Society for Animation Studies awards Lea Vidakovic
The Society for Animation Studies (SAS), an international organization devoted to the study of animation history and theory, has recognized Lea Vidakovic with an honorable mention for the Millie Young Award for Best Practice-as-Research in Animation. Vidakovic earned the accolade for her “Family Portrait” animated installation work, developed during her PhD studies at ADM, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.
Founded in 1987 by Dr. Harvey Deneroff, the SAS hosts an annual conference at various global locations, showcasing members' recent research. The society also presents several awards for scholarly work, including the Norman McLaren/Evelyn Lambart awards for best book and article (presented on alternating years), and the Maureen Furniss Award for Best Student Paper on Animated Media.
Since its premiere in June 2023, Vidakovic’s “Family Portrait” film has been featured at 90 international animation festivals and has won 18 awards. In July, it received the Rigo Mora Award for Best Animated Short Film at the Festival Internacional de Cine en Guadalajara, one of Latin America’s largest festivals. Created by Guillermo del Toro, this award grants the winner automatic eligibility for the 2025 Animated Short Film Oscar.
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Short film The Family Portrait wins European Animation Award for Best Sound and Music
The Family Portrait, an animated short film by CICANT researcher Lea Vidakovic has won the European Animation Award (Emile Award) for Best Sound Design and Music in Short Animation Film. This award recognizes the film's exceptional integration of sound design and musical composition, elements that enhance the narrative and emotional depth of the animation.
The Emile Awards is one the highest recognitions in European animation, and celebrates outstanding achievements across all facets of the industry. Promoted by the European Animation Awards Association, the Emile Awards honor excellence in various categories, including feature films, TV series, and shorts.
The Best Sound Design and Music category is especially competitive, recognizing films that excel in using sound and music to create rich auditory landscapes that elevate the overall viewing experience. The Family Portrait was distinguished for its ability to immerse audiences through its intricate sound design and evocative score, delivering an emotionally resonant experience.
