But don’t wait until the deadline – it’s always a good idea to get your project ready for entry. That way you get more eyes on your project, and a head start on the competition.
About The Rookies
The 14th Annual Rookie Awards is a global showcase for talent; it is open to young creatives in visual effects, animation, games, virtual reality, motion graphics and 3d visualisation. All our graduating animation and VFX students are encouraged to enter.
Start off by creating an entry page and submitting your details. Set up a page and use it to showcase your best work – this can be both as a team (say, on a group project) and also individual work (note that professional client-facing paid work is not admissible).
Students should treat their entry page as something they would show a recruiter when applying for a job. It should include a small bio about you, examples of your work, and your work history.
Deadline to Enter
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| “Offcut” – VFX Finalist |
You can enter your work anytime until the deadline of June 1st 2024.
Rookies Rules
To enter The Rookies you must:
- be 18 years or older.
- have studied at a certified university, school, or online training facility between January 2023 and May 2024.
- create an entry page and upload examples of your work
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| “Jerich0” – Highly Commended |
Escape Studios Successes
In past years Escape Studios;’ students have enjoyed many successes in The Rookies, including:
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