ASIFA-Hollywood Reveals 52nd Annie Awards Nominations

ASIFA-Hollywood has announced the nominations for the 52nd Annie Awards, celebrating excellence in animation for the past year. For the complete list of nominees, visit www.annieawards.org/nominations.

Ceremony Details

The Annie Awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at UCLA’s Royce Hall. The pre-reception and Red Carpet event will commence at 4:30 p.m., leading into the awards ceremony at 7 p.m., followed by an after-party.

Best Animated Feature Nominations

This year’s nominees for Best Animated Feature include:

• Inside Out 2 – Pixar Animation Studios
• Kung Fu Panda 4 – DreamWorks Animation
• That Christmas – Locksmith Animation for Netflix
• The Wild Robot – DreamWorks Animation
• Ultraman: Rising – Netflix Presents in partnership with Tsuburaya Productions
• Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl – Aardman and Netflix

Best Animated Feature-Independent Nominations

Nominees in the Best Animated Feature-Independent category, which recognizes films with a smaller distribution footprint, include:

• Chicken for Linda! – Dolce Vita Films, Miyu Productions, Palosanto Films, France 3 Cinéma, Distributed by GKIDS
• Flow – Sacrebleu Productions, Take Five, Dream Well Studio
• Kensuke’s Kingdom – Paramount Pictures
• Look Back – Studio Durian, Distributed by GKIDS
• Mars Express – Everybody on Deck, Je Suis Bien Content, Distributed by GKIDS
• Memoir of a Snail – Snails Pace Films/Arenamedia

A Comprehensive Celebration of Animation

The Annie Awards feature a total of 36 categories, including Best Animated Feature, Best Animated Feature-Independent, Special Productions, Sponsored Films, Short Subjects, Student Films, Outstanding Individual Achievements, and honorary Juried Awards.

Executive Insights

“We are incredibly excited about this year’s nominations, showcasing the diverse talents and creative approaches within our art form,” stated ASIFA-Hollywood Executive Director Aubry Mintz. “The juried award winners highlight animation’s past, present, and future, celebrating contributions from both commercial studios and independent creators, while promoting equity, inclusion, and innovation in the industry.”

Juried Awards Highlights

During the ceremony, the Juried Awards will honor remarkable achievements in animation:

• The Winsor McCay Award will be awarded to Aaron Blaise, Eunice Macaulay (posthumously), and Normand Roger for their lifetime contributions.
• The June Foray Award will recognize Women In Animation (WIA) for its advocacy of gender equity and inclusion.
• The Ub Iwerks Award will honor Alberto Menache for his technical advancements in animation.
• The Special Achievement Award will recognize the book “Directing at Disney – The Original Directors of Walt’s Animated Films” by Pete Docter and Don Peri.

Support from Sponsors

This year’s Annie Awards benefit from generous sponsorships, including:

• Platinum: DreamWorks Animation, Netflix, Warner Bros. Animation
• Gold: Disney Branded TV, Riot Games
• Silver: Pixar Animation Studios, Sony Pictures Animation, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation
• Bronze: GKIDS, Skydance Animation
• Industry: The Animation Guild IATSE Local 839, Animation Is Film, Animation Magazine, among others.

About ASIFA-Hollywood

ASIFA-Hollywood is the leading professional organization dedicated to promoting the art of animation and honoring its creators. As the largest chapter of ASIFA (Association Internationale du Film d’Animation), it supports various animation initiatives, including the Animation Archive, Animation Aid Foundation, and special events like the annual Annie Awards.

History of the Annie Awards

Established in 1972 by voice talent June Foray, the Annie Awards have expanded significantly over the past five decades. For more information on the Annie Awards, visit www.annieawards.org. For ticket inquiries, go to www.annieawards.org/tickets.

Persons: Aubry Mintz, Aaron Blaise, Eunice Macaulay, Normand Roger, Pete Docter, Don Peri, Jerry Beck
Company Names: ASIFA-Hollywood, Pixar Animation Studios, DreamWorks Animation, Locksmith Animation, Netflix, Tsuburaya Productions, Aardman, Dolce Vita Films, Miyu Productions, Palosanto Films, France 3 Cinéma, GKIDS, Sacrebleu Productions, Take Five, Dream Well Studio, Paramount Pictures, Studio Durian, Everybody on Deck, Je Suis Bien Content, Snails Pace Films, Arenamedia, Disney Branded TV, Riot Games, Sony Pictures Animation, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Warner Bros. Animation, Skydance Animation, The Animation Guild IATSE Local 839, Animation Is Film, Animation Magazine, Bento Box Entertainment, Epic Games, Lightbox Expo, Motion Pictures Editors Guild, Ottawa International Animation Festival, Sheridan College, Toon Boom Animation
Titles: Inside Out 2, Kung Fu Panda 4, That Christmas, The Wild Robot, Ultraman: Rising, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, Chicken for Linda!, Flow, Kensuke’s Kingdom, Look Back, Mars Express, Memoir of a Snail, Directing at Disney-The Original Directors of Walt’s Animated Films

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