Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork For A Special - 2023
- Winner
- David Plakos, Camera
- Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium
- Disney+
- Disney+ Presents in association with Rocket Entertainment / A Fulwell 73 Production
Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork For A Special - 2023
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- 2022 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
- HBO Max
- A Tenth Planet Production
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Special - 2022
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- 57th Academy Of Country Music Awards
- Prime Video
- MRC and Academy of Country Music
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Special - 2022
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- The 64th Annual Grammy Awards
- CBS
- Fulwell 73 UK Limited
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Series - 2021
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- The Voice
- "Live Finale (Part 2)"
- NBC
- MGM Television, Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon, ITV Studios The Voice USA, Inc.
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Special - 2021
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards
- CBS
- Fulwell 73 Productions
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Special - 2021
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- The Oscars
- ABC
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Special - 2020
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- 2019 American Music Awards
- ABC
- dick clark productions, LLC
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Special - 2020
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- The Little Mermaid Live!
- ABC
- Done + Dusted
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Special - 2020
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- The Oscars
- ABC
- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Special - 2019
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- The Oscars
- ABC
- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Series - 2018
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- "Jimmy Kimmel Live In Brooklyn: Billy Joel And Tracy Morgan"
- ABC
- ABC Studios in association with Jackhole Industries
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Series - 2018
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- The Voice
- "Live Finale, Part 2"
- NBC
- MGM Television, Talpa Media USA, Inc., Warner Horizon Unscripted & Alternative Television
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Limited Series, Movie Or Special - 2018
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- The Oscars
- ABC
- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control for a Limited Series, Movie, or Special - 2017
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- The Oscars
- ABC
- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Limited Series, Movie Or Special - 2016
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- The Oscars
- ABC
- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Limited Series, Movie Or A Special - 2015
- Winner
- David Plakos, Camera
- The Oscars
- ABC
- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2014
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- The Oscars
- ABC
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2013
- Nominee
- David Plakos
- The Oscars
- ABC
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2013
- Nominee
- David Plakos
- 2013 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
- HBO
- Playtone, Tenth Planet Productions and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation in association with HBO Entertainment
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2012
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- The 54th Annual Grammy Awards
- CBS
- AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC and John Cossette Productions, Inc.
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2012
- Nominee
- David Plakos
- 84th Annual Academy Awards
- ABC
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2011
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards
- CBS
- John Cossette Productions in association with AEG Ehrlich Ventures
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2011
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- 83rd Annual Academy Awards
- ABC
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2010
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- 82nd Annual Academy Awards
- ABC
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2010
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards
- CBS
- John Cossette Productions in association with AEG Ehrlich Ventures
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2010
- Winner
- David Plakos
- The 25th Anniversary Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Concert
- HBO
- Playtone, Tenth Planet Productions and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation in association with HBO Entertainment
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2009
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- 81st Annual Academy Awards
- ABC
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Series - 2009
- Winner
- David Plakos
- American Idol
- "Episode 834A"
- FOX
- FremantleMedia North America, Inc. and 19 TV Ltd.
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2008
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- 80th Annual Academy Awards
- ABC
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2007
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- 79th Annual Academy Awards
- ABC
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2006
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera Operator
- 78th Annual Academy Awards
- ABC
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2006
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera Operator
- Elton John: The Red Piano
- NBC
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2005
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- 77th Annual Academy Awards
- ABC
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2004
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- The 76th Annual Academy Awards
- ABC
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2004
- Winner
- David Plakos, Camera
- A&E In Concert: Sting: Sacred Love
- A&E
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2003
- Winner
- David Plakos, Camera
- Cher - The Farewell Tour
- NBC
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2003
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- 75th Annual Academy Awards
- ABC
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2003
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera
- Robin Williams: Live On Broadway
- HBO
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2002
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera Operator
- The 74th Annual Academy Awards
- ABC
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2002
- Winner
- David Plakos, Camera Operator
- Britney Spears Live From Las Vegas
- HBO
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For A Miniseries, Movie Or Special - 2001
- Nominee
- David Plakos, Camera Operator
- 73rd Annual Academy Awards
- ABC
OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL DIRECTION/CAMERA/VIDEO FOR A SPECIAL - 1999
- Winner
- David Plakos
- Janet: The Velvet Rope
- HBO
OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL DIRECTION/CAMERA/VIDEO FOR A SPECIAL - 1999
- Nominee
- David Plakos
- 71st Annual Academy Awards
- ABC
OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL DIRECTION/CAMERA/VIDEO FOR A SPECIAL - 1999
- Nominee
- David Plakos
- 1998 MTV Video Music Awards
- MTV
OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL DIRECTION/CAMERA/VIDEO FOR A Miniseries or a Special - 1996
- Nominee
- David Plakos
- The Kennedy Center Honors
- CBS
- A Stevens Company Production
OUTSTANDING individual achievement in TECHNICAL DIRECTION/CAMERA/VIDEO for a miniseries or a special - 1995
- Nominee
- David Plakos
- The Kennedy Center Honors
- CBS
- A Stevens Company Production
Television Academy governor David Plakos and Theresa Plakos at the 75th Emmy Awards Governors Gala
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Governors David Plakos, Michael Ruscio, Scott Boyd, and John Simmons attend the 73rd Emmy Awards Nominee Celebration honoring this year’s nominees for Outstanding Cinematography, Lighting, Camera & Technical Arts, Special Visual Effects and Picture Editing at the Television Academy on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 in North Hollywood, California.
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David Plakos and Theresa Plakos attend the 73rd Emmy Awards Nominee Celebration honoring this year’s nominees for Outstanding Cinematography, Lighting, Camera & Technical Arts, Special Visual Effects and Picture Editing at the Television Academy on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 in North Hollywood, California.
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Television Academy Governor David Plakos congratulates nominees at the 2019 Cinematography/Lighting, Camera, and Technical Arts Nominee Reception at the Television Academy on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 in North Hollywood, California.
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Television Academy Governor David Plakos, Michael Jarocki, James Hitchcock, and guest at the 2019 Cinematography/Lighting, Camera, and Technical Arts Nominee Reception at the Television Academy on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 in North Hollywood, California.
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Television Academy Governors David Plakos and Jeff Calderon at the 2019 Cinematography/Lighting, Camera, and Technical Arts Nominee Reception at the Television Academy on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 in North Hollywood, California.
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David Plakos, from left, Brian Latille, and Eric Becker pose for a portrait at the Television Academy's Creative Arts Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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David Plakos, from left, Eric Becker, and Brian Latille participate in an interview at the Television Academy's Creative Arts Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015
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