RenderJuice — Hackathon
RenderJuice Blender Animation & Programmatic Rendering Contest
Create a 5–30 second Blender animation about Speed. Compete for $1,500 cash and $3,500 in RenderJuice credits.
Prize Pool
$1.5K
Location
Online
Duration
17 days
Date
Oct 14, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
About the Hackathon
Create a 5–30 second Blender animation about Speed. Compete for $1,500 cash and $3,500 in RenderJuice credits.
BUILD AROUND SPEEDBuild 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 TRACKBuild 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 ENTER1. Read the full details for theRenderJuice Programmatic Rendering Contest.2. Create a free RenderJuice account.3. Join the RenderJuice Discord and run /join.4. Post your animation or public link, a short description, and one Blender work-in-progress image in #challenges.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.
Event Details
Format
Online
Prize Pool
$1.5K
Currency
USD
Start
Oct 14, 2026
End
Oct 31, 2026
Duration
17 days
Prize Breakdown
Award Categories
- -$1,500 cash
- -$3,500 RenderJuice credits
- -Major Award for each accepted entry
- -Best Procedural & Programmatic Animation
Organized by RenderJuice
Online · Upcoming
Timeline
Oct 14, 2026
EVENT STARTS
Hackathon kicks off. Join online and start building.
Oct 31, 2026
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
All projects must be submitted before this date.
Oct 31, 2026
EVENT ENDS
Final submissions and judging period begins.