The Animation Shorts category celebrates the art of storytelling through animation, inviting creators to showcase projects that captivate audiences with movement, color, and imagination. Open to projects 30 minutes or less, this category embraces all forms of animation, from traditional hand-drawn techniques to cutting-edge digital creations, and everything in between.

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What can be submitted?

• Traditional 2D hand-drawn animations.

• 3D animated shorts created using software like Blender, Maya, or Cinema 4D.

• Stop-motion projects crafted with physical models or digital tools.

• Hybrid animations blending traditional and digital methods.

• Experimental animations exploring unique visual styles or techniques.

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Examples of Projects:

• A 2D hand-drawn short featuring whimsical characters and a heartfelt narrative.

• A 3D animated adventure set in a futuristic world, showcasing intricate modeling and effects.

• A stop-motion piece using handcrafted puppets or clay, with seamless transitions.

• A hybrid project integrating live-action footage with animated sequences.

• An experimental short blending AI-generated animation with traditional art styles.