2020 British Animation Awards Finalists Announced
February 18, 2020

2020 British Animation Awards Finalists Announced

Finalists for the 24th  annual British Animation Awards (BAA) have been announced, recognizing the best in British animation across numerous categories. Winners will be unveiled at the March 12 ceremony at London’s BFI Southbank.  

The BAAs are the only awards to recognize all forms of animation and reward the work of both new and established animators across all aspects of the U.K. animation scene, from student work to commercials, children’s entertainment, short and experiential films, music videos and new technologies. 

Best Longform

The Tiger Who Came to Tea – Dir: Robin Shaw

Zog – Dir: Max Lang, Daniel Snaddon

A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon – Dir: Will Becher, Richard Phelan

Aliens Love Underpants And…Panta Claus – Dir: Steve Edge

The Snail and The Whale – Dir: Max Lang – Daniel Snaddon

Best Voice Performance

Clara Ross as Sophie, The Tiger Who Came to Tea – Dir: Robin Shaw

Bella Ramsey as Hilda, Hilda – The Hidden People – Dir: Andy Coyle

The Cast, The Rubbish World of Dave Spud “Donkey” – Dir: Edward Foster

Sally Hawkins as The Snail, The Snail and the Whale – Dir: Max Lang, Daniel Snaddon

Best Children’s Series

The Amazing World of Gumball “The Possession” – Dir: Mic Graves

Shaun The Sheep “Squirreled Away” – Dir: Carmen Bromfield Mason

The Rubbish World of Dave Spud “Bad Computer” – Dir: Edward Foster

Moominvalley – Dir: Steve Box

101 Dalmatian Street “The Longest Night” – Dir: Miklos Weigert

Best Children’s Preschool Series

The Adventures of Paddington – Dir: Adam Shaw, Chris Drew

Hey Duggee “The Tree Badge” – Dir: Grant Orchard

Clangers “The Visitor” – Dir: Joanne Chalkey, Chris Tichborne

Best Animation in a Commercial

The Wind in the Willows – The Wildlife Trusts – Dir: Thomas Harnett O’ Meara, Matthew Day

Whatever You Call It – Dir: Moth Studio

NaturNes – First Family – Dir: Manddy Wyckens, Marc Craste

Best Music Video

Coldplay “Daddy” – Dir: Asa Lucander (Aardman)

Sivan Talmor “Sad Heart” – Dir: Karni and Saul

Daniel O’Sullivan “Honour Wave” – Dir: Greg McLeod

Writer’s Award

Shaun The Sheep “Baa-Gherita” – Dir: Steve Cox

The Rubbish World of Dave Spud “The Wrinkly Bus” – Dir: Edward Foster

The Amazing World of Gumball “The Agent” – Dir: Mic Graves

Best Post Graduate Film

In Her Boots – Dir: Kathrin Steinbacher (RCA)

Music and Clowns – Dir: Alex Widdowson (RCA)

My Dad’s Name Was Huw. He Was an Alcoholic Poet – Dir: Freddie Griffiths (RCA)

Best Short Form Content

A Whale’s Tale – Dir: Giovanna Utichi, Robin Celebi

Crow – Dir: Simon Tofield

Chris P Duck – Dir: Tom Gran, Martin Woolley

Best Original Music

The Tiger Who Came to Tea – Dir: Robin Shaw

Aliens Love Underpants And… Panta Claus – Dir: Steve Edge

The Amazing World of Gumball “The Singing” – Dir: Mic Graves

Best Social Good

Voicing CSA: The Mouse – Dir: Katie Speed

What Is Beauty – Dir: Anna Ginsburg

New Mindset – Dir: Danny Capozzi

Best Commissioned Animation

Pokémon Go Planet Pokémon – Dir: Joe O’Connor

Conception: Catie & Jen– Dir: Moth Studio

The Mystical Journey of Jimmy Page’s ‘59 Telecaster’ – Dir: Smith & Foulkes

Best Film or TV Graphics/Motion Design

Da Vinci Learning – Second Home Studio

Queens of Mystery – Foxcub Films

E4 “Party in My Mouth” – Sun and Moon

Best Undergraduate Student Film

Border / Line – Dir: Megan Earls (UCA)

Dear England – Dir: Marta Lemos (UCA)

Towels – Dir: Prawta Annez (Falmouth University)

Cats Can’t Swim – Dir: HaiLing Morgan (Arts University Bournemouth)

Best Short Film

4:3 – Dir: Ross Hogg

Black Earth Rising – Dir: Steve Small (Studio AKA)

Roughhouse – Dir: Jonathan Hodgson

Bloomers – Dir : Samantha Moore

Fabric of You – Dir: Josephine Lohoar Self

Children’s Choice

Shaun The Sheep “Squirrelled Away” – Dir: Carmen Bromfield Mason

The Adventures of Paddington – Dir: Adam Shaw, Chris Drew

101 Dalmatian Street “The Longest Night” – Dir: Miklos Weigert

Best Use of Sound

Clangers “Travelling Salesman” – Dir: Joanne Chalkley, Chris Tichborne

The Amazing World of Gumball “The Future” – Dir: Mic Graves

The Snail and the Whale – Dir: Max Lang, Daniel Snaddon