Las Vegas Film Critics Society

Las Vegas Film Critics Society
AbbreviationLVFCS
Formation1997
TypeFilm criticism
Location
Websitelvfcs.org

The Las Vegas Film Critics Society (LVFCS) is a non-profit organization of select print, television, radio and online film critics based in the Las Vegas area.[1] Founded in 1997 by Jeffrey K. Howard and David Neil, the LVFCS recognizes achievements in filmmaking throughout their annual awards and dedicates on the advancement and preservation of film.[2][3]

Sierra Awards

The LVFCS has annually presented the Sierra Awards, honoring the best films and performances of the year.[4] Categories include the William Holden Lifetime Achievement Award, which was first presented to Jack Lemmon in 2000.[5]

Award categories

  • Top 10 Films
  • Best Picture
  • Best Actor
  • Best Actress
  • Best Supporting Actor
  • Best Supporting Actress
  • Best Director
  • Best Original Screenplay
  • Best Adapted Screenplay
  • Best Cinematography
  • Best Film Editing
  • Best Score
  • Best Song
  • Best Documentary
  • Best Animated Film
  • Best International Film
  • Best Costume Design
  • Best Art Direction
  • Best Visual Effects
  • Best Action Film
  • Best Comedy
  • Best Horror/Sci-Fi
  • Best Family Film
  • Best Animal Performance
  • Best Ensemble
  • Breakout Filmmaker
  • Best Stunts
  • Best Male Youth Performance (Under 21)
  • Best Female Youth Performance (Under 21)
  • William Holden Lifetime Achievement Award

Best Picture winners

Year Best Picture Ref.
2025 One Battle After Another [6]
2024 Dune: Part Two [7]
2023 Oppenheimer [8]
2022 Everything Everywhere All at Once [9]
2021 Belfast [10]
2020 Nomadland [11]
2019 Once Upon a Time in Hollywood [9]
2018 Roma [9]
2017 Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri [12]
2016 La La Land [13]
2015 Spotlight [14]
2014 Birdman [15]
2013 12 Years a Slave [16]
2012 Life of Pi [17]
2011 The Artist [18]
2010 The Social Network [19]
2009 The Hurt Locker [20]
2008 Frost/Nixon [21]
2007 No Country for Old Men [22]
2006 The Departed [23]
2005 Brokeback Mountain [24]
2004 The Aviator [25]
2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King [26]
2002 Confessions of a Dangerous Mind [27]
2001 Memento [28]
2000 Erin Brockovich [29]
1999 American Beauty [30]
1998 Saving Private Ryan [9]
1997 Titanic [2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "History". LVFCS. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  2. ^ a b "Las Vegas Film Critics Society becomes reality". Las Vegas Sun. January 16, 1998. Archived from the original on January 18, 2026. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  3. ^ "Jeffrey K. Howard". Critics Choice Association. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  4. ^ "Director Clooney wins critics' prize". BBC News. January 3, 2003. Archived from the original on December 21, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  5. ^ Scherzer, Barbara (January 18, 2000). "'Beauty,' 'Boys' lead Las Vegas crix kudos". Variety. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  6. ^ Neglia, Matt (December 19, 2025). "The 2025 Las Vegas Film Critics Society (LVFCS) Winners". Next Best Picture. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  7. ^ Anderson, Erik (December 13, 2024). "2024 Las Vegas Film Critics Society (LVFCS) Winners: 'Dune: Part Two' Leads with 6". AwardsWatch. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  8. ^ Anderson, Erik (December 13, 2023). "Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards: 'Oppenheimer,' Bradley Cooper, 'Godzilla Minus One' Top Winners". AwardsWatch. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  9. ^ a b c d "Previous Sierra Award Winners". LVFCS. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  10. ^ Stone, Sasha (December 13, 2021). "Las Vegas Critics Announce Winners". Awards Daily. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  11. ^ Write, Robin (December 13, 2019). "Winners of the Las Vegas Film Critics Society". Filmotomy. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  12. ^ "Las Vegas Film Critics: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Takes 5 Awards". Rotten Tomatoes. December 18, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  13. ^ "Las Vegas Film Critics: La La Land Takes 7 Awards". Rotten Tomatoes. December 16, 2016. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  14. ^ Adams, Ryan (December 17, 2015). "Spotlight sweeps Las Vegas Film Critics Awards". Awards Daily. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  15. ^ "'Birdman' and genre love from Las Vegas film critics". Uproxx. December 18, 2014. Archived from the original on July 11, 2017. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  16. ^ Pond, Steve (December 8, 2013). "2013 Critics' Awards Winners: The Complete List – Utah, Nevada, Florida (Updated)". TheWrap. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  17. ^ Stone, Sasha (December 12, 2012). "Las Vegas Film Critics Award Life of Pi Best Picture". Awards Daily. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  18. ^ Knegt, Peter (December 13, 2011). ""The Artist," Winding Refn Win At Las Vegas Critics Awards". IndieWire. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  19. ^ Knegt, Peter (December 17, 2010). ""Social Network" Express Hits Las Vegas, Dallas Critics". IndieWire. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  20. ^ ""Locker" For Las Vegas Critics". IndieWire. December 17, 2009. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  21. ^ Maxwell, Erin (December 18, 2008). "Las Vegas critics pick 'Frost/Nixon'". Variety. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  22. ^ Hernandez, Ernio (December 21, 2007). "Blanchett, Coen, Reilly and "Sweeney Todd" Among Las Vegas Film Critics Award Winners". Playbill. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  23. ^ Scherzer, Barbara (December 18, 2006). "Las Vegas critics honor 'Departed'". Variety. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  24. ^ "Brokeback Mountain Wins Again". Empire. December 20, 2005. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  25. ^ Lyford, Kathy (January 3, 2005). "'Aviator' flies high with Las Vegas crix". Variety. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  26. ^ Rooney, David (January 5, 2004). "'King' takes crown from 3 crix' groups". Variety. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  27. ^ Silverman, Stephen M. (January 3, 2003). "Clooney's New Movie Wins Big in Vegas". People. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  28. ^ "Rings and Memento top film critics awards". RTÉ. January 2, 2002. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  29. ^ "Critics Reward Soderbergh, Crowe, and Crowe". ABC News. December 28, 2000. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  30. ^ "American Beauty sweeps Golden Globes". The Guardian. January 24, 2000. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
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