European Film Academy Reveals Nominations for Best European Animated Feature Film
The European Film Academy (EFA) has announced the nominations for the 2024 European Animated Feature Film category. This recognition highlights the importance of animated films in the broader landscape of European cinema, with the nominees also eligible for consideration in the prestigious "European Film" category.
The nomination process was managed by a committee made up of representatives from both the European Film Academy and CARTOON, the European Association for Animation Film. The list of nominees represents a broad range of creative talent and collaboration across Europe and beyond. The committee's membership will be officially presented on the European Film Awards' website following the announcement.
This year's nominated animated films are:
- "Flow" / Gints Zilbalodis / Latvia, France, Belgium
- "Living Large" / Kristina Dufková / Czech Republic, France, Slovakia
- "Savages" / Claude Barras / Switzerland, France, Belgium
- "Sultana’s Dream" / Isabel Herguera / Spain, Germany, India
- "They Shot the Piano Player" / Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal / Spain, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Peru
Each of these films showcases a unique storytelling approach and reflects the diversity of European animation. "Flow," directed by Gints Zilbalodis, comes from Latvia, France, and Belgium, while Kristina Dufková's "Living Large" features collaboration between the Czech Republic, France, and Slovakia. Swiss filmmaker Claude Barras' "Savages" highlights a joint effort with France and Belgium, and Isabel Herguera’s "Sultana’s Dream" brings together Spain, Germany, and India. "They Shot the Piano Player," directed by Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal, spans Spain, France, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Peru, underlining the international nature of European animated film production.
The European Film Academy Awards, known for recognizing the highest achievements in European cinema, will take place on December 7, 2024, in Lucerne, Switzerland. The ceremony will reveal the winners of various prestigious categories, including "European Film," "European Director," "European Actress," "European Actor," "European Screenwriter," and "European Documentary." These nominations will be announced on November 5, 2024, with the Academy's members voting to determine the winners.
Notably, this year's selection process adheres to the European Film Academy's Diversity & Inclusion Standards, ensuring that the nominated films reflect a wide spectrum of voices and perspectives across Europe. The European Film Awards, presented by the European Film Academy and European Film Academy Productions gGmbH, are considered the most esteemed honors in European cinema.