There isn’t a lot of Filipino award giving body that recognizes talents of Filipino creators in the Digital arena. Being a part of the creative industry makes me feel proud that a National Digital Arts Awards (NDAA) has been created. On its fifth year, the NDAA 2018 can already be considered as the grandest yet as it offers more chances of winning and bigger prizes for deserving Filipino digital artists who will showcase their exemplary creations and world-class talent.
With the theme, “Driven by Design. Fueled by Passion. EMPOWERING TODAY’S DIGITAL ARTIST.” The National Digital Arts Awards 2018 continue to innovate and empower new Filipino digital artist of the new generation since 2013. NDAA 2018 is presented by Globaltronics Inc., a game-changer in the world of digital media and the leader in digital signage and out-of-home advertising.
If you’ve been following NDAA since 2013 or have been joining the different category, learning the new things for this years competition could give you an advantage. Before sending in or creating your own original content, read this first;
5 Things you need to know about NDAA 2018
- NDAA 2018 is now open to professionals, students, and artists as young as 14 years old – Because of digital media’s popularity and ubiquity among the younger generation of artists, the minimum age for this year’s event has been lowered to encourage more entries from students, which would now be judged in a separate category.
- Now with 6 different categories – Digital Art in Print, Character Design, Animation / Motion Graphics, Best Digital Short Movie, Best Website Design, and Best Drone Movie Experience. All entries should be original and never been published.
- Bigger Prizes – This year’s NDAA also comes with bigger and more exciting prizes, with almost three million pesos (Php 3,000,000.00) worth of cash and prizes in store for the winners. There would be 36 individual winners in total taking home up to Php 200,000 cash individual prize. A scholarship / mentoring in Digital Arts will also be given specially to the younger bracket.
- Day Long Activities – The nationwide search for exceptional digital arts talents will culminate in a day-long event that features a digital arts expo, talks from special guests, entertainment, and the much-awaited awarding ceremony.
- Grand event – The event will be held at the Philippine International Convention Center, Jose Rizal Room on November 19, 2018.
NDAA 2018 Calendar
- July 15, 2018 – Opening of entries
- July – August, 2018 – School and Industry Tours
- October 15, 2018 – Deadline of Entries
- November 5-9, 2018 – Judging of Entries
- November 19, 2018 – Expo and Awards Night
