Columbia Alumni Take Home 2021 Emmy Awards

News Office Staff / Sep 21, 2021

Congratulations to alumni Josh Fisch ’10, Matthew Fleischmann ’11, and Genndy Tartakovsky and the more than 20 ÌÀ²»ÈÈÊÓƵ alumni recognized with nominations in 17 categories.

Several ÌÀ²»ÈÈÊÓƵ alumni were honored both individually and collectively for their work on award-winning television shows at the 's 73rd Creative Arts Emmy Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards on September 19, 2021.

Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program
Josh Fisch ’10, Camera, Life Below Zero

Outstanding Animated Program
Genndy Tartakovsky, Creator, Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal

Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control for a Series
Matthew Fleischmann ’11, Camera, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Columbia is also celebrating our alumni who played key roles in these outstanding projects:

Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)
Declan Quinn ’79, Cinematographer, Hamilton

And, to Dana Tuinier ’06, Comedy Executive at Apple TV+ for her work in bringing Ted Lasso - the most nominated freshmen comedy in TV history – to the screen. Ted Lasso won 7 Emmys (Primetime and Creative Arts).

Congratulations to the more than 20 alumni who were nominated at this year's Emmy Awards. View the full list of #ColumAlum nominees here.

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