Technicolor and its family of creative studios are honored to work on some of the industry’s most acclaimed movies, shows and campaigns across the industries we serve. With a history of award-winning talent, we continue to push the boundaries of what entertainment can be; check out some of our talent’s and creative partners' recent nominations and awards below.
Film & Television
Academy Awards and Nominations
For the second year in a row, Technicolor teams received two Oscar® nominations for Best Visual Effects, demonstrating the strength and range of their VFX work across different types of projects. Congratulations to MR. X for their first Oscar® nomination for their work on Paramount’s Love and Monsters – and to MPC Film for their work on Disney’s The One and Only Ivan.
Love and Monsters – MR. X
2021 Nominee
Best Visual Effects
The One and Only Ivan – MPC Film
2021 Nominee
Best Visual Effects
The Lion King - MPC Film
2020 Nominee
Best Visual Effects
1917 - MPC Film
2020 WINNER
Best Visual Effects
BAFTA Awards and Nominations
The BAFTA’s envision “a world where everyone’s life is culturally and creatively enriched through excellent work in film, games and television.” Technicolor is once again honored to have worked on a BAFTA nominee – with the MPC Film team earning a nod for Special Visual Effects on Disney’s The One and Only Ivan.
The One and Only Ivan – MPC Film
2021 Nominee
Special Visual Effects
1917 - MPC Film
2020 WINNER
Special Visual Effects
The Lion King - MPC Film
2020 Nominee
Special Visual Effects
Canadian Screen Awards and Nominations
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television celebrates the best in Canadian visual storytelling, creativity and talent. Recent Canadian Screen Award winners were announced via a series of virtual presentations live-streamed on the Canadian Academy's social media channels.
Vikings – Season 6, Episode 610: “The Best Laid Plans” – MR. X
2021 WINNER
Best Visual Effects
Vikings: Season 5, Episode 519: ‘What Happens in The Cave’ - MR. X
2020 WINNER
Best Visual Effects
Emmy Awards and Nominations
Stay tuned for the Emmy Awards on Sunday, September 19. After winning last year for their long-running work on Vikings, Technicolor's MR. X is nominated again in the Outstanding Special Visual Effects category.
Vikings – ‘The Signal’ – Technicolor’s MR. X
2021 Nominee
Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Single Episode
Vikings – “The Best Laid Plans” – Technicolor's MR. X
2020 WINNER
Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role
Tales from the Loop – “Loop” – Technicolor MPC
Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role
Industry Awards
AEAF Awards
Technicolor Creative Studios saw multiple wins, special merits and finalists across its MPC studios at the 2021 AEAF Awards. The VFX and animation festival is a celebration of timeless artistry and storytelling – demonstrated by the creative and technical excellence and innovation of entries from around the world.
Pennyworth (Series 2) – MPC Episodic
2021 SPECIAL MERIT – TV Series
Godzilla vs. Kong – MPC Film
2021 SILVER – Feature Film Sequence – Downtown Battle
The One and Only Ivan – MPC Film
2021 BRONZE – Feature Film – VFX
Cruella – MPC Film
2021 SPECIAL MERIT – Feature Film - VFX
XBOX ‘Us Dreamers’ – MPC
2021 – BRONZE – Commercials – VFX
Verizon ‘The Reset’ – MPC
2021 – BRONZE – Commercials - VFX
Dell ‘Youniverse’ – MPC
2021 SPECIAL MERIT – Commercials - VFX
Burberry ‘Festive’ – MPC
2021 SPECIAL MERIT – Commercials - VFX
Perrier ‘Heat’ – Mikros MPC
2021 SPECIAL MERIT – Commercials - VFX
ING ‘Do Your Thing’ – MPC
2021 SILVER – Commercials - Animation
Dick’s Sporting Goods ‘Night at the Distribution Centre’ – MPC
2021 SPECIAL MERIT – Commercials – Animation
France Television ‘SUMO’ – Mikros MPC
2021 SPECIAL MERIT – Commercials – Animation
easyJet – ‘Hide & Seek’
WINNER – MPC – GOLD – Commercials VFX
Dick's Sporting Goods - The New Kid
WINNER – MPC – SILVER – Commercials Animation
HPA Awards and Nominations
The HPA Awards are considered the standard-bearer for excellence and innovation in an industry embracing an expanding array of groundbreaking technologies and creativity. HPA Awards honor creative achievement, outstanding artistry, lifetime achievement, and engineering excellence.
Godzilla vs Kong
2021 Nominee
MPC Film
Outstanding Visual Effects – Theatrical Feature
The One and Only Ivan
2020 WINNER
Nick Davis, Greg Fisher, Ben Aghdami, Ben Jones, Santiago Colomo Martinez – MPC FILM for Outstanding Visual Effects – Theatrical Feature
The Lion King
2019 WINNER
Adam Valdez, Elliot Newman and Audrey Ferrara - MPC FILM for Outstanding Visual Effects
Us
Michael Hatzer - Technicolor for Outstanding Color Grading
Man in the High Castle (Episode 310: Jahr Null)
Roy Vasich - Technicolor for Outstanding Color Grading
Roma
Steve Scott on behalf of Technicolor for Outstanding Color Grading
Tiffany & Co. 'Believe in Dreams: A Tiffany Holiday'
James Tillett - Moving Picture Company for Outstanding Color Grading on a Commercial
Palms Casino 'Unstatus Quo'
Ricky Gausis - Moving Picture Company for Outstanding Color Grading on a Commercial
VES Awards and Nominations
Technicolor and our family of creative studios are honored to have worked on 15 of this years’ Visual Effects Society nominated films, short films and commercials. A huge congratulations to the teams at all of our studios as well as our storytelling partners on their nominations.
The One and Only Ivan – MPC Film
2021 WINNER
Outstanding Animated Character in a Photoreal Feature (‘Ivan’)
Walmart ‘Famous Visitors’ – The Mill
2021 WINNER
Outstanding Compositing in a Commercial
2021 Nominee
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Commercial
Burberry 'Festive' - MPC
2021 WINNER
Outstanding Compositing in a Commercial
2021 Nominee
Outstanding Compositing in a Commercial
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Commercial
Arm & Hammer 'Once Upon a Time' – MPC
2021 WINNER
Outstanding Animated Character in a Commercial ('Tuxedo Tom')
2021 Nominee
Outstanding Animated Character in a Commercial ('Tuxedo Tom')
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Commercial
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run – Mikros
2021 Nominee
Outstanding Animated Character in an Animated Feature (‘SpongeBob’)
Da 5 Bloods – MR. X
2021 Nominee
Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature
Monster Hunter – MR. X
2021 Nominee
Outstanding Effects Simulations in a Photoreal Feature
Vikings (‘Best Laid Plans’) – MR. X
2021 Nominee
Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Episode
TK Maxx 'The Lil’ Goat' – MPC
2021 Nominee
Outstanding Animated Character in a Commercial (The Lil’ Goat)
The Lion King - MPC Film
2020 WINNER
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature
Outstanding Created Environment in a Photoreal Feature
Outstanding Virtual Cinematography in a CG Project
2020 Nominee
Outstanding Animated Character in a Photoreal Feature
Outstanding Effects Simulations in a Photoreal Feature
1917 - MPC Film
2020 Nominee
Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature
“Vikings” What Happens in the Cave - Mr. X
2020 Nominee
Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Episode
“Hennessy: The Seven Worlds” - MPC
2020 WINNER
Outstanding Compositing in a Commercial
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Commercial
2020 Nominee
Outstanding Effects Simulations in an Episode, Commercial, Or Real-time Project
“BMW Legend” - MPC
2020 Nominee
Outstanding Compositing in a Commercial
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Commercial
“Feeding America; I Am Hunger in America” - THE MILL
2020 Nominee
Outstanding Compositing in a Commercial
“Apex Legends;” Meltdown; Mirage - THE MILL
2020 Nominee
Outstanding Animated Character in a Commercial
Advertising Awards
Ad Age Creativity Awards
The coveted Ad Age A-List & Creativity Awards honor the forward-thinking leaders, top agencies and creative innovators in the industry today.
VFX Company of the Year - MPC
2020 & 2021
Adweek Experiential Awards
Respawn Entertainment – Live from Mirage’s Holo-Day Bash at The Game Awards
2021 - Best Use of Video in an Experiential Activation
The Mill
HBO’s Lovecraft Country: Sanctum (three-part social event series)
2021 - Best Use of Virtual Event Technology
The Mill
British Arrows
For more than forty years, the British Arrows have been championing and celebrating the innovation and artistry of moving image advertising. The most recent winners were announced on March 25, 2021 -- and Technicolor’s creative studios MPC and The Mill took home another six British Arrow awards this year.
Hennessey "The Seven Worlds"
CGI WINNER GOLD — MPC
VFX WINNER SILVER — MPC
Tate "Untold Stories"
VR/360/AR Experience WINNER GOLD — The Mill
BMW X7 "Legend"
Colour WINNER GOLD — Mark Gethin, MPC
VFX Shortlist — MPC
Renault Clio "The French Exchange"
Colour WINNER SILVER — Jean-Clément Soret, MPC
Playstation "Feel The Power of Pro"
Visual FX WINNER BRONZE — The Mill
CGI Shortlist — The Mill
Virgin Australia "Up, Up and Toupee"
3D Animation Shortlist — MPC
CGI Shortlist — MPC
PlayStation Now "The Fall"
VFX Shortlist — The Mill
Dick's Sporting Goods "The New Kid"
3D Animation Shortlist — MPC
Simba "Made For Peace"
Colour Shortlist — Jean-Clément Soret, MPC
Guinness "The Purse"
Colour Shortlist — James Bamford, The Mill
Deka "Kiss"
Colour Shortlist — James Bamford, The Mill
Carlsberg "The Lake"
Colour Shortlist — James Bamford, The Mill
Chevrolet "Tailgates"
Colour Shortlist — Mark Gethin, MPC
easyJet "Hide & Seek"
Colour Shortlist — Matthieu Toullet, MPC
Durex "Step Forward"
Colour Shortlist — Nikola Stefanovic, MPC
AT&T "Train"
Colour Shortlist — Ricky Gausis, Matthieu Toullet and Jean-Clément Soret, MPC
Cannes Lions
Since 1954, the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has been exploring the value of creativity in branded communication; celebrating the best new ideas shaping the creative future; and inspiring the next generation of industry leaders and global talent.
Burberry ‘Festive’ – MPC
2021 GOLD LION
Film Craft – Color Correction/Grading
2021 SILVER LION
Film Craft – Visual Effects
PlayStation ‘Feel the Power of Pro’ – The Mill
2021 SILVER LION
Film Craft – Visual Effects
John Lewis - The Boy and the Piano
MPC, WINNER of Silver Lion - Visual Effects
Hennessy - The Seven Worlds
MPC, WINNER of Bronze Lion - Visual Effects
Nike - Awaken the Phantom
The Mill, Visual Effects
Audi - Synchronized Swimming
The Mill, Visual Effects
BMW - Legend
MPC, Visual Effects
Mill Mascot
The Mill, Innovation Technology, Motion Graphics, Design & Animation
HPE - I.T Monster
The Mill, Technology Led Brand Experience
Chantix - Slow Turkey
The Mill, Animation
PlayStation - Journey Ahead
The Mill, Visual Effects
Universal - Ready Player One: Facebook AR Effects
The Mill, Mobile AR
Audi - Cashew
The Mill, Animation
March For Our Lives - The Most Vicious Cycle
The Mill, Film Direction
Respawn Entertainment - Apex Legends Reveal Trailer
The Mill, Visual Effects & Animation
HBO - True Detective Opening Sequence
The Mill, Animation
Liberty Mutual - Dealership
The Mill, Visual Effects
Sony - Bravia OLED Pinball
The Mill, Visual Effects
Google Pixel - Childish Gambino Playmoji
The Mill, Animation
AICP - Title Sequence
The Mill, Motion Graphics, Design & Animation
The Chemical Brothers - Free Yourself
The Mill, Animation & Visual Effects
Monoprix - Humanity’s first queue
Mikros, Visual Effects & Post-Production
Canal+ - The Idea
Mikros, Visual Effects & Post-Production
Koho – Dream Thieves
Mikros, Visual Effects & Post-Production
Clio Awards
The Mill and MPC are once again honored with multiple Clio Awards for their achievements across creative categories, ranging from Animation and Visual Effects to Film Technique and Music Video. The Clio Awards recognize creative excellence and innovation across advertising and design.
FKA twigs ‘Sad Day’ - MPC
SILVER Winner - Visual Effects
2021 Clio Music Award for Film/Video Craft
Burberry ‘Festive’ - MPC
SILVER Winner – Visual Effects
2021 Clio Award for Film Craft
The Mill - March for Our Lives ‘The Most Vicious Cycle’
Bronze | Direction
Bronze | Visual Effects
MPC - Hennessy - The Seven Worlds
Gold | VFX
MPC - John Lewis - The Boy and The Piano
Silver | VFX
Creative Circle Awards
Creative Circle is a long-standing awards body run and judged by creatives that recognize great ideas, fresh thinking and craft. Their mission is to promote creative excellence in advertising, while sharing knowledge and experience through educational programs to support the next generation of creative people.
Eurobest Awards
Celebrating European creativity, Eurobest Awards are considered among the most respected creative accolades for creative content.
John Lewis’s The Boy & The Piano
SILVER EUROBEST AWARD For Film Craft: Visual Effects
MPC London
Hennessy The Seven Worlds
BRONZE EUROBEST AWARD for Film Craft: Visual Effects.
MPC London
London International Awards
The London International Awards (LIA Awards) celebrate creativity in advertising, design and technology business. LIA seeks to continually be the bastion for creatives, creativity, ideas and nothing else.
John Lewis’s The Boy & The Piano
GOLD Award for MPC London
Category: Production & Post-Production: CGI Animation
Hennessy’s The Seven Worlds
BRONZE Award for MPC London
Category: Production & Post-Production: CGI Animation
Forward Festivals “Odd One Out”
BRONZE Award for The Mill London
Category: Design: Motion Graphics - Animation
One Show Awards
PROMAX Europe Awards 2021
France Television ‘Sumo’ – produced by Mikros MPC
Best Use of Animation
Best Program Spot
Best Live Sports Event/Program Spot
Best Program Spot Not Using Program Footage
Shots Awards – The Americas
