The Satellite Awards are annual awards given by the International Press Academy that are commonly noted in entertainment industry journals and blogs. The awards were originally known as the Golden Satellite Awards. The award ceremonies take place each year at the InterContinental Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles. Categories Film Best Actor (includes previous drama, musical, and comedy awards) * Best Actress (includes previous drama, musical, and comedy awards) * Best Animated or Mixed Media Feature Best Art Direction and Production Design Best Cast (2004–present) Best Cinematography Best Costume Design Best Director Best Documentary Film Best Editing Best Film (includes previous drama, musical, and comedy awards) * Best Foreign Language Film Best Original Score Best Original Song Best Screenplay – Adapted Best Screenplay – Original Best Sound (1999–present) Best Supporting Actor (includes previous drama, musical, and comedy awards) * Best Supporting Actress (includes previous drama, musical, and comedy awards) * Best Visual Effects In 2011, the IPA combined the Drama and Comedy/Musical film awards into one category, affecting Best Film, Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress awards. Television Best Actor – Drama Series Best Actor – Musical or Comedy Series Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film Best Actress – Drama Series Best Actress – Musical or Comedy Series Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film Best Cast (or Best Ensemble) (2005–present) Best TV Series – Drama Best TV Series - Genre Best TV Series – Musical or Comedy Best Miniseries or Television Film (1996–1998; 2011–2013; 2016) Best Miniseries (1999–2009; 2014–2015; 2017–present) Best Television Film (1999–2009; 2014–2015; 2017–present) Best Supporting Actor (2001–present) Best Supporting Actress (2001–present) New Media Outstanding Overall Blu-Ray/DVD Outstanding Youth Blu-Ray/DVD Outstanding Mobile Game Outstanding Platform Action/Adventure Game Outstanding Role Playing Game Special Achievement Auteur Award (2005–present) Mary Pickford Award (1996–present) Nikola Tesla Award (2002–present) Humanitarian Award (2010–2012 & 2014–present) Outstanding New Talent (1996–2013 & 2016–present) Ceremonies 1st Golden Satellite Awards – January 15, 1997 2nd Golden Satellite Awards – February 22, 1998 3rd Golden Satellite Awards – January 17, 1999 4th Golden Satellite Awards – January 16, 2000 5th Golden Satellite Awards – January 14, 2001 6th Golden Satellite Awards – January 19, 2002 7th Golden Satellite Awards – January 12, 2003 8th Golden Satellite Awards – February 21, 2004 9th Golden Satellite Awards – January 23, 2005 10th Satellite Awards – December 17, 2005 11th Satellite Awards – December 18, 2006 12th Satellite Awards