The Rookies 2024 : ESMA stand out in the 2024 ranking !
News . 01 Aug. 2024
Each year, The Rookies competition celebrates the excellence and innovation of young talent in the fields of digital arts, animation, visual effects and design. The prestigious, internationally recognised competition highlights the best students and young professionals who aspire to revolutionise the creative industry. I 2024, ESMA once again stands out for its performance.
The Rookies : a benchmark competition
The Rookies is more thant just a competition ; it’s a global platform that connects emerging talent with industry leaders. Founded in 2009, The Rookies’ mission is to discover, promote and encourage up-and-coming artists by offering them international exposure and unique professional opportunities. Entrants are judged by a panel of renowned professionals from major companies such as Pixar, DreamWorks and Industrial Light & Magic, adding and unrivalled level of credibility and expertise to the competition.
The 2024 reward : HARMONY headlines !
We are proud to announce that the 3D animated film “Harmony” has won the “Highly Commended” award in the “Film of the Year” category for this 2024 edition !
The film tells the story of Lully, a musical chimera, whi discovers that his music colours the world. He sets off to discover his world and the chimeras that populate it. They join him on a musical journey in which Lyllu struggles to find his place. They persevere and listen to each other to finally achieve musical and visual harmony in their world.
A big well done to the entire team behind this successful film : Sarah BLAYA, Nicolas BUNET, Amélie GALLEGO, Anouk MARTIN, Shana PAQUET, Roxane PLAYS, Kimberley SOTER and India TABURET.
Major international recognition
The Rookies awards are an essential reference for creative studios and companies in the sector. Being recognised in this competition is synonymous with quality and innovation. For ESMA students, being included in this list opens doors to international career opportunities. Recruiters from the biggest companies scrutinise The Rookies results closely to identify tomorrow’s talent.
The 2024 awards once again confirm the school’s position as an institution of excellence in the field of digital arts. The repeated successes of ths students testify to the rigour, creativity and innovation that characterise the school. By celebrating these emerging talents, The Rookies plays an important role in promoting the artists of tomorrow, and ESMA is proud to be part of the inspiring adventure.