The FIDOS, or For Incredible Dogs On Screen Award, is a film awards ceremony in the UK founded by Toby Rose. It honors dogs' performances and acknowledges their skills in movies (live or animated). The Palm Dog Award, a related event created by Rose in 2001, takes place at the Cannes Film Festival in France and is considered the sister award to the FIDOS. These awards were created in honor of Rose's late Fox Terrier, Mutt.[1][2]
| Fidos Award | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Excellence dog performance in films |
| Date | October 28, 2007 |
| Location | London |
| Country | England |
| Website | https://www.fidoawards.com |
History
editToby Rose, a cinema journalist, established the Fido Awards in 2007. The inaugural ceremony was held at the BFI on the South Bank in London during The Times London Film Festival on October 28, 2007.[3]The event has since been moved to March.
The Guardian has described the FIDOS as "the canine Oscars".[4] and as The Observer put it, "the Fidos may well be the 'best in show'."[5] “These little chaps were a pleasure to work with and deserve all the plaudits for their fine performances,” said Dame Helen Mirren, speaking of the FIDOS’ inaugural winners.[6]
Jury
editThe 2025 FIDO Awards jury comprised film journalists and critics:
- Wendy Mitchell — Editor-at-large, Screen International; author of Citizen Canine.[7]
- Anna Smith — Metro journalist and film critic (Girls on Film podcast).[8]
- Kaleem Aftab — Freelance film writer.[9]
- Rita di Santo — Film writer and reviewer.[10]
The jury was chaired by Toby Rose, founder of the Palm Dog and FIDO Awards.[11]
Fido Awards collars
editLike the Palm Dog Award, the Fidos Award also consists of a leather dog collar. However, unlike the Palm Dog Award, the collars shows the name of each category instead of the term "PALM DOG". In 2021, the documentaries, Stray and The Truffle Hunters were the joint winners for the Dog Dox and the Best in World categories.
Motion Picture categories
edit- Best in World: Since 2007
- Blockbuster Bowser: Since 2007
- Comedy Canine: Since 2007
- Cupcake Cinema for dogs in a short film: 2007 Only
- Dog Dox: 2021 Only
- Dogs Trust Star Of Tomorrow: 2009 Only
- Festival Fido for film at LFF: 2007 Only
- Fi-Dogumentary: 2018 Only
- FiDogManitarian: Since 2020
- Historical Hound: Since 2007
- Mutt Moment: Since 2008
- Palm Dog USA: 2018 to 2019
- Rom Com Rover: Since 2008
- Special Jury Prize: 2011 Only
- Futuristic Fido: 2022 Only
Ceremonies
editWinners and nominees
editWinners are in bold.
| Historical Hound [13] |
|---|
| Comedy Canine |
| Cupcake Cinema for dogs in a short film |
|
| Festival Fido for film at LFF |
| Block Buster Bowser |
| Best in World |
| Historical Hound |
|---|
| Comedy Canine |
| Mutt Moment |
| Rom Com Rover |
| Block Buster Bowser |
| Best in World |
| Historical Hound |
|---|
| Comedy Canine |
| Mutt Moment |
|
| Rom Com Rover |
| Block Buster Bowser |
| Dogs Trust Star Of Tomorrow |
|
| Best in World |
| Historical Hound |
|---|
|
| Comedy Canine |
| Mutt Moment |
| Rom Com Rover |
| Block Buster Bowser |
| Best in World |
| Historical Hound |
|---|
| Comedy Canine |
| Mutt Moment |
| Rom Com Rover |
| Block Buster Bowser |
| Special Jury Prize |
|
| Best in World |
| Historical Hound |
|---|
| Comedy Canine |
| Mutt Moment |
| Rom Com Rover |
| Block Buster Bowser |
| Best in World |
| Historical Hound |
|---|
| Comedy Canine |
| Mutt Moment |
| Rom Com Rover |
| Block Buster Bowser |
| Best in World |
| Historical Hound |
|---|
| Comedy Canine |
| Mutt Moment |
| Rom Com Rover |
| Block Buster Bowser |
| Best in World |
| Historical Hound |
|---|
| Comedy Canine |
| Mutt Moment |
| Rom Com Rover |
| Block Buster Bowser |
| Best in World |
| Historical Hound |
|---|
| Comedy Canine |
| Mutt Moment |
| Rom Com Rover |
| Block Buster Bowser |
| Best in World |
| Historical Hound |
|---|
| Comedy Canine |
| Mutt Moment |
| Rom Com Rover |
| Fi-Dogumentary |
|
| Block Buster Bowser |
| Palm Dog USA |
| Best in World |
| Historical Hound |
|---|
| Comedy Canine |
| Mutt Moment |
| Rom Com Rover |
|
| Fi-Dogmanitarian |
|
| Block Buster Bowser |
| Palm Dog USA |
| Best in World |
| Historical Hound |
|---|
| Comedy Canine |
| Mutt Moment |
| Rom Com Rover |
| Block Buster Bowser |
| FIDOgManitarian |
|
| Best in World |
| Historical Hound |
|---|
|
| Comedy Canine |
| Dog Dox |
|
| Mutt Moment |
| Rom Com Rover |
| Block Buster Bowser |
| Palm Dog USA |
| FiDogManitarian |
| Best in World |
|
| Historical Hound |
|---|
| Comedy Canine |
| Mutt Moment |
| Rom Com Rover |
| Block Buster Bowser |
| FiDogManitarian |
|
| Futuristic Fido |
| Best in World |
| Historical Hound |
|---|
|
| Comedy Canine |
| Mutt Moment |
| Rom Com Rover |
|
| FiDogManitarian |
|
| Block Buster Bowser |
| Best in World |
| Historical Hound |
|---|
| Comedy Canine |
| Mutt Moment |
| Rom Com Rover |
|
| Block Buster Bowser |
| FiDogManitarian |
|
| Best in World |
| Historical Hound |
|---|
| Comedy Canine |
| Mutt Moment |
| Rom Com Rover |
| Block Buster Bowser |
| FiDogManitarian |
|
| Best in World |
|
References
edit- ↑ Saner, Emine (15 November 2009). "The Fido awards are the canine Oscars". The Guardian. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ↑ Gant, Charles (23 November 2009). "Forget the Oscars, the Fidos are best in show". The Guardian. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ↑ Mitchell, Wendy (28 October 2007). "Inaugural Fido Film Awards honour corgis from The Queen". ScreenDaily. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ↑ Saner, Emine (16 November 2009). "The Fido awards are the canine Oscars". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ↑ Tapper, James (9 March 2024). "Canine film stars battle it out in doggy Oscars: will Messi the collie get teeth into top Fido award?". The Observer. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ↑ Gray, Sadie (29 October 2007). "Mirren's supporting corgis are top dogs at the Fido Film Awards". The Independent. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ↑ "Wendy Mitchell – writing". Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ↑ "FIDO Awards jury announcement". Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ↑ "FIDO Awards jury announcement". Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ↑ "FIDO Awards coverage". Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ↑ "About Palm Dog". Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ↑ Gray, Sadie (29 October 2007). "Mirren's supporting corgis are top dogs at the Fido Film Awards". The Independent. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ↑ Thorpe, Vanessa (14 October 2007). "And the Oscar goes to ... the Queen's corgis". The Guardian. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ↑ Flynn, Gaynor (25 November 2008). "Top dogs: Hollywood's canine Oscars". The Independent. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ↑ Cooper, Sarah (7 November 2011). "Dogs on Film". ScreenDaily. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ↑ Mitchell, Wendy (10 December 2012). "Doggie Style". ScreenDaily. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ↑ Dalton, Ben (10 April 2018). "'Isle Of Dogs' scoops top prize at FIDO Awards". ScreenDaily. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ↑ Utichi, Joe (May 23, 2021). "'The Truffle Hunters' And 'Stray' Are Top Dogs At 2021 Fido Awards For Best Canine Movies". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ↑ Wise, Damon (March 11, 2024). "Fido Awards 2024: 'Anatomy Of A Fall' Star Messi Finally Gets His Oscar Moment". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ↑ Tapper, James (9 March 2024). "Canine film stars battle it out in doggy Oscars: will Messi the collie get teeth into top Fido award?". The Guardian. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ↑ Jones, Bridget (25 February 2025). "Winners Of Fido Awards Announced For Best Performances By Dogs In Films With DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE'S Peggy Winning Best In World". The Fancarpet. Retrieved July 6, 2025.