The Mandalorian Scores Thirteen Visual Effects Society Nominations

The Visual Effects Society announced the nominations for its annual awards on Tuesday morning, and [...]

By Charlie Ridgely - March 3, 2021 08:14 am EST

The Visual Effects Society announced the nominations for its annual awards on Tuesday morning, and the biggest hit series on Disney+ established itself as an absolute juggernaut in the FX awards game. Star Wars: The Mandalorian is as well-known for its innovative visual effects technology as it is for its ties to the rest of the Star Wars Universe, so it's no surprise to see it find success with the Visual Effects Society. The show scored a whopping 13 nominations in total.

The Mandalorian was nominated for several of its individual episodes, but it was clear that the Season 2 premiere is the episode that struck the biggest chord with voters. "The Marshal" received plenty of accolades for the creation of the krayt dragon, which Mando helped Cobb Vanth take down in the premiere. "The Marshal" is up for the biggest TV FX award, Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Episode.

Other episodes of The Mandalorian earned their share of nominations as well. In fact, there are quite a few categories where The Mandalorian has multiple nominations, competing against itself for the top prize.

The winners of the Visual Effects Society Awards will be announced on April 6th. You can take a look at the full list of nominations below.

Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey - Brad Parker Roma Van Den Bergh Eric Guaglione Carlos Monzon Stefano Pepin
Project Power - Ivan Moran Leslie Hough Joao Sita Matthew Twyford Yves Debono
Tenet - Andrew Jackson Mike Chambers Andrew Lockley David Lee Scott Fisher
The Midnight Sky - Matt Kasmir Greg Baxter Chris Lawrence Max Solomon David Watkins
The Witches - Kevin Baillie Sandra Scott Sean Konrad Glenn Melenhorst Mark Holt

Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature

Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature

Outstanding Visual Effects in an Animated Feature

Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Episode

Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Episode

Outstanding Visual Effects in a Real-Time Project

Outstanding Visual Effects in a Commercial

Outstanding Visual Effects in a Special Venue Project

Outstanding Animated Character in a Photoreal Feature

Outstanding Animated Character in an Animated Feature

Outstanding Animated Character in an Episode or Real-Time Project

Outstanding Animated Character in a Commercial

Outstanding Created Environment in a Photoreal Feature

Outstanding Created Environment in an Animated Feature

Outstanding Created Environment in an Episode, Commercial, or Real-Time Project

Outstanding Virtual Cinematography in a CG Project

Outstanding Model in a Photoreal or Animated Project

Outstanding Effects Simulations in a Photoreal Feature

Outstanding Effects Simulations in an Animated Feature

Outstanding Effects Simulations in an Episode, Commercial, or Real-Time Project

Outstanding Compositing in a Feature

Outstanding Compositing in an Episode

Outstanding Compositing in a Commercial

Outstanding Special (Practical) Effects in a Photoreal or Animated Project

Outstanding Visual Effects in a Student Project