Hello everyone!

I am proud to announce the 2009 Bricks in Motion Awards! This event is an annual award presentation that recognizes brickfilms that do extraordinarily in many

aspects of film and entertainment, these awards being for films made in 2009. The Bricks in Motion Awards are like the Oscars for brickfilms.

I will be organizing this year’s Awards, and with the help of the judges, have finished the nominee list for the 2009 Bricks in Motion Awards. Ballots were sent out to

members who’d been invited to judge. They were to choose 3 films for each category that they felt deserved to be nominated for that specific category. The ballots

were tallied up, and the top 4 films for each category became the nominee list, which is what is shown at the bottom.

Categories and Nominations

The categories will be described along with their nominations. Judges will soon be sent ballots for the winners; the ballots will be tallied up, and all awards will be

announced in a live chat session, (more details later). The films are listed in alphabetical order, and are not ordered with any bias or favouring. The judges were not

allowed to nominate their own film, as the awards are meant to be as fair as possible.

All brickfilms with directors on BricksInMotion.com 2009 were eligible.

Best Film
This is awarded to a brickfilm of exceptional quality in all aspects. It is thoroughly enjoyed by many and takes a creative approach to the filmmaking process and

design. Simply put, it is the "Best Film" of the Year.

The Nominees

A Clone Halloween - Fancypants
Alles ist die Noppe - nichtgedreht
Days of Our Pizza - Keshen
The River - Night Owl

Best Animation
This award is presented to a film that utilizes animation very well. The film demonstrates smooth and fluid animation that is highly realistic, creative, and innovative, as

part of one of the most important parts of stop motion films. Note that different film styles require different animation styles when you are nominating a film.

The Nominees

A Clone Halloween - Fancypants
Gears of Solace - MindGame
Legolibirum 2 - Keshen
Tim & fRED Halloween Special - filmyguy

Best Screenplay
This award is given to a film that has an excellent script and storyline. The idea and outline is presented very well, has great plot, and exceptional dialogue and actions.

The Nominees

A Clone Halloween - Fancypants
CYCLIC - Bodville
Days of Our Pizza - Keshen
Mind Control - Leftfielder

Best Cinematography
The composition of the frames in the films are done very well, and demonstrates the directors ability to place characters, lights, and the camera well in order to make

the film more interesting and visually appealing.

The Nominees

Alles ist die Noppe - nichtgedreht
Legolibrium 2 - Keshen
The River - Night Owl
Total Eclipse of the Heart - Go! Le Go!

Best Sound Design
This is awarded to a film that uses sound and music to enhance the presentation with great success. The sound compliments the film and is pleasing when heard, with

excellent composition and placement.

The Nominees

A Clone Halloween - Fancypants
Gunship Down - Fancypants
Legolibrium 2 - Keshen
The River - Night Owl

Best Original Score
This award is presented to the film with an excellent original score. The score fits with the films setting and enriches the viewing experience with great sound and

presentation.

The Nominees

Alles ist die Noppe - nichtgedreht
Antonio's Revenge - The Janitor
Plant - Leonardo and VN
The River - Night Owl

Best Visual Effects
This award is presented to a film with outstanding effects work, whether achieved in-camera or with software in post-production. The effects complement the film,

rather than distract from the experience.

The Nominees

Crisis Reverted - Ancient Bricks and PWC
Legolibrium 2 - Keshen
Picturesque - Nick Durron
Plant - Leonardo and VN

Best Set Design
This is awarded to a film that uses sets and characters to enhance the overall enjoyment and set the proper tone for the film.

The Nominees

Alles ist die Noppe - nichtgedreht
Dracula - Whittleberry
The River - Night Owl
Total Eclipse of the Heart - Go! Le Go!

Best Vocal Performance
This award is presented to an individual who voice acts a character with great success, originality, and realism. The performance is believable, and adds to the

enjoyment of the film.

The Nominees

Fancypants as Gus in "A Clone Halloween"
Keshen as Febrizzio in "Days of Our Pizza"
Scott Perry as Ultradude in "It's the Network"
Professor Bruslekov (needs actor) in "Mind Control"

Best Ensemble Performance
This is awarded to the whole voice acting cast of a film, and recognizes the performance of all the actors. The performances are all very well done, and support the film throughout.

The Nominees

Clone Training Center - Fancypants
Days of Our Pizza - Keshen
It's the Network - LegoShark
Mind Control - Leftfielder

Best Series
A new category has been added this year, Best Series. This award is given to a series from 2009 that is highly entertaining and enjoyable.

The Nominees

Dane Cook Gets... - KG, 0ldScratch, MindGame
Nightly News at Nine - fallentomato
Space Police - Paganomation
The Adventures of Eddy and Jane - Vahid

The Results

Ballots will be sent to judges very soon, and results will be announced in a live chat at a further date (TBA). More info later.

Congratulations to all of the nominees and good luck to all of you!

Let the Bricks In Motion Awards begin!