The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has announced nominations for the 77th Emmy Awards. A number of nominations were earned by California Institute of the Arts alumni for excellence in producing, cinematography, animation, production design and lighting.

This year’s balloting season was marked by the highest voting turnout in the history of the Academy.

The HBO Max documentary “Pee-wee as Himself” received five nominations for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special, Directing, Picture Editing, Sound Editing and Sound Mixing. The film centers on the life and legacy of Paul Reubens (Theater BFA 1973), who served as executive producer and narrates the story in his own words. Reubens, who died July 30, 2023, of cancer, was best known for creating the iconic character Pee-wee Herman.

CalArtian nominees include:

Outstanding Documentary of Nonfiction Special

“Pee-Wee as Himself” (HBO MAX)

Nominee: Paul Reubens (Theater BFA 1973): Executive Producer

Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (one hour)

“Étoile Episode 3” (Prime Video)

Nominee: M. David Mullen (Film/Video MFA 1991): Cinematographer

Outstanding Animated Program

“Common Side Effects” (Cliff’s Edge, Adult Swim, Green Street Pictures and Bandera Entertainment)

Nominee: Vincent Tsui (former Gobelins exchange student): Director

Nominee: Sean Buckelew (Film/Video MFA 2014): Executive Producer

Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special

“Beyoncé Bowl” (Netflix)

Nominee: Gloria Lamb (Theater BFA 2006): Art Director

“The 67th Annual Grammy Awards” (CBS)

Nominee: Gloria Lamb (Theater BFA 2006): Art Director

Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction for a Series

“American Idol Songs of Faith” (ABC)

Nominee: Nathan Files (Theater BFA 2014): Lighting Director

“The Voice Live Finale (Part 1)” (NBC)

Nominee: Andrew Munie (Theater BFA 2012): Media Server Programmer

The 77th Emmy Awards ceremony will be broadcast live on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. on CBS and will also stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

The Creative Arts Emmy Awards will take place the prior weekend, Saturday, Sept. 6, and Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE. An edited broadcast will air Saturday, Sept. 13 at 8 p.m. on FXX and will be available for streaming on Hulu through Oct. 7.

For a full list of all Emmy nominations visit www.televisionacademy.com.