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Rookie Awards 2021

The 11th Annual Rookie Awards is open to young creatives in visual effects, animation, games, virtual reality, motion graphics and 3d visualisation. There is simply no better way to launch your career and start sharing your amazing work online.

Rookie Awards 2021
Round of applause for our sponsors

Winners
Rookie of the Year | Motion Graphics

On behalf of the sponsors and judges, The Rookies would like to congratulate the following category winners.

Winner: José Manuel Peña Sanlley

José Manuel Peña Sanlley - José Peña: Motion Design Portfolio
Hi! My name is José Peña, and this is my portfolio. Ever since I discovered Motion Design I have been drawn towards the interactions of simple, abstract shapes and how - through thoughtful design and animation - we can communicate any message or even emotion with them. I hope you enjoy my work!
Rookie of the Year - Winner

Runner up: Hannah Sun

Hannah Sun - Blip
Blip is a short 2D animation that explores the topic of digital addiction, an issue increasing year by year and especially during the pandemic lockdown. I was inspired to do a piece about today’s lifestyle and the dependency we’ve developed on our digital devices. In an exaggerated style, the animation portrays the exp
Rookie of the Year - Runner Up

Highly Commended: Akshay Tiwari

Akshay Tiwari - Design X Motion 2021
Hi! I am a designer and here are some of the works I enjoyed making over the past year.
Rookie of the Year - Highly Commended

Highly Commended: Uladzimir Bahatyrevich

Uladzimir Bahatyrevich - The Shockwave Rider
The Shockwave Rider is an animated opening sequence created based on a science fiction novel by John Brunner, originally published in 1975. The animation short depicts a dystopian future of the early 21st century America dominated by computer networks. The lighting, objects, and environment have been designed to reflec
Rookie of the Year - Highly Commended

Highly Commended: Hans Palacios

Hans Palacios - Motion Graphics Reel
I am a design enthusiast who is always looking forward to learning something new in the world of design. This is my collection of exploring design tools and strategies aimed at communicating complex and dynamic geometries through motion. Enjoy!
Rookie of the Year - Highly Commended

Highly Commended: Siew Kok Yee

Siew Kok Yee - Motion & Graphics Design
Assignments completed during the 1-year Motion & Graphics Design diploma at 3dsense Media School
Rookie of the Year - Highly Commended

People's Choice: Ainhoa Carles

Ainhoa Carles - Motion Design Showreel 2021
Hi! I'm Ainhoa Carles and this is my last Motion Design Showreel, which one includes different works with After Effects. I have put on them my best effort and dedication. I hope you like it!
Rookie of the Year - People's Choice

Finalists
Rookie of the Year | Motion Graphics

On behalf of the sponsors and judges, The Rookies would like to congratulate the following category finalists.