Toonz 2D has recently become OpenToonz, an open-source animation software that is now free. Toonz 2D has been used to create popular shows like “Futurama” and “Steven Universe.” Studio Ghibli used it to make films like “Spirited Away,” “Princess Mononoke” and many more. In celebration, District is presenting a competition to encourage students to experiment with the software.
The contest starts today, April 7 and deadline is May 13. at midnight. To enter, create a short 15 – 30 second video in the theme of SPACE and email us at submissions@scaddistrict.com. Please, all submissions in good taste. When the contest ends, all videos will be posted on our site and voting will begin. By the end of the week, the entry with the most votes will win.
At the end of the contest, we will be hosting a rooftop screening event, where we will be showing all the submissions and an episode of Futurama.
Prizes are as follow:
First place
- Guaranteed spot in Port City Review
- Bundle of merchandise from Studio Ghibli, Steven Universe and Futurama
- “The Art of Spirited Away” book by Hayao Miyasaki
- Gift cards from Starlandia, Blick and Creative Approach totaling $150
- Social media spotlight
- Showcase at the rooftop screening event
Second place
- Gift cards from Starlandia, Blick and Creative Approach totaling $100
- Social media spotlight
- Showcase at the rooftop screening event
Third place
- Gift card from Creative Approach totaling $50
- Social media spotlight
- Showcase at the rooftop screening event
Participants
- First 10 submissions get a free potato gift card from Spudnik.
- Publishing on our website and screening at the District-sponsored event
- Hyperlinks to your portfolio in scaddistrict.com
All current SCAD students are welcome to participate.
Special thanks to our sponsors and their kind donations to make this competition possible: Creative Approach, Starlandia, Blick and Spudnik.
