Deadline: 1 June 2024
Are you a budding talent in games, animation, visual effects, immersive media, motion graphics, 3D visualization, or related creative industries? The Rookie Awards is the perfect platform to showcase your skills on a global stage.
Whether you’re a student, self-taught artist, or hobbyist, this competition is your opportunity to earn an industry ranking certificate and potentially kickstart your dream career.
Contest Categories & Groups
There are categories across all skill levels and creative media interests, so you are sure to find one that inspires you. To make things easier, they have split the contest into 5 main Contest Groups:
- Rookie of the Year: 10 categories for individual artists across various industries.
- 2D Animation Entries should showcase content created in two-dimensional format and has been enlivened with movement.
- 3D Animation Entries should include content specifically created for feature animated films/shorts.
- Concept Art Concept Art is created for feature film, computer games, story narrative, theme parks, advertising and fan-art purposes.
- Game Development Projects entered should include content specifically with the intention of contributing to a computer game.
- Visual Effects This category is for artists working with assets and elements that are integrated with live-action footage to create photo realistic environments, characters, sets, props, animation and effects that would be dangerous, expensive, impractical, or simply impossible to capture on film.
- Architectural Visualisation Open to artists who specialise in Architectural Visualisation.
- Motion Graphics Motion graphics are a way to communicate with the viewer, and add depth to a story.
- Immersive Media Looking for artists creating content specifically for use with virtual reality headsets.
- Product & Industrial Design This category focuses on the visualization and design of products, furniture, gadgets, and industrial equipment intended for mass production.
- Web & App Design Web Design encompasses the creation of aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly websites and web applications.
- Graphic Design Graphic Design involves the art of communication through visuals and text.
- Virtual Fashion Focused on the creation and visualization of 3D virtual fashion.
- Film of the Year: For individuals or teams in film production.
- 2D Animation Looking for the very best in 2D animated short films. The films can be created by both teams and individuals. Trailers and unfinished projects allowed.
- 3D Animation Looking for the very best in 3D animated short films. The films can be created by both teams and individuals. Trailers and unfinished projects will be considered.
- Visual Effects Films created by both teams and individuals that include live action visual effects used to help tell a story, add that wow factor, or include live action footage.
- Game of the Year: Categories dedicated to game development.
- Console & PC Looking for the very best games for PC & Console. The games can be created by both teams and individuals. Trailers and unfinished projects allowed, but finished games preferred.
- Immersive Media Team and individual games that have been designed to use the latest immersive media headsets and systems. Completed projects preferred, but game play examples and trailers accepted.
- Mobile This category is for individuals and teams that have created a game for mobile devices. The judges are looking for finished games here, but feel free to submit trailers if necessary.
- Career Opportunities: Connect with production studios for potential career paths.
- Various opportunities provided by production studios.
Why Enter the Rookie Awards?
- Career Boost: Win exclusive opportunities and prizes to jumpstart your career in the creative industries.
- Global Platform: Showcase your work to a worldwide audience and get noticed by industry professionals.
- Industry Ranking: Receive evaluations and rankings from the expert panel of 150+ judges, offering insights into your industry readiness.
- For Emerging Talent: Ideal for artists developing their skills and seeking industry exposure. Everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and be inspired.
- Community and Fun: Be part of a community that celebrates creative talent globally. Enjoy random giveaways and make the most of this exciting experience.
Who Can Enter?
- Minimum Age:
- Entrants must be at least 18 years of age or older.
- Maximum Industry Experience:
- Entrants must have no more than one year of professional industry experience at the time of the contest’s closing date, which is June 1, 2024, working in the fields of 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Concept Art, Game Development, Visual Effects, Architectural Visualisation, Motion Graphics, Immersive Media, Product Design or Virtual Fashion.
- Exclusion of Internships and Work Experience:
- Internships and work experience do not count towards the total experience.
- Verification of Experience:
- All finalists must be prepared to verify their experience to confirm eligibility to participate in the competition. Verification may include providing evidence of prior employment, such as a signed letter from an employer or a copy of a contract.
- Misrepresentation of Experience:
- Entrants who are found to have misrepresented their experience or provided false information during the verification process will be disqualified from the competition.
For more information, visit The Rookies.
