Academy Award for Best Animated Feature
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Academy Award for Best Animated Feature
The Academy Award for Best Animated Feature is an Academy Award presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to recognize excellence in animated feature films. The award was first introduced in 2001 for films released in 2001.
History[edit | edit source]
The category was created after the success and increasing popularity of animated films in the 1990s, particularly those produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios. The first recipient of the award was Shrek, produced by DreamWorks Animation.
Criteria[edit | edit source]
To be eligible for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, a film must be at least 40 minutes long and use a significant amount of animation. The animation must figure in no less than 75 percent of the running time, and a significant number of the major characters must be animated.
Winners and Nominees[edit | edit source]
The award has been given to a variety of films from different studios. Notable winners include Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Toy Story 3, and Frozen. Pixar has been particularly successful in this category, winning numerous times.
Impact[edit | edit source]
The introduction of the Best Animated Feature category has had a significant impact on the animation industry, encouraging studios to invest more in high-quality animated films. It has also brought greater recognition to the art of animation and its importance in the film industry.
Related Awards[edit | edit source]
Other awards recognizing animated films include the Annie Awards, the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film, and the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film.
See Also[edit | edit source]
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
- Shrek
- Finding Nemo
- The Incredibles
- Ratatouille (film)
- Toy Story 3
- Frozen (2013 film)
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