iAniMagic 2017 requires its participants to submit 2D animations varying in length from 15 to 120 seconds, created either alone or in a team of up to five, using any software to express their thoughts on the theme: the Future. “Technology is the future. As a tech company, we know this requires a lot of imagination. We want to encourage participants to stretch their minds,” stated Kevin Huang, Project Leader and the Chief Designer of AniZone.
Since its inception in 2011, iAniMagic has received over 680 submissions from over 70 nations, given over 20,000USD in prizes, and hosted many reputable industry professionals as judges. “Among this year’s judges is Gabe Swarr, Supervising Producer in Development at Nickelodeon Animation Studios. Swarr has worked on projects such as the movies Kung Fu Panda, and Casper Meets Wendy, as well as various episodes of the Jetsons. Joining Swarr are other reputable industry artists, Lyndon Ruddy, Basil Chen, and Sun Gia Lung.
