Exploring the Future of Animation
OPERATIONAL NOTE –CENTER COMPETITION FOR STUDENTS
Introduction
Welcome to Interface 2026, the much-anticipated annual event hosted by Arena Animation Chowringhee – a celebration of creativity, innovation, and
digital excellence. This year’s edition promises to be bigger, bolder, and more immersive, bringing together passionate students, industry experts, and
aspiring creators under one vibrant platform.
Interface 2026 is not just an event. it’s an experience where imagination meets technology. Through a series of competitions, exhibitions,
workshops, and live showcases, students demonstrate their talent in fields like 3D animation, VFX, game design, graphic design, and multimedia
production.
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CATEGORIES
2D CHARACTER
SHORT FLIM COMIC STRIP MATT PAINTING
DESIGN
3D MODELING MOTION POSTER VFX SCENE- CGI INSTAGRAM REEL
Hybrid Character
ACTING FOR BRANDING
CINEMATIC SCENE
ANIMATION IDENTITY DESIGN
SHORT FLIM
Topic : 1. Indian Comic
Submission Video should showcase as per below stages
Create a 90-120 Seconds Short Film (2D,
3D, Compositing, Stop Motion )
Frame Range : 25 FPS
File Submission : MP4
Video - HD 1920 x 1080
Team Size : 4 Students
2D CHARACTER DESIGN
Topic : Galaxy, Planets or Universe as Humans
Submission Video should showcase as per below stages
Create a Signal Page Comic Strip
File Submission : JPG (A4)
Team Size : Individual
COMIC STRIP
Topic : Humour , Horror, Social Message (Any one)
Submission Art Work should showcase as per below stages
Create a Signal Page Comic Strip
File Submission : JPG (A4)
Team Size : Individual
MATT PAINTING
Topic : Create a Background Scene with the Provided Shots
Submission Art Work should showcase as per below stages
Create a Signal Page Matt Painting
File Submission : JPG (A4)
Team Size : Individual
File Link:
3D MODELING
Hybrid Character
Topic : Indian Super Hero
Submission Art Work should showcase as per below stages
1. Need high resolution renders
[Link] multiple angles of the character to showcase detail
3. Need wireframe view & topology of the model.
4. Texture maps: include diffuse, normal, secular maps,
and any other relevant textures.
5. A short video demonstrating the character in motion.
File Submission : MP4
Team Size : Individual
Duration : 45-60 Sec
MOTION GRAPHIC
Topic : Cinematic Motion Poster Design
Submission Art Work should showcase as per below stages
CHOOSE ANY Film Between 2018-2020
Category : Movies & Web Series
File Submission : MP4
Duration: 20-30 Sec
Team Size : Individual
VFX SCENE- CGI
Topic : VFX SCENE-CGI
Submission Art Work should showcase as per below stages
• Create a 20 second Video
•You can use any Medium / Software to create the
Output
• Frame Range : 25 FPS
File Submission : MP4
Duration: 30 Sec
Team Size : 3
INSTAGRAM REEL
Topic : DIGITAL VIDEO ILLUSION
Submission Art Work should showcase as per below stages
•Create a 30 sec Instagram Reel
•You can use any Medium / Software to create the
Output
• Frame Range : 25 FPS
File Submission : MP4
Duration: 30 Sec
Team Size : Individual
CINEMATIC SCENE
Topic : Battlefield, Car Chase, Horror Scene
Submission Art Work should showcase as per below stages
Video Time : 30-60 Seconds
Frame Range : 25 FPS
File Submission : MP4
Video - HD 1920 x 1080
Team Size : 2
ACTING FOR ANIMATION
Topic : Acting For Animation
Submission Art Work should showcase as per below stages
•Create a 10-15 second 3D Acting for Animation
•No plagiarism or offensive content is allowed
•The animation will be minimum 10 second
•25 frame per second will be allowed
•Dialogs will be provided by faculty
•Need proper composed background with character
•Full Body Animation
File Submission : MP4
Duration: 10-15 Sec
Team Size : Individual
BRANDING IDENTITY
DESIGN
Topic : Sustainable Energy Solutions, Scented / Fragrance Candle Sticks, Cold Pressed Oil
Submission Art Work should showcase as per below stages
Create 8 Page Branding Design
File Submission : JPG (A4)
Team Size : Individual
RULES
[Link] 3 Submission Allowed Per Student
2. Submit Your Project On Time .
3. Maximum Team Member 2 .. ( For Short Film Max- 4)
4. The Decision of the jury is deemed to be FINAL.
5. Please follow the video compression for final submission - (HD 1080x1920, H.264
MP4)
6. The competition is open to all existing students in the center.
7. Arena Animation holds the right to reject the submitted work by the Centre. The
jury’s decision would be final and they hold no explanation for the same to
whomsoever under any circumstances.
Last Date of Submission: 25th NOV 2025