The Storyboards category celebrates the foundation of visual storytelling, highlighting the art and craft of pre-visualizing scenes through sequential illustrations. This category is open to creators who use traditional, digital, or AI-assisted methods to bring their ideas to life. Whether meticulously hand-drawn or created using cutting-edge tools, storyboards are an essential step in shaping the narrative and aesthetic of any project.

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What can be submitted?

• Traditional hand-drawn storyboards that outline key scenes or sequences.

• Digital storyboards created with software such as Photoshop, Storyboard Pro, or AI tools.

• AI-generated or hybrid storyboards blending traditional and digital techniques.

• Completed storyboard sequences for short films, feature films, or animated projects.

• Experimental storyboards that explore unconventional visual styles or non-linear storytelling.

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Examples of Projects:

• A fully illustrated storyboard for a short film showcasing dynamic camera angles and scene composition.

• A digital storyboard sequence for an action scene, including movement and transitions.

• An experimental storyboard created with AI tools, blending abstract visuals with traditional annotations.

• A storyboard for an animated project highlighting character design and motion.

• A hybrid storyboard using a mix of hand-drawn and digitally enhanced panels.

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