Ten years ago, Motion Design had no home of its own in the awards world. No stage built for it. No jury that truly understood it. We decided to build one.
Motion Design has always been everywhere — in the films you watch, the brands you trust, the interfaces you touch every day. For decades, it was everywhere except where it deserved to be: recognized as a discipline in its own right, judged by people who understood it, celebrated with the seriousness it earned.
Motionographer spent twenty years documenting the field, championing the artists, and earning the trust of the community. The Motion Awards was the next natural step — not a commercial venture, but a calling. United by a shared passion for creative expression, we celebrate the achievements that help propel the industry forward.
The Motion Awards by Motionographer is the only awards show that celebrates the entire landscape of Motion Design. It is widely considered the highest recognition in the industry — not because we said so, but because twenty years of editorial integrity built the credibility that lets us say it without flinching.
Being nominated alone gives a studio or artist worldwide exposure. We enlist judges from countries spanning six continents, representing the upper echelon of talent in design, animation, and visual storytelling. Former nominees and winners sit on the jury — which means the people evaluating your work have made work as good as yours. That is the only jury worth impressing.
Become part of Motion Design history. Every Winner is added to the permanent online archive of The Motion Awards and Motionographer — a living record of the finest work ever made in the field. Ten years from now, twenty years from now, your work will still be there. Named. Dated. Undeniable.
Just by entering, you are investing in the future of Motion Design. Proceeds from The Motion Awards go back into Motionographer and The Motion Awards, funding the development of new content, tools, resources, and programs for the Motion Design community. Every entry is a vote for the field to keep growing.