:
"Tonight, we celebrate that the best television in the world is being made right here in New York City. With 18 Emmys going to 'Made in NY' productions tonight, it’s clear that New York continues to draw incredible talent – both behind and in front of the camera. The 2016 'Made in NY' Emmy recipients make our City proud, and represent our thriving production industry – generating nearly $9 billion for the New York City economy, and creating more exciting opportunities for work and entertainment than ever before."
Statement from Commissioner Julie Menin, Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment:
"New York City's television industry is booming, with a record 52 scripted shows 'Made in NY' during the 2015-16 season. And with over 130,000 New Yorkers working in film and television, this industry has emerged as an indispensable part of life to so many New Yorkers – not to mention fans of the fantastic shows that are made here. I congratulate all of tonight's Emmy-winning shows and the incredible teams that worked tirelessly to achieve this success."
2016 "Made in NY" Emmy Award Winners:
Mr. Robot, USA
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: Rami Malek
Outstanding Music Composition for a Series – Original Dramatic Score
Master of None, Netflix
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series: Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang
Saturday Night Live, NBC
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Kate McKinnon
Outstanding Comedy Guest Actress: Amy Poehler and Tina Fey
Outstanding Hairstyling For A Multi-Camera Series Or Special: Bettie O. Rogers, Department Head Hairstylist; Jodi Mancuso, Key Hairstylist; Inga Thrasher, Hairstylist; Jennifer Serio, Hairstylist; Cara Hannah Sullivan, Hairstylist; Joe Whitmeyer, Hairstylist
Last Week Tonight, HBO
Outstanding Variety Talk Series
Outstanding Writing – Variety Series: Kevin Avery, Writer; Tim Carvell, Writer; Josh Gondelman, Writer; Dan Gurewitch, Writer; Geoff Haggerty, Writer; Jeff Maurer, Writer; John Oliver, Writer; Scott Sherman, Writer; Will Tracy, Writer; Jill Twiss, Writer; Juli Weiner, Writer
Outstanding Picture Editing – Variety Programming
Marvel's Jessica Jones, Netflix
Outstanding Main Title Theme Music
Girls, HBO
Outstanding Comedy Guest Actor: Peter Scolari
Mozart in the Jungle, Amazon
Outstanding Sound Mixing – Half-Hour
The Americans, FX
Outstanding Drama Guest Actress: Margo Martindale
Inside Amy Schumer, Comedy Central
Outstanding Directing – Variety Series: Ryan McFaul
Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton (Live from Lincoln Center), PBS
Outstanding Sound Mixing – Variety Series or Special: Ken Hahn, Re-Recording Mixer; Paul Bevan, Production Mixer
Outstanding Music Direction
Park Bench With Steve Buscemi, AOL
Outstanding Short Form Variety Series: Steve Buscemi, Executive Producer; Stanley Tucci, Executive Producer; Wren Arthur, Executive Producer; Justin Wilkes, Executive Producer; Joe Killian, Executive Producer; Jon Doran, Executive Producer
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