ARTFX Once Again Ranked Among the World’s Best Creative Schools at The Rookies 2026

The 16th edition of The Rookies global rankings has just been released, and our school proudly ranks among the world’s leading creative institutions. The Rookies School Rankings are one of the most recognized independent benchmarks in creative education, based on students’ actual work and evaluated by industry professionals from leading international studios.

ARTFX Films Already at the Top of the Rookie Awards 2026

We recently shared the ARTFX students and projects recognized at The Rookies competitions. Beyond the school rankings, ARTFX student projects also stood out at the Rookie Awards 2026. Two school films took 1st place worldwide in their respective categories: Azimuth won Film of the Year – 3D Animation, while Two Kings was named Film of the Year – VFX. This double victory highlights the artistic and technical quality of the projects created by ARTFX students and their growing international recognition.

The Rookies School Rankings / Official The Rookies 2026 School Rankings provide a complementary perspective, highlighting institutions that are pushing the boundaries of creativity and preparing the next generation of talent for constantly evolving industries.

With 215 schools from 111 countries assessed based on 6,801 student portfolios, ARTFX once again confirms its international level of expertise.

2026 Results: Recognized Creative Powerhouse

In the Production Excellence categories, which recognize the artistic, technical and collaborative quality of team-based graduation projects, ARTFX once again ranks among the world’s leading creative schools.

Here are the official results:

💥 2nd school in the world for Visual Effects / Production Excellence: Visual Effects, further highlighting ARTFX’s longstanding expertise in VFX education.

🎨 5th school in the world for 2D Animation / Production Excellence: 2D Animation, confirming the strength of the programme. ARTFX 2D graduation projects have also stood out in recent jury reviews, demonstrating a remarkable level of artistic and technical mastery, as well as the maturity of the 2D Animation programme.

🌍 6th school in the world for 3D Animation / Production Excellence: 3D Animation, confirming ARTFX’s continued commitment to excellence in this key field and marking a rise from 8th place in 2022 to 6th worldwide.

ARTFX also ranks 24th among the Top 50 Creative Schools in the World / TOP 50 Creative Schools, further consolidating its position among international leaders in art and digital education.

In the rankings based on students’ individual projects and demoreels:

🎨 4th school in the world for 2D Animation, an impressive result for a programme that is still relatively young within ARTFX’s history. View the ranking

💥 8th school in the world for Visual Effects, a field in which ARTFX has established itself as a major international reference. View the ranking

🌍 14th school in the world for 3D Animation. View the ranking

A Committed Community, a Strong Creative Legacy

These distinctions are the result of a collective effort driven by our students, teachers and partners, all united by the same passion for visual storytelling and innovation. Every recognized project reflects the creativity, rigour and collaborative spirit that define the ARTFX approach.

A huge thank you to the entire ARTFX community for its commitment and passion. Together, let’s continue pushing the boundaries of creativity!

🔗 Discover the gallery of ARTFX projects published on The Rookies! View the full gallery here.

Discover the ARTFX projects featured on The Rookies! View the full gallery here.
See all ARTFX awards since its creation — and stay tuned for more news to come!