Unrealizex
Animation Hackathon
The Challenge
The Unrealizex Animation Hackathon is an unique opportunity for animators, artists, and storytellers from around the world to come together and showcase their creativity through powerful storytelling. The challenge encourages out of the box thinking & raw creativity. Turn your vision into reality. For the creative thinkers, by the 3d Artists
You'll have seven days to produce a 20 to 60-second 3D animated video based on a theme of your choice. Rules and various Themes will be released on November 1, 2025. Are you ready to bring your vision to life?
Prizes: $8500
2nd: $1500
USD $500 cash + 1,000 Unrealizex credits
1st: $2700
USD $700 cash + 2,000 Unrealizex credits
3rd: $700
USD $200 cash + 500 Unrealizex credits
4th–10th: $200
200 Unrealizex credits each
Schedule
1 Nov 2025, 10:00 a.m. PT
Theme & Rules Release
Official launch of the hackathon! Unveiling this year's themes and publish the complete rules
1 Nov – 8 Nov 2025
Animation Creation Window
Participants have 7 days to create and submit their 20-60 second 3D animation.
8 Nov 2025, 17:59 p.m. PT
Submission Deadline
All final video files and assets must be uploaded.
8 Nov – 9 Nov 2025
Public Voting & Judging
Submissions are showcased on the site for community voting, while our judges review entries.
9 Nov 2025, 11:00 p.m. ET
Results Announcement
Winners are announced on the discord. (8 p.m. PT)
1 Nov 2025, 10:00 a.m. PT
Theme & Rules Release
Official launch of the hackathon! Unveiling this year's themes and publish the complete rules
1 Nov – 8 Nov 2025
Animation Creation Window
Participants have 7 days to create and submit their 20-60 second 3D animation.
8 Nov 2025, 17:59 p.m. PT
Submission Deadline
All final video files and assets must be uploaded.
8 Nov – 9 Nov 2025
Public Voting & Judging
Submissions are showcased on the site for community voting, while our judges review entries.
9 Nov 2025, 11:00 p.m. ET
Results Announcement
Winners are announced on the discord. (8 p.m. PT)
Rules & Info
Registration & Eligibility
Eligibility: Open to anyone worldwide. Participants must register with a valid, verifiable email address.
Team Size: Individuals or teams of up to three people may enter. Each of the participants need to register individually.
Registration: Click the "Register Now" button! Registration is open.
Hackathon: Starts Nov 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, submission deadline on Nov. 8,2025 17:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
Submission Requirements
Video Length: Minimum 20 seconds, maximum 60 seconds.
Resolution & Formats: 2K or 4K resolution. Submit as a .mov or .mp4 file. You must also submit the .obj files for all 3D assets used.
Platform: A submission portal will be provided to registered participants for uploading final files.
Mandatory Content: At least one Unrealizex-generated asset must appear in the animation. Submissions must include a credits file listing all assets and software used.
Rules & Restrictions
Originality: All animations must be original and created entirely within the hackathon window.
Assets: Use copyright free assets generated from Unrealizex or your own custom work. No copyrighted visuals, music, or voice recordings are permitted.
Theme Adherence: The storyline must clearly reflect one of the chosen themes.
Fair Play: Do not publish your animation publicly before the judging period ends.
Judging & Voting
Scoring: 60% of the score is determined by a panel of professional judges, and 40% comes from community voting.
Judging Criteria: Creativity/Originality, Technical Skill/Animation Quality, Storytelling/Emotional Impact
Voting Process: All eligible entries will be posted on the hackathon site for public voting. Each viewer can vote once per entry.