The 3rd Annual Children and Family Emmy® Awards took place on Saturday, March 15, where The Walt Disney Company took home 25 wins across 20th Television, Disney Branded Television, Lucasfilm Ltd., National Geographic, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and platforms Disney+ and Hulu — with 18 of those wins for Disney Branded Television, the most for any industry group. With eight wins, Percy Jackson and the Olympians was the most-awarded series of the night.
Not only did Percy Jackson and the Olympians lead The Walt Disney Company’s wins for the night, receiving the Emmy for Outstanding Children’s or Young Teen Animated Series, but Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur won the Emmy for OutstandingChildren’s or Young Teen Animated Series and Once Upon a Studio received the Emmy for Outstanding Short Form Animated Program.
Longtime Disney Branded Television executives Susette Hsiung, EVP of Studio Production and Network Programming Operations, and Steven Vincent, SVP of Music and Soundtracks, were also inducted into the prestigious National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ Silver Circle, which honors individuals with 25 years of significant contributions to children’s entertainment, recognizing their achievements, leadership, mentorship, and impact on the industry.
“Congratulations to our brilliant Disney storytellers, talent, and creative partners on this record-breaking achievement,” said Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television. “It is such a privilege to get to create stories that bring joy, magic, and wonder to kids and families, and we couldn’t be prouder of everyone at Disney Branded Television and across The Walt Disney Company who pour their hearts into this important work every day.”
The Walt Disney Company’s total wins are as follows:
Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Disney+ / 20th Television / Disney Branded Television)
Streams on Disney+
8 Wins
- Outstanding Young Teen Series
- Outstanding Writing for a Young Teen Series – “I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher”
- Outstanding Directing for a Single Camera Live Action
- Outstanding Editing for a Single Camera Live Action Program
- Outstanding Visual Effects for a Live Action Program
- Outstanding Show Open
- Outstanding Casting for a Live Action Program
- Music Direction and Composition for a Live Action Program
A Real Bug’s Life (National Geographic / Disney+)
Streams on Disney+
4 Wins
- Outstanding Directing for a Single Camera Live Action Series – “The Big City”
- Outstanding Cinematography for a Single Camera Live Action Program
- Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Live Action Program
- Outstanding Lighting, Camera and Technical Arts
Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (Disney Channel / Disney Branded Television)
Streams on Disney+
3 Wins
- Outstanding Children’s or Young Teen Animated Series
- Outstanding Directing for an Animated Series – “The Molecular Level”
- Outstanding Writing for a Children’s or Young Teen Animated Series – “Dancing with Myself”
The Spiderwick Chronicles (20th Television)
Streams Externally
2 Wins
- Outstanding Lead Performer in a Preschool, Children’s or Young Teen Program – Christian Slater
- Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Single Camera Program
BUNK’D: Learning the Ropes (Disney Channel / Disney Branded Television)
Streams on Disney+
1 Win
- Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Multiple Camera Program
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (Disney+ / Disney Branded Television)
Streams on Disney+
1 Win
- Outstanding Choreography
Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire (Disney+ / Disney Branded Television)
Streams on Disney+ and Hulu
1 Win
- Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation – Character Design
Monsters at Work (Disney Channel/ Disney Branded Television)
Streams on Disney+
1 Win
- Outstanding Voice Directing for an Animated Series
Once Upon a Studio (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Streams on Disney+
1 Win
- Outstanding Short Form Animated Program
The Santa Clauses (Disney+ / 20th Television / Disney Branded Television)
Streams on Disney+
1 Win
- Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures (Lucasfilm Ltd. / Disney Branded Television)
Streams on Disney+
1 Win
- Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Preschool Animated Program
SuperKitties (Disney Jr. / Disney Branded Television)
Streams on Disney+
1 Win
- Outstanding Voice Performer in a Preschool Program – Kari Wahlgren
