The Gaudí Awards ( ca, Premis Gaudí) are the main

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awards of

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, celebrated annually in

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. The awards were established in 2009 by the

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as a continuation and expansion of the Barcelona Cinema Awards (''Premis Barcelona de Cinema''), originally established in 2002. The trophy was designed by

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and is inspired by the chimneys of

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Award categories

* Gaudí Honorary Award: since 2009; now called Miquel Porter Gaudí Honorary Award * Gaudí Award for Best Film in Catalan Language: since 2009 * Gaudí Award for Best Non-Catalan Language Film: since 2009 * Gaudí Award for Best Director: since 2009 * Gaudí Award for Best Documentary: since 2009 * Gaudí Award for Best Animated Feature Film: since 2009 * Gaudí Award for Best TV Film: since 2009 * Gaudí Award for Best European Film: since 2009 * Gaudí Award for Best Original Screenplay: since 2009 * Gaudí Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role: since 2009 * Gaudí Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role: since 2009 * Gaudí Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role: since 2009 * Gaudí Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role: since 2009 * Gaudí Award for Best Cinematography: since 2009 * Gaudí Award for Best Original Score: since 2009 * Gaudí Award for Best Film Editing: since 2009 * Gaudí Award for Best Art Direction: since 2009 * Gaudí Award for Best Visual Effectes: since 2009 * Gaudí Award for Best Sound: since 2009 * Gaudí Award for Best Short Film: since 2009 * Gaudí Award for Best Costume Design: since 2010 * Gaudí Award for Best Makeup: since 2010 * Gaudí Award for Best Production Director: since 2010

Ceremonies

The following is a listing of all Gaudí Awards ceremonies:

References

External links

Catalan Film Academy

TV3 report on First Annual Gaudí Awards (in Catalan)

Interview with Director of First Annual Gaudí Awards (in Catalan)
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