Vietnam’s 3D graphics industry, particularly in visual effects, is gaining recognition on the global stage. Vietnamese artists are now contributing to the worlds of Hollywood blockbusters, Korean megahits, and cinematic video games, leaving their mark in every explosion, creature, and stunning frame that captivates audiences.
In light of this rising momentum, the EZ Animation Challenge 2025 has emerged as more than just a competition; it is a creative playground where young artists can experiment, collaborate, and push the boundaries of storytelling.
As the Master Sponsor, Pictor Network proudly supports this new wave of artists by unlocking access to decentralized GPU compute — empowering every idea to shine and every artist to render without boundaries.
Vietnam’s Visual Effects and 3D Graphics are Going Global
It’s no exaggeration to say that Vietnam’s visual effects and 3D production have reached the big leagues.
Over the past decade, Vietnamese artists and studios have quietly contributed to some of the world’s biggest blockbusters, including Jurassic World, Fast & Furious 7, Avengers: Infinity War, Aquaman, Captain Marvel, etc.
And it doesn’t stop at the Hollywood level. The Korean film industry, known for its ambitious visual style and cinematic flair, has also welcomed Vietnamese teams into its post-production pipelines. Hits like Squid Game, Parasite, and Penthouse, as well as Sweet Home, and many other dramas and series, all saw the touch of Vietnamese compositors, animators, and VFX supervisors working behind the scenes to bring directors’ visions to life.
This momentum isn’t luck; it’s the result of a decade of technical mastery, artistic discipline, and relentless learning. Vietnamese studios have evolved from handling small outsourcing tasks to managing complete VFX sequences and are now trusted partners in international productions. A new generation of creative talent is emerging – one that is not just catching up, but standing shoulder to shoulder with the world’s best.
EZ Animation Challenge 2025: A Playground for Vietnam’s 3D Artists
And as Vietnam’s 3D and VFX industry enters its golden era, a pressing question emerges: where will the next generation of artists come from?
Talent is everywhere — in classrooms, small studios, even on laptops in tiny home setups. What they need now is a place to push boundaries, tell their own stories, and connect with the broader creative community.
That’s exactly what the EZ Animation Challenge 2025 is built for — a nationwide stage for young artists to explore storytelling, animation, and visual craftsmanship at a professional level. More than just a competition, it is a celebration of how far Vietnamese artists have come and how much further they can go.
About the Competition
Hosted by EZ VIZ, The EZ Animation Challenge 2025 marks Season 1 of a new annual competition series dedicated to Vietnam’s next generation of 3D artists and students. It serves as a playground for creativity, where each participant starts with the same 3D base model but can reshape it into a story that reflects their unique imagination, style, and artistic voice.
With over 50 million VND in prizes and the opportunity for their work to reach thousands of viewers, the EZ Animation Challenge 2025 represents a long-term commitment to nurturing Vietnam’s creative community — offering fresh themes, tougher challenges, and new global opportunities with each season..
- Who can join: 3D artists, designers, or students passionate about 3D graphics.
- Format: Online Individual submission
Challenge Brief
Starting from a provided 8-second (200-frame) base animation file (25 fps, 1800×1080 px), you have 30 days to turn it into a unique 8-second (200-frame) 3D scene that showcases your storytelling, lighting, and compositing skills.
Submissions are accepted in two categories:
- 3D Animation: Final render made with any 3D software (Blender, 3ds Max, Unreal Engine, etc.)
- AI Animation: Render generated using AI tools (Kling, Gemini, etc.)
👉 See full Instructions and Requirements
Awards
🔹 3D Animation Category
- 1st Prize: Total Value 30,000,000 VND (10,000,000 VND cash + VGA RTX 5060 + sponsor gifts)
- 2nd Prize: Total Value 20,000,000 VND (5,000,000 VND cash + ASUS ProArt 24” Monitor + sponsor gifts)
🔹 AI Animation Category
- AI Creativity: Total Value 5,000,000 VND (3,000,000 VND cash + ASUS TUF Keyboard)
🔹 Other Awards
- Audience Choice: Total Value 5,000,000 VND (3,000,000 VND cash + ASUS Gaming Mouse)
Timeline
The submission deadline has been extended to October 18, 2025 (UTC +7).
For the latest announcements, check the full timeline on the official website or the EZ VIZ Facebook page.
👉 Website: https://www.ez-viz.com/animation-challenge-ez
👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ez.viz.studio
Behind the Scenes — Where Creativity Meets Compute
Every artist understands the challenge: inspiration is infinite, but hardware isn’t. When the creative rush hits, there’s nothing more frustrating than watching a render queue crawl at 5%, especially with deadlines looming. Simulation, global illumination, particle effects, each of these steps requires computing power that most personal rigs simply cannot sustain for long.
For many talented creators in Vietnam, this becomes a silent bottleneck. You possess the skills, the ideas, and the passion, but your GPU says “no.” As a result, too many promising projects fade away before they even get rendered. Behind every stunning visual lies a harsh reality: rendering is the invisible barrier that stifles creativity.
This situation calls for a breakthrough solution. This is the very barrier that Pictor Network aims to tear down.
Pictor Network: Breaking the Render Wall
Built in Vietnam with a global vision, Pictor Network isn’t just another rendering service — it’s a movement to make GPU power accessible to everyone, everywhere. By pooling global GPU resources into a decentralized compute network, Pictor Network transforms what used to be a limitation into a shared strength.
Through a single Pictor App (app.pictor.network), artists can render high-end scenes from anywhere, monitor their progress in real time, and feel assured that every output is produced by top-tier GPUs from qualified Compute Suppliers, verified through Checker Nodes, and made transparent by the blockchain-based compute network. This means no more stalled projects or creative compromises; artists have the freedom to focus solely on their artistry.
And that mission — to democratize compute power and free creativity from compute limits — is exactly what aligns Pictor Network with the EZ Animation Challenge 2025. Both were built on the same core belief: that Vietnam’s next wave of 3D artists deserve the tools, the stage, and the global spotlight to showcase their talents without any constraints.
EZ Animation Challenge 2025 x Pictor Network:
Where Creative Freedom Meets Compute Freedom
This collaboration between Pictor Network and EZ VIZ Studio goes beyond sponsorship; it’s a shared vision to empower Vietnam’s next generation of 3D artists. By bringing decentralized GPU technology to artists nationwide, Pictor Network is helping redefine how creative ideas turn into cinematic realities.
Now, every participant in the EZ Animation Challenge 2025 can create, render, and showcase their work with the same level of power used in professional pipelines. Your inspiration is infinite; now, your hardware is too.
Because when unstoppable creativity meets limitless compute power, there are no limits left to push.
🚀 The EZ Animation Challenge 2025 is now open for registration.
If you’re ready to push boundaries, tell your unique story — this is your stage.
👉 Learn more and register via EZ VIZ
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