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The Lumiere Awards recently celebrated its 16th annual ceremony, honoring exceptional contributions in film and technology. This prestigious event recognizes not only artists but also engineers and innovators who have advanced storytelling through cinema. As the film landscape evolves, the Lumiere Awards highlight excellence in both creativity and technical skill.
Jim Chabin, president of the Advanced Imaging Society, emphasized the significance of the winners, stating, “The creativity and technical boundaries pushed by our honorees herald a future for our industry that is more thrilling than ever before.” The accolades awarded during the event reflect the dedication and talent of those involved.
Major award winners and highlights
Notably, Sinners won the award for Best Live Action Feature Film. Producer Sev Ohanian accepted the honor from Delroy Lindo, a nominee for Best Supporting Actor. The film received praise for its compelling narrative and impeccable execution, with its audio team—Chris Welcker, Steve Boeddeker, and Benny Burtt—recognized for their exceptional work.
Animation and musical recognition
In animation, Zootopia 2 took home the award for Best Animated Feature. Actor and voice artist Patrick Warburton presented the award to director Byron Howard. Voters praised the film for its stunning visuals and seamless technical integration, marking it a significant achievement in animated storytelling.
Additionally, KPop Demon Hunters secured two Lumiere awards for its original song “Golden” and for Best Musical Scene or Sequence, underscoring the film’s impact within the musical genre.
Documentary and technology awards
The documentary category highlighted The King of Color, directed by Patrick Creadon, which earned the award for Best Documentary. The film chronicles the life of Larry Herbert, the inventor of the Pantone Matching System, revolutionizing global color standards. Creadon accepted the award and shared a heartfelt note from the 97-year-old Herbert, aligning with the Advanced Imaging Society’s mission to educate audiences about filmmaking.
Another standout, Wicked: For Good, won the Best Motion Picture – Musical award. Director Jon M. Chu accepted the accolade, with voters noting the film’s exceptional integration of high-production value visual effects and storytelling.
Innovative achievements in visual effects
Avatar: Fire and Ash received recognition for its thrilling third-act battle sequence featuring a fire tornado, awarded the Lumiere for Best Theatrical Scene or Sequence. Oscar-nominated visual effects supervisor Eric Saindon accepted the award on behalf of the talented VFX team, including Joe Letteri and Richie Baneham. This sequence was hailed as a new benchmark for visual storytelling driven by effects.
Episodic honors and technical innovations
In the television category, Andor Season 2 won Best Episodic – Live Action, with executive producer John Gilroy accepting the award. For Best Episodic – Animation, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man won, accepted by showrunner Jeff Trammell. These awards showcase the diversity and creativity in episodic storytelling.
Technical achievements were also recognized, with Apple TV’s Severance winning for Best Audio – Episodic, and Stranger Things Season 5 earning accolades for Best Use of High Dynamic Range – Episodic. Moreover, F1 was honored for Best Use of High Dynamic Range – Feature Film.
Special awards and recognition
Jim Chabin, president of the Advanced Imaging Society, emphasized the significance of the winners, stating, “The creativity and technical boundaries pushed by our honorees herald a future for our industry that is more thrilling than ever before.” The accolades awarded during the event reflect the dedication and talent of those involved.0
Jim Chabin, president of the Advanced Imaging Society, emphasized the significance of the winners, stating, “The creativity and technical boundaries pushed by our honorees herald a future for our industry that is more thrilling than ever before.” The accolades awarded during the event reflect the dedication and talent of those involved.1
Jim Chabin, president of the Advanced Imaging Society, emphasized the significance of the winners, stating, “The creativity and technical boundaries pushed by our honorees herald a future for our industry that is more thrilling than ever before.” The accolades awarded during the event reflect the dedication and talent of those involved.2
Jim Chabin, president of the Advanced Imaging Society, emphasized the significance of the winners, stating, “The creativity and technical boundaries pushed by our honorees herald a future for our industry that is more thrilling than ever before.” The accolades awarded during the event reflect the dedication and talent of those involved.3