RenderJuice Blender Animation & Programmatic Rendering Contest

BUILD AROUND SPEED

Build a 5–30 second Blender animation around Speed. Animate by hand or use Blender Python, Geometry Nodes, simulations, and automation. Compete across nine award categories for $1,500 in cash and $3,500 in RenderJuice credits.

Racing, rapid transformation, machines, particles, creatures, time pressure, and abstract motion all qualify. Judges may also select additional Honorable Mentions.

PROGRAMMATIC TRACK

Build procedural systems or automate production with Blender Python, Geometry Nodes, simulations, or the RenderJuice API. Every accepted entry can win a Major Award. Code-driven and procedural entries can also win Best Procedural & Programmatic Animation.

HOW TO ENTER

1. Read the full details for the RenderJuice Programmatic Rendering Contest.

2. Create a free RenderJuice account.

3. Join the RenderJuice Discord, open #start-here, and click Join contest. The form is private. Your email will not appear in Discord.

4. Post your animation or public link, a short description, and one Blender work-in-progress image in #contest-submissions.

You may mirror the same project on Devpost. Submissions run from October 15, 2026 at 00:00 UTC through October 31, 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Community Choice voting closes November 3, 2026 at 23:59 UTC.

Review the contest details and enter.