World University Animation Awards

14/09/2025

🚨 🚨 15-16 SEP - 1st World University Animation Awards is taking place in HK TODAY!

TODAY is the first day of the events and we are very excited to welcome everyone to be part of it. If you haven't registered yet, click the links below and enjoy the creation of animation worlds.

✏️ RSVP to the events: https://shorturl.at/63whL
🏫 For details: hkmu.edu.hk/wuaa

#香港都會大學 #第一屆世界大學動畫獎

11/09/2025

【都大「世界大學動畫獎」活動巡禮：動畫教育的未來🎓 HKMU WUAA Spotlight: The Future of Animation Education 】

創意領域及產業生態迅速轉變，動畫教育又如何與時並進，拉近學術教學與業界發展的距離？🤔 都大「世界大學動畫獎」誠邀多位國際頂尖行業領袖參與專家論壇「動畫教育的未來」，深入剖析教育界應如何將AI、虛擬製作等新興科技融入課程，並透過跨文化交流與合作，為新一代創作人才裝備具競爭力的關鍵才能。💡✨

論壇由本地動畫家盧子英主持，講者包括美國北卡羅來納大學藝術學院電影製作學院院長Deborah LaVine、加拿大Sheridan College動畫、藝術與設計學院院長Mark Jones、北京電影學院教授、《中國奇譚》總導演陳廖宇，以及M+ 流動影像策展人Ulanda Blair，一同暢談對未來動畫教育的看法。

🗓️ 日期： 2025年9月16日
🕓 時間：上午10時至中午12時
📍地點： 都大賽馬會校園D0309室
活動費用全免，立即報名，萬勿錯過！🏃‍♀️💨
立即報名👉 https://shorturl.at/IbrCd

As the creative landscape and industry ecosystem continue to evolve rapidly, how can animation education bridge the gap between academic training and industry trends? 🤔 The HKMU World University Animation Awards (WUAA) invited global industry leaders to participate in the Experts Forum, titled “Future of Animation Education”. The forum will provide a deep dive into ways in which the education sector can integrate emerging technologies like AI and virtual production into the curricula and foster cross-cultural collaboration to equip a new generation of creative talent with the skills needed to thrive in a competitive landscape. 💡✨

Moderated by local animator Lo Che-ying, the forum features a distinguished panel that will share insights on the future of animation education: Deborah LaVine, Dean of the School of Filmmaking at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts; Mark Jones, Dean of the Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design at Sheridan College in Canada; Chen Liaoyu, Professor at the Beijing Film Academy and Chief Director of “Yao-Chinese Folktales”; and Ulanda Blair, Curator of Moving Image at M+.

📅 Date: 16 September 2025
🕓 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
📍Venue: Room D0309, HKMU Jockey Club Campus
This event is completely free! Don't miss out! 🏃‍♀️💨
Register now 👉 https://shorturl.at/IbrCd

#香港都會大學 #都大 #都會與我無限可能 #世界大學動畫獎 #動畫教育 #專家論壇 #盧子英 #陳廖宇

08/09/2025

【都大「世界大學動畫獎」活動巡禮：大師級對談 解構動畫界產業未來趨勢！ HKMU WUAA Spotlight: Industry Titans Deconstruct the Future of Animation! 🎬✨】

面對AI全面來襲，動畫產業的未來將何去何從？想知道國際頂尖大師的真知灼見？💡 都大「世界大學動畫獎」 World University Animation Awards 誠邀四位國際級動畫大師參與專家論壇「動畫產業與範式轉移」，跟大家分享寶貴經驗及前瞻視野。論壇講者包括《史力加》之父許誠毅、曾任彼思動畫藝術家Alex Woo、《惡童》導演Michael Arias，以及阿根廷動畫導演Inés Sedan。機會難得，不容錯過！🤩

🗓️ 日期： 2025年9月15日
🕓 時間： 下午5時至7時
📍地點： 都大賽馬會校園D0309室
活動費用全免，立即報名，萬勿錯過！🏃‍♀️💨
立即報名👉 https://shorturl.at/IbrCd

As AI sweeps across industries, what lies ahead for the future of animation? Curious to hear invaluable insights from world-class masters?💡Join us at the HKMU World University Animation Awards (WUAA) for the Experts Forum “Animation Industry and Paradigms Shift”, where four internationally renowned animators will share their valuable experiences and visionary perspectives.
The panel features “Father of Shrek” Raman Hui, former Pixar Story Lead Alex Woo, “Tekkonkinkreet” Director Michael Arias, and Argentinian Animation Director Inés Sedan. This is a rare opportunity not to be missed!🤩

📅 Date: 15 September 2025
🕓 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
📍Venue: D0309, HKMU Jockey Club Campus
This event is completely free! Don't miss out! 🏃‍♀️💨
Register now 👉 https://shorturl.at/IbrCd

#香港都會大學 #都大 #都會與我無限可能 #世界大學動畫獎 #專家論壇 #許誠毅

【都大「世界大學動畫獎」活動巡禮：大師級對談 解構動畫界產業未來趨勢！ HKMU WUAA Spotlight: Industry Titans Deconstruct the Future of Animation! 🎬✨】

面對AI全面來襲，動畫產業的未來將何去何從？想知道國際頂尖大師的真知灼見？💡

都大「世界大學動畫獎」 World University Animation Awards 誠邀四位國際級動畫大師參與專家論壇「動畫產業與範式轉移」，跟大家分享寶貴經驗及前瞻視野。

論壇講者包括《史力加》之父許誠毅、曾任彼思動畫藝術家Alex Woo、《惡童》導演Michael Arias，以及阿根廷動畫導演Inés Sedan。機會難得，不容錯過！🤩

🗓️ 日期： 2025年9月15日
🕓 時間： 下午5時至7時
📍地點： 都大賽馬會校園D0309室

活動費用全免，立即報名，萬勿錯過！🏃‍♀️💨

立即報名👉 https://student.intranet.hkmu.edu.hk/ers/prod/ERS_detail.jsp?eid=009765

As AI sweeps across industries, what lies ahead for the future of animation? Curious to hear invaluable insights from world-class masters?💡

Join us at the HKMU World University Animation Awards (WUAA) for the Experts Forum “Animation Industry and Paradigms Shift”, where four internationally renowned animators will share their valuable experiences and visionary perspectives.

The panel features “Father of Shrek” Raman Hui, former Pixar Story Lead Alex Woo, “Tekkonkinkreet” Director Michael Arias, and Argentinian Animation Director Inés Sedan. This is a rare opportunity not to be missed!🤩

📅 Date: 15 September 2025
🕓 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
📍Venue: D0309, HKMU Jockey Club Campus

This event is completely free! Don't miss out! 🏃‍♀️💨

Register now 👉 https://student.intranet.hkmu.edu.hk/ers/prod/ERS_detail.jsp?eid=009765

#香港都會大學 #都大 #都會與我無限可能 #世界大學動畫獎 #專家論壇 #許誠毅

05/09/2025

🚨 15-16 SEP - 1st World University Animation Awards is happening VERY SOON 🚨

Some more advice from the three final adjudicators of the Awards on how to develop your skills, styles, storytelling and become a successful animator/director. Can't wait to meet them all at the events and join us by clicking the link below! 🤞🏻🤞🏻

✏️ RSVP to the events: https://shorturl.at/63whL
🏫 For details: hkmu.edu.hk/wuaa

#香港都會大學 #第一屆世界大學動畫獎

02/09/2025

🚨 2 weeks to GO! 🚨 WUAA is happening on 15 & 16 SEP!

The 1st World University Animation Awards (WUAA) is happening in Hong Kong IN JUST TWO WEEKS ‼️ We are very excited to welcome top university talents, industry experts, educators and scholars from around the globe, joining us in the events. Let's hear the insights from three final adjudicators on what makes an animation truly exceptional. See you all soon!

✏️ RSVP to the events: https://shorturl.at/63whL
🏫 For details: hkmu.edu.hk/wuaa

#香港都會大學 #第一屆世界大學動畫獎

29/08/2025

【都大「世界大學動畫獎」活動巡禮：殿堂級動畫大師簽名會✍️ HKMU WUAA Spotlight: Come and meet the Legendary Masters and get their autographs! 🤩】

📢機會千載難逢！經典神作《阿基拉》副作畫監督森本晃司，以及備受讚譽的電影《惡童》導演Michael Arias，將來港出席都大「世界大學動畫獎」World University Animation Awards 擔任評審，並出席連串活動，同場更設簽名會，可與粉絲們直接交流。

🗓️ 日期： 2025年9月15日
🕓 時間： 下午4時30分至5時
📍地點： 都大賽馬會校園3樓
活動費用全免，立即報名，萬勿錯過！🏃‍♀️💨

立即報名👉 https://shorturl.at/63whL

📢A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Koji Morimoto, Assistant to Chief Animator of the classic masterpiece “Akira”, and Michael Arias, director of the critically acclaimed film “Tekkonkinkreet” will be visiting Hong Kong and serving as adjudicators for our World University Animation Awards (WUAA). They will be joining a series of unmissable events, including an exclusive autograph session. This is your chance to meet them up close!

📅 Date: 15 September 2025
🕓 Time: 4:30 - 5:00 pm
📍Venue: 3/F, HKMU Jockey Club Campus
This event is completely free! Don't miss out! 🏃‍♀️💨

Register now 👉 https://shorturl.at/63whL

#香港都會大學 #都大 #都會與我無限可能 #世界大學動畫獎 #簽名會 #森本晃司 #阿基拉 #惡童

【都大「世界大學動畫獎」活動巡禮：殿堂級動畫大師簽名會✍️ HKMU WUAA Spotlight: Come and meet the Legendary Masters and get their autographs! 🤩】

📢機會千載難逢！經典神作《阿基拉》副作畫監督森本晃司，以及備受讚譽的電影《惡童》導演Michael Arias，將來港出席都大「世界大學動畫獎」World University Animation Awards 擔任評審，並出席連串活動，同場更設簽名會，可與粉絲們直接交流。

🗓️ 日期： 2025年9月15日
🕓 時間： 下午4時30分至5時
📍地點： 都大賽馬會校園3樓

活動費用全免，立即報名，萬勿錯過！🏃‍♀️💨

立即報名👉 https://shorturl.at/63whL

📢A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Koji Morimoto, Assistant to Chief Animator of the classic masterpiece “Akira”, and Michael Arias, director of the critically acclaimed film “Tekkonkinkreet” will be visiting Hong Kong and serving as adjudicators for our World University Animation Awards (WUAA). They will be joining a series of unmissable events, including an exclusive autograph session. This is your chance to meet them up close!

📅 Date: 15 September 2025
🕓 Time: 4:30 - 5:00 pm
📍Venue: 3/F, HKMU Jockey Club Campus

This event is completely free! Don't miss out! 🏃‍♀️💨

Register now 👉 https://shorturl.at/63whL

#香港都會大學 #都大 #都會與我無限可能 #世界大學動畫獎 #簽名會 #森本晃司 #阿基拉 #惡童

25/08/2025

[✏️ Meet Our Adjudicators - Part 3]

Ten renowned animators, animation professionals, visual artists, documentarians, art-tech experts, educators, and scholars from Japan, mainland China, Europe, and North America will serve as Final Round Adjudicators for the awards. All Awards will be presented on the evening of 16 September, at The Box (Freespace, West Kowloon Cultural District)!

Ms. Inés Sedan - Filmmaker and clarinetist (France)
Mr. Lo Che Ying - Animator and Director (Hong Kong)
Mr. Alex Woo - Film Director, Director of "In Your Dreams" (US)
Mr. Raman Hui - Animator and Film Director, Director of "Monster Hunt 2" (Hong Kong/US)

Read their full bios here: https://www.hkmu.edu.hk/wuaa

✏️ RSVP to the events: https://shorturl.at/63whL
🏫 For details: hkmu.edu.hk/wuaa

#香港都會大學 #第一屆世界大學動畫獎

22/08/2025

[✏️ Meet Our Adjudicators - Part 2]

Ten renowned animators, animation professionals, visual artists, documentarians, art-tech experts, educators, and scholars from Japan, mainland China, Europe, and North America will serve as Final Round Adjudicators for the awards. Let's introduce 3 more to you and look forward to meeting them soon!

Mr. Mark Jones - Film Producer and Educator (Canada)
Dean Deborah LaVine - UNCSA Dean of the School of Filmmaking, Filmmaker and Educator, Director of "Wild Prairie Rose" (US)
Mr. Chen Liaoyu - Animator and Educator, Director of "Foodiverse" (China)

Read their full bios here: https://www.hkmu.edu.hk/wuaa

✏️ RSVP to the events: https://shorturl.at/63whL
🏫 For details: hkmu.edu.hk/wuaa

#香港都會大學 #第一屆世界大學動畫獎

20/08/2025

[新聞稿] 香港都會大學將於今年9月15至16日，首度舉辦「世界大學動畫獎」，為全球大學動畫師生及業界呈獻一場矚目盛事。動畫獎於國際間反應熱烈，吸引全球逾千份作品參賽。為推動創意及促進業界交流，動畫獎將推出一系列免費活動，包括入圍作品放映會、專家論壇，以及動畫大師簽名會，誠邀公眾參與。公眾活動及報名詳情：

• 入圍作品放映會 — 欣賞來自世界各地的42部入圍佳作
– 日期及時間：2025年9月15日 第一部分︰下午1:30 – 4:30 / 第二部分︰晚上8:30 – 10:00
– 地點： 香港都會大學賽馬會校園D0309室

• 動畫大師簽名會 — 與森本晃司及Michael Arias兩位大師會面
– 日期及時間： 2025年9月15日下午4:30 – 5:00
– 地點： 香港都會大學賽馬會校園3樓

• 專家論壇：動畫產業與範式轉移
– 日期及時間： 2025年9月15日下午5:00 – 7:00
– 地點： 香港都會大學賽馬會校園D0309室

• 專家論壇：動畫教育的未來
– 日期及時間： 2025年9月16日上午10:00 – 12:00
– 地點： 香港都會大學賽馬會校園D0309室

• 特別重溫：入圍作品放映會 — 重溫42部入圍作品（與9月15日放映會內容相同）
– 日期及時間：第一部分：2025年9月20日下午3:00 – 5:00 / 第二部分：2025年9月21日下午3:00 – 5:00
– 地點：第一部分：香港都會大學賽馬會校園D0309室 / 第二部分：香港都會大學賽馬會校園D0212室

新聞稿全文：https://shorturl.at/PbCQD

✏️ RSVP to the events: https://shorturl.at/63whL
🏫 For details: hkmu.edu.hk/wuaa

#香港都會大學 #第一屆世界大學動畫獎

18/08/2025

[✏️ Meet Our Adjudicators - Part 1]

Ten renowned animators, animation professionals, visual artists, documentarians, art-tech experts, educators, and scholars from Japan, mainland China, Europe, and North America will serve as Final Round Adjudicators for the awards. We are excited to introduce the first three to you all!

Ms. Ulanda Blair - Curator of Moving Image at M+ (Australia)
Mr. Koji Morimoto - Animator and Director, animation director for "Akira" (Japan)
Mr. Michael Arias - Animator and Director, director of "Tekkonkinkreet" (Japan)

Read their full bios here: https://www.hkmu.edu.hk/wuaa

✏️ RSVP to the events: https://shorturl.at/63whL (link in bio)
🏫 For details: hkmu.edu.hk/wuaa (link in bio)

#香港都會大學 #第一屆世界大學動畫獎

14/08/2025

The Hong Kong Metropolitan University is launching the first-ever World University Animation Awards (WUAA) on 15–16 September 2025 in Hong Kong. 🎉 With the finalists announced, let’s have a first look at some of their brilliant works! 📽️

We also invite all of you who are passionate about animation and production, to register and be part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Secure your place:

✏️ RSVP to the events: https://shorturl.at/63whL (link in bio)
🏫 For details: hkmu.edu.hk/wuaa (link in bio)

#香港都會大學 #第一屆世界大學動畫獎

06/06/2025

【1st World University Animation Awards (WUAA) 第一屆世界大學動畫獎🏆】
移光動影，格秒世界 Only 3 days left until the extended deadline!

The extended deadline on 10th June is approaching, we have received loads of applications and appreciate your passion and participation very much. You can still submit your animated short on FilmFreeway, catch the train before it goes!

“Together we animate the world, one frame at a time.”

🏫 Details: hkmu.edu.hk/wuaa (link in bio)
📥 Submission via Filmfreeway: filmfreeway.com/hkmuwuaa (link in bio)

#香港都會大學 #第一屆世界大學動畫獎