Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films is a non-profit organization established in 1972 and dedicated to the advancement of
science fiction,
fantasy, and
horror in
film,
television, and
home video. The Academy headquartered in Los Angeles, California was founded by Dr. Donald A. Reed. The Academy distributes its
Saturn Awards annually to the best films of the genres. The award was initially and is still sometimes loosely referred to as a Golden Scroll. The Academy also publishes
Saturn Rings which is its official organ.