American Masters is pleased to announce that we have received a total of five Webby nominations this year in the following categories:
Video — Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
In the Making VOTE HERE
This documentary shorts series from American Masters and Firelight Media follows emerging cultural icons on their journeys to becoming masters of their artistic disciplines. See how their work explores and influences American culture today.
Video — Documentary: Longform
In the Making — Senghor Reid: Make Way For Tomorrow VOTE HERE
Filmmakers Desmond Love and Eden Sabolboro illuminate the world of visual artist Senghor Reid, who draws inspiration for his paintings from current events and from his hometown of Detroit. Reid’s colorful and evocative paintings of human subjects in strange yet familiar environments inspire audiences with future visions of hope and possibility.
Social — Art & Culture
American Masters Social VOTE HERE
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Podcasts — Best Series
American Masters: Creative Spark VOTE HERE
How do today’s masters create their art? American Masters: Creative Spark presents narrative interviews that go in-depth with an iconic artist about the creation of a single work. Each episode offers a unique window into the world of art and the creative process of artists and cultural icons across a wide range of disciplines, from music and comedy to poetry and film.
Video — Food & Drink
In the Making — Ethan Lim: Cambodian Futures VOTE HERE
This is Culinary Futurism. Filmmaker Dustin Nakao-Haider follows Chicago-based chef Ethan Lim as he creates vibrant dishes inspired by the rich, complex history of Cambodia. Drawing on his family’s culinary legacy of over half a century, Lim’s award-winning cooking imagines how Cambodian cuisine might have evolved had the civil war not paused its growth.
Voting in the Webby People’s Voice Awards is now open through Thursday, April 18th at 11:59pm PDT. The 28th Annual Webby Winners will be celebrated during a star-studded show hosted at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, May 13th.