"Jason Reitman's body of work demonstrates how collaboration between directors, production designers and all of the talented filmmakers in the art department can create visual worlds and stories with emotional depth and lasting impact," says award show producers Michael Allen Glover, ADG and Megan Elizabeth Bell, ADG. "We're honored to celebrate him with this year's Cinematic Imagery Award."

"Lisa Frazza, an exceptional scenic artist, has left an indelible mark on the industry with her dedication, creativity, and fearless approach to challenges. With hundreds of major productions at Television City on her resume, she's earned the respect of art directors and colleagues alike for her reliability, on-set expertise, and trailblazing role as one of the few female scenic artists of her time. Beyond her artistry, Lisa tirelessly served the guild as a board and council member, chaired the Scholarship Committee for ten years, championed causes like the flex plan, and mentored the next generation with care and generosity," says Clint Schultz, STG Council Chair.

"With over 100 films, including two Best Picture winners in Braveheart, and Birdman, Dan has erased the lines between genres to work with a who's who of A-List Directors, including Mel Gibson, Peter Weir, Chris Columbus, George Miller, Robert Zemeckis, Sam Raimi, and Christopher Nolan, to name a few. His enduring career is a testament to his skill and talent in visualizing and bridging the gap between the script and the shot, emphasized by the trust these directors continue to have in him as their storyboard artist. We celebrate this and his accomplishments in his continuing career with this year's Lifetime Achievement Award," says Tim Wilcox, ADG Illustrators and Matte Artists Council Chair.

The Set Designers and Model Makers Craft Council Chair, Tim Croshaw, says: "For over 30 years, Barbara Mesney has transformed Hollywood storytelling with her set designs. Known for her exceptional ability to bring concepts to life through her detailed, hand-drawn draftings, she has shaped the look of some of the industry's most iconic productions. Her creativity, precision, and artistry have left an enduring legacy in the Art Department, inspiring future generations of filmmakers and designers. Congratulations, Barbara, on this well-deserved honor celebrating your remarkable career."

"J. Dennis is a master of the craft. His dedication to excellence and ability to create visually stunning worlds has made him a true legend in our industry, and we're honored to celebrate his career," says Evan Rohde, AD Council Chair.