Awards

All about the year-end animation and vfx awards and year-round festival prizes.

Eric Bauza Set to Host Star-Studded Children’s & Family Emmys Ceremony

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the host, presenters, performers and guests for the 3rd Annual Children’s & Family...

Mercedes Milligan - March 10, 2025

Latvia’s ‘Flow’ and Iran’s ‘In the Shadow of the Cypress’ Win Best Animated Feature and Short Oscars

The Latvian animated feature Flow has won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. The dialogue-free feature by Gints Zilbalodis, which debuted at the Cannes...

Ramin Zahed - March 2, 2025

‘Flow’ and ‘Yuck!!’ Win César Awards for Best Animated Feature and Short

In case you’re keeping score, Gints Zilbalodis’s acclaimed feature Flow just won the César (French Oscar) for Best Animated Feature in France today. The...

Ramin Zahed - February 28, 2025

‘The Wild Robot,’ ‘Arcane’ S2 & ‘Secret Level’ Win Golden Reel Awards

The Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) professional organization has announced the winners of the 72nd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards, honoring outstanding achievement in sound...

Animation Magazine - February 26, 2025

Awards Updates: AAFCA, LEJA & MyFrenchFilmFestival’s Animated Winners

The African American Film Critics Association (aafca.com) presented the 16th Annual AAFCA Awards honoring outstanding achievement in film and the organization’s selections for their...

Animation Magazine - February 21, 2025

‘Gracie’s Corner’ Wins Animated & Children’s Series Awards from NAACP

At the first night of the 56th NAACP Image Awards, honoring the year's stand-out examples of Black achievement and excellence in media. Another awards ceremony...

Animation Magazine - February 19, 2025

NATAS Announces Individual Achievement in Animation Winners for 3rd Children’s & Family Emmys (EXCLUSIVE)

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the seven winners in the category of Individual Achievement in Animation, which will...

Mercedes Milligan - February 18, 2025

BAFTA Film Awards: ‘Wallace & Gromit’ Scores Double Win, ‘Wander to Wonder’ Named Best Animated Short

The winners of the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards were announced Sunday in a ceremony hosted by David Tennant at The Royal Festival Hall...

Mercedes Milligan - February 17, 2025

23rd Annual VES Awards Ruled by ‘The Wild Robot,’ ‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ & ‘Shōgun’

The Visual Effects Society (VES) held the 23rd Annual VES Awards this week, honoring outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation in film, animation, television, commercials,...

Mercedes Milligan - February 13, 2025

2025 Kidscreen Awards Winners Announced

The winners of the 2025 Kidscreen Awards were announced at a ceremony in San Diego on Tuesday evening, hosed by TV personality Jessi Cruickshank. ...

Animation Magazine - February 12, 2025

Cartoon Movie Announces 2025 Tributes Nominees

Producers, sales agents and directors from 10 countries have been nominated for the 2025 Cartoon Movie Tributes, recognizing the major achievements of European animation...

Mercedes Milligan - February 11, 2025

52nd Annie Awards: ‘Wild Robot’ & ‘Arcane’ Sweep Categories, ‘Flow’ Wins Best Indie & Writing Prizes

The 52nd Annie Awards (annieawards.org), the animation industry's premiere celebration of the craft presented by ASIFA-Hollywood, were held Saturday evening at UCLA's Royce Hall. Winners...

Mercedes Milligan - February 8, 2025