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The Kay e Santé nan Ayiti Competition

Contest Watchers — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:04:00 +0000

This contest is open until 12 November 2010. That means you have approximately 103 days remaining to attend. Read on to find out more details about how you can enter.

This contest is organized by Archive Institute.

Winners announcement expected: 7 December 2010.

Note: Contest Watchers uses Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). All calculations are approximate and based on UTC.

Kay e Santé nan Ayiti (Creole for Housing and Health in Haiti) seeks to solicit ideas on housing prototypes that work to reduce the transmission of tuberculosis for a community in St. Marc, Haiti.

Archive encourages (though within prescribed parameters) ideas that vary in size, scale, layout, grouping, building construction methods, structural responses, materials, and form. Five winning designs will be used to build five single-family units.

Both professionals and students are encouraged to participate. Architects, building designers, urban planners, health professionals, researchers, public health specialists, and other interested professionals are encouraged to submit their ideas to the competition.

Objective

The Kay e Sante nan Ayiti competition seeks to solicit ideas on housing prototypes for PLWHA (Persons Living With HIV or AIDS) that work to reduce the transmission of Tuberculosis in St. Marc, Haiti. Within the stated parameters, submissions may explore various size, scale, layout, grouping, building construction methods, structural responses, materials and form. Archive hopes to build five single family units and to adhere to a pre-established budget.

The wider aim of the project is to provide transient 1-year health housing for PLWHA in addition to vocational and skills training.

The true value of this competition is in:

Creating collaborative multidisciplinary networks for instilling change.
Transferring knowledge between design/planning/building professions and health/science professions.

Prizes

Two juries comprised of international experts and community members will be engaged along the way and ultimately be responsible for choosing the 5 winning entries and 2 honorable mentions.

First place: $5,000 US
Second place: $3,000 US
Third place: $2,000 US
2 additional projects will receive Archive design excellence merit awards.

Rules

Professionals, students and locals are welcome to participate. Architects, building designers, urban planners, health professionals, researchers, public health specialists, St. Marc residents and other interested individuals are especially encouraged to submit their ideas to the competition.
Participation is prohibited for those directly affiliated with Archive or the judging panel.
Archive very strongly encourages multidisciplinary, cross-cultural and international collaboration and we have designed a database specifically for this.
1 project submission per group is permitted.
No more than six people are permitted per team, participants may enter individually if they wish.

How to enter?

Submissions will be received in electronic format. Please upload submissions on the official website, once you've completed the registration procedure.

Entry fee

The cost of registering a team varies according to the country in which the main applicant is based:

$50 US for professionals from developed nations
$30 US for students from developed nations
$10 US for teams from developing nations

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The Great Summer Moment Photography Competition

Contest Watchers — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:06:57 +0000

This contest is open until 31 October 2010. That means you have approximately 91 days remaining to attend. Read on to find out more details about how you can enter.

This contest is organized by Servigroup Hotels.

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: December 2010.

Note: Contest Watchers uses Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). All calculations are approximate and based on UTC.

Servigroup Hotels celebrates the fourth edition of their photography competition, themed “The great summer moment”. Last year the contest showed a wide international scale, with more than 1,300 participating photographs from different countries all over the world.

This year Servigroup Hotels is looking for a picture describing a very special moment this summer, which you will always remember: an unexpected dive in the pool, a spontaneous smile, the goal of your country's team, the look that captivated you…

To summarize, the moment immortalized with your camera and that you want to share with everybody. Don't put any limits to your imagination!

Objective

Take a picture describing a very special moment this summer, which you will always remember: an unexpected dive in the pool, a spontaneous smile, the goal of your country's team, the look that captivated you...

Don't put any limits to your imagination!

Prizes

The first prize will consist of a 4 night stay for two people on full board in any of the hotels within the chain (*), a multimedia Western Digital TV mini media player, and a set of Servigroup products.

The winner of the second prize will receive a 2 night stay for two people on full board at a 4* hotel within the chain, a digital frame Hannspree SD8073 8” and a set of Servigroup products.

And for the third prize winner a stay for 2 nights for two people on full board at one of the chain's 3* hotels, a Marea watch and a set of Servigroup products.

(*) Except Hotel Montíboli

Rules

The competition is open to anyone older than 18 on the date of the sending of the photo.
Employees of Servigroup Hotels, their relatives and other people that live in the same household cannot participate in the competition.
Each participant is able to submit a maximum of 3 photographs in jpg. digital format which do not exceed 1MB per photo.

How to enter?

Submit your entries on the competition's official website.

Entry fee

There is no entry fee for this contest.

DepicT! ’10 Competition – Can you do it in 90 seconds?

Contest Watchers — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:09:26 +0000

This contest is open until 6 September 2010. That means you have approximately 36 days remaining to attend. Read on to find out more details about how you can enter.

This contest is organized by Watershed.

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.

Note: Contest Watchers uses Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). All calculations are approximate and based on UTC.

DepicT! wants filmmakers worldwide to show their stuff in just a minute and a half. DepicT! is open to anyone, on any budget, from anywhere in the world working in any genre. Just make sure your super short is distinctive, imaginative and engaging to be in with a chance of winning some priceless industry exposure and exclusive prizes.

DepicT! is open to short films of all production techniques, including animation, documentary, drama, experimental or artist film and hybrid work.

DepicT! is a Watershed Project as part of the Encounters International Film Festival.

Objective

Create short films not longer than 90 seconds in any technique or genre.

Prizes

Main DepicT! ‘10 Award:
- £1500 cash and UK distribution of the winning film through the Digital Screen Network (thanks to Arts Alliance*)
Shooting People DepicT! ‘10 Audience Award:
- A lifetime membership to and bundle of goodies from Shooting People, plus UK distribution of the winning film through the Digital Screen Network (thanks to Arts Alliance*)
DepicT! ‘10 British Special Mention Award:
- A special package of support which will both promote the winning 90-second film and further develop the filmmaker's skills:
- A tailored 6-month package of industry support from BAFTA, including mentoring and free access to BAFTA's Learning & Events programme
- A place on a short course at the National Film and Television School in 2011
- The British Council will automatically accept the winning film into its International Film Festivals Support scheme, offering up to three travel grants if the work is selected
- Lifetime membership to Shooting People, plus e-mentoring from senior SP members
- UK distribution of the winning film through the Digital Screen Network (thanks to Arts Alliance*)
DepicT! ‘10 Shortlist:
- Film exposure and promotion through depict.org, at Encounters International Film Festival (16 – 21 Nov ‘10) and on BBC New Film Network
- An Encounters Network Delegates pass with all the trimmings, including tickets to the popular DepicT! showcase and the prestigious Encounters Awards Ceremony
- Opportunities to apply for travel bursaries to attend Encounters
- A one-year subscription to Shooting People

*subject to cinema bookings

Rules

DepicT! is open to anyone, on any budget, from anywhere in the world working in any genre.
DepicT! is open to short films of all production techniques, including animation, documentary, drama, experimental or artist film and hybrid work.
The duration of your film(s) must not exceed 90 seconds including titles and credits.
Only films completed since September ‘09 may be submitted. Entries made specifically for DepicT! are encouraged.
The maximum number of entries per individual is two.
The primary contact completing the submission process must be authorised to submit the film(s) and must have obtained necessary permissions for the inclusion of copyrighted music and/or images within the films.
If the original language is not English, please ensure that the film includes English subtitles.

How to enter?

Entry fee

There is no entry fee for this contest.

Professional Photographer of the Year 2010

Contest Watchers — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:37:20 +0000

This contest is open until 31 October 2010. That means you have approximately 91 days remaining to attend. Read on to find out more details about how you can enter.

This contest is organized by Professional Photographer.

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: January 2011.

Note: Contest Watchers uses Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). All calculations are approximate and based on UTC.

Do you have the talent it takes to be crowned the Professional Photographer of the Year 2010? It's a prestigious title to hold and this year, the Professional Photographer awards will be judged by an equally prestigious panel of judges. Professional Photographer is also introducing a new category this year appropriate to the world in which you work.

There are a lot of photography competitions out there, but only one will give you the title of Professional Photographer of the Year. So don't miss out.

Objective

Submit photo entries to the following awards' categories:

Student of the Year
Advertising
Editorial
Portraiture
Interiors/Architecture
Contemporary Art
Still Life/Food
Social Reportage /Weddings
Travel
The Moving Image (New Category)

Prizes

This overall winner will be presented with the title of Professional Photographer of the Year 2010. The awards presentation night will be held at a central London location in front of an audience from the photographic industry, whom the winning entrants will have an opportunity to meet on the night.

The winners and those commended will be announced in Professional Photographer's January issue and online.

Rules

Participation in the Professional Photographer of the Year Awards 2010 is open to all photographers over the age of 18 except employees and principles of Professional Photographer, its affiliates, and participating sponsors.
Eligible participants must be natural persons and not corporate entities.
Only electronic entries will be accepted.
You can enter as many categories as you wish, but only one image per category.
Each category will be judged and a winner will be chosen from each and put forward to a final judging from which the overall winner will be chosen.
Category winners and the overall winner may be required to provide Professional Photographer with a high res version of the submitted image.

How to enter?

Entry fee

There is no entry fee for this contest.

2011 REBRAND 100 Global Awards

Contest Watchers — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:00:09 +0000

This contest is open until 22 September 2010. That means you have approximately 52 days remaining to attend. Read on to find out more details about how you can enter.

This contest is organized by REBRAND.

Winners announcement expected: February 2011.

Note: Contest Watchers uses Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). All calculations are approximate and based on UTC.

The REBRAND 100 Global Awards is the only highly respected and coveted global awards of its kind. Businesses, brand strategists, and various organizations have come to value knowing they are among the best in the world when it comes to effectively meeting strategic goals and forging loyalty and strong connections with their targets.

If you believe you're a world class branding expert or an executive driving and shepherding amazing brands, you'll want to enter this year.

Objective

Enter any rebrand launched anywhere in the world between January 2008 and September 2010.

Prizes

A select number of winners projects are showcased at rebrand.com with a dedicated, full-page display.
All winners are included in REBRAND's database of referrals for when that is requested of us by organizations. A Google search for "rebrand" and "rebranding" will quickly show you why we are at the top of the list for those seeking consultants.
All showcased projects are accompanied with links, if provided, to branding consultants and brand owner's site from the recognized list at rebrand.com
REBRAND provides all winners with a press release template each can use for its own media outreach.
REBRAND conducts an integrated media campaign to announce winners following winner notification in late February.

Rules

The 2011 REBRAND 100 is open to any rebrand launched anywhere in the world between January 2008 and September 2010.
The rebrand can be an enterprise-wide initiative, a single component of a brand, or for a brand extension.
Entries submitted can be from in-house corporate professionals, design firms, clients, architects, business strategists, advertising agencies, non-profit organizations, and government agencies.
The rebrand can have be for a product, service, entire company, non-profit organization, an individual, or a place.

How to enter?

Write a brief summary for each entry (total of 250 words or fewer per entry).
Prepare and submit "before" images for each rebrand.
Prepare and submit "after" images for each rebrand.
Obtain and submit embedding code for video/multimedia assets for each rebrand.
Write down project credits.
Complete two-page entry form for each project entry.
Compile all images and files on to a CD.
Fee and forms of payment.
Pack and mail entry to:

Attn: A. Modu
REBRAND
P.O. Box 6791
Providence, 0 RI 2940
USA

Entry fee

$595 USD - for non-members
$495 USD - for past winners

Each entry postmarked after 22 September 2010 and on or before 6 October 2010, must include a late entry fee of $100 USD per entry with one of the two pertinent fee levels above.

Up Close & Spineless Photographic Competition 2010

Contest Watchers — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:19:33 +0000

This contest is open until 3 September 2010. That means 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 Australian Museum.

Note: Contest Watchers uses Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). All calculations are approximate and based on UTC.

The Up Close & Spineless competition challenges amateur and professional photographers to capture spectacular images of invertebrates (animals without a backbone). Judging criteria will be based upon clarity of detail, interesting behaviour, aesthetics and composition.

The Australian Museum also encourages participants to seek out unusual and rare species.

The Prize for all four categories, Professional Open, Primary and High School, is a cash prize to the value of $600.

Objective

Take a photo that includes an invertebrate. Invertebrates are animals without a backbone. They include insects, crustaceans, spiders, coral, cockroaches, caterpillars. Inverterbrates are found in all aquatic and terrestrial environments and range in size from microscopic animals to giant squids.

Think of a title for each photograph and write 50 words describing the subject and how the photo was taken.

Submit entries in the following categories:

Up Close & Spineless for Primary School Students
Up Close & Spineless for Secondary School Students
Up Close & Spineless for Professionals
Up Close & Spineless Open Category

Judging criteria will be based upon:

interesting animal behaviour
aesthetics
composition
unusual or rare species
high technical standards such as sharpness and correct exposure

Prizes

There will be one winner in each of the four stipulated categories: Primary School, Secondary School, Open, and Professional. The winner of each category will win a photographic voucher to the value of $600.

There will be one Highly Commended award in each of the four stipulated categories. The winners of the Highly Commended awards will each receive a one-year subscription to Explore magazine.

Rules

The competition is open to anyone including staff of the Australian Museum.
All entries must be supplied online with a maximum size of 5MB for each image.
One photograph is allowed for each entry.
The photograph must include at least one invertebrate (an animal without a backbone).
Each photograph must be accompanied by a title and approximately 50 words describing the photograph and the moment in which it was taken. This text must be written by the photographer. The Museum may edit this as necessary for publication.
A valid payment of $10 (Primary School and Secondary School categories) or $15 (Open and Professional categories) must be received for an entry to be accepted in the Up Close & Spineless Competition.
The photograph must be taken by the person whose name appears on the registration form.
Entries must be received by close of business on the advertised closing date.
Photographs that have been digitally manipulated or altered will not be accepted. Minor alterations such as cropping and adjusting brightness or contrast are the only exceptions to this rule.

How to enter?

Go to the entry forms to submit your photograph online at a maximum file size of 5MB.

Entry fee

$10 for School categories
$15 for Open and Professional

HRD Awards 2011 – Diamond Jewellery Design Competition

Contest Watchers — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:50:20 +0000

This contest is open until 15 October 2010. That means you have approximately 75 days remaining to attend. Read on to find out more details about how you can enter.

This contest is organized by Antwerp World Diamond Centre.

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: 18 June 2011.

Note: Contest Watchers uses Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). All calculations are approximate and based on UTC.

Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has launched the 14th edition of its HRD Awards diamond jewellery design competition. The theme of the HRD Awards 2011 is “You and Me.”

The biennially held competition is widely considered to be the world's leading diamond jewellery design contest, and in the past it has proven to be a valuable stepping stone for young designers on their way to successful careers in the jewellery industry.

The competition's goal is to foster creative talent, with entrants encouraged to let their imaginations soar, and then translate them into innovative jewellery.

Objective

In adopting the theme of “You and Me,” AWDC intends inspiring contest entrants with the mystery of dualism. This provides the young designers with wealth of possibility, as they express through the creation of diamond jewellery the interplay of two elements which are irreversibly intertwined, sometimes complementary and sometimes in contradiction.

Criteria for diamond jewellery pieces:

Submitted entries must be original designs, which have previously not been put on display or commercialised.
Diamonds must be an absolutely indispensable part of the jewel. A jewellery item should contain a minimum of 1,00 ct of diamonds and a maximum of 25,00 cts.
Precious metals and/or other materials used need to correspond with the aura of the diamonds in the jewellery item. This does not exclude new and innovative materials.
Fancy shapes and fancy colour diamond can be used in moderate way.
Rough diamonds are not accepted.
Designs will be judged according to originality, wearability, the creative use of diamonds and technical skill.
Because the HRD Awards Collection tours the world, it is important to take into consideration possible damage that could be caused during display, transportation and packing. For this reason, it is strongly recommended to avoid the inclusion of fine chains in a design and make sure the jewellery item is manufactured well.

Prizes

The winning jewellery design will be selected by an international jury, which will select it as the best “unique” jewellery piece from among the pieces that reach the final round of the contest.

The designer of the winning jewellery design will be awarded a cash prize of €5000.

AWDC will buy the winning for a maximum value of €12.500*. (* Jury may decide otherwise)

The winning jewellery piece will become an item in the permanent display of the Diamond Museum Province of Antwerp, which is visited annually by 100.000 visitors.

Rules

The competition is international and open to professional and non-professional designers, students, graduates, teachers, jewellers, goldsmiths, etc.
Participation is on an individual and not a company basis.
There is no limit on the size of jewellery item, but it should be possible to disassemble large (life size) jewellery pieces
The finalists are required to make and submit their finished jewellery piece(s) to AWDC by 31 March 2011.

How to enter?

When registering, you should submit drawing(s) of your design(s), photos or photos of models.

Specifications for drawings, photos or photos of models:

Size: A4 (210 x 297 mm.)
Full colour allowed.
Top and bottom should be marked.
Name and address of entrant must be included on the back side of every design.

Entry fee

There is no entry fee for this contest.

FaceUp1 – Online Makeup Competition

Contest Watchers — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:15:51 +0000

This contest is open until 27 August 2010. That means you have approximately 26 days remaining to attend. Read on to find out more details about how you can enter.

This contest is organized by FaceUp1.

Winners announcement expected: 30 September 2010.

Note: Contest Watchers uses Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). All calculations are approximate and based on UTC.

FaceUp1 is the world's first online makeup competition for creative professionals who like challenges and are willing to show the world their work.

FaceUp1 makeup competition is a one-of-a-kind initiative for the world's makeup artists to get to know one another and to get the opportunity of international exposure.

Don't miss out on this year's largest professional competition, which offers world fame as its main prize. It's time to grab your brush and embrace your fantasy!

Objective

Take photos of your model before and during work, and eventually of the completed work, too.

In order to achieve the best result, the work can be completed with the assistance of hairdresser, stylist, photographer etc. As if it was for a magazine's cover photo!

Choose the category you belong to and the event you wish to participate in.

Categories:
- Amateur / Student
- Makeup Artist
- Makeup Master
Events:
- Women's Fashion Makeup
- Pin up babe
- Competition of fantasy: Create your own hero!

Prizes

Outstanding participants will be given wings to flourish in their international professional careers and will receive international acclaim and acknowledgment.

Rules

Applications are welcome from all over the world.
Everyone can compete in their own category (amateur/student, makeup artist and makeup master).
Non-professionals can also demonstrate their knowledge to the world.
The only restriction is your own imagination.

How to enter?

The followings are needed to enter the contest in every category:

1 picture of the artist competing in the contest / only the artist should be visible
1 picture of the model before starting work / only the model should be visible, prior the makeup process
2 pictures that clearly show the model and the hairdresser during work
1 photo of the makeup where the model is with closed lids
1 photo of the makeup where the model is with open eyes
1 style photo only of the model, of the ready work, containing the complete harmony of make-up, clothes, hairstyle and background etc.
(as if the photo was taken to the first page of a magazine). The quality has to be in 300dpi.
3 detailing photo (not compulsory)

Entry fee

The entry fee is €30 for each event. Entry fee must be paid separately at every event.

In case if you pay the application fee until 4 August 2010 you only need to pay €20 for each event instead of €30.

2011 Dam Short Film Festival

Contest Watchers — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:39:52 +0000

This contest is open until 1 December 2010. That means you have approximately 122 days remaining to attend. Read on to find out more details about how you can enter.

This contest is organized by Dam Short Film Festival.

Winners announcement expected: January 2011.

Note: Contest Watchers uses Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). All calculations are approximate and based on UTC.

The Dam Short Film Festival welcomes short films with any content and in any style, whether it be live-action, documentary, or animation. That said, entries must be 40 minutes or under in length. The year of production, however, does not matter.

Selected films will be screened on the 7th annual Dam Short Film Festival which will take place in Nevada, from 9 - 12 February 2011.

The 2011 Dam Short Film Festival will screen over 100 short films from all corners of the world.

Objective

The following short film categories are open for entries:

Best Drama,
Best Documentary,
Best Animation,
Best Sci-Fi / Horror,
Best Comedy,
Best Nevada Filmmaker,
Best Student, and
Audience Favorite.

The Student category is open to students only. The submitted film must have been created while the film's director or directors were enrolled at a school, college, or university. Proof of enrollment, such a copy of a student I.D., must be included with the submission. If the director is not enrolled at the time of submission, or has graduated, proof of past enrollment must be submitted.

The Nevada Filmmaker category is open to any short that was created while the director or directors were residents of Nevada. Proof of residency, such a copy of a driver's license, must be included with the submission.

Prizes

There will be 8 Award Categories:

Best Drama,
Best Documentary,
Best Animation,
Best Sci-Fi / Horror,
Best Comedy,
Best Nevada Filmmaker,
Best Student, and
Audience Favorite.

All award-winners will be chosen by audience votes through a unique and accurate "voting chip" method. There will be no guest jurists for the 2011 festival.

Rules

NTSC DVD or PAL DVD preview copies may be submitted for festival consideration. Selected films, however, must provide one of the following NTSC exhibition formats: BetaSP, DVCam, HDV, miniDV, or DVD. PAL DVD exhibition copies are also acceptable.
Entries must be 40 minutes or under in length.
Exhibition copies must arrive at the festival office by 15 January 2011, so that they may be screened during the festival, 9 - 12 February 2011.
Non-English language films must be subtitled in English, or contain minimal dialog.
No submission materials will be returned. There are no exceptions.
Selected films will be responsible for the insured shipping of the exhibition copy to the festival.
Please keep in mind that the Dam Short Film Festival rarely programs short films that would receive an R or NC-17 rating if shown in a regular theater.
Upon selection, filmmakers are required to provide a minimum of 2 high-resolution digital stills from their film, plus 2 additional NTSC DVD, or PAL DVD preview copies.
The festival organizers reserve the right to include selected films in any category deemed appropriate.
Organizers also reserve the right to program selected films as many times during the festival as they see fit.
All submission fees paid by check or money order must be in U.S. funds. Films submitted without the correct payment will be disqualified.
By submitting to the 2011 Dam Short Film Festival, submitter gives express permission to the Dam Short Film Society to include the submitted film in the 2011 Mini-Film Market (where the film may be viewed by attending press, filmmakers, and other VIPs).

How to enter?

You can either submit your entries online or by traditional mail. The online submissions are available through Withoutabox.

If you enter by traditional post, print, sign, and mail a copy of the completed entry form with a check or money order in U.S. funds, and a NTSC DVD, or PAL DVD preview copy, to:

Dam Short Film Festival
c/o Dam Short Film Society
806 Buchanan Blvd, Ste 115 - 181
Boulder City, 8 NV 9005 - 2144
U.S.A.

Entry fee

Early Bird Deadline: 15 September 2010
- Standard $25
- Nevada Filmmaker $20
- Student $15
Regular Deadline: 17 November 2010
- Standard $30
- Nevada Filmmaker $25
- Student $20
WAB Extended Deadline: 1 December 2010
(Only available on-line through Withoutabox.com)

Directors Circle Scriptwriting Competition 2010

Contest Watchers — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:33:33 +0000

This contest is open until 4 September 2010. That means you have approximately 34 days remaining to attend. Read on to find out more details about how you can enter.

This contest is organized by Directors Circle Festival Of Shorts.

Winners announcement expected: 2 October 2010.

Note: Contest Watchers uses Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). All calculations are approximate and based on UTC.

The Directors Circle Scriptwriting Competition strives to discover scriptwriters and to transform their dreams into reality through discovery, international recognition, and career development.

The competition accept submissions internationally of scripts of all genres including documentary, horror, experimental, animation, Religious/Spiritual and Gay/Lesbian.

This competition is open to everyone, however script must not have been previously optioned, purchased, or currently be in production or previously produced.

Objective

Submit scripts of all genres including documentary, horror, experimental, animation, Religious/Spiritual and Gay/Lesbian.

Prizes

The Directors Circle Scriptwriting Competition offers a $5,000 cash award to our first place winner of the 2010 competition among other prizes. The winning script will be forwarded to agents and industry professionals for consideration.

All competition winners, runners-up, and finalists will earn the chance to have their scripts read by established production companies and agents in LA and NY.

Rules

All countries are eligible.
All genres are accepted.
Must be 18 years of age.
Scripts must be submitted in English.
Feature Length Scripts should be between 80 (minimum) and 125 (maximum) pages not including the title page.
Short Length Scripts should be between 1 (minimum) and 50 (maximum) pages not including the title page.
Scripts should be properly formatted. Print on white paper using only 12 pt. Courier, or 12 pt. Courier Final Draft fonts.
All submitted submissions become property of the Directors Circle Scriptwriting Competition and will not be returned. At the end of the competition, the Directors Circle will destroy all screenplays.
With the exception of the 10 finalists, rewritten/corrected pages will not be accepted once the entry has been received.
Script submissions must be postmarked by deadline dates.
Scripts must not have been previously optioned, purchased, in production or produced.
Any script that becomes purchased, optioned or put into production before the final deadline will be eliminated from competition with no entry fee refund.
Scripts written as adaptations of other works must have secured rights before being submitted.
Scripts must be original work of the author.
Multiple authorship is allowed. If the script wins, the writers will divide the prize.
Multiple entries are allowed, but their own completed entry form and their own appropriate entry fee must accompany each entry.
All entrants will receive confirmation of receipt of entry via email and all entrants will receive notification of acceptance or non-acceptance to the festival.

How to enter?

Send all materials (completed and signed entry form, entry fee, and script, and supporting materials) to:

Directors Circle Festival of Shorts
5148 Peach Street
Suite #340
Erie 1 Pa 6509

Please do not send originals. No entries will be returned.

Entry fee

Withoutabox entries only.

Short Length Script:
- US $25 if postmarked by 09 January 2010
- US $35 if postmarked by 08 May 2010
- US $45 if postmarked by 07 August 2010
- US $55 if postmarked by 04 September 2010
Feature Length Script:
- US $35 if postmarked by 09 January 2010
- US $45 if postmarked by 08 May 2010
- US $55 if postmarked by 07 July 2010
- US $65 if postmarked by 04 September 2010