Join the 2026 School of Motion Holiday Card

Register your name and topic for the 2026 School of Motion Holiday Card, and create a three-second animation inspired by “2027, it’s time to _________!”

By School of Motion1 min read

It’s that time of year again! One of our favorite traditions is back: the School of Motion Holiday Card. Students and non-students alike are invited to take part.

We’ve landed on a theme and color palette, so you can start thinking about your animation. Read through the details below, then register your name and theme.

Project Submission Deadline: Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 5pm ET

What do I need to know?

Create a three-second animation inspired by this year’s theme. In the spirit of the season, we’ll share the project files with the community so everyone can learn from one another.

Theme

2027, it’s time to _________!

Video Specs + Rules

1920x1080
24 FPS
Use the color palette below.
You can use shades of these, plus white and black.
Animation is to be 3 seconds long
Use any software, plugins, style - Go crazy!
Submit your project files along with your animation. We’ll share them with the community so everyone can explore how each piece was made and learn from one another.

File Specs

Format: A single ZIP file containing project files and final video.
Naming: Give the same name to your project, render, and zip file
- Example: FirstnameLastname_Topic

Color Palette

I’m in! How do I sign up?

To sign up, register your name and theme using the button below.

How do I submit my work?

Once your animation is complete, submit a single ZIP file containing your project files and final video using the button below.

Submit Your Work

Project Submission Deadline: Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 5pm ET

Example: FirstnameLastname_Topic

Need some inspiration?

Here are some previous holiday cards created by our community. Watch the 2025 card below, or explore the 2024 and 2023 cards:

Last year’s holiday card, shared for inspiration.