The last couple of years have had a drastic impact on both the film industry and on our very lives. It is in this uncertain time that The Atlantis Awards were formed, focusing on giving a voice to up and coming artists. Whether this be student projects, from high school to university, or independent projects from artists just working on making their voices heard, and even to studio projects that are struggling to find a release date; The Atlantis Awards was born to find the still hidden treasures and help them to shine.
We at The Atlantis Awards wanted this to manifest in two ways. First; we have an entire section of our awards dedicated to low budget projects. We aspire to provide struggling creators a platform and an opportunity to be recognized for their dedication and innovation. And secondly; we pledge to donate a portion of our proceeds to support up and coming animators, filmmakers, performers, and artists in countries around the world.
Awards are divided into four categories. The first seventeen are our core awards, open to everyone regardless of the scale of the project. We then have two smaller groups of awards; one focused on independent, low budget projects and the other on student projects. Our goal is to allow all projects to shine; regardless of the budget. Finally; we have our seasonal specialty awards, and given that our next live event happens right before Halloween; get ready to root for the bad guy.
Core awards:
- Best Picture
- Best Director
- Best Actor
- Best Screenplay
- Best short script
- Best Animated Feature
- Best Animated Short Film
- Best Live Action Short Film
- Best Cinematography
- Best Film Editing
- Best Visual Effects
- Best Sound
- Best Original Score
- Best Song
- Best Wardrobe
- Best Hair & Makeup
- Best Stunt Performance / Choreography
Independent Awards:
- Best Independent Picture
- Best Independent Director
- Best Independent Actor
Student Awards
- Best Student Film
- Best Student Director
- Best Student Actor
Seasonal Awards
- Best Horror Movie
- Best Final Girl
- Best Villain
- Best Death Scene
On the notification day; a maximum of five nominees for each award will be announced. The winners will be announced at the live event, with the results then reflected here within 48 hours.