Animex Screen
Animex Screen showcases amazing work by talented student animators from around the world
Experience world-class, inspiring student animated films and cutting-edge VFX reels at Animex Screen.
This year’s competition categories
All entries must be standalone short films no longer than 10 minutes.
Undergraduate categories
Open to films completed as part of a BA (Bachelor's) degree programme.
Undergraduate – CG Animation
Celebrates 3D computer-generated animation across any style or genre. Focuses on character performance, animation, lighting, and narrative depth.
Undergraduate – 2D Animation
Open to traditional hand-drawn, digital 2D, cel, cut-out, or hybrid 2D animation styles and techniques.
Undergraduate – Stop-Motion Animation
Highlights physical stop-motion techniques, including puppet animation, claymation, paper/cut-out, and pixilation.
Undergraduate – Visual Effects (VFX)
Dedicated to short VFX projects, live-action/animation integration, compositing showcases, or standalone visual effects sequences from a longer production.
Postgraduate category
Open to films completed as part of a Master's degree and beyond programmes.
Post-Graduate – Animation & VFX
Open to Master's (MA, MSc, MFA) and PhD-level students submitting short-form animation or visual effects work.
Special category
Special Category – Youth & Hobbyist (Under 18)
Open to any animation style created by independent filmmakers, hobbyists, youth groups, or school projects where the creator is under 18 years of age.
Submit your film
All entries must be standalone short films no longer than 10 minutes.
Ready to showcase your work at Animex? Submissions close Friday 29th August 2026.
Submit your film
Submissions are now closed.
Past Winners and Honourees
Every year, Animex Screen celebrates outstanding international student talent pushing the boundaries of animation and visual effects. Explore previous award-winning projects and official selections from past festival editions.
2025 Award Winners
| Category | Film Title | Director(s) & Filmmakers | Institution / Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate – CG Animation | Reven | Hugo Babey, Victor Barreau, Line Bossard, Chloe Hurard, Coralie Monnier, Mathilde Morin, Lena Ripoche, Tanguy Salaün | Esma, France |
| Undergraduate – 2D Animation | The Beast In The Woods | Benjamin Tan | Nanyang Technological University, Singapore |
| Undergraduate – Stop-Motion | An Elephant In The Porcelain Cabinet | Bonne Steinz | Willem de Kooning Academy, The Netherlands |
| Undergraduate – Visual Effects | Eden | Ed Lockley | University of Hertfordshire, UK |
| Post-Graduate – Animation & VFX | Pond Kings | Shijin Wang | Sheridan College, Canada |
| Special Category – Youth (Under 18) | The River | Participants of The Animation Incubator | Romania |
| Audience Award | Neh Neh Pok | Jaime Ng | Nanyang Technological University, Singapore |
Judges
Claire O’Brien, Aaron Warters and Kaye Elling