OUTSTANDING VISUAL EFFECTS IN A PHOTOREAL FEATURE

“The Creator” (20th Century Studios)

Visual Effects by Jay Cooper, Julian Levi, Ian Comley, Charmaine Chan, and Neil Corbould, VES

Directed by Gareth Edwards
Produced by Gareth Edwards, Kiri Hart, Jim Spencer, and Arnon Milchan

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“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” (Paramount Pictures)
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” (Marvel Studios + Walt Disney Pictures)
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (Walt Disney Pictures)
“Oppenheimer” (Universal Pictures)

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING VISUAL EFFECTS IN A PHOTOREAL FEATURE

“Nyad” (Netflix)

Visual Effects by Jake Braver, Fiona Campbell Westgate, Christopher White, and Mohsen Mousavi

Directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin
Produced by Andrew Lazar and Teddy Schwarzman

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“John Wick: Chapter 4” (Lionsgate)
“Killers of the Flower Moon” (Paramount Pictures + Apple Original Films)
“Napoleon” (Columbia Pictures + Apple Original Films)
“Society of the Snow” (Netflix)

OUTSTANDING VISUAL EFFECTS IN AN ANIMATED FEATURE

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
(Sony + Columbia Pictures)

Visual Effects by Alan Hawkins, Christian Hejnal, Michael Lasker, and Matt Hausman

Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson
Produced by Chris Miller, Phil Lord, Amy Pascal, Avi Arad, and Christina Steinberg

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“Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget” (Netflix)
“Elemental” (Walt Disney Pictures + Pixar Animation)
“Nimona” (Netflix)
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” (Paramount Pictures)

OUTSTANDING VISUAL EFFECTS IN A PHOTOREAL EPISODE

“The Last Of Us” (HBO)
Episode: “Infected”

Visual Effects by Alex Wang, Sean Nowlan, Stephen James, Simon Jung, and Joel Whist

Executive Produced by Neil Druckmann, Asad Qizilbash, Carolyn Strauss, Carter Swan, and Evan Wells

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“Ahsoka” (Season 1) – Episode: “Dreams and Madness” (Disney+)
“Loki” (Season 2) – Episode: “Glorious Purpose” (Disney+)
“The Mandalorian” (Season 3) – Episode: “The Return” (Disney+)
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” (Apple TV+)

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING VISUAL EFFECTS IN A PHOTOREAL EPISODE

“Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty”
Episode: “Beat LA” (HBO)

Visual Effects by Raymond McIntyre Jr., Victor DiMichina, Javier Menéndez Platas, and Damien Stantina

Executive Produced by Adam McKay, Kevin J. Messick, Max Borenstein, Jim Hecht, Jason Shuman,
Scott Stephens, and Rodney Barnes

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“Citadel” (Season 1) – Episode: “Secrets in Night Need Early Rains” (Prime Video)
“The Crown” (Season 6) – Episode “Dis-Moi Oui” (Netflix)
“A Murder at The End of the World” (Season 1) – Episode: “Crypt” (Hulu)
“Ted Lasso” (Season 3) – Episode: “Mom City” (Apple TV+)

OUTSTANDING VISUAL EFFECTS IN A REAL-TIME PROJECT

“Alan Wake II”

Visual Effects by Janne Pulkkinen, Johannes Richter, Daniel Kończyk, and Damian Olechowski

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“Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty”
“Immortals of Aveum”
“Marvel’s Spider-Man 2”
“Mortal Kombat 1”

OUTSTANDING VISUAL EFFECTS IN A COMMERCIAL

Coca-Cola | “Masterpiece”

Visual Effects by Ryan Knowles, Antonia Vlasto, Gregory McKneally, and Dan Yargici

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Accenture | “Changing Tree”
Apple-Air Pods Pro | “Quiet The Noise”
Jean Paul Gaultier | “Divine Perfume”
Virgin Media | “Goat Glider”

OUTSTANDING VISUAL EFFECTS IN A SPECIAL VENUE PROJECT (TIE)

Postcard From Earth

Visual Effects by Aruna Inversin, Eric Wilson, Corey Turner, and William George

OUTSTANDING VISUAL EFFECTS IN A SPECIAL VENUE PROJECT (tie)

Rembrandt Immersive Artwork

Visual Effects by Andrew McNamara, Sebastian Read, Andrew Kinnear, and Sam Matthews

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Hypersphere 360; SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
“The Marvels” | Goose the Flerken Cat
“Zootopia: Hot Pursuit”

OUTSTANDING ANIMATED CHARACTER IN A PHOTOREAL FEATURE

“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”
(Marvel Studios + Walt Disney Pictures)
Character: Rocket

Visual Effects by Nathan McConnel, Andrea De Martis, Antony Magdalinidis, and Rachel Williams

Directed by James Gunn | Produced by Kevin Feige

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“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” | Character: Topo the Octopus (Warner Bros. Pictures)
“Godzilla Minus One” | Character: Godzilla (Toho International)
“Wonka” | Character: Oompa Loompa (Warner Bros. Pictures)

OUTSTANDING ANIMATED CHARACTER IN AN ANIMATED FEATURE

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
(Sony + Columbia Pictures)
Character: Spot

Visual Effects by Christopher Mangnall, Craig Feifarek, Humberto Rosa, and Nideep Varghese

Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson
Produced by Chris Miller, Phil Lord, Amy Pascal, Avi Arad, and Christina Steinberg

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“Elemental” | Character: Ember (Walt Disney Pictures + Pixar Animation)
“Elemental” | Character: Wade (Walt Disney Pictures + Pixar Animation)
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” | Character: Superfly (Paramount Pictures)

OUTSTANDING ANIMATED CHARACTER IN AN EPISODE, COMMERCIAL,
GAME CINEMATIC OR REAL-TIME PROJECT

“The Last Of Us” (HBO)
Episode: “Endure & Survive”
Character: Bloater

Visual Effects by Gino Acevedo, Max Telfer, Dennis You, and Fabio Leporelli

Executive Produced by Neil Druckmann, Asad Qizilbash, Carolyn Strauss, Carter Swan, and Evan Wells

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“Diablo IV: Inarius and Lilith Cinematic” | Character: Lilith
“Shadow and Bone” (Season 2) | Episode: “No Funerals” | Character: Nichevo’ya the Shadow Monster
“The Nevers” | Episode: “It’s a Good Day” | Character: Robot Dog
Virgin Media: Goat Glider | Character: The Goat

OUTSTANDING CREATED ENVIRONMENT IN A PHOTOREAL FEATURE

“The Creator” (20th Century Studios)
Environment: Floating Village

Visual Effects by John Seru, Guy Williams, Vincent Techer, and Timothée Maron

Directed by Gareth Edwards
Produced by Gareth Edwards, Kiri Hart, Jim Spencer, and Arnon Milchan

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“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” | Environment: Knowhere (Marvel Studios + Walt Disney Pictures)
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” | Environment: Underwater Wreck Environment (Walt Disney Pictures)
“John Wick: Chapter 4” | Environment: Place de L’Étoile (Lionsgate)

OUTSTANDING CREATED ENVIRONMENT IN AN ANIMATED FEATURE

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
(Sony + Columbia Pictures)
Environment: Mumbattan City

Visual Effects by Taehyun Park, YJ Lee, Pepe Orozco, and Kelly Han

Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson
Produced by Chris Miller, Phil Lord, Amy Pascal, Avi Arad, and Christina Steinberg

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“Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget” | Environment: Chicken Island (Netflix)
“Elemental” | Environment: Element City (Walt Disney Pictures + Pixar Animation)
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” | Environment: Midtown Manhattan (Paramount Pictures)

OUTSTANDING CREATED ENVIRONMENT IN AN EPISODE, COMMERCIAL,
GAME CINEMATIC OR REAL-TIME PROJECT

“The Last Of Us” (HBO)
Environment: Post-Outbreak Boston

Visual Effects by Melaina Mace, Adrien Lambert, Juan Carlos Barquet, and Christopher Anciaume

Executive Produced by Neil Druckmann, Asad Qizilbash, Carolyn Strauss, Carter Swan, and Evan Wells

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“Loki” (Season 2) | Episode: “1983” | Environment: World’s Fair White City (Disney+)
“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” | Environment: The Broken Circle (Paramount+)
“The Last of Us” | Episode: “Look for the Light | Environment: Salt Lake City (HBO)

OUTSTANDING VIRTUAL CINEMATOGRAPHY IN A CG PROJECT

“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”
(Marvel Studios + Walt Disney Pictures)

Visual Effects by Joanna Davison, Cheyana Wilkinson, Michael Cozens, and Jason Desjarlais

Directed by James Gunn | Produced by Kevin Feige

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“The Creator” (20th Century Studios)
“Migration” (Illumination + Universal Pictures)
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” (Sony + Columbia Pictures)

OUTSTANDING MODEL IN A PHOTOREAL OR ANIMATED PROJECT

“The Creator” (20th Century Studios)
Model: Nomad

Visual Effects by Oliver Kane, Mat Monro, Florence Green, and Serban Ungureanu

Directed by Gareth Edwards
Produced by Gareth Edwards, Kiri Hart, Jim Spencer, and Arnon Milchan

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“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” | Model: The Arête (Marvel Studios + Walt Disney Pictures)
“Peter Pan & Wendy” | Model: Jolly Roger (Disney+)
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” | Model: Spider HQ (Sony + Columbia Pictures)

OUTSTANDING EFFECTS SIMULATIONS IN A PHOTOREAL FEATURE

“The Creator” (20th Century Studios)

Visual Effects by Ludovic Ramisandraina, Raul Essig, Mathieu Chardonnet, and Lewis Taylor

Directed by Gareth Edwards
Produced by Gareth Edwards, Kiri Hart, Jim Spencer, and Arnon Milchan

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“Napoleon” (Columbia Pictures + Apple Original Films)
“The Nun 2” (Warner Bros. Pictures)
“Nyad” | Effects: Stormy Waters (Netflix)

OUTSTANDING EFFECTS SIMULATIONS IN AN ANIMATED FEATURE

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
(Sony + Columbia Pictures)

Visual Effects by Pav Grochola, Filippo Maccari, Naoki Kato, and Nicola Finizio

Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson
Produced by Chris Miller, Phil Lord, Amy Pascal, Avi Arad, and Christina Steinberg

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“Elemental” (Walt Disney Pictures + Pixar Animation)
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” (Illumination + Universal Pictures)
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” (Paramount Pictures)

OUTSTANDING EFFECTS SIMULATIONS IN AN EPISODE, COMMERCIAL,
GAME CINEMATIC OR REAL-TIME PROJECT

“The Mandalorian” (Disney+)
Effect: Lake Monster Attack Water

Visual Effects by Travis Harkleroad, Florian Witzel, Rick Hankins, and Aron Bonar

Executive Produced by Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy, Colin Wilson, and Rick Famuyiwa

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“Citadel” | Episode: “Secrets in Night Need Early Rains” | Effects: Ocean Water (Prime Video)
“Invasion” (Season 2) | Episode: “A Voice from the Other Side”
“Loki” (Season 2) | Episode: “Science/Fiction” | Effects: Spaghettification (Disney+)
“Willow” | Episode: “Children of the Wyrm” | Effects: Crone Duststorm and Magical Effects (Disney+)

OUTSTANDING COMPOSITING & LIGHTING IN A FEATURE

“The Creator” (20th Century Studios)
Lighting: Bar

Visual Effects by Phil Prates, Min Kim, Nisarg Suthar, and Toshiko Miura

Directed by Gareth Edwards
Produced by Gareth Edwards, Kiri Hart, Jim Spencer, and Arnon Milchan

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“The Creator” | Lighting: Spaceships (20th Century Studios)
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” (Marvel Studios + Walt Disney Pictures)
“John Wick: Chapter 4” | Lighting: Apartment Massacre Videogame Style (Lionsgate)
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” (Sony + Columbia Pictures)

OUTSTANDING COMPOSITING & LIGHTING IN AN EPISODE

“The Last Of Us” (HBO)
Episode: “Endure and Survive”
Lighting: Infected Horde Battle

Visual Effects by Matthew Lumb, Ben Roberts, Ben Campbell, and Quentin Hema

Executive Produced by Neil Druckmann, Asad Qizilbash, Carolyn Strauss, Carter Swan, and Evan Wells

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“The Last of Us” | Episode: “Infected” | Lighting: Boston (HBO)
“The Mandalorian” (Season 3) | Episode: “The Return” (Disney+)
“Willow” | Episode: “Children of the Wyrm” (Disney+)

OUTSTANDING COMPOSITING & LIGHTING IN A COMMERCIAL

Coca-Cola | “Masterpiece”

Visual Effects by Ryan Knowles, Greg Mckneally, Taran Spear, and Jordan Dunstall

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Accenture | “Changing Tree”
Smirnoff | “Cocktail”
Starfield

OUTSTANDING SPECIAL (PRACTICAL) EFFECTS IN A PHOTOREAL PROJECT

“Oppenheimer” (Universal Pictures)

Visual Effects by Scott Fisher, James Rollins, and Mario Vanillo

Directed by Christopher Nolan
Produced by Emma Thomas, Charles Roven, and Christopher Nolan

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“I’m a Virgo” (Prime Video)
“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” (Paramount Pictures)
“Society of the Snow” (Netflix)

EMERGING TECHNOLOGY AWARD

“The Flash” (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Technology: Volumetric Capture

Visual Effects by Stephan Trojansky, Thomas Ganshorn, Oliver Pilarski, and Lukas Lepicovsky

Directed by Andy Muschietti
Produced by Barbara Muschietti and Michael Disco

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“Blue Beetle” | Technology: Machine Learning Cloth (Warner Bros. Pictures)
“Elemental” | Technology: Volumetric Neural Style Transfer (Walt Disney Pictures + Pixar Animation)
“Wish” | Technology: Dynamic Screen Space Textures for Coherent Stylization (Walt Disney Pictures)

OUTSTANDING VISUAL EFFECTS IN A STUDENT PROJECT

“Silhouette”

Visual Effects by Alexis Lafuente, Antoni Nicolaï, Chloé Stricher, and Elliot Dreuille

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“Au 8ème Jour”
“L’Animal Sauce Ail”
“Loup y es-tu?”