The first ever Oscar for Best Animated Film was awarded at the 74th Academy Awards in 2002, and the winner was the movie "Shrek" directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson. "Shrek" was produced by DreamWorks Animation and features the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow. It was a huge box office success and went on to win many awards and accolades for its innovative animation and witty humor.