The 1st Golden Trailer Awards (GTAs) were held on 21 September 1999 in New York City, to honor the best in film promotion. The jury for the inaugural awards consisted of Quentin Tarantino, Stephen Woolley, Larry Meistrich, Jeff Kleeman, David Kaminow, Stefan Jonas, Anna Luiza Muller, and Silvia Ruth. It was hosted by Todd Newton in front of a live audience of 350 and broadcast over the Internet. Submissions consisted of trailers for films between January 1998 and December 1999.
Background
The Golden Trailers were created by Evelyn Brady, Monica Brady, and Esther Bell in order to properly represent the hard working people who work in film marketing, who are not honored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
List of winners and nominees
Winners at the top and in bold.
Best Action Trailer Most Original Trailer The Matrix Philip R. Daccord Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace Jim Ward · Mark Mrnka Blade Justin King Hall · Frank ChiocchiRun Lola Run Jonathan Glen · Edward Glass · Barry Schoor The Blair Witch Project Jon Epstein · John Hegeman The Minus Man Rocky Morton · Hampton Fancher · Paul Speaker · Cliff Freeman The Messenger: The Story of Joan of ArcImaginary Forces Best Edit Best Trailer in Show The Matrix Philip R. Daccord Blade Justin King Hall · Frank Chiocchi Bringing Out The Dead Chris Kentis The Matrix Philip R. Daccord Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me Tommy Gargotta Bringing Out The Dead Chris Kentis Best Trailer of the Decade Best Comedy Trailer Se7en Paul Vincent Pulp Fiction Ron Auerbach Dumb and Dumber Jim Hale · Tim Nett Face/Off Justin King Hall · Frank Chiocchi Fargo David Schneiderman · Kevin Sewelson Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (Trailer #1)Tommy Gargotta · Doug Dezanni · Tim NettAnalyze ThisPhilip R. Daccord Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (Trailer #2)Tommy Gargotta · Doug Dezanni · Tim Nett Holy ManBill Berg-Hillinger · Jeff Myers |- ! style="background:#BDB76B;"| Best Art and Commerce! style="background:#BDB76B;"| Best Music|- | valign="top" | The MatrixPhilip R. Daccord Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down GirlKeith Gilman Buffalo '66Richard Picker Out of SightPaul Vincent Run Lola RunJonathan Glen · Edward Glass · Barry Schoor SwingMichael Thibault · Harley Rinzler · Jigo Reed Best Drama Trailer Trashiest Trailer Good Will HuntingAngie Speranza Tea with MussoliniDavid Schneiderman · Kevin Sewelson Jakob the LiarDavid Schneiderman · Kevin Sewelson Cruel IntentionsDiane DeWarren · Arty Pearson Cousin BetteKathy Kuchta Detroit Rock CityBill Neil · Dave Yerxa Best Foreign Trailer Best Horror/Thriller Trailer Three SeasonsStephen Garrett · Victor Fanucchi · James Brookman Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down GirlKeith Gilman Lucie AubracStephen Garrett · Victor Fanucchi · James Brookman The Blair Witch ProjectJon Epstein · John Hegeman A Perfect MurderChris Kentis I Still Know What You Did Last SummerDan Gross · Arty Pearson Best Voiceover The Dark and Stormy Night Award The Blair Witch Project (Trailer #1)Jon Epstein · John Hegeman The BeachEmmett Malloy · Steve Hull Bringing Out The DeadChris Kentis 8mmPhilip R. Daccord Snow Falling on CedarsBenedict Coulter · Tim Nett · Jim Hale The Mask of ZorroPhilip R. Daccord Best Trailer with No Budget Best Animation/Family Trailer Return of the MastermindsBobby Maruvada Get RealEric Archer · Mark Pierce Apocalypse II: RevelationCameron Campbell · Scott Machens A Bug's LifeMark Lowrie · Frederico F. Tio Mr. MagooDuke Kullman · Jeff Myers Inspector GadgetDuke Kullman · Jeff Myers Golden Fleece Award Best Documentary Trailer 8mmPhilip R. Daccord ArmageddonMike Greenberg · Tim Nett · Jile Hale · Benedict Coulter Jane Austen's MafiaEd Graff · Craig Murray Return with HonorStuart Robinson · James Brookman Buena Vista Social ClubShawn Turner · Roland Mesa · John Long Unmade BedsDick Gordon · Sean DiSimone Best Romance Trailer Great ExpectationsDiane DeWarren · Frank Chiocchi Prague DuetMarcy Levitas Hamilton · Strath Hamilton Ever AfterEmmett Malloy · Steve Hull
See also 1998 in film 1999 in film 70th Academy Awards 51st BAFTA Film Awards 56th Golden Globe Awards
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