British Animation Awards Unveils Finalists

The bi-annual British Animation Awards celebrates animators from across the U.K. Previous winners have included Tim Burton, Nick Park, Simon Tofield,

Harry Potter

, Gorillaz and Martin Freeman, among others.

This year’s finalists include:

Best Long Form

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We're Going on a Bear

Hunt

by Lupus Films Walker Productions and Herrick Entertainment

·      Ethel & Ernest by Lupus Films in association with Ethel & Ernest Productions, Mélusine Productions and Cloth Cat Animation

·      

Revolting Rhymes

by Magic Light Pictures

Best Voice Performance

·       “Scream Street” King Niles by John Thomson as Niles Farr, Mayor Sir Otto Sneer & Hushmushtushlushfushi

·      “Ethel & Ernest” Ethel by Brenda Blethyn

·       “The Amazing World of GumballThe Choices” Nicole by Teresa Gallagher

Best Children’s Series

·       “Shaun the Sheep: Karma Farmer” by Aardman Animations

·      “Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed: Screwtop in Love” by Beano Studios

·       “The Amazing World of Gumball: The Copycats” by Great Marlborough Productions for Turner Broadcasting System

Best Pre-School Series

“Hey Duggee: The Tadpole Badge” by Studio A.K.A. for CBeebies

“Twirlywoos: More About Collecting” by Ragdoll Productions & DHX Media for CBeebies

“Sarah and Duck: Constable Quack” by Karrot Entertainment for CBeebies & BBC Worldwide

Best Animation in a Commercial

·       “The Great British Bake Off” by Blinkink for 4 Creative

·       “James Wellbeloved: Mega City” by Passion Animation Studios for AMV BBDO

·       “BBC: The Supporting Act” by Blink Ink for BBC Creative