RenderJuice Will Launch Speed Animation Contest
The free competition offers a total of $5,000 in prizes for short films created in Blender.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Animation
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RenderJuice will open submissions for its new animation contest, titled Speed, on October 15, 2026. The competition invites animators to showcase work created in Blender for a prize pool of $5,000.
Why it matters
The contest provides both professional exposure and technical resources to independent animators. By requiring the use of Blender, the event highlights the platform's role as a standard tool in modern digital animation workflows.
The prize pool consists of $1,500 in cash and $3,500 in rendering credits. Entries are limited to animations between 5 and 30 seconds in duration.
The players
RenderJuice
RenderJuice is a cloud-based rendering service provider that supports professional and independent animation projects.
Discord
Discord is a communication platform used by creative communities to organize events, host voting, and share project files.
The details
To enter the free competition, participants must create a RenderJuice account and join the official contest Discord. Submissions require a video file or link, a project description, and one work-in-progress image, with community winners selected via Discord voting.
Timeline
Submissions open on October 15, 2026.
Submissions close on October 31, 2026.
Community Choice voting closes on November 3, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The competition reinforces the industry-wide adoption of Blender by mandating it as the primary creation tool for all entries. This trend reflects the broader shift toward open-source software in independent animation production.
Interested animators can participate in the contest for free by submitting their work through the designated Discord channel. Participants gain access to potential cash winnings and essential rendering resources for future projects.
The takeaway
The competition offers a low-barrier opportunity for animators to test their skills and gain access to paid rendering services. Animators should ensure their projects meet the strict 5 to 30-second runtime requirements to remain eligible for the awards.
Further reading
For more on digital production trends, visit the Animation section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Motionographer®.
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