The Rookies

The Rookies Platform to help digital artists get discovered without having to compete with professionals.

The Rookies is an International Awards for young designers, creators, innovators, and artists. The Awards were created to discover and showcase the outstanding talent emerging from higher education facilities and help launch them into careers at the world’s top studios. Our legacy is from Visual Effects, Animation, and Next-Gen Gaming having created the CG Student Awards – the largest online Award

s for creative students. Established in 2009, 74 paid internships and over $900,000US in prizes has been given away. The Rookies is the exciting next step in the Awards evolution as the “Oscars for young creative minds”. To kick things off we have introduced ten additional prize divisions focusing on the most highly competitive artistic industries. We are excited to invite our existing sponsors, new brands, studios, and most importantly students from around the world to join us and celebrate the next generation of creative minds.

5 days remaining in the Rookie Awards entry window.Heading into the final stretch. If you're planning to enter, this wee...
17/06/2026

5 days remaining in the Rookie Awards entry window.

Heading into the final stretch. If you're planning to enter, this weekend is the ideal time to finalise your submission. The deadline is 22 June — don't leave it to the last moment.

Enter here: https://www.therookies.co/rookieawards

A discussion on industry changes and how to adapt to develop an art career in the current scenario.
17/06/2026

A discussion on industry changes and how to adapt to develop an art career in the current scenario.

KIVA - Game-Ready Character by Clarissa Andersen from CADA - Copenhagen Academy of Digital Arts - https://www.therookies...
16/06/2026

KIVA - Game-Ready Character by Clarissa Andersen from CADA - Copenhagen Academy of Digital Arts - https://www.therookies.co/projects/100519

"Hi everyone! I'm happy to finally share my latest work I did for my graduation project at CADA. My goal for this project was to create a full game-ready character and prop in Overwatch style based on a third-party concept. Huge thanks to my talented mentor Daniil Voskressensky for his feedback throughout the process"

Every creative career starts somewhere. Publish your work, level up, and prove what you're made of. therookies.co

Software used: Pixologic ZBrush, Blender, Adobe 3D Substance Painter.
Technology stack: Other, Other, Wacom.

The creative process behind "Aphrodite" by Antony Slavov from ARC Academy - https://www.therookies.co/projects/100906Hol...
16/06/2026

The creative process behind "Aphrodite" by Antony Slavov from ARC Academy - https://www.therookies.co/projects/100906

Hold and swipe the dots to see all 3 steps of the creative process.

"Fan-made 3D render of Aphrodite from Supergiant's Hades."

Every creative career starts somewhere. Publish your work, level up, and prove what you're made of. therookies.co

Software used: Blender, Maxon Zbrush, 3d Substance Painter.

6 days left to enter the Rookie Awards.If you're working on your submission, now is a good time to ensure your entry inc...
16/06/2026

6 days left to enter the Rookie Awards.

If you're working on your submission, now is a good time to ensure your entry includes context: a brief description of the brief or project goal, your process, and the outcome. Judges appreciate understanding the thinking behind the work.

Enter here: https://www.therookies.co/rookieawards

This week's Editor's Choice selections are in.LIM SIEW TENG - Cozy Isometric Room – Stylized Environment in HoudiniFonte...
16/06/2026

This week's Editor's Choice selections are in.

LIM SIEW TENG - Cozy Isometric Room – Stylized Environment in Houdini
Fontenette Lana - Ferrari SF-24
CHRISTOPHE Eva - The Big Catcher
Nicola Dell'Eva - The Fisherman's Haven
Bastien Blanch - Echoes Of Mirmande

Think your work deserves a spot? Upload your projects at therookies.co

JG-34: Danger Protocol | Rookie Awards 2026 by from Skyup Academy - https://www.therookies.co/entries/46261"Final group...
16/06/2026

JG-34: Danger Protocol | Rookie Awards 2026 by from Skyup Academy - https://www.therookies.co/entries/46261

"Final group thesis of the CG Master at Skyup Academy. Inspired by the film "Pacific Rim" directed by Guillermo del Toro. Hope you enjoy!"

Every creative career starts somewhere. Publish your work, level up, and prove what you're made of. therookies.co

Software used: autodesk maya, 3d Substance Painter, Foundry Nuke.

Maria Vittoria Bellagamba | Portfolio 2026 | Rookie Awards 2026 by from Skyup Academy - https://www.therookies.co/entri...
16/06/2026

Maria Vittoria Bellagamba | Portfolio 2026 | Rookie Awards 2026 by from Skyup Academy - https://www.therookies.co/entries/48270

"Hi, I'm Maria Vittoria :) I started my journey at Skyup Academy in March, and these are the projects I have worked on so far."

Every creative career starts somewhere. Publish your work, level up, and prove what you're made of. therookies.co

Software used: Autdesk Maya, Maxon Zbrush, Chaos Vray.

Discover how former ceramic artist Angela used VCAD’s flexible online campus to master 3D environment modeling while wor...
16/06/2026

Discover how former ceramic artist Angela used VCAD’s flexible online campus to master 3D environment modeling while working full-time.

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