Great games, films and animations all begin with 1 thing: powerful ideas. From compelling stories and unforgettable characters to imaginative worlds and concept design. We want to see what you can create.
Entries for the competition open on 1 September 2026 and close on 1 November 2026 at 3pm New Zealand time.
Competition brief
- Write a 300 word maximum description of your digital world explaining its history, culture, inhabitants, ecosystem and more.
- Submit a hero image of your world. 300dpi suitable for judging and display online (please label the image with your first and last name)
- Submit an optional supplementary A3 page of images and explanatory notes of detailed features of your world.
Entry requirements
- Your hero image can be:
- Digital images - illustration
- Photo or scan of a drawing(s) in pencil, pen, crayon, paint or any other medium you prefer
- Photo of sculpture(s)
- You can submit up to 1 A3 page (PDF or JPEG format).
- You must also include a short, written description (300 words maximum) explaining what your world is like (PDF format).
- This competition is for students in their final 2 years of secondary school in Indonesia, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, China, Korea, Qatar or UAE.
Prizes
1 of 5 Wacom Intuos Pro Medium
Or a NZD $10,000 scholarship toward study in the Bachelor of Screen Arts or Bachelor of Design at Massey University Wellington, New Zealand.
Explore Massey University
Wellington, New Zealand is globally recognised as a hub for innovation in film, games, animation and immersive storytelling. Home to world-leading creative studios and groundbreaking digital experiences, it’s a city where imagination becomes reality.
At Massey University, New Zealand’s #1 ranked art and design university, our students learn alongside industry-connected creatives and develop the skills to shape the future of entertainment and design.
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This competition is proudly sponsored by
Massey University
Massey University is committed to innovation and design and is internationally recognised for excellence in design, ranking second in the Asia-Pacific region by the Red Dot Design Awards.
Contact
If you have any questions, contact Wallace Gollan, Coordinator International Projects at w.gollan@massey.ac.nz
Or, Farhana Nalar, Associate Director, Global Engagement - Recruitment at F.Nalar@massey.ac.nz