About VAM Awards 2026
The VAM Awards 2026 celebrate excellence at the intersection of AI and creativity in the visual and media industry. As intelligent technologies transform VFX and storytelling, the awards recognise artists, studios, and innovators who are redefining creative and technical possibilities. From emerging talent to global pioneers, VAM champions innovation, fosters collaboration, and showcases Asia's growing impact on the world stage.
Categories
Commercials/Ad
- Digital intermediate
- Compositing
- Created Environment
- Effect Simulation
- Best VFX Ad
- Best VFX Shot
- Motion Capture
Digital OTT
- Compositing
- Effect Simulation
- Created Environment
- Digital intermediate
- Best VFX Shot
- Best Premium Original series (with VFX)
- Best VFX Show
- Best VFX Short Film
- Motion Capture
Feature Films
- Digital intermediate
- Compositing
- Created Environment
- Effect Simulation
- Best VFX Shot
- Best VFX Feature
- Motion Capture
TV Serials
- Compositing
- Created Environment
- Digital Intermediate
- Effect Simulation
- Best VFX shot
- Best VFX TV serial
- Motion Capture
Student
- Best Compositing
- Best Matte Painting
- Best VFX Student Project
Tech
- Best use of AI
- Special Effect In Photo Real Project
- Best VFX in Animation
- Best Creature Work in Live-Action
- Best use of previsualization
- Virtual Production
Special
- Best VFX Studio Of the Year
- Contribution to VFX Industry
- Best Compositing Artist
- Best VFX Producer
- Rising Star in VFX
- Best VFX Supervisor
- Best VFX In All Content Format (OTT/TV/FILMS)
Rules & Regulations
- The videos must have been publicly released / live for viewing between 1 February 2025 - 1 June 2026.
- No language barrier; however, the content and VFX studio must be based in Asia.
- Silent films/content are permissible.
- The entry form and all submitted data must be in English only.
- The applicant must submit original work created and executed by them, or on behalf of a client for whom the work was produced.
- The same work may be submitted under multiple categories as deemed appropriate. There is no limit on the number of entries submitted by a single applicant. However, the same entry cannot be submitted by multiple parties. An entry may be submitted by either the agency or the client.
- All required fields in the entry form must be completed and supported by relevant data.
- Only entries that are complete and meet all required criteria will be accepted.
- Full payment must be made on or before the last date of submission. Entries submitted after the deadline will not qualify for judging.
- AnimationXpress India Pvt. Ltd. considers that the applicant has read all the rules and regulations carefully and thereby accepts it.
- AnimationXpress India Pvt. Ltd. will not be held responsible/ liable in case of any plagiarism, falsification or intellectual property infringement in any manner whatsoever. If the applicant is found ill eligible/ contravenes the criteria mentioned herein then their entry will be disqualified.
- The applicant must specify the name of the person authorized to approve submission of entries on behalf of the organization/company.
- The registration will be complete post verification by AnimationXpress India Pvt. Ltd. The login ID and password will be generated and notified to both applicant and authorizing authority via e-mail confirmation.
- Once the Login ID and Password is activated, the applicant can login and select the desired categories and proceed to make payment. The entire submission and payment process is online.
- Register yourself and Animation Xpress team will activate the account.
- You will receive email notification on account activation.
- Next Login and Fill the entry form. One can submit multiple entries for one category/ies.
- Once the entire entry form is filled proceed for the payment, you can generate the invoice and there's a payment gateway in the application where you can make the payment or for Direct Transfer below are the Bank details.
- Once the payment is done, upload the screenshot of the same and now, Click on 'Submit Entry'.
- Once you submit the entry, NO further edits/ changes can be made. All the changes should be done prior to the submission of the entry.
- In case there are any further edits/ changes you wish to make after submission of entries kindly contact Animation Xpress team.
- Note - The links to your project should be open Youtube links, Google drive links or Vimeo links
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Entry Fees and mode of payment
- Single entry fee: INR 3500 + taxes Per entry
- 5 or more entries: 5% off + taxes per entry
- 10 or more entries: 10% off + taxes per entry
- Students: 1500 + taxes
- The videos should have been running / live for public viewing between the period of 1st Feb 2025 - 1st June 2026.
- Only live-action-based entries are permissible across all VFX categories. It is mandatory for all entries to carry 'Before & After' shots that will clearly demonstrate the effects achieved. Exceptions for 'VFX in Games' and 'VFX in Animation' from the Others category.
- The submission should comprise only a series of VFX shots extracted from the relevant entry; the full video / content alone will not be accepted.
- VFX produced solely for a main title sequence, logo, or motion graphics are not eligible.
- If the project is in any language other than English, English subtitles are mandatory.
The 5 main categories are:
Commercials / Ad Category - Recognises excellence in VFX created for advertising and short-form promotional content. This category celebrates impactful brand storytelling enhanced by innovative visual craft and evolving production technologies.
Digital (OTT - Long-form & Short-form) Category - Honours outstanding VFX in content originally created for digital and streaming platforms. It celebrates immersive storytelling powered by scalable, future-ready workflows and creative innovation.
Feature Films Category - Recognises exceptional VFX achievement in theatrical and long-format cinematic storytelling. This category celebrates large-scale visual artistry that enhances narrative depth and immersive experiences.
TV Serials Category - Honours excellence in VFX across episodic television content. It recognises consistent visual quality delivered through efficient and innovative production pipelines.
Student Category - Celebrates emerging VFX talent showcasing creativity, technical skill, and forward-thinking approaches. This category highlights the next generation shaping the future of visual storytelling.
Tech Category - Recognises groundbreaking advancements in VFX tools, AI integration, and production technologies. It celebrates innovation that enhances both creative expression and technical execution.
Special Category - Honours outstanding overall contributions, leadership, and cross-platform excellence within the VFX ecosystem. This category celebrates impact that shapes the industry at large.
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- Click on "Home" to view your auto-generated Proforma Invoice. Any changes in the number of any entries will result in discarding the older proforma invoice and generating a new proforma invoice. The latest proforma invoice will be taken into consideration. In case payment is already done for earlier selected entries, those entries will be considered as paid entries and new proforma invoice will be generated for additional entries.
- Basis the Proforma Invoice, you can proceed to make payment. Payment details are mentioned on the website.
- We will share the Tax invoice once we receive the full payment.
- Entries once submitted and accepted by AnimationXpress India Pvt. Ltd, will be considered as final. No alterations, replacements will be permitted after the last date.
- By participating in "VAM Awards", the applicant sanctions AnimationXpress India Pvt. Ltd. to use the materials submitted for activities related to VAM Awards in the private and public domain.
- VAM Awards Jury and VAM Awards Governing Body's decisions will be final and binding for all the applicants.



