Rookie Awards 2020 | Film of the Year
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.

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

Oeil Pour Oeil
"Oeil pour Oeil" is a student short film made during our graduation year at ESMA Nantes. Directed by Thomas BOILEAU, François BRIANTAIS, Robin COURTOISE, Alan GUIMONT, Malcolm HUNT and Mathieu LECROQ.
Runner Up

o28
Directed By Otalia Caussé, Geoffroy Collin, Robin Merle, Antoine Marchand, Fabien Meyran and Louise Grardel - Supinfocom RUBIKA -
Highly Commended

The Box Assassin
This is a short film I completed in my senior of college. I was responsible for everything from storyboards to final rendering.
The film is about a pizza delivery boy who finds himself in the middle of a clash between a gangster boss and a legendary assassin which the boy has unknowingly delivered.
Highly Commended

INSTINCT
Instinct is a graduation short film made by six CGI & 3D Animation students at ARTFX :
Mathieu ANTOINE, Arthur ALLENDER, Léna BELMONTE, Cyrielle GUILLERMIN, Victor KIRSCH and Elliot THOMASSON.
Highly Commended

Skid
"Skid" is our graduation short film, made during our last year at ESMA.
Directed by Valentin David, Axel Diaz, Clement Feuillet, Damien Gustin, Morgane Le Disez and Florian Rigollet
Highly Commended

400 MPH
Supinfocom Rubika
Directed By
Paul-Eugène Dannaud, Natacha Pianeti, Alice Lefort, Julia Chaix, Quentin Tireloque, Lorraine Desserre
People's Choice

400 MPH
Supinfocom Rubika
Directed By
Paul-Eugène Dannaud, Natacha Pianeti, Alice Lefort, Julia Chaix, Quentin Tireloque, Lorraine Desserre
Honorable Mentions
The following winners made a lasting impression on the judging panel and secured highly sort after Excellence Awards and Draft Selection badges.
Category Brief
The primary focus for this category is 3D Animation. The judges are looking for short films that are 100% computer generated. The films should be similar to what you’d expect to see from Pixar or Dreamworks. The films can still have a realistic feel to them, but if your film includes live-action plates please submit to the Visual Effects category instead.
Important Notes
- You must submit a completed film or teaser trailer for your film. Single assets and clips will not be considered.
- We accept films currently on the Film Festival Circuit. These films will not be shared publicly, however please include a password that will be securely shared with our judging panel.
- Please include supporting material with your finished film. The judges need to better understand the process, the challenges and how your film was created.
- Team entries are allowed. Make sure that only one team member submits the project and adds additional team members as project collaborators.
- Films must not have been released prior to June 2019.
- Entries can include 2D elements to help enhance the story or visuals. However, the focus should be on 3D elements and techniques.
- Share your process with the judges so they fully understand your thought process.
Requirements & Deliveries
- You must create a single entry page that includes your completed film, a detailed breakdown and supporting material. Do not create multiple entries with single projects as you will be disqualified.
- Put effort into your entry page by including text descriptions, titles, work-in-progress and any include supporting material that you feel will impress the judges.
Judging Criteria
The judges are looking for artists or teams that have created a film that is not only creatively and technically sound, but also tells a great story. They are looking for artists or teams with a passion for film making and have worked hard to hone their skills.
The judges will be considering your overall presentation, technical skills, creative skills, variety of content, and employment potential. Treat your entry like a job interview. You have one page to show how amazing your skills are.
How to enter
- Read the Rules. Don’t worry, there isn’t too much lawyer talk in there. Quick Link.
- Create an Entry using the button below.
Need some help? Watch this video demonstration to help make sure you create the best entry possible.
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