Full Sail University graduates nominated for 17 Primetime Emmy Awards

Over 250 Full Sail University graduates contributed to more than 200 nominated projects at the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, highlighting the institution's continued success in producing industry-ready talent.

At the event, which will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay and broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on September 14, 2026, Full Sail alumni showcased their skills in a variety of categories, including producing, sound design, and sound mixing.

Garry Jones, President of Full Sail University, expressed pride in the achievements of his graduates. "Our alumni are making significant contributions to some of the most compelling projects in television and media today," he stated. "Their work reflects the creativity, talent, and determination they developed during their time at Full Sail. We celebrate this as a testament to their individual accomplishments and the extraordinary impact they are having across the entertainment industry."

This year, 17 Full Sail graduates were nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards. Among them are:

- Tal Anderson for Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series in "The Pitt - 5:00 P.M." - Sean Sforza and Eric Kovtun for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series in "The Beast In Me" and "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette," respectively. - Michelle Ivan for Outstanding Picture Editing For A Structured Reality or Competition Program in "The Amazing Race." - James Miller for Outstanding Sound Editing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation in "Predator: Killer of Killers." - Brad North and Andy Sisal for Outstanding Sound Editing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour) in "Alien: Earth - Neverland" and "Spider-Noir - The Man In The Mask," respectively. - Ruy Garcia and Jerry Lafuente for Outstanding Sound Editing For A Limited Or Anthology Series, Movie or Special in "The Beast In Me - Sick Puppy" and "Beef - It Will Stay This Way And You Will Obey," respectively. - Debora Lilavois for Outstanding Sound Editing For A Nonfiction Or Reality Program in "Billy Joel: And So It Goes." - Judah Getz for Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour) in "Pluribus - We Is Us." - Michael P. Clark for Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour) in "Stranger Things - Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up." - Judah Getz for Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie in "Beef - It Will Stay This Way And You Will Obey." - Jamison Rabbe for Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie in "Monster: The Ed Gein Story - Sick As Your Secrets." - Patrick Christensen for Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation in "The Bear - Scallop." - Jamison Rabbe for Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation in "Shrinking - I Will Be Grape." - Jeffrey Roy for Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation in "Shrinking - I Will Be Grape." - Judah Getz for Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Nonfiction Program in "Widow's Bay - What To Expect On Your Trip." - Gary A. Rizzo for Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Nonfiction Program in "John Candy: I Like Me." - John A. Pitron for Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Reality Program in "The Amazing Race."

The graduates have contributed to projects across major streaming platforms and networks such as Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Apple TV, Disney+, ABC, CBS, NBC, FX, Prime Video, and Peacock.

Founded in 1979, Full Sail University has a long history of producing award-winning graduates. In recent years, the institution has been recognized as a top game design school by The Princeton Review and one of the best film schools in the U.S. and Canada by MovieMaker Magazine. With over 100,000 graduates worldwide, Full Sail alumni continue to make significant contributions to the entertainment industry.