
Animation
This category celebrates the art and technology of bringing images and objects to life, from traditional hand-drawn animation to cutting-edge CGI and motion design.
The Golden Wire is the media award of the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences. Students and alumni of the Department of Media and Digital Technologies are invited to submit contributions in different categories.
The next Golden Wire will take place on 25 November 2025.
Take a look at previous events and Golden Wire winning projects!
This year, the Golden Wire is awarded in seven categories:
This category celebrates the art and technology of bringing images and objects to life, from traditional hand-drawn animation to cutting-edge CGI and motion design.
Honoring exceptional storytelling in cinematic formats under 40 minutes, this category recognizes fictional, experimental, and innovative short films that captivate audiences in limited timeframes.
This category focuses on factual storytelling across various formats, from investigative journalism to creative documentaries, recognizing excellence in informing, engaging, and inspiring audiences through compelling narratives and innovative approaches.
Celebrating the art of audio in media, this category recognizes outstanding achievements in sound design, original music composition, and innovative audio productions that enhance storytelling and create immersive experiences.
Submit your projects in any of the listed categories.
Honoring innovative cross-media and transmedia content, this category focuses on projects that push boundaries in storytelling across multiple platforms, showcasing creative concepts and high production values.
This category recognizes exceptional visual arts and design in media, from experimental digital art and AI-generated visuals to graphic design and projection mapping, highlighting creativity, technical skill, and digital innovation.
Celebrating exceptional interactive experiences, this category honors projects that innovate in user engagement, storytelling, and information presentation across mobile apps, games, websites, and audiovisual installations.
Showcasing the professional growth and creative achievements of our alumni, this category recognizes outstanding projects across all disciplines, demonstrating the application of skills and knowledge gained during their studies.