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Horrific Render Contest 4
September 15 - October 31: Prizes Worth $2670
September 15 - October 31: Prizes Worth $2670
Contest Details
To enter, create an original 3D render of something bone-chillingly horrific.
These renders should strike fear into even the bravest of hearts!
We look forward to seeing what horrifying things you come up with. Good luck to everyone!
Deadline for submissions: October 31, 2025
Winners announced: November 14, 2025
All WIP and final renders should be submitted there as your entry.
You can enter with more than one submission, but you can only win once per contest.
Have questions? Post them in the official contest forum. [Opens on September 15th]
Contacting judges about a contest for any reason is strictly forbidden and may result in your RenderHub account being terminated.
Multiple entries must be submitted using one account only. Using alternate accounts to misrepresent yourself as different people is strictly forbidden and will result in the disqualification of all entries. Using alternate accounts to create artificial engagement is strictly forbidden and will result in the disqualification of all entries.
All WIP and final renders should be submitted there as your entry.
You can enter with more than one submission, but you can only win once per contest.
Have questions? Post them in the official contest forum. [Opens on September 15th]
Welcome to The RenderHub Horrific Render Contest 4
It's time for one of our favorite contests of the year. Render something truly horrific and bring out your worst!
To enter, create an original 3D render of something bone-chillingly horrific.
These renders should strike fear into even the bravest of hearts!
We look forward to seeing what horrifying things you come up with. Good luck to everyone!
Contest Dates
Submission Start Date: September 15, 2025Deadline for submissions: October 31, 2025
Winners announced: November 14, 2025
How To Enter
To enter, use the official contest entry form. [Opens on September 15th]All WIP and final renders should be submitted there as your entry.
You can enter with more than one submission, but you can only win once per contest.
Have questions? Post them in the official contest forum. [Opens on September 15th]
Prizes Worth $2670
First Place Prize:- $1000 Cash Payout
- $750 Cash Payout
- $500 Cash Payout
- $50 Cash Payout
- $20 Cash Payout
Honorable Mentions
There will be 8 honorable mentions with works displayed alongside the winners of the contest.WTF Awards
There may also be WTF Awards (Wow That's Funny) given to some entries, but this will be decided during judging.Judging Criteria
Submissions will be judged on creativity, originality and technical ability. Judging will also take into consideration the difficulty and complexity of the overall execution of work.Contacting judges about a contest for any reason is strictly forbidden and may result in your RenderHub account being terminated.
Eligibility
Artists participating in this contest must be a member of RenderHub.com (registration to RenderHub.com is free). Entry is limited to individual artists so team entries are not eligible. No purchase is necessary for contest entry.Originality
Entries must be new original work specifically made for this contest and cannot be significantly based on the art of another artist.Deliverables
- A completely original and absolutely horrific 3D render
- Viewport screenshots showing work-in-progress including required wireframes and optional clay renders to prove authorship
- Renders may be in any aspect ratio format, but must be high resolution at least 1920x1080 or 1080x1920
- Post-work in Photoshop or other software is allowed, but the original render must be done in 3D software
- Generative AI of any kind is not allowed
Deadline
The Deadline for entries is October 31, 2025.Winners Announcement
Winners will be announced and posted on Renderhub.com on November 14, 2025.Disqualification
Any image deemed to contain content that depicts racial, political religious or any other inflammatory material in an inappropriate manner may be disqualified and removed. Interpretation of what is and is not appropriate materials is at the sole discretion of RenderHub. AI generated art is not allowed as any part of contest submissions unless explicitly stated as being permitted for a particular contest.Multiple entries must be submitted using one account only. Using alternate accounts to misrepresent yourself as different people is strictly forbidden and will result in the disqualification of all entries. Using alternate accounts to create artificial engagement is strictly forbidden and will result in the disqualification of all entries.
Terms and Conditions
Work entered into this contest must be the original work of the contest entrant. This contest is open to persons 18 years or older, as of the start date of the contest. Employees, and their immediate families, including household members of RenderHub are not eligible to enter. RenderHub reserves the right to verify eligibility qualifications of any winner. Incomplete entries may be declared void. Entry will be deemed to have been submitted by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address from which the entry is made. Submitted work may not infringe on any third-party rights.Enter The Contest
To enter, use the official contest entry form. [Opens on September 15th]All WIP and final renders should be submitted there as your entry.
You can enter with more than one submission, but you can only win once per contest.
Have questions? Post them in the official contest forum. [Opens on September 15th]
