The Visual Effects Society (VES) announced the winnersof the 17th Annual VES Awards on February 5. The awards recognize outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation in film, animation, television, commercials and video games and the VFX supervisors, VFX producers and hands-on artists who bring about this work.
As previously announced, the VES Visionary Award was presented to writer-director-producer Jonathan Nolan. The VES Award for Creative Excellence was presented to creators-executive producers-writers-directors David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature
Avengers: Infinity War
- Dan DeLeeuw
- Jen Underdahl
- Kelly Port
- Matt Aitken
- Dan Sudick
Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature
First Man
- Paul Lambert
- Kevin Elam
- Tristan Myles
- Ian Hunter
- JD Schwalm
Outstanding Visual Effects in an Animated Feature
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
- Joshua Beveridge
- Christian Hejnal
- Danny Dimian
- Bret St. Clair
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Episode
Lost in Space; Danger, Will Robinson
- Jabbar Raisani
- Terron Pratt
- Niklas Jacobson
- Joao Sita
Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Episode
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan; Pilot
- Erik Henry
- Matt Robken
- Bobo Skipper
- Deak Ferrand
- Pau Costa
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Real-Time Project
Age of Sail
- John Kahrs
- Kevin Dart
- Cassidy Curtis
- Theresa Latzko
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Commercial
John Lewis; The Boy and the Piano
- Kamen Markov
- Philip Whalley
- Anthony Bloor
- Andy Steele
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Special Venue Project
Childish Gambino’s Pharos
- Keith Miller
- Alejandro Crawford
- Thelvin Cabezas
- Jeremy Thompson
Outstanding Animated Character in a Photoreal Feature
Avengers: Infinity War; Thanos
- Jan Philip Cramer
- Darren Hendler
- Paul Story
- Sidney Kombo-Kintombo
Christopher Robin; Tigger
- Arslan Elver
- Kayn Garcia
- Laurent Laban
- Mariano Mendiburu
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom; Indoraptor
- Jance Rubinchik
- Ted Lister
- Yannick Gillain
- Keith Ribbons
Ready Player One; Art3mis
- David Shirk
- Brian Cantwell
- Jung-Seung Hong
- Kim Ooi
Outstanding Animated Character in an Animated Feature
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse; Miles Morales
- Marcos Kang
- Chad Belteau
- Humberto Rosa
- Julie Bernier Gosselin
Outstanding Animated Character in an Episode or Real-Time Project
Lost in Space; Humanoid
- Chad Shattuck
- Paul Zeke
- Julia Flanagan
- Andrew McCartney
Outstanding Animated Character in a Commercial
Volkswagen; Born Confident; Bam
- David Bryan
- Chris Welsby
- Fabian Frank
- Chloe Dawe
Outstanding Created Environment in a Photoreal Feature
Ready Player One; The Shining, Overlook Hotel
- Mert Yamak
- Stanley Wong
- Joana Garrido
- Daniel-Stefan Gagiu
Outstanding Created Environment in an Animated Feature
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse; Graphic New York City
- Terry Park
- Bret St. Clair
- Kimberly Liptrap
- Dave Morehead
Outstanding Created Environment in an Episode, Commercial, or Real-Time Project
Lost in Space; Pilot; Impact Area
- Philip Engström
- Kenny Vähäkari
- Jason Martin
- Martin Bergquist
Outstanding Virtual Cinematography in a Photoreal Project
Ready Player One; New York Race
- Daniele Bigi
- Edmund Kolloen
- Mathieu Vig
- Jean-Baptiste Noyau
Outstanding Model in a Photoreal or Animated Project
Mortal Engines; London
- Matthew Sandoval
- James Ogle
- Nick Keller
- Sam Tack
Outstanding Effects Simulations in a Photoreal Feature
Avengers: Infinity War; Titan
- Gerardo Aguilera
- Ashraf Ghoniem
- Vasilis Pazionis
- Hartwell Durfor
Outstanding Effects Simulations in an Animated Feature
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
- Ian Farnsworth
- Pav Grochola
- Simon Corbaux
- Brian D. Casper
Outstanding Effects Simulations in an Episode, Commercial, or Real-Time Project
Altered Carbon
- Philipp Kratzer
- Daniel Fernandez
- Xavier Lestourneaud
- Andrea Rosa
Outstanding Compositing in a Photoreal Feature
Avengers: Infinity War; Titan
- Sabine Laimer
- Tim Walker
- Tobias Wiesner
- Massimo Pasquetti
Outstanding Compositing in a Photoreal Episode
Lost in Space; Impact; Crash Site Rescue
- David Wahlberg
- Douglas Roshamn
- Sofie Ljunggren
- Fredrik Lönn
Outstanding Compositing in a Photoreal Commercial
Apple; Welcome Home
- Michael Ralla
- Steve Drew
- Alejandro Villabon
- Peter Timberlake
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Student Project
Terra Nova
- Thomas Battistetti
- Mélanie Geley
- Mickael Le Mezo
- Guillaume Hoarau
