Over 250 Full Sail University graduates contributed to more than 200 nominated projects at the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards

17 Full Sail alumni nominated for a total of 20 Primetime Emmy Awards of their very own

WINTER PARK, Fla., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Sail University, an award-winning educational leader for those pursuing careers in entertainment media and emerging technologies is proud to share that over 250 alumni are credited on more than 200 nominated projects across 104 categories at the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Hosted by Mariska Hargitay, the ceremony will be broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California on Monday, September 14, 2026.

"Our graduates are making their mark on some of the most compelling projects in television and media today, and we could not be prouder," said Garry Jones, President of Full Sail University. "Their contributions to this year's Primetime Emmy-nominated productions reflect the creativity, talent and determination they honed during their time at Full Sail. We celebrate this not only as a testament to their individual accomplishments, but also as a reflection of the extraordinary impact our graduates are having across the entertainment industry. Their success serves to inspire the next generation of students to dream boldly while pursuing their craft."  

This year, 17 Full Sail graduates were nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards of their very own, working in producing, sound design, sound mixing, and more.

Individually nominated Full Sail University graduates include:

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series

• Tal Anderson - Guest Actress as Becca King - The Pitt - 5:00 P.M.

Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series

• Sean Sforza - Producer - The Beast In Me
• Eric Kovtun - Executive Producer - Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette

Outstanding Picture Editing For A Structured Reality or Competition Program

• Michelle Ivan - Editor - The Amazing Race

Outstanding Sound Editing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation

• James Miller - Sound Designer - Predator: Killer of Killers

Outstanding Sound Editing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour)

• Brad North - Co-Supervising Sound Editor - Alien: Earth - Neverland
• Andy Sisal - Co-Supervising Sound Editor/Sound Designer - Spider-Noir - The Man In The Mask

Outstanding Sound Editing For A Limited Or Anthology Series, Movie or Special

• Ruy Garcia - Supervising Sound Editor - The Beast In Me - Sick Puppy
• Jerry Lafuente - Sound Effects Editor - Beef - It Will Stay This Way And You Will Obey

Outstanding Sound Editing For A Nonfiction Or Reality Program

• Debora Lilavois - Music Editor - Billy Joel: And So It Goes

Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour)

• Judah Getz - Adr Mixer - Pluribus - We Is Us
• Michael P. Clark - Re-recording Mixer - Stranger Things - Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up

Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

• Judah Getz - Adr Mixer - Beef - It Will Stay This Way And You Will Obey
• Jamison Rabbe - Adr Mixer - Monster: The Ed Gein Story - Sick As Your Secrets

Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation

• Patrick Christensen - Adr Mixer - The Bear - Scallop
• Jamison Rabbe - Adr Mixer - Shrinking - I Will Be Grape
• Jeffrey Roy - Adr Mixer - Shrinking - I Will Be Grape
• Judah Getz - Adr Mixer - Widow's Bay - What To Expect On Your Trip

Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Nonfiction Program

• Gary A. Rizzo - Re-recording Mixer - John Candy: I Like Me

Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Reality Program

• John A. Pitron - Production Mixer - The Amazing Race

Full Sail graduates have contributed to notable projects across major streaming platforms and networks including Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Apple TV, Disney+, ABC, CBS, NBC, FX, Prime Video, Peacock, and more. To learn more about Full Sail visit fullsail.edu.

About Full Sail University:

Full Sail University is an award-winning educational leader for those pursuing careers in entertainment media and emerging technologies. Founded in 1979, Full Sail has received numerous accolades throughout its over 45-year history, including most recently being named a 2026 "Top Game Design School" by The Princeton Review and one of "The 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada" in 2026 by MovieMaker Magazine. Full Sail University is a graduate and undergraduate degree-granting institution offering on-campus and online degree programs in areas related to Art & Design, Business, Film & Television, Games, Media & Communications, Music & Recording, Sports, and Technology. With over 100,000 graduates worldwide, Full Sail alumni have worked on countless award-winning projects with individual recognition including Oscar®, Emmy®, Grammy®, Addy® and The Game Award honors.

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