The British Animation Awards has launched a call for entries to the UK’s most prestigious awards in animation production. Held every two years, the BAAs celebrate and recognise British animation talent, with past winners including Nick Park, Tim Burton and David Shrigley. The categories for the 2010 awards include Best Animated Special, Best Children’s Pre School Series, Best Children’s Series, Best Music Video, Best Commercial Craft, Best Commercial: Director, Best Film/TV Graphics, Best Short Film, Best European Feature, Best Sound Design and New Media: Best Commissioned Animation. In addition there will be a Children’s Choice Award (chosen by a panel of children from finalists in the children’s category) and a Public Choice (voted for by cinema-goers across the country). They reward the work of students and established animators, feature and short films, animated graphics for film and television, children’s and adult television series and specials, music videos and commercials. The 2010 awards will be held in London on April 8th 2010.