Evermotion Challenge 2025 Winners Announced!

We are happy to announce the results of Evermotion Challenge 2025! BIG THANK YOU for all participants, our sponsors and jury and HUGE CONGRATULATIONS for winners!

1st Place: Saltwind Horizon by Lumirac

Artur Tamiola: This one feels like the clear winner to me - you can see a ton of heart in the 3D work, plus a really smart use of upscaling. It’s exaggerated in the best way: super dynamic, and the colours and overall idea just click. The changing weather makes it feel properly unpredictable.

Hrvoje Cop: One of the rare images in the challenge that showed dynamics in both scene composition and camera framing. Nice attention to detal, interesting atmosphere, and a plausible story. The image is coherent and well thought out with good attention to detail throughout.

Evermotion: This is a strong, cinematic scene with an excellent sense of scale and storytelling.The dense foreground, dramatic lighting, and atmospheric sky create a powerful mood.Materials and surface details are convincing and well executed. Overall, this is a polished, professional piece with strong visual impact. Congratulations, well done!

3rd Place: The Unexpected Wave by Niccolò Brovelli

Alina Godunova: Great choice to go with BW mood. Nothing distracts you - just pure emotions and movements, which artist showed very strong from the technical perspective. Also good choice with the low angle and reflections which pulled you right into the scene and you feel like you standing inside this story.

Artur Tamiola: I really feel the mood here - it has its own atmosphere and character straight away. The black-and-white look comes across as deliberate, and the whole thing has this nostalgic, carefree vibe.

Bartosz Domiczek: Going black and white might often be an easy way to escape difficulties of color handling but it works really well in this image, placing its aesthetics somewhere between a joyful Pixar scene and serious journalism. The composition and depth of the scene are really pleasant and help the story play out properly.

Hrvoje Cop: Good choice using black and white for this shot. It sits somewhere between nostalgia and documentary in a good way. Interesting subject with a different approach than most entries. Good use of plans and DOF. The only concerns are that the birds in the sky look a bit too static, and perhaps the image could benefit from less characters and birds. Less could be more here. 

Evermotion: The black-and-white palette gives this image a documentary, almost photojournalistic quality. I really like the framing and composition—the way the scene is organized within the frame works beautifully. The subject matter itself is compelling: the contrast between poverty and trash alongside fancy buildings is striking and effective. A strong piece and a solid contender in this competition. Congratulations!

Honorable mentions:

Stuck in Ice by SeniorMathias

Alina Godunova: Really love this image. Firstly, the angle - the vertical split between the frozen watet and the land immediately catch the eye and bring attention from top to bottom of the image. The image not overhelmed with too many details, also good accent with red color, not too intense and do not take too much attention. Also I like the idea with the mood, It does nott feel happy, it feels intentional. You pause, because your brain needs a second to reconcile what you are actualy seeing. Like palms with a snow which you will never see in your life =)

Artur Tamiola: This kind of image that makes you pause and actually study it. I love the contrast between the two “worlds” it’s putting together, and it almost reads like a poster or a film invitation. The palette is really pleasing, and the asset use is clear without being too obvious. 

Bartosz Domiczek: Aerial top-down images are really difficult to execute - suddenly our CG illusion of the world starts to break and we can start to spot artificial patterns and simplifications everywhere. This image excels in this context because not only does it present a believable world with all the tricky details (sea ice, snow cover, streets), but is also able to suggest a story based on this unusual perspective.   

Hrvoje Cop: Rare to find a pure top-down angle in images like these. It has a movie-poster vibe and I could totally see it with a movie title and cast plastered over it. Interesting details all around and it invites you to have a more detailed look. Very nice technical work on the snow cover and shoreline details. 

Evermotion: The strongest aspects of this work are the composition and subject matter. It's not often you see frozen palm trees ;) I think this is a strong entry in this competition. Bravo!

Sponsors and prizes

Evermotion

For more than decade Evermotion has been creating stunning 3d models, scenes and complete environments for architecture, games and movie industries. Always reaching for the best possible quality, creating still images, animations, and VR experiences. Thanks to our huge and ever-expanding model and scene library, counting more than 12 thousand assets, we can quickly address each type of project. In addition, our skilled artists create custom models or scenes per the customer specifications. We can deliver 3d content for all main 3d applications, from 3ds Max, Blender, Cinema 4D to Unreal Engine.

Prizes:

• 1st place: €1000 + 5 Evermotion collections freely choosed by the winner
• 2nd place: €750 + 5 Evermotion collections freely choosed by the winner
• 3rd place: €500 + 5 Evermotion collections freely choosed by the winner

Brick Academy

Brick Academy is the educational branch of Brick Visual, dedicated to shaping the next generation of architectural visualization artists. More than just a technical training hub, Brick Academy operates as an art-focused school, where creativity meets industry-standard production workflows. At its core, Brick Academy is about merging artistry with practiceempowering students to tell powerful visual stories while meeting the highest professional standards of the industry. Our programs are built around real architectural projects, developed in collaboration with internationally renowned design studios. With a low number of participants per course, we ensure a highly personalized learning experience where students receive mentor-guided practice and feedback throughout the program. Students gain technical expertise in tools like 3ds Max, Photoshop, and AI-driven workflows, while learning to navigate the real-world challenges of visualization production. Alumni go on to work with leading firms across the globe, supported by our Job Center and network of professional partners.

Prizes:

• 1st place: High-end Image Production course or the Archviz Film School (one to choose, each worth over €2000)

Rebusfarm

RebusFarm: The trusted CPU & GPU render farm with over 17 years of experience, supporting all major 3D applications. Our render plugin integrates into your 3D software, which makes it as easy as rendering on your own machine—just a whole lot faster. For studios and teams, our TeamManager tool streamlines collaboration. Plus, our support team is here for you 24/7. Ready to give us a try? Start with €25 in free render credits—no strings attached!

Prizes:

• 1st Place: 800 RenderPoints (worth $800)
• 2nd Place: 600 RenderPoints (worth $600)
• 3rd Place: 400 RenderPoints (worth $400)

iRender

iRender is a powerful and leading cloud render farm to accelerate your GPU and CPU projects. Based on IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) model, iRender supports all 3D applications and plugins and gives you the complete control over their servers and your workflow.
Advanced, strong hardware ranging from 1 to 8 x RTX 4090 / RTX 3090, professional human support 24/7, and a fast, completely free storage and transferring data tool. iRender is one of the best cloud rendering solutions available for artists, designers and architects.

Prizes:

• 1st place: 800 render points (worth $800)
• 2nd place: 600 render points (worth $600)
• 3rd place: 400 render points (worth $400)

Humano

Humano - Natural looking 3d People - Humano collections of natural looking posed 3d People will save your time, enrich your images & make your work easier, faster and more enjoyable. Made with love for digital beauty!

Prizes:

• 1st place: collections worth €600 (to choose by the winner)
• 2nd place: collections worth €500 (to choose by the winner)
• 3rd place: collections worth €400 (to choose by the winner)

The Gnomon Workshop

The Gnomon Workshop: For the last 25 years, The Gnomon Workshop has been a trusted source for high-quality CG artist training. Since launching in 2000, our mission has always been simple: To make professional-level tutorials accessible to artists everywhere. Today, with a library of over 300 workshops featuring over 200 artists, you can learn everything from Concept Art and Entertainment Design to 3D Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, Rigging, Animation, Game Engines, and Visual Effects. Our instructors are top industry professionals working at studios from around the world, where our workshops provide the opportunity to learn practical, real-world, production-proven techniques. Whether you're just getting started or sharpening your skills, we're here to help.

Prizes:

• 1st Place: Annual Subscriptions (worth €499)
• 2nd Place: Annual Subscriptions (worth €499)
• 3rd Place: Annual Subscriptions (worth €499)

CommonPoint

The CommonPoint is a place to go when youre looking for inspiration and knowledge. You'll find loads of useful free content, whether youre a beginner or an expert, cg artist or an art director. We share what we know about design, concept development and CGI techniques.

Prizes:

• 1st Place: CommonPoint 3D+AI Masterclass (worth €395)
• 2nd Place: CommonPoint 3D+AI Masterclass (worth €395)
• 3rd Place: CommonPoint 3D+AI Masterclass (worth €395)

NAG-ALL

NAG® ALL is smart software specialized in automating the organization of 3ds Max library assets with just a single click. Once the software has completed its task, the user is left with a highly organized library in the form of 3ds Max files alongside their corresponding preview images. The sorted 3D library is ready for manual drag-and-drop into the 3ds Max canvas or for linking with asset management plug-ins such as Project Manager and Connecter. NAG® ALL has been successfully tested on thousands of 3D assets, including those from 3dsky. NAG® ALL is trusted by over 500 freelance 3D artists and studios from more than 50 countries worldwide.
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NAG® IN is an automation script for 3ds Max, designed to link 3D libraries organized by NAG® ALL software. It automates processes like cleaning and converting 3D library files, renaming them with unique identifiers, and collecting and relinking their textures and maps.

Prizes:

• 1st place: NAG® ALL Software : STUDIO license (worth €150), NAG® IN Script: STUDIO license (worth €69), NAG® Store Model: hyper-realistic models of Phoenix Dactylifera palm tree (worth €120)
• 2nd place: NAG® ALL Software : STUDIO license (worth €150), NAG® IN Script: STUDIO license (worth €69), NAG® Store Model: hyper-realistic models of Phoenix Dactylifera palm tree (worth €120)
• 3rd place: NAG® ALL Software : STUDIO license (worth €150), NAG® IN Script: STUDIO license (worth €69), NAG® Store Model: hyper-realistic models of Phoenix Dactylifera palm tree (worth €120)

Huion 

Huion is a professional manufacturer of digital graphic input devices with original core chips and modules. It is also China's largest manufacturer of drawing tablets. With more than 10 years’ accumulation of experience in developing, manufacturing, and marketing graphic input devices, Huion has always been independent in the R&D section and innovation. Huion's vision is to bring digital ink solutions to more people around the world, and Huion also believes that the world is in your hands. Huion official website. 

Prizes:

• 1st place: Kamvas Pro 13 (2.5K) (worth €349)
• 2nd place: KD200 (worth €149)
• 3rd place: Inspiroy Dial 2 (worth €129)

Kstudio

Kstudio - your ultimate solution for managing 3D Assets in 3ds Max.
Our suite, including the acclaimed Project Manager, brings unparalleled efficiency to manage your 3D Assets.
We're excited to offer tools and plugins like Spline Flow, Smart Extrude, Models Manager, Materials Manager, FilePathFinder, Batch Render&Relink and more.
Don't miss our free Kstudio Scripts pack, enhancing your creative possibilities. Learn more about our solutions at https://3d-kstudio.com/

Prizes:

• 1st place: Project Manager, Spline Modeling Bundle, Molding Mega Bundle, Batch Relink, PBR Materials Generator (all worth $254)
• 2nd place: Project Manager, Molding Mega Bundle, PBR Materials Generator (all worth $167)
• 3rd place: Spline Modeling Bundle, Batch Relink (all worth $87)

We would like to thank the sponsors of the Evermotion Challenge 2025 competition!