Awards

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

Academy Updates Rules & Campaign Regs for 98th Oscars, Key Dates Announced

The Academy’s Board of Governors has approved awards rules and campaign promotional regulations for the 98th Academy Awards. In addition, the Academy of Motion...

Animation Magazine - April 21, 2025

‘Student Accomplice’ Wins College Television Award for Animation

The 44th College Television Awards were held Saturday, April 5, recognizing excellence in student-produced programs from colleges and universities nationwide. Open to undergraduate and graduate students,...

Animation Magazine - April 6, 2025

Crunchyroll Reveals Nominees & Presenters for 2025 Anime Awards

Crunchyroll has revealed the nominees for the ninth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards — the largest global celebration of excellence in Japanese animation. Fans around...

Mercedes Milligan - April 3, 2025

‘The Wild Robot,’ ‘X-Men ’97’ Win at ACE Eddie Awards

American Cinema Editors (ACE) announced Saturday the winners for the 75th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, recognizing outstanding editing in 14 categories of film, television...

Mercedes Milligan - March 17, 2025

‘Orion and the Dark,’ ‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ Are Among the Big Winners of Children’s & Family Emmys

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences held the 3rd Children’s & Family Emmys (theemmys.tv/childrens) ceremony Saturday afternoon, hosted by Looney Tunes voice...

Animation Magazine - March 15, 2025

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