Student

5 categories in this discipline · Student pricing applies

Student

Commercial

For student-created motion pieces in the commercial tradition — brand films, advertising, and promotional work produced as part of a school or university program.

Submission Format Single video
Eligibility Work published in 2025
EntrantCurrently enrolled student
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Entry Fees — Student Rate
Early Bird Mar 7 – Mar 28 $148
General Mar 29 – May 30 $198
Late Entry May 31 – Jun 13 $248
Previous Edition Winner
Perch Light
Savannah College of Art and Design
Winner · Previous Edition
Student

Infographic

For student-created data visualization and infographic motion work. Information design meets Motion Design at the student level.

Submission Format Single video
Eligibility Work published in 2025
EntrantCurrently enrolled student
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Entry Fees — Student Rate
Early Bird Mar 7 – Mar 28 $148
General Mar 29 – May 30 $198
Late Entry May 31 – Jun 13 $248
Previous Edition Winner
Photons in Time
Savannah College of Art and Design
Winner · Previous Edition
Student

Interactive / Experiential

For student-created interactive motion works — installations, AR/VR, experiences, and any work that invites audience participation.

Submission Format Single video
Eligibility Work published in 2025
EntrantCurrently enrolled student
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Entry Fees — Student Rate
Early Bird Mar 7 – Mar 28 $148
General Mar 29 – May 30 $198
Late Entry May 31 – Jun 13 $248
Previous Edition Winner
Time-Carve (時刻)
Savannah College of Art and Design
Winner · Previous Edition
Student

Open Format

For student-created experimental, personal, and formally inventive works. The most open category in the student track — for the work that doesn't fit anywhere else.

Submission Format Single video
Eligibility Work published in 2025
EntrantCurrently enrolled student
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Entry Fees — Student Rate
Early Bird Mar 7 – Mar 28 $148
General Mar 29 – May 30 $198
Late Entry May 31 – Jun 13 $248
Previous Edition Winner
Roots to Ruin
Savannah College of Art and Design
Winner · Previous Edition
Student

Title Sequence

For student-created title sequences for films, shows, games, or events. The student voice applied to one of Motion Design's most beloved formats.

Submission Format Single video
Eligibility Work published in 2025
EntrantCurrently enrolled student
Submit Entry
Entry Fees — Student Rate
Early Bird Mar 7 – Mar 28 $148
General Mar 29 – May 30 $198
Late Entry May 31 – Jun 13 $248
Previous Edition Winner
FutureProof '25 Conference
Savannah College of Art and Design
Winner · Previous Edition
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