Pronounced “forge”, Fjorg! is a contest held at Siggraph, and sponsored by Disney and Mixamo that anyone can join. Teams of 3 are put together to animate non-stop for 32 hours. The effort of combining storytelling, design, mood, character, and, well, teamwork is celebrated in this competition where the winning animations get to be viewed in the prestigious atmosphere of Siggraph.

click on the image below to see the list of animation teams and their work:

The work is tough and the groups need to stay focused and motivated. That’s why at any time during the conference, you might see student volunteers wandering the halls with furry vests, viking helmets and cardboard swords and shields, growling and yelling Fjorg! I know the furry vest is supposed to be big this fall, but I was determined to get one of those helmets. To recieve my viking chapeau, this is what I had to do. In support of the teams, of course:Fjorg!