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Rookie Awards 2020

The 10th 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 2020
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Andrew McDonald

Co-founder The Rookies

Andrew, Co-founder of The Rookies, spearheads all things design, technology, and operations with an entrepreneurial zeal that has profoundly shaped the company's trajectory. Since venturing into the visual effects and animation industries in 2002, he has cultivated a remarkable career, drawing upon his expertise as an Industrial Designer, Animatronics Specialist, and Full-Stack Web Developer.

His creative imprint extends to iconic films such as Transformers: Bumblebee, Happy Feet, Harry Potter (4/5/6/7), The LEGO Movie, Watchmen, Suckerpunch, The Chronicles of Narnia, and more. This illustrious filmography underscores Andrew's substantial impact within the industry. Notably, his innovative contributions have earned him recognition, including an Australian Design Award.

At The Rookies, Andrew is committed to bridging traditional education with the dynamic demands of the digital creative landscape, empowering the next generation for success.