Open until 13 October 2010. You have approximately 33 days remaining to attend. Read on to find out more details about how you can enter.

This contest is organized by deviantART.

This is a free contest, which means that you can enter for free and without the need of paying an entry fee.

Winners announcement expected: 20 October 2010.

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Starships are the shield, sword and signature for the pilots of EVE. They are created both to tear down entire empires and to gather and transport the resources needed to build anew. What new machine will you bring to the warfront?

Design a starship and enter it into the EVE Online Create A Starship Contest for a chance to have your dream ship become a reality. The 1st Place winner will have their ship added to the premiere space MMOG (Massively Multiplayer Online Game), EVE Online where countless pilots will build and fly the winners’ creation.

Objective

Entries must depict a starship suitable for integration into EVE Online (Examples: image, video);

The depiction in the work must be of a starship which, if it were in use in the game’s universe, would have an equivalent size of 50 meters to 1000 meters in length proportioned to the human form.

You will need to provide six (6) views of their entry (all in the same image) – left, right, front, back, top and bottom. The six views are to provide accurate views of details, measurements, and shapes. The six views should be clean, uncolored line drawings /renderings. If you’d like, you can include a fully rendered view (a seventh view) of the starship in the entry as well.

Your work will be judged on the basis of originality, creative presentation of the task, and technical artistic skill.

Prizes

• First place:
  • $900
  • Apple iPad (16 GB)
  • Wacom Intuos4 Tablet (large)
  • Nvidia GeForce 480 GTX
  • dA PRO Digital Artist Backpack
  • 16,000 deviantART Points
  • A deviantART shirt of your choice*
  • One year Premium Membership to deviantART
• Second place:
  • $750
  • Apple iPad (16 GB)
  • Wacom Intuos4 Tablet (large)
  • 12,000 deviantART Points
  • A deviantART shirt of your choice*
  • One year Premium Membership to deviantART
• Third place:
  • $500
  • Apple iPad (16 GB)
  • Wacom Intuos4 Tablet (medium)
  • 8,000 deviantART Points
  • A deviantART shirt of your choice*
  • One year Premium Membership to deviantART

• Each of the 15 semi-finalists will receive a $50 iTunes credit!
• Everyone who submits an eligible entry will receive a special gift from EVE Online!

Rules

• Entrants must be at least 13 years old;
• Entries must be in GIF, PNG, or JPG file format;
• Entrants must indicate the length of the starship on their entry;
• Entries must be made by entrant exclusively for this contest;
• Entries may not use any watermarks or distinguishing artist marks (such as signatures);
• Examples are provided for inspiration only. Entrant may not use the examples in their work.
• You may submit more than one entry;
• Online entries only, hard copies not accepted;
• You must be a member of deviantART to enter. Membership is free.

How to enter?

Membership to deviantART is required to enter this contest. Membership to deviantART is free.

Once you’re registered, you can submit your entries on the official website.

Entry fee

There is no entry fee for this contest.

Links

• Official Website
• Complete Official Rules
• Entry Form

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Open until 23 November 2010. You have approximately 74 days remaining to attend. Read on to find out more details about how you can enter.

This contest is organized by Blipoint.

This is a free contest, which means that you can enter for free and without the need of paying an entry fee.

Winners announcement expected: February 2011.

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Architecture is art in its highest sense. It is the art of building and of submitting to the nature of the materials, the climate, and the customs of a time. It is based on 3 principles: beauty, strength, and utility.

Architecture invites lucid dreams, modulating reality and adapting it to human desires, and it drives us, by way of the camera, to record the richness and strength of geometry.

The exhibition with the 15 winning images will take place from 5 - 15 February 2011 in Espacio Artistico Estudio Nomada.

Objective

Photographs, collages, paintings, illustrations, or mixed format techniques can be submitted.

Prizes

15 images will be selected by a qualified panel of judges, from among the first 100 pre-selected that have received the best quality of votes. These will be displayed in an exhibition in the Estudio Nomada artistic space, on Palma de Sant Just 7, Barcelona, Spain from 05 - 15 February 2011.

A digital certificate registering your participation in the exhibition will be sent via email.

A cocktail party will be held to inaugurate the exhibition.

The day of the inauguration, a video will be made and photos will be taken, and they will be published in various media such as a digital art magazine, local press, blogs that specialize in art events, and social networks, among others.

Rules

• Only registered Blipoint users can participate. Registration is free.
• Each contestant can publish up to a maximum of 2 posters.
• Any technique may be used. Photographs, collages, paintings, illustrations, or mixed format techniques can be submitted.
• Only digital images will be accepted, and they must not be larger than 900 kb, and in jpg format.
• Images that have been awarded a prize or simply participated in previous Blipoint contests will not be accepted.

How to enter?

Register on the official website, if you don’t already have an account, and submit your entries.

Entry fee

There is no entry fee for this contest.

Links

• Official Website
• Complete Official Rules
• Entry Form

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Open until 25 September 2010. You have approximately 15 days remaining to attend. Read on to find out more details about how you can enter.

This contest is organized by BECA: Bridge for Emerging Contemporary Art.

Winners announcement expected: November 2010.

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BECA: Bridge for Emerging Contemporary Art, the global artist and designer run non-profit project founded in January 2008, presents ‘ARTICLE 19′. Drawing inspiration from both the preamble and Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, artists, architects + designers from around the world are challenged to Explore, Discover and Act through Art + Design.

The result will be an international group exhibition which embodies not only the spirit of Article 19 of the UDHR but also explores today’s ever-growing challenges faced by contemporary society from all corners of the globe when attempts are made to realize our human right to freedom of expression.

Objective

This is a multimedia and multidisciplinary exhibition without limitation therefore all works will be considered, including but not limited to: site-specific installations, painting, sculpture, mixed-media, drawing, printmaking, fiber, textiles, illustration, digital art, interactive design, photography, video/new media, film, performance art, music and sound focused works, 3D animation, graphic design, product design, furniture design, haute couture fashion + accessories, architectural interventions/designs and functional art, etc.

In other words, all creative culminations which address the specifics of this call are welcome.

Prizes

The result will be an international group exhibition which embodies not only the spirit of Article 19 of the UDHR but also explores today’s ever-growing challenges faced by contemporary society from all corners of the globe when attempts are made to realize our human right to freedom of expression.

All selected works, unless indicated otherwise as NFS (Not For Sale), will be made available for purchase throughout the duration of the exhibition. If a sale occurs, The BECA Foundation will receive 40% of the sale price and the artist, architect or designer will receive 60% of the sale price.

Rules

• Those at least 18 years of age from any country are eligible to submit their works for ARTICLE 19 exhibition consideration according to the guidelines below.
• Artists, architects and designers are required to submit at least one work and are allowed a maximum submission of 4 works for review along with an artist/architect/designer statement as it pertains to the work you are submitting.
• All works submitted must have been created within the last 2 years.
• All exhibited works must be made available for the duration of the exhibition.
• The submission must be of the actual works you are proposing to exhibit.
• Concept drawings or proposals for future works not yet created cannot be accepted.

How to enter?

Visit the official website and click on the “Submission Fee” button, so that you can initiate the payment of the entry fee.

Once you receive verification of your payment from PayPal, you may then proceed with the completion of your submission by emailing your materials and your printed out, completed and scanned submission form to becafoundation [at] gmail.com (please replace [at] with @).

Alternative methods for submitting your works are also available. Please see complete official rules for complete info.

Entry fee

The total submission fee for a maximum of 4 works plus statement is $25.

Links

• Official Website
• Complete Official Rules
• Entry Form

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Open until 19 November 2010. You have approximately 70 days remaining to attend. Read on to find out more details about how you can enter.

This contest is organized by The Planning and Visual Education Partnership (PAVE).

This is a free contest, which means that you can enter for free and without the need of paying an entry fee.

Winners announcement expected: March 2011.

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PAVE the Way, a 3D Design Challenge is an exciting opportunity available for students to showcase their work at a major industry event, GlobalShop 2011. College students who are enrolled in accredited store design, interior design, visual merchandising, and industrial design programs are invited to design a 3D floor fixture for this competition, which is sponsored and presented by B&N Industries.

Finalists will then work with B&N Industries to produce a prototype of their design for display at GlobalShop 2011. GlobalShop 2011 will be held in Las Vegas, 28 - 30 March 2011, at the Sands Expo & Convention Center.

Objective

Design, develop, and construct a branded store fixture (no larger than 36-inch square footprint and 60 inches high) to display PET-SPECIFIC ACCESSORIES AND/OR PET CARE PRODUCT. The fixture should communicate the attributes of the merchandise that it houses and highlights.

• You may choose any species: dogs, cats, fish, birds, horses, reptiles, or any pet.
• Your design solution should be concise and constructed with care and professionalism.
• You may choose an existing brand to display, multiple brands, or create your own brand.
• You’re encouraged to let your imagination run free!

Prizes

A panel of industry professionals (retailers, designers, and manufacturers) will select the winning designs in November 2010. Students with the top designs will be contacted in December 2010. The finalists will then work with B&N Industries to create a prototype of their design for display at GlobalShop 2011. The winner will be announced at GlobalShop 2011 in March 2011.

• First Place: $5,000
• Second Place: $2,500
• Third Place: $1,500
• Honorable Mentions: $500

Rules

• Students must be currently enrolled in a college-level accredited store design, interior design, visual merchandising, and/or industrial design program.
• Projects can be the work of an individual student or a team consisting of no more than two students.
• All entries must include an entry form and a disclaimer.
• Entries will not be returned. Students are advised to keep a copy of their entries.
• The entry pdf should be named as follows: First Name, Last Name, Project Name.

How to enter?

Complete the electronic form and make a pdf of the form to include with your entry.

Download a copy of the disclaimer and include a copy with your entry.

While your entry is not limited to a specific number of pages, the entry information must be submitted in the following order:

1. cover/title/project name page
2. written concept statement
3. conceptual sketches
4. four to six 3D images of the fixture
5. working drawings
6. material samples with description
7. copy of the electronic entry form
8. copy of signed disclaimer

The entries can be emailed to pavetheway [at] bnind.com (please replace [at] with @) or submitted via a pdf file on a CD to:

Entry fee

There is no entry fee for this contest.

Links

• Official Website
• Complete Official Rules
• Entry Form

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Open until 10 October 2010. You have approximately 30 days remaining to attend. Read on to find out more details about how you can enter.

This contest is organized by Gorenje.

This is a free contest, which means that you can enter for free and without the need of paying an entry fee.

Winners announcement expected: November 2010.

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Gorenje, in cooperation with Gallery Velenje and Biennial of industrial design – BIO 22, is performing the open competition for designing smart kitchen accessories, inspired by the simplicity trend.

Authors of awarded solutions will be offered the possibility of purchase and manufacture or the possibility for individual exhibition.

Competition solutions will be presented publicly in Gallery Velenje in November and December 2010.

Objective

Gorenje is calling for competition to obtain a design solution for a contemporary, high-quality, distinctive smart kitchen accessories inspired by the simplicity trend.

Gorenje is looking for smart kitchen accessories inspired by the simplicity trend which:

• are used in the kitchen
• are from authentic, quality materials (eco friendly if possible)
• minimalistic form should follow the function (must be extremely useful)
• represent clever, original solution to everyday problems/situations/usage
• respond to cooking trends
• support healthy cooking
• are part of a wider accessory collection with recognizable and distinguishing design elements
• are based on the simplicity trend – easy to use

The jury will evaluate the submitted projects according to the following criteria:

• meeting the general terms of the competition
• artistic clarity, originality
• contemporary design and openness to application diversity

Prizes

The jury will award 3 prizes. Authors of awarded solutions will be offered the possibility of purchase and manufacture or the possibility for individual exhibition.

Students will be offered the possibility of one month education at GDS (Gorenje Design Studio).

Rules

• The competition is public and anonymous.
• The deadline for submitting questions regarding the competition is 10 September 2010.
• The jury will announce the results within 30 days from the submission deadline.
• Works that will not be awarded will be returned to the participants within 15 days after the end of public presentation.

How to enter?

Competition detailed report can be submitted personally or mailed to the following address:

• Detailed reports must be presented on an A3 sheet, horizontally (Kappa 3 mm).
• Each component of the detailed report should be signed with a code in the upper right corner.
• A list of all detailed report components and a sealed envelope with the author’s name and declaration of design originality should be enclosed with the report.
• A special envelope containing the address for returning the project should also be enclosed.

Entry fee

There is no entry fee for this contest.

Links

• Official Website

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Open until 1 October 2010. You have approximately 21 days remaining to attend. Read on to find out more details about how you can enter.

This contest is organized by Music Resource Group.

Winners announcement expected: January 2011.

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The Independent Music Awards is a prestigious international program that gets top-ranked independent artists & releases the recognition they need to reach millions of fans worldwide.

Now in its 10th year, the IMAs honor artists who broaden the definition of commercial success & represent the diversity of the global Indie scene.

Adding to an already broad spectrum of music and design categories, awards added to this year’s program include: Adult Contemporary, Reissue Album, and EP.

Objective

Please see a complete list of categories on the official website. There are quite few available.

Here’s what you can enter:

• Any self or indie label (released between 1 June 2009 and 30 September 2010) material that has been self-distributed or distributed by an independent or major label distributor.
• Any original, copyrighted (with the exception of the Cover Song category) song composition released between 1 June 2009 and 30 September 2010.
• Any album composition with all original songs or a combination of original and cover songs released between 1 June 2009 and 30 September 2010.
• Any original EP released between 1 June 2009 and 30 September 2010.
• Any live performance album released (not necessarily recorded) between 1 June 2009 and 30 September 2010.
• Any design, photograph or packaging created exclusively for music, promotion or a project released between 1 June 2009 and 30 September 2010.
• Any posters created for an artist, band or music venue to promote an event that occurred between 1 June 2009 and 30 September 2010.
• Any songs used in a production shown in theaters, on TV, in gaming, or multimedia or other audio/visual productions released between 1 June 2009 and 30 September 2010.
• Any music video of a song or a long form music presentation released between 1 June 2009 and 30 September 2010.
• Any website created to promote a solo artist/band, independent record label or music business company.
• Any individual article of merchandise (t-shirt, hat, mug, bumper sticker, kazoo, etc.) created exclusively for the band or album being promoted.

Prizes

Unlike contests or battle of the band programs that focus on cash & prizes, The IMAs deliver yearlong marketing & sales support plus performance & licensing opportunities that place winners & nominees in front of 1 billion music fans.

The program creates opportunities and fan bases for artists & releases traditionally ignored by mainstream gatekeepers, mass media & big box retailers.

Rules

• IMA proudly accepts submissions from all over the globe.
• Each entry must be clearly marked with the name of the artist and the one music or design category for which it is to be considered.
• Identify each song title on The IMA entry form, and on the disc submitted, or in the online submission platform.
• A completed entry form (or photocopy) must accompany each submission.
• You may submit as many entries as you wish.
• Each submission form must have the Category Code for each entry and be accompanied by a check, money order or credit card payable in U.S. funds.

How to enter?

Visit the official website and enter by choosing the method that’s right for you.

Entry fee

• 1-2 Songs in the same category = $30
• 1 Full Album = $30
• 1 EP = $30

• Submit 3 or 4 entries and you’ll receive a 10% discount
• Submit 5 or more entries and you’ll receive a 20% discount (5 entries is like getting 1 for free; 10 entries is like getting 2 for free!)

Links

• Official Website
• Complete Official Rules
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Entry Form

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Open until 8 November 2010. You have approximately 59 days remaining to attend. Read on to find out more details about how you can enter.

This contest is organized by Pickled ink.

This is a free contest, which means that you can enter for free and without the need of paying an entry fee.

Winners announcement expected: November 2010.

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Pickled ink has teamed up with Jenny McDade, the creator/writer of the Cult Emmy-Award TV series Super Gran, and comic book author/editor Pat Mills (perhaps better known as ‘The Godfather of British Comics’).

Together, they are in search of an outstanding character-led artist to illustrate Jenny’s first graphic novel script, Party Girls.

The winner gets £1000 and a contract of representation at Pickled ink.

Objective

Pickled ink is asking for:

• Character design of two lead characters
• A 20 frame sample sequence
• A front cover design

Prizes

Pickled ink is offering:

• £1000
• A contract of representation at Pickled ink

Rules

• The award is eligible to illustration students in their final year of university, or within 12 months of graduation only. Please do not send anything if you do not fall into either of these categories because unfortunately it cannot be considered – proof of status will be required.

How to enter?

Please submit low-res artwork (saved for web) in no more than 8 low-res PDFs and either a letter from your university confirming you are a current student, or a copy of your graduation certificate to submissions [at] pickledink.com (please replace [at] with @), marking them for the attention of ‘The Pickled Award’.

Entry fee

There is no entry fee for this contest.

Links

• Official Website
• Complete Official Rules

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Open until 31 October 2010. You have approximately 51 days remaining to attend. Read on to find out more details about how you can enter.

This contest is organized by SongCircle Music.

Winners announcement expected: 12 November 2010.

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Newly launched independent music development and A&R community SongCircle Music (formerly The New York Songwriters’ Circle) is accepting entries for its fifth annual songwriting contest. The SongCircle’s contest has quickly become a hotbed for discovering aspiring artists.

In 2010, contestants will compete for over $25,000 in cash and prizes for the best original songs which includes a recording, publishing and full label services joint venture agreement with SongCircle Music distributed by EMI, cash awards up to $10,000, guitars from Gibson and Martin, studio sessions with a top record producers, and more.

Objective

Submit a recording of six minutes or less and an accompanying lyric sheet.

Songs will be judged based on:

• structure,
• melody,
• lyrics,
• uniqueness and
• performance/presentation.

Prizes

In 2010, contestants will compete for over $25,000 in cash and prizes for the best original songs which includes a recording, publishing and full label services joint venture agreement with SongCircle Music distributed by EMI, cash awards up to $10,000, guitars from Gibson and Martin, studio sessions with a top record producers, and more.

The “top 12” finalists will be invited to perform live in front of a panel of music industry judges from major publishers, booking agents, record companies, producers, and media executives at the City Winery in New York City on 18 and 19 November 2010.

Each finalist is responsible for their own travel (and other) expenses in performing at the live finalist event in New York City.

Rules

• The contest is open to all premium level members of the SongCircle community, except where prohibited by law. Premium members can enter songs for free as a feature of their paid memberships. SongCircleMusic.com offers two premium level memberships as well as a free membership that is open to all; however, free members may not enter any songs in the Contest.
• Each song submitted must be in the English language and be the contestant’s original work, both musically and lyrically (i.e., no “covers”); and must include vocal performance(s) (i.e., no rap lyrics without vocal performances).
• Songs may have multiple co-writers, but you must designate one name only on the entry form, and the named contestant must own or control 100% of both the submitted recording(s) and the underlying composition(s) or must have the express consent of each co-writer and co-performer to enter the song in the contest in accordance with these official rules & regulations.
• Recordings may not exceed six (6) minutes in length.
• Submissions must not contain obscenity, defamatory or libelous material, unauthorized copyrighted material, or anything else that could be considered inappropriate, unsuitable or offensive, as determined solely by SC.
• Contestants may submit as many qualifying songs as they wish, but each entry requires submission of separate entry materials and may only be made in accordance with the terms of your SongCircle Premium Membership.

How to enter?

You may submit your entry materials either online on the contest’s official website or by mail to the following address:

Your entry should consist of:

• One recording of six (6) minutes or less (in MP3, CD or cassette format) and an accompanying lyric sheet;
• Payment of any extra filing fees for any Song above your Premium Membership level benefits; and
• One completed entry form.

Entry fee

SongCircle Music yearly premium membership costing $49,95 is required to enter.

Links

• Official Website
• Complete Official Rules
• Entry Form

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Open until 20 September 2010. You have approximately 10 days remaining to attend. Read on to find out more details about how you can enter.

This contest is organized by mydeco.

This is a free contest, which means that you can enter for free and without the need of paying an entry fee.

Winners announcement expected: September 2010.

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“mysqueeze” is an exciting design collaboration between mydeco and Alessi – the dons of Italian product design.

The search is on to find a filmmaker who can create the most enticing cinematic counterpart to this quirky piece of design – selected by “Mr Lemon Squeezer” himself – Philippe Starck.

Are you a budding filmmaker or a product design freak?

Objective

In 2009 Roland Kreiter won mydeco.com’s “Pure Creativity” competition. Picked by judge Philippe Starck, Kreter’s design for a juicer is manufactured using 3D rapid prototyping by renowned manufacturer Alessi. Not only did Starck give Kreiter a prestigious internship working at the designer’s Paris studio, he also picked up the phone to Alberto Alessi and told him he’d found his next iconic juicer. The “mysqueeze” forms part of Alessi’s 2010 Object Bijou collection.

“This seemed to me like a worthy tribute to “Juicy Salif” (1990), the most controversial Citrus-squeezer of the twentieth century.” Alberto Alessi

With the launch of mysqueeze at the end of October 2010, mydeco are planning to release a series of videos showing mysqueeze being used in creative ways.

“The object itself is not immediately self-explanatory and we want to see some creative uses for it. What is it? How would you use it? Is it an object or is it kitchen equipment, who knows? mysqueeze is a blank canvas.” Daniel Nelson from mydeco.com

mydeco wants your ideas for a short film (anything from 5 seconds to 1 minute) that teases as to what the mysqueeze is.

At this stage mydeco is simply looking for your idea and you can communicate this however you feel most comfortable. Whether it’s a storyboard, a few scamps, a written explanation or even a test shot, your idea will be accepted in any format.

mydeco will choose 5 filmmakers to create 1 film each that will go on to be used in the international publicity campaign to promote ‘mysqueeze’.

Prizes

Each filmmaker will be provided with a small production budget and will receive £100 prize for their work as well as being fully credited.

Rules

• Each winner will receive a prototype of mysqueeze to use in their film.
• All films must be completed by Monday 11 October 2010.

How to enter?

Email your idea to Daniel Nelson – dnelson [at] mydeco.com (please replace [at] with @).

Entry fee

There is no entry fee for this contest.

Links

• Official Website

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Open until 1 October 2010. You have approximately 21 days remaining to attend. Read on to find out more details about how you can enter.

This contest is organized by Expresión en Corto.

This is a free contest, which means that you can enter for free and without the need of paying an entry fee.

Winners announcement expected: 23 November 2010.

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Avon México and the Expresión en Corto International Film Festival launched the fourth edition of the Short Film Contest Alza la Voz Contra la Violencia Doméstica (Speak Out Against Domestic Violence).

This fourth edition will conclude with the Awards ceremony scheduled to take place in Mexico City during the month of November. The three best short films will be awarded a cash prize of $100,000 pesos.

Let’s make visible, the invisible! Let’s raise our voices against domestic violence!

Objective

Short fiction, animation, experimental and documentary films produced in any year, in any film or video format, of up to 20 minutes in length, are accepted.

Theme: Speak Out Against Domestic Violence

Prizes

Avon Mexico and the Expresión en Corto International Film Festival shall give each of the participants selected for competition a diploma. The winners shall receive the following cash prizes:

• 1st Place: $50,000 Mexican Pesos
• 2nd Place: $30,000 Mexican Pesos
• 3rd Place: $20,000 Mexican Pesos

The Awards Ceremony will be celebrated on 23 November 2010 in Mexico City.

Rules

• There is no limit to the amount of short films or documentaries that a filmmaker or producer may register.
• The maximum duration of short films and documentaries in all categories is 20 minutes, including credits.
• In order to be admitted, the materials must be presented in Spanish, English, or with subtitles in either of these two languages.
• Three (3) DVD copies of each film in Multiregional format are required. These copies shall not be returned.
• The deadline for registration and delivery of materials is 1 October 2010.
• All shipping expenses of the participating works, from their place of origin to the address of this organization, shall be paid exclusively by the participant. The Festival will not be responsible for the cost of receiving any additional materials (cassettes, posters, photos, etc.).
• The organizers will determine the date and order of exhibition of each work.
• Once a film has been submitted, it cannot be withdrawn from the competition.
• No screening fees will be paid.
• Selected films will automatically form part of the Expresión en Corto y Avon Mexico traveling showcase, participating in festivals, educational and cultural events around the world without having to pay any screening fees.

How to enter?

In order to qualify for participation, films must be registered through the online registration form available on the official website.

Please also submit an Electronic Press Kit, providing the following information on CD:

• Still photo from the film (in Color at 300 dpi, or High Resolution)
• Synopsis of the film (in Spanish and English)
• Brief Biography of the Director (in Spanish and English)
• Director’s Photograph (in Color at 300 dpi, or High Resolution)
• Film Credits

Shipping address:

Entry fee

There is no entry fee for this contest.

Links

• Official Website
• Complete Official Rules
• Entry Form

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