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Vision
To support the open-source digital tools ecosystem and promote industry-education collaboration in creative fields, CGGE and Krystal Institute present the 3rd Origin CG International Creativity Competition.
"The cube is the purest creative starting point. Whether building characters and worlds from cubes or exploring style and rhythm through cubic forms, simple geometry holds infinite possibilities."
This competition uses "Blender + AIGC creation" to allow participants to:
Generate a video with AI tools to tell a story
Explore the new model of "AI-powered art education"
AI Demo Video
如何創作您的作品？
Story Concept
從簡單的方塊主題故事、角色或變形開始。
Storyboard
將故事拆成關鍵鏡頭與攝影角度。
Blender Scene
建立或安排 3D 場景、角色、道具、燈光與攝影機視角。
AI Video Generation
使用 Blender 的關鍵視覺作為參考，透過 AI 影片工具生成動態片段。
Editing and Submission
將片段剪成 30–60 秒影片，並提交 Blender 檔案、圖片、最終影片、故事大綱、AI 工具與提示詞。
Submission Checklist
- Final video work
- Rendered image
- Blender scene file
- Creative concept
- Story synopsis
- AI tools and prompts
Competition Groups
School Group
- Target Participants
- Global full-time primary and secondary students aged 9-18
- Location Requirement
- Open to participants worldwide
- Theme
- Daily Life in Cube World
- Entry Format
- Individual or Team Participation
- Team size: 2-5 people
Creative Group
- Target Participants
- Global creators, no age limit
- Location Requirement
- Open to participants worldwide
- Theme
- A Cube Journey
- Entry Format
- Individual or Team Participation
- Team size: 2-5 people
When submitting entries on the online platform, each category must upload a compressed file and fill in the form with the creative concept, story outline, AI tools used, and key prompts.
The compressed file should contain three types of files: the Blender scene file, rendered images, and the final video. For the relevant formats, please refer: Submission Specifications.
Competition Timeline
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Online Registration Date
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Submission Deadline
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Judging Phase
October to November, 2026
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Awards Ceremony
November, 2026
All deadlines are based on Hong Kong Time, GMT+8. Please ensure you submit before the deadline.
Prizes
Main Awards
Gold, Silver & Bronze Awards
Both the School Group and the Creative Group will have Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards, with one award for each category. Each award will be granted based on the winning work. If the winning work is submitted by a team, the cash prize, trophy, showcase opportunities and part of the creator kit benefits will be granted on a team basis. Each officially registered team member will receive an individual certificate and designated benefits.
Cash prizes are officially announced and distributed based on Hong Kong dollars (HKD). Other currency amounts, including USD, CNY and EUR, are for reference only. The actual amount shall be subject to the organizer’s final announcement or distribution arrangement.
- Gold Award Trophy, one piece
- Physical and Digital Award Certificates
- Gold Award Creator Kit
- Showcase opportunity at the International Artificial Intelligence and Creative Conference
- Exclusive Interview by Animation Global Magazine
- Opportunity to join a Greater Bay Area study tour or creative studio visit
- Silver Award Trophy, one piece
- Physical and Digital Award Certificates
- Silver Award Creator Kit
- Showcase opportunity at the International Artificial Intelligence and Creative Conference
- Bronze Award Trophy, one piece
- Physical and Digital Award Certificates
- Bronze Award Creator Kit
- Showcase opportunity at the International Artificial Intelligence and Creative Conference
- Gold Award Trophy, one piece
- Physical and Digital Award Certificates
- Gold Award Creator Kit
- Showcase opportunity at the International Artificial Intelligence and Creative Conference
- Exclusive Interview by Animation Global Magazine
- Opportunity to join a Greater Bay Area study tour or creative studio visit
- Silver Award Trophy, one piece
- Physical and Digital Award Certificates
- Silver Award Creator Kit
- Showcase opportunity at the International Artificial Intelligence and Creative Conference
- Bronze Award Trophy, one piece
- Physical and Digital Award Certificates
- Bronze Award Creator Kit
- Showcase opportunity at the International Artificial Intelligence and Creative Conference
Finalist
Finalist Works, 15 places
Finalists will receive a digital finalist certificate, a digital finalist badge and an official website showcase opportunity. Selected finalist works may also be featured on the organizer’s social media channels, educational activities or online portfolio collections.
- Digital finalist certificate
- Online finalist showcase list
- Organizer-branded merchandise
Notes
- The above award contents, showcase opportunities and creator kits will be finalized by the organizer according to actual arrangements.
- To ensure fair participation opportunities for global participants, some physical prizes, digital credits, learning credits, study tour opportunities or creative studio visit opportunities may be replaced with equivalent digital resources or other alternative arrangements, depending on the winner’s location, age, logistics conditions and event arrangements.
- For local, cross-border or international delivery, the relevant shipping fees, customs duties, clearance fees or other logistics costs may be borne by the winner. Cash prizes are calculated in Hong Kong dollars. The distribution method must comply with the laws, banking requirements and tax requirements of the winner’s location. The organizer reserves the right to adjust the award contents, distribution methods and showcase arrangements according to actual circumstances.
Important Notes
- Once registration is submitted, no cancellations, transfers, or participant substitutions will be allowed under any circumstances.
- If registration information is found to be false, submitted to the wrong group, or does not meet the age requirements, the organizers will disqualify the participant without prior notice.
- A participant cannot participate in both the student group and the open group simultaneously.
- Works previously awarded in other image competitions are not eligible to participate.
Co-organizers
Supporting Organizations
2025 Awards Ceremony Highlights
The 2025 awards ceremony was successfully held at the Blender Conference Shenzhen & International AI and Creativity Conference (BCON Shenzhen & IAICC), with awards presented in person by heavyweight guests from the international animation and open-source communities.
Award Presenters
Léo Silly-Pelissier
Animation Director of Oscar-winning film, Flow (2024)
Francesco Siddi
Former COO of Blender (now CEO)
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