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Lightmap Sponsors 3DModels.org Challenge

Published: 8th October 2026
GTA Car Render Challenge

Lightmap is back supporting 3DModels.org, this time as a sponsor for the GTA Car Render Challenge 2026. Now in its 12th year, the challenge invites 3D artists to design and model a car for the world of GTA, then bring it to life in a striking render or animation. 

Free to enter, no AI, deadline December 1, 2026.

This year's challenge introduces a dedicated Animation Category, alongside the still render awards. Lightmap is proud to be offering HDR Light Studio licenses as part of the sponsor prizes, with our Co-Founder and CEO, Mark Segasby, also returning to the judging panel. 

"We're happy to be back sponsoring 3DModels.org. The standard of work we saw last time was superb, and building a car for the world of GTA gives artists a brilliant creative playground. We can't wait to see the imagination on show."

- Mark Segasby, Co-Founder and CEO of Lightmap

Ready to take part?

Visit 3dModels.org to find out more, read the rules, and enter the challenge.

Key dates

  • Challenge opens: 23 September 2026
  • Entries close: 1 December 2026
  • Winners announced: 15 December 2026
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Author: Sarah Bacon

Sarah Bacon
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I work in Customer Relations and Marketing at Lightmap, where I bring nearly a decade of experience in the 3D software industry. My journey started with a love for the arts - I studied Photography and earned a degree in Design and Art Direction. Early on, I discovered a passion for marketing, and I've been dedicated to it ever since. I’m driven by building strong connections with our customers, understanding their needs, and helping them find the right solutions. Working at Lightmap feels like a perfect fit, as my creative background allows me to appreciate how artists use our tools to push their work to the next level. For me, my role is about nurturing connections, offering support, and reaching the right people at the right time.

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