📣Check out this fantastic event from our friends in New Zealand. A great opportunity. REGISTER NOW!
🎬 Looking to connect with animation creators from around the world?
Join Animation Matchmaking Online 2026—a global online networking programme hosted from Aotearoa New Zealand that brings together writers, directors, producers, animators, studios and emerging creators from across the international animation industry.
Over one month, you'll hear from leading animation professionals, take part in interactive roundtable discussions, and meet potential collaborators through 1-to-1 networking sessions—all online, from wherever you are.
Whether you're looking for your next creative collaborator, exploring international co-productions or simply expanding your global network, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with creators from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the USA and beyond.
This year's programme features speakers:
Craig Bartlett (Hey Arnold!), Rebecca Gibson (Eagle Vision), Ricard Cussó (Cosmic Dino), Colin Bennett (Toon Boom), Dave Mullins and Brad Booker (ElectroLeague), Joseph Bell (VFX World Atlas), Arman Haque (Glitch Productions), Nic Cabana (Claynosaurz), Aaron Gilman (Steamroller Studios), Kirby Atkins (Mosley), Bevin Linkhorn and Abba-Rose (NZFC), Kate Goodwin, Wade Cowin and Rosie Howells (Rat Queen), Arthur Struyf (Creative Aotearoa French Exchange), Iris Lamarr (Reframe Collective), Garrick Rawlingson (Floating Rock), and SideFX.
📅 18 August – 19 September 2026
🌏 Attend online from anywhere in the world
⏰ Registrations close 17 August
Learn more and register: www.vfxg.nz/animation-matchmaking-online
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🎬 3|Thirty 2026 WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
On Monday 3 August, the 3|Thirty finalists gathered at Event Cinemas Innaloo for the screening of this year's entries and the announcement of the winners.
Congratulations to our 2026 winners:
🏆 Open Category
Shannon Lively – HYPNOCOP
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🏆 Higher Education Category
Charlie Buston – Final Debt
youtu.be/ppIw7gsb80Q
🏆 School Category
Zariah Hart – Charm to Your Heart
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A huge congratulations to all entrants for showcasing their creativity, storytelling and filmmaking talent.
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors for their generous support of the competition: Adobe, Wacom, Greenhills Animation & Toon Boom, Foundry & Imagineering, Event Cinemas, Flying Bark Productions, Siamese, Sandbox, Double Barrel VFX, Ink Animation, Red Bird Creative, and Aquixel Studios.
Special thanks to our judges, Nick Tripodi, Tessa Bright, Pete Moran, Brent Skinner, and Colin Bennett, for generously sharing their time, expertise, and industry insight to help recognise and celebrate emerging filmmaking talent.
👏 Thank you to everyone who contributed to making 3|Thirty 2026 such a fantastic showcase of creativity and innovation. We look forward to seeing what next year's filmmakers create! 🎬✨
🚨 WAnimate Industry Night is TONIGHT! 🚨
Join industry leaders from Adobe, Wacom and Toon Boom for an evening of inspiration, networking and insights into animation, VFX and game development.
🕔 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
For Educators, Students & Hobbyists
🕖 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
For Animation, VFX & Games Professionals
📍 The Backlot Perth, 21 Simpson St, West Perth
🎟 Limited tickets remaining:
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wanimate-industry-night-tickets-1996068573837?aff=oddtdtcreator
See you there!