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The film *Hotel Transylvania* (2012), directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, received a variety of accolades, primarily within the animation industry and from fan-voted ceremonies. While it was a significant commercial success, it was a "nominee" in several major prestigious categories rather than a winner. ### **Major Film Awards** * **Golden Globe Awards (2013):** The film was nominated for **Best Animated Feature Film**. It ultimately lost to Pixar's *Brave*. * **Annie Awards (2013):** As the animation industry's highest honors, the Annies recognized the film with **8 nominations**, highlighting its technical and creative achievements: * Best Animated Feature * Directing in an Animated Feature Production (Genndy Tartakovsky) * Music in an Animated Feature Production (Mark Mothersbaugh) * Production Design in an Animated Feature Production (Marcelo Vignali) * Character Design in an Animated Feature Production (Carlos Grangel) * Character Design in an Animated Feature Production (Carter Goodrich) * Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production (Adam Sandler as Dracula) * Editing in an Animated Feature Production (Catherine Apple) * **Visual Effects Society (VES) Awards (2013):** The film received **2 nominations**: * Outstanding Animation in an Animated Feature Motion Picture * Outstanding Animated Character in an Animated Feature Motion Picture (for the character of Count Dracula) ### **Fan-Voted and Pop Culture Awards** * **Kids' Choice Awards (2013):** Adam Sandler **won** the award for **Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie** for his portrayal of Dracula. * **People's Choice Awards (2013):** Though the film was popular with audiences, it was not nominated for "Favorite Animated Movie" (the category that year featured *Brave*, *Ice Age: Continental Drift*, *Madagascar 3*, *The Lorax*, and winner *Wreck-It Ralph*). * **Teen Choice Awards:** While the sequels frequently won surfboards, the first film served more as a platform for its voice cast, with Selena Gomez (Mavis) often appearing in nominee lists for her broader body of work that year. ### **Film Festival Appearances** * **Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2012:** The film had its world premiere at TIFF on September 8, 2012, as part of the "TIFF Kids" program. * **Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2012:** Director Genndy Tartakovsky presented a series of completed scenes and discussed the film's "pushed" 2D-inspired animation style months before its theatrical release. ### **Foreign and Other Awards** * **The Pixel Awards (2012):** The film's official website **won** in the **Movies** category for its interactive and creative design. * **International Dubbing:** In foreign markets, the film's voice cast sometimes garnered local recognition. For instance, **Virginie Efira**, who voiced Mavis in the French/Belgian version, is a highly decorated actress (Magritte and César awards), though her specific voice work for the film was part of its general international marketing success rather than a standalone award win for the movie itself. Despite being omitted from the 85th Academy Awards (Oscars) for Best Animated Feature—a decision that surprised some industry analysts given its box office performance—the film's legacy is defined by its success in launching a multi-billion dollar franchise.