Sunday, 16 February 2025

2025 Rookies Opens 7 April 2025

In less than two months it will be time for our students to enter The Rookies Awards 2025, the international competition for young creatives.  The competition opens on 7 April 2025 and the deadline is 20th June 2025.

The Rookies is hosting an information session tomorrow Monday 17 February for anyone who wants to know more

But don't wait until the deadline - it's always a good idea to get your project ready for entry.  Your checklist includes screen credits (don't forget Special Thanks), a One Sheet poster, development art - all these things can be prepared in advance of the 7 April opening. 

About The Rookies
The Rookies was founded in 2009 to "showcase the most talented student designers, illustrators, film makers, animators, developers, digital artists, and launch them into the career of their dreams."  All our final year students are strongly encouraged to enter as part of their Professional Practice Module PS6003.

14th Annual Rookie Awards
The 14th Annual Rookie Awards is a global showcase for talent; it is open to young creatives in visual effects, animation, games, virtual reality, motion graphics and 3d visualisation. All our graduating animation and VFX students are encouraged to enter. 

Create Your Entry Page
Start off by creating an entry page and submitting your details.  Set up a page and use it to showcase your best work - this can be both as a team (say, on a group project) and also individual work (note that professional client-facing paid work is not admissible).  

Students should treat their entry page as something they would show a recruiter when applying for a job. It should include a small bio about you, examples of your work, and your work history.

Deadline to Enter
"Offcut" - VFX Finalist
You can enter your work anytime until the deadline of June 1st 2024.

Rookies Rules 
To enter The Rookies you must:
  • be 18 years or older.
  • have studied at a certified university, school, or online training facility between January 2023 and May 2024.
  • create an entry page and upload examples of your work
"Jerich0" - Highly Commended

Escape Studios Successes

In past years Escape Studios;' students have enjoyed many successes in The Rookies, including:

Apply Early
It's always a good idea to enter early - make a great first impression and get more eyes on your work. 

The Escape Studios Animation Blog offers a personal view on the art of animation and visual effects.  


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