Finalist in the rookie awards 2026
Futuregames is proud to celebrate five students whose work has been recognised in the 2026 Rookie Awards, one of the world’s most respected competitions for emerging talent in game development, game art, animation, VFX and digital media.
Futuregames is proud to celebrate five students whose work has been recognised in the 2026 Rookie Awards—one of the world’s most respected competitions for emerging talent in game development, game art, animation, VFX and digital media.
Every year, The Rookie Awards attract thousands of entries from students and aspiring professionals across the globe. The work is evaluated by industry experts from leading game studios and creative companies, making recognition in the competition a significant achievement for anyone beginning a career in games.
This year, Futuregames is celebrating one Finalist and four Draft Selections.
Finalist
- Hubert Godawa – Shaperfolk
Draft Selections
- Ludwig Dahlberg
- Emelie Lindborg
- Chowdary Chanush Movva
- Arash Ramezanpour
Being named a Draft Selection means an entry has been recognised by the judging panel as one of the competition’s standout submissions.
Finalists represent the very best entries selected to advance to the final stage of judging.
At Futuregames, students work on industry inspired projects throughout their education, building professional portfolios that prepare them for careers in game development. Recognition in international competitions such as The Rookie Awards highlights both individual talent and the quality of the education.
“We are incredibly proud to see our students recognised in the Rookie Awards 2026. These achievements showcase the talent and hard work of our students, while also reflecting the dedication of our educators, Education Managers and industry representatives who continuously contribute to the quality and relevance of our programmes.”, Camilla Escobar, Site Manager Futuregames Stockholm & Malmö
“So happy to see our talanted students being recognized in the Rookie Awards 2026! I am rooting for you!”, Frida Kraus, Site Manager Futuregames Boden, Skellefteå, Umeå
Congratulations once again to Hubert, Ludwig, Emelie, Chowdary and Arash on this fantastic achievement!
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