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What is the Animator Guild Short Animated Film Contest 2020?
A new online animation contest, free for anyone to enter. Participants have one year, starting from the 1st of February 2019 to create an original animated short film, of a minute or more in length (excluding credits). The top 10 entries will be scored and reviewed by a panel of judges. Selected entries will also be featured on the Animator Guild Community channel.
The purpose of the contest is to stimulate original animated content, to showcase and celebrate up-and-coming animators, and to train a new generation of animators using the most effective method of learning: direct hands-on experience.
The purpose of the contest is to stimulate original animated content, to showcase and celebrate up-and-coming animators, and to train a new generation of animators using the most effective method of learning: direct hands-on experience.
Rules
- You MUST SIGN UP before December 1st 2019 to enter your animation. A film will not be accepted if the creator has not signed up.
- Do not submit an old film that you have previously made. You need to have made it in the time since February 1st 2019.
- Do not copy or steal other people's work to use in your film
- Credit those who helped you create the film, (Music and voice actors for example)
- The idea/story of your film must be original, no parodies or remakes of other pre-established films, books, shows, etc.
- No pornography or gore. Should be suitable for teenagers to watch.
Judges
Our line-up of guest judges will be announced soon!
Judging
The top ten entries will be given scores and reviews by our panel of judges based on the following four criteria:
- Animation
- Art
- Originality
- Entertainment
Deadline
December 1st, 2019 - Final deadline to sign up (form below)
February 1st, 2020 - Last deadline to submit your entry
TBA - Online film festival live-stream and award ceremony
February 1st, 2020 - Last deadline to submit your entry
TBA - Online film festival live-stream and award ceremony
Screening
The Event will premiere on YouTube at a date announced after the February deadline.
Awards
- Winner - Best Overall Film
- Best Use of Animation
- Best Artwork
- Most Original Film
- Most Entertaining Film
- Bonus Award: Most thought provoking film
The winner of the best overall film will receive a one-of-a-kind Animator Guild hoodie, custom printed and sent to them, lifetime access to all future AnimatorGuild courses and downloads, a unique role on the Animator Guild discord, an optional call / stream appearance Howard Wimshurst... and eternal glory!
Category winners will be announced on the livestream event. High-scoring films will be uploaded to the Animator Guild Community Channel.
Support
If you have extra questions, you can consult our FAQ.
We will be running special community support on our Discord forum where people can answer your questions and help you with your animation. We will also be setting guidelines for where you should be with your animation throughout the year.
We will be running special community support on our Discord forum where people can answer your questions and help you with your animation. We will also be setting guidelines for where you should be with your animation throughout the year.
