XPLO 3D Animation Challenge 2026

The XPLO 3D Animation Challenge 2026 is a national-level online competition organized by XPLO Animation Services Pvt. Ltd. to discover, encourage, and showcase emerging 3D animation talent across India. Participants are invited to create an original 30-second to 2-minute 3D animated video based on the theme “Future of India – 2050.” Through this challenge, participants can demonstrate their creativity, storytelling, modelling, texturing, animation, lighting, rendering, and overall 3D production skills. Participants can use industry-standard 3D software such as Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Houdini, or Unreal Engine to create their projects. The competition is open to students, beginners, freelancers, and professional 3D artists. Entries will be evaluated by a professional jury based on creativity, originality, animation quality, technical execution, storytelling, and overall presentation. The competition will provide participants with an opportunity to showcase their talent, gain recognition, build their portfolio, compete with artists from across India, and connect with the professional animation industry. Total Cash Prizes: ₹1,10,000 & Job Offer Participants can register online, complete their projects within the competition period, and submit their final animation through the designated submission process. Winners and selected finalists will be recognized through certificates, awards, and XPLO's official promotional channels.