Topic: The 2014 Bricks in Motion Awards - Awards Chat Announcement!
The time has come! Over the last few months, our panel of judges have debated and discussed, and we've finally come to a consensus. The winners of the 2014 Bricks in Motion Awards have been chosen, and now it's time to reveal them in style.
On June 13, 2015, at 2 PM Pacific Standard Time, we will announce the winners in the Bricks in Motion IRC chatroom. You can see what that is in your time zone by clicking here.
You can find the original nominee thread here here, and learn more about the Bricks in Motion Awards on the Brickfilms Wiki!
The films you see in the categories below are listed in alphabetical order, and without any bias or favoring whatsoever. Judges and organizers agreed to disqualify any films they have made in the last calendar year from awards contention, so as to make judging as fair as possible. Films eligible for awards consideration need not have been made public on the Bricks in Motion Releases forum (a rule change from years past), but must have been released online within the 2014 year.
Our nomination panelists for the 2014 year are:
MindGame
NathanWells
Penta
Dewfilms
Squash
Littlebrick
Smeagol
And now with that out of the way, let’s get on to what you’ve all been waiting for! Here are your nominees for this year’s Bricks in Motion Awards!
BEST FILM
This is awarded to a brickfilm of exceptional quality in all aspects. It is thoroughly enjoyed by many and takes a creative approach to the filmmaking process and design. Simply put, it is the "Best Film" of the Year.
BEST ANIMATION
This award is presented to a film that utilizes animation very well. The film demonstrates smooth and fluid animation that is highly realistic, creative, and/or innovative, as part of one of the most important parts of stop motion films. Note that different film styles require different animation styles when you are nominating a film.
Batman and Friends: The Clock Tower Caper - Sean Willets
LEGO The Hobbit: Episode 1 - Bilbo Baggins - Forrest Whaley and Sean Willets
Plastic Love - Maxime Marion
Pokeballin' 2 - Dylan Woodley
Teleporter Trouble - Gregory & Garry Moore
BEST SCREENPLAY
This award is given to a film that has an excellent script and storyline. The idea and outline is presented very well, has great plot, and exceptional dialogue and actions.
Coffee & Carnage - Jonny Paquette
FHAC - Keshen Matus
Plastic Love - Lilian Ginet & Maxime Marion
That's the Way it Goes! - Walter Benson
Time for Sale - Legostudio01 and A&M Studios
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
The composition of the frames in the films are done very well, and demonstrates the directors ability to place characters, lights, and the camera well in order to make the film more interesting and visually appealing.
Coffee & Carnage - Jonny Paquette
Immortal - Dominik G. & Markus E.
The Legend of Leszek - AniMax
LEGO Star Wars: Hunted - Eric Beaton
Plastic Love - Lilian Ginet & Maxime Marion
BEST EDITING
This is awarded to a film that best exemplifies a harmonious arrangement of both visuals and sound, how they're assembled to advance the narrative, as well as create an effective sense of pacing and timing.
1741 The Battle of Mollwitz - Brick Dictator
Infinite - Steffen Troeger
The Hobbit: The Lake-Town Chase - Enrique Fuster
LEGO Star Wars: Hunted - Eric Beaton
Plastic Love - Maxime Marion
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
This award is presented to the film with an excellent original score. The score fits with the films setting and enriches the viewing experience with great sound and presentation.
Batman and Friends: The Clock Tower Caper - Andy Stein
Delivering Mail - Basile Segouin
Immortal - Dominik G. and Moritz Meier
Plastic Love - Quentin Billard
Steampunk - Tom Gudde
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
This award is presented to a film with outstanding effects work, whether achieved in-camera or with software in post-production. The effects complement the film, rather than distract from the experience.
Avicii - Addicted to You - Keshen Matus
Immortal - Dominik G. & Markus E.
The Journey - Jay Silver
Pokeballin' 2 - Dylan Woodley
Zeus vs. Thor: Epic Rap Battles of History - Forrest Whaley
BEST SOUND DESIGN
This is awarded to a film that uses sound and music to enhance the presentation with great success. The sound compliments the film and is pleasing when heard, with excellent composition and placement.
Coffee & Carnage - Jonny Paquette
LEGO Star Wars: Battlefront - Spencer Olson
LEGO Star Wars: Hunted - Eric Beaton
LEGO Titanfall - Attrition - Jordan Johnson
Plastic Love - Franck Rivolet
BEST SET DESIGN
This is awarded to a film that uses sets and characters to enhance the overall enjoyment and set the proper tone for the film.
Escape from Sabre Island - Dastoli Digital
LEGO Star Wars: Hunted - Eric Beaton
Leprechauns in France - Harrison Allen
Plastic Love - Marc Schickelé
Pokeballin' 2 - Dylan Woodley
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE
This award is presented to an individual who voice acts a character with great success, originality, and realism. The performance is believable, and adds to the enjoyment of the film.
Keshen Matus as Pervical - FHAC
Anna Moorey as Jessica - That's the Way it Goes!
Jonny Paquette as Bartender - Coffee & Carnage
Jean-Marie Pexoto as Edmond - Plastic Love
Kent Poole as William Shatner - Action Bill
BEST ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE
This is awarded to the whole voice acting cast of a film, and recognizes the performance of all the actors. The performances are all very well done, and support the film throughout.
Action Bill
Coffee & Carnage
Plastic Love
That's the Way it Goes!
Nominee Tallies
Plastic Love - 10 nominations
Coffee & Carnage - 6 nominations
LEGO Star Wars: Hunted - 4 nominations
That’s the Way it Goes! - 4 nominations
Action Bill - 3 nominations
Immortal - 3 nominations
Pokeballin’ 2 - 3 nominations
Batman and Friends: The Clock Tower Caper - 2 nominations
FHAC - 2 nominations
Time for Sale - 2 nominations
1741 The Battle of Mollwitz - 1 nomination
Adventures in (Classic) Space! - 1 nomination
Avicii - Addicted to You - 1 nomination
Delivering Mail - 1 nomination
Escape from Sabre Island - 1 nomination
The Hobbit: The Lake-Town Chase - 1 nomination
Infinite - 1 nomination
The Journey - 1 nomination
The Legend of Leszek - 1 nomination
LEGO Star Wars: Battlefront - 1 nomination
LEGO Titanfall - Attrition - 1 nomination
Leprechauns in France - 1 nomination
Steampunk - 1 nomination
Teleporter Trouble - 1 nomination
