OFFICIAL JUDGE: Pasquale Scionti has over 13 years of professional experience in the Architectural Visualization Industry. Pasquale's portfolio is impeccable - his 3D visualisations are detailed and so true to form.

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OFFICIAL JUDGE: After graduating from , Cliff Schonewill has pursued his craft in the gaming industry at a number of studios, and is currently working at Bonfire Studios in Irvine California. Welcome back to the panel! 

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OFFICIAL JUDGE: Claire Flemming is a freelance Art Director, best known for her work on Ready Player One and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Claire also directs and produces films, and we are stoked to have her on judging panel.

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OFFICIAL JUDGE: Carsten Keller is the Creative Director and Head of CG at . With 18 years + experience, he is a heavy weight in the VFX industry and we are so pleased he joins the Rookie Awards judging panel this year. 

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OFFICIAL JUDGE: Joshua Newman is a Creative Director at ,London. He has over two decades of experience in architectural visualisation with a track record of managing high profile projects with internationally recognised clients.

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SILVER SPONSOR: specialise in AR, WebAR, SocialAR, and VR, delivering intuitive and immersive experiences with purpose that entertain, invite participation and drive action. We are grateful for their support this year!

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OFFICIAL JUDGE: We are so humbled to have Nicola Pearcey's continued support. Nicola Pearcey is and European President. Her wealth of experience is remarkable and we are honoured to have her on our judging panel.

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OFFICIAL JUDGE: After completing his Bachelors of Arts in Computer Games Modelling and Animation, he moved on to work at . Ash Thundercliffe is now a 3D Environment Artist working at Ready at Dawn in California.

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OFFICIAL JUDGE: Jo Haslam is a Senior Game Designer of over 11 years. Jo currently works at as a Design Director and is very active in the gaming community. Welcome back to the panel Jo!

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OFFICIAL JUDGE: Following recognition from The Rookies in 2015, Clint’s first industry roles were at Method Studios in Santa Monica,The Mill in New York City and Pixar. Clint is now at DNEG as a Senior Shading TD.

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SILVER SPONSOR: is a full-service production facility across feature films, television and a diverse range of digital content. We are honoured to have the support of such a long-standing member of the creative industries.

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SILVER SPONSOR: By artists and for artists, has helped hundreds of thousands of creatives from around the world improve and learn new skills. We love that FlippedNormals are supporting the Rookies Awards this year!

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OFFICIAL JUDGE: Jed Brophy has been a part of the NZ film industry for 30 years starring in over 40 feature films and shorts. Jed is an inspiration for many New Zealanders and we hope he will inspire the rest of you too!

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SILVER SPONSOR: Serbia based, Crater Studio, offers both production and post-production services as well as training opportunities through their very own Training Center that holds certified courses from leading VFX software companies.

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OFFICIAL JUDGE: Pierre Maheut was made the Head of Special Projects, 3D & Immersive, at , after three years as Product Manager & Senior Industrial Designer at . Pierre is definitely a judge to impress this year!

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SILVER SPONSOR: ModelFarm is a 3D visualisation company producing world-class presentation material for the property, retail, tourism, & education industry. ModelFarm is a collection of highly experienced creative and technical artists.

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SILVER SPONSOR: We are thrilled to have the support of , an award-winning Arch Viz firm, considered to be a worldwide industry leader. They are a super talented group of 3d artists, animators, filmmakers and producers.

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OFFICIAL JUDGE: Steven Manship, Lead Cinematics at , joins the judging panel for our 10 year anniversary of running The Awards, and we are sopleased to have him back!

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OFFICIAL JUDGE: Ara Khanikian is a VFX Supervisor at . With close to 70 feature films under his belt, Ara is a master at creating breathtaking visuals that help narrate his clients’ stories.

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OFFICIAL JUDGE: Rafael Quinones is a Senior Animator at . What does Rafael think you should when preparing your portfolios this year? "Have fun and enjoy the process!" We agree!

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