Evidence note: This article uses the supplied contest summary and its linked coverage. The prize amount and entry requirements have not been independently corroborated; no verified organizer statement or hands-on testing is included.
The supplied summary describes a RenderJuice animation contest with three project-fit checks: a reported runtime of 5–30 seconds, Blender as the reported main creation tool, and an interpretation of the reported theme, Speed. These are provisional screening criteria, not confirmed eligibility rules. The linked BlenderNation coverage is dated October 12, 2026. Contest coverage
RenderJuice’s reported $1,500 cash-prize contest
The supplied summary identifies $1,500 in cash prizes, a figure that remains uncorroborated. It does not establish how that amount would be distributed, so it should not be read as a guaranteed payout to an individual winner. Contest coverage
For individual animators and small game-development teams, the immediate decision is whether an existing short could fit the reported brief—not whether to commit production time on the strength of the prize figure alone.
Runtime: a reported 5–30 seconds
According to the supplied summary, entries must reportedly last 5–30 seconds; that requirement has not been independently confirmed. This is an animation-length condition, not an entry deadline. Contest coverage
For a preliminary check, inspect the duration of the intended final export. A longer scene would need a shorter cut to match the reported range. The supplied evidence does not establish how titles, credits or looping playback count toward runtime; those details remain open.
Blender: reportedly the main creation tool
The supplied summary says Blender must be the main creation tool, an uncorroborated condition that is stronger than simply including Blender somewhere in the workflow. Contest coverage
A useful preparation step is to list where the animation’s principal production work happens. A Blender-centered project appears more closely aligned with the reported wording than a project that uses Blender only for an intermediate conversion.
That comparison is not an eligibility ruling. The evidence does not define “main creation tool” or establish which supporting applications are permitted.
Theme: an interpretation of Speed
Entries reportedly need to interpret Speed, according to the supplied summary; the theme requirement remains uncorroborated. Contest coverage
For project planning, write one sentence explaining how the animation communicates that idea. Motion, pacing or a contrast between fast and slow could provide creative directions, but these are suggestions—not documented judging criteria or assurances of acceptance.
A short runtime alone does not explain how a piece addresses the theme.
Project-fit checklist
Use the following as a provisional screen against the supplied summary, whose three requirements remain independently unconfirmed. Contest coverage
| Check | What to inspect | Provisional fit |
|---|---|---|
| Runtime | Duration of the intended final export | Within the reported 5–30-second range |
| Main creation tool | Where the principal production work happens | Blender is the main tool under the reported requirement |
| Interpretation of Speed | The idea visible in the finished animation | A clear connection to the reported theme |
An animation matching all three appears aligned with the reported brief, but its eligibility is not established. Before committing to an entry, obtain confirmed rules covering the submission deadline and route, eligibility, delivery specifications, rights terms and judging criteria. Those details are not established by the supplied evidence.
The practical next question for RenderJuice is whether complete entry rules confirm these screening criteria—and clarify what counts as Blender being the main creation tool.