Open Format

3 categories in this discipline

Open Format

Experimental

For motion works that resist category — abstract, conceptual, or formally innovative work that expands what Motion Design can be. If it doesn't fit anywhere else, it belongs here.

Submission Format Single video
Eligibility Work published in 2025
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Entry Fees
Early Bird Mar 7 – Mar 28 $298
General Mar 29 – May 30 $398
Late Entry May 31 – Jun 13 $498
Previous Edition Winner
Geometrip
ODD [Office of Development & Design]
Winner · Previous Edition
Open Format

Music Video

For motion works created for musical artists. From mainstream pop to experimental electronic, this category honors the craft of visualizing sound.

Submission Format Single video
Eligibility Work published in 2025
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Entry Fees
Early Bird Mar 7 – Mar 28 $298
General Mar 29 – May 30 $398
Late Entry May 31 – Jun 13 $498
Previous Edition Winner
The Avett Brothers – Love of A Girl
Wizz
Winner · Previous Edition
Open Format

Short Film

For animated or motion-centric short films created as independent artistic works. No client. No brief. Just pure vision.

Submission Format Single video
Eligibility Work published in 2025
Submit Entry
Entry Fees
Early Bird Mar 7 – Mar 28 $298
General Mar 29 – May 30 $398
Late Entry May 31 – Jun 13 $498
Previous Edition Winner
The Phisherman's Daughter
Antibody
Winner · Previous Edition
The Motion Awards X

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