The Visual Effects Society announced their nominations across TV and film. Martin Scorsese will receive the VES Lifetime Achievement Award, and Roland Emmerich will be given the VES Visionary Award. The winners will be revealed on 29th January. Here are the film nominees:
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature
- Alita: Battle Angel
- Avengers: Endgame
- Gemini Man
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
- The Lion King
Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature
- 1917
- Ford v. Ferrari
- Joker
- The Aeronauts
- The Irishman
Outstanding Visual Effects in an Animated Feature
- Frozen 2
- Klaus
- Missing Link
- The Lego Movie 2
- Toy Story 4
Outstanding Animated Character in a Photoreal Feature
- Alita Battle Angel – Alita
- Avengers Endgame – Smart Hulk
- Gemini Man – Junior
- The Lion King – Scar
Outstanding Animated Character in an Animated Feature
- Frozen 2 – The Water Nøkk
- Klaus – Jesper
- Missing Link – Susan
- Toy Story 4 – Bo Peep
Outstanding Created Environment In A Photoreal Feature
- Aladdin – Agrabah
- Alita: Battle Angel – Iron City
- Motherless Brooklyn – Penn Station
- Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker – Pasaana Desert
- The Lion King – The Pridelands
Outstanding Created Environment In An Animated Feature
- Frozen 2 – Giants’ Gorge
- How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World – The Hidden World
- Missing Link – Passage To India Jungle
- Toy Story 4 – Antiques Mall
Outstanding Virtual Cinematography In A Cg Project
- Alita: Battle Angel
- The Lion King
- The Mandalorian
- Toy Story 4
Outstanding Model In A Photoreal Or Animated Project
- Lost In Space – The Resolute
- Missing Link – The Manchuria
- The Man In The High Castle – Rocket Train
- The Mandalorian – The Sin; The Razorcrest
Outstanding Effects Simulations In A Photoreal Feature
- Dumbo – Bubble Elephants
- Spider-man: Far From Home – Molten Man
- Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker
- The Lion King
Outstanding Effects Simulations In An Animated Feature
- Abominable
- Frozen 2
- How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
- Toy Story 4
Outstanding Compositing In A Feature
- Alita: Battle Angel
- Avengers: Endgame
- Captain Marvel
- Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker
- The Irishman
Outstanding Special (Practical) Effects In A Photoreal Or Animated Project
- Aladdin
- Game Of Thrones
- Terminator: Dark Fate
- The Dark Crystal: The Age Of Resistance