Here Are The Winners Of The 2024 Animation At Work Contest For Films Made With Cartoon Animator

After two months of creativity, the 2024 ‘Animation At Work’ Contest for Cartoon Animators (CTA) has come to a close.

Overall, the event received 138 global entries, each with their work-in-progress videos, in seven categories: Business & Commercial, Comics & Art, Education, Best Vertical Shorts, Best Use of Cartoon Animator 5, Best Live Performance, and Best XPPen Use.

A total of 26 outstanding works were honored from 33 countries, all with varying levels of skills and experience. A wide array of styles and topics were entered into the contest, proving Cartoon Animator’s versatility for creative expresssion. Several first-time Cartoon Animator users were able to quickly adapt to the software and even incorporate pipelines from other tools to enhance their excellent submissions.

Business & Commercial Animation

First Prize Winner (pictured at upper left in above image): Because your time matters as much as your taste – Ambrose-Air Delivers! by Stephen Townsend (United Kingdom) won First Prize.

Judges comments:

An exceptionally well-paced advertisement for a drone delivery service that clearly conveys the business and its offerings. Townsend’s work-in-progress video was both informative and meticulously presented, providing a comprehensive look at the entire creation process — from storyboard development to the integration of Illustrator and SketchUp. The use of path animation to illustrate the transportation network was particularly impactful, leaving a lasting impression on the judges.

Comics & Art Animation

First Prize Winner (pictured at upper left in above image): The Horizon by Francis Bong Vun Hong (Malaysia) won First Prize.

Judges comments:

As an undisputed favorite of the judging panel, Hong put immense effort into every aspect of production — from storyboarding, storytelling, and character design to scene creation, cinematography, lighting, effects, and music — crafting a truly immersive visual narrative. The WIP video was equally impressive, showcasing his meticulous handling of volumetric lighting, scene composition, and camera shake. It was precisely these details that secured him first place.

Education Animation

First Prize Winner (pictured at upper left in above image): Tiana & Teo’s Family Adventures by Kael Camaris (United Kingdom) won First Prize.

Judges comments:

Tiana & Teo’s Family Adventures is a textbook example of how various AI tools can be seamlessly integrated with Cartoon Animator to rapidly produce high-quality animations with an impressive amount of tantalizing content.

Vertical Shorts — Winners

Winner: Cactus Evolution by Sasapitt Rujirat (Thailand)

Best Use of CTA 5 — Winners

Winner: Atelion’s Revenge by Daniel Pojda (Poland)

Best Live Performance — Winners

Winner: Emily & Emma Episode 1 by Eon De Bruin (South Africa)

Best XPPen Use — Winners

Winner: Healthcare in 1702 by Sasapitt Rujirat (Thailand)

Honorable Mentions

The judging process for the 2024 Animation at Work Contest proved to be quite difficult and took many hours of deliberation. Reallusion also selected 12 winners for the Honorable Mentions. See the Winner Page for winner detailed judge comments and showcases.

In addition to the top winners in each category, the full list of winners for the 2024 Animation at Work Contest can be found on the company’s website. Reallusion wishes to sincerely thank all participants for dedicating their time and creativity to this competition. For those who feel inspired and ready to take the next step, the company encourages readers to sign up for a Free Trial Cartoon Animator for 30 days, and experience the software’s latest features, like Motion Pilot and Puppet Stage.

Reallusion thanks all of its wonderful sponsors, including XPPen, XPG, and Magix: