Make it move
Tell a small story through movement. Develop a purposeful sequence with expressive timing and a memorable visual idea.
$5 proposed entry · 500 entry cap · dates to be announcedHUMAN-CREATED WORK · MONTHLY LEAGUES PLANNED
Animation Competitions.
A gesture, a transformation, a tiny journey with a big feeling. Our planned animation leagues invite artists to use movement and timing to tell a concise original story.
Coming soon. These are proposed creative briefs, not open competitions. No submissions, entry fees, or payments are being accepted.
Give your idea a clear point of view.
Make the action readable before polishing the finish. Staging, anticipation, rhythm, and a purposeful change from beginning to end help the audience follow the idea. Test the sequence early with a storyboard or rough animatic.
FIVE FIRST-SEASON CONCEPTS
Find a reason to begin.
Each title is a starting point for exploration. League-specific instructions and opening dates will be published before entries can open.
A little journey
Tell a small story through movement. Develop a purposeful sequence with expressive timing and a memorable visual idea.
$5 proposed entry · 500 entry cap · dates to be announcedLoop dreams
Tell a small story through movement. Develop a purposeful sequence with expressive timing and a memorable visual idea.
$10 proposed entry · 500 entry cap · dates to be announcedShape shifters
Tell a small story through movement. Develop a purposeful sequence with expressive timing and a memorable visual idea.
$10 proposed entry · 500 entry cap · dates to be announcedA moment of wonder
Tell a small story through movement. Develop a purposeful sequence with expressive timing and a memorable visual idea.
$20 proposed entry · 500 entry cap · dates to be announcedPrepare your original work.
- Keep storyboards, key poses, and work-in-progress versions showing how the sequence evolved.
- Check whether the story is understandable without an explanation beside it.
- Track asset, music, and collaborator credits for review against the final league rules.
Video submission support is planned and is not available yet. Storyboard PDFs and still images illustrate the development format; final delivery specifications and duration limits will be published before entry opens.
What would judges look for?
Our proposed common rubric is originality (35%), craft (30%), interpretation of the brief (20%), and impact (15%). Final discipline-specific criteria and tie procedures must be published before entry opens. Staff and judges cannot enter a contest they administer.
Cash awards would be chosen through judging. Community recognition is separate. Artists would retain copyright, with defined permission needed to display awarded or shared work.