48 Hours to Enter Rookie Awards 2023

A lot can happen in 48 hours. You could even change your life if you get your entry into Rookie Awards 2023.

There is very little time remaining to show the world what you’re capable of! Enter the Rookie Awards 2023 and let your work speak for itself. From certificates to badges, from career opportunities to random giveaways, the Rookie Awards have a truckload of prizes for you to win. So get ready to walk away with a smile on your face and a spring in your step.

Why Enter the Rookie Awards?

Build your portfolio: The Rookie Awards is a great opportunity to showcase your best work and build your portfolio, which can help you land your dream job or freelance gigs.
Get noticed by recruiters: Recruiters from top studios and companies in the creative industries will be on the lookout for talented rookies to hire. The Rookie Awards is a great way to get noticed and potentially land a job or internship.
Win prizes: From certificates to badges, from career opportunities to random giveaways, the Rookie Awards has a truckload of prizes for you to win. So get ready to walk away with a smile on your face and a spring in your step.
Get feedback from experts: Your work will be evaluated by industry professionals who will provide valuable feedback and insights to help you improve your skills and grow as an artist.
Connect with like-minded creatives: The Rookie Awards is a great opportunity to connect with other creatives who share your passion and learn from their experiences.

Your Important 48 Hour Checklist

1. Check the status of your entry

It's really easy to check the status of your entry. Simply head over to your Dashboard. Located at the top of this page is the Your Contests table. Next to each entry, there is a Status column. If this says Submitted, you are officially entered. If it says Draft, then please read this article because your entry is not finished.

2. Prepare web-friendly media for uploading

Upload bigger images doesn't mean that our judges and recruiters will be more impressed. It can often have the opposite effect. So, this is what we recommend.

Maximum Width/Height: 2500px
Image Size: 1Mb - 3Mb
Image Resolution: 72dpi (do not upload 300dpi, this is for print only)

3. Get your videos uploading to Youtube/Vimeo

Depending on how big these are, they can often take a few hours. So get them uploading now!

4. Check your video privacy settings

If you are sharing a video, make sure you check that it's visible to the general public, or it includes a password for the judges. We can't judge something we can't see.

5. Get your team mates to create individual "Rookie of the Year" entries

Lots of entrants submit team entries to Film of the Year and Game of the Year categories. But don't forget, it is highly recommended that ALL team mates create individual entries for Rookie of the Year. This is the primary category for the contest and has most of the prizes, associated career opportunities, and industry certificate rankings.

6. Double Check Everything

Our page builder allows you to upload everything from images and videos, through to code snippets and 3d files. The best part of the page builder is that is presents you a live version of the finished page. So make sure to look closely before moving to the next step. If a video link is broken, or your text has a spelling mistake, you can't edit it later.

7. Get live support with our Helpdesk

Located at the bottom of every page is a yellow chat icon. We have a team of people here to help, so make sure to use it!

Do not create a support ticket that says "Hey, I have a problem!". Instead, tell us the problem, provide detailed information so our team can help solve the issue more quickly.