The film also received nominations in the Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature, Outstanding Created Environment in a Photoreal Feature (for Iron City), Outstanding Virtual Cinematography in a CG Project, and Outstanding Compositing in a Photoreal Feature categories.
The live-action Alita: Battle Angel film won the award for Outstanding Animated Character in a Photoreal Feature for the title character.
The Visual Effects Society announced the winners of its 18th annual VES Awards on Wednesday.
The live-action Alita: Battle Angel film was also on the shortlist in the Visual Effects category for this year’s Academy Awards, but it did not receive a nomination.