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Film of the Year | Visual Effects
Overview
This category honors exceptional short films that showcase mastery in visual effects, blending creativity and technical expertise to enhance storytelling. Whether you’re part of a team or an individual artist, this is a spectacular opportunity to display your visual effects prowess and captivate a global audience.
Who Should Enter?
This category is ideal for:
- Visual Effects Teams: Collaborative groups who have created a film with outstanding visual effects, demonstrating skill in integrating CGI with live-action footage.
- Individual VFX Artists: Solo artists who have crafted a film that heavily features visual effects, showcasing their ability to create believable and immersive CGI.
Important Notes
- Films must predominantly feature visual effects.
- Submit a completed film or teaser trailer. Individual assets or clips are not eligible.
- Films on the Film Festival Circuit are accepted (password required for secure viewing).
- Include supporting material to showcase the film’s VFX creation process and challenges.
- Team entries are allowed. One team member should submit the project and tag collaborators.
- Films must not have been released prior to June 2022.
Judging Criteria
Judges will evaluate entries based on:
- Technical skill and innovation in visual effects.
- Integration of computer generated elements with live-action footage.
- Overall impact and enhancement of the film’s narrative through visual effects.
Requirements & Deliveries
- Read the Rules for eligibility.
- Include supporting materials to detail your visual effects process.
How to Enter
- Click “Submit Entry” to begin.
- Upload your film and supporting media.
- Select ‘Film of the Year > Visual Effects’ as your category.
- Add cover image, title, description, tags, and software used.
- Accept rules and confirm eligibility.
- Confirm & Submit your entry to the judging panel.