Reallusion Announces Winners of 2026 3D Character Contest
Reallusion's 2026 3D Character Contest concluded with 200 submissions from 49 countries. The competition showcased 3D characters created using Reallusion's Character Creator and iClone software.
San Jose, California – Reallusion's 2026 3D Character Contest has concluded, with winners announced for the competition that ran from June 1st to October 1st, 2026. The contest attracted 200 submissions from 49 countries.
The event highlighted top-tier 3D character design and animation, produced using Reallusion's Character Creator and iClone software. Participants were challenged to create original 3D characters demonstrating artistic skill and mastery of animation tools.
Sponsored by industry leaders such as NVIDIA, Maxon, and Epic Games, the contest aimed to showcase the capabilities of Reallusion's character production ecosystem. Enoc Burgos, Reallusion's Director of Partnership Marketing, noted the event demonstrated artists' creative freedom and streamlined workflows.
Awards were presented in categories for realistic and stylized character design. Jimmy Watelle from Costa Rica secured first place in the realistic category with "Jax: Soul of the Street," while Oscar Fernandez Gonzalez from Spain won first place in the stylized category with "Kohaku - Warden of Memories."