Osaka Asian Film Festival, held 5-13 March 2011, is launching an international competition section for the first time, and is accepting entries from now until 13 November 2010. Osaka Asian Film Festival is one of the newest international film festivals in Japan. In addition to films (fiction, documentary, animation) made in Asia, films related to Asian people or Asian countries are also eligible for entry, even if the films are made outside Asia by non-Asian filmmakers. Short films (less than 60 minutes) are not eligible for the section.

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I haven’t failed; I’ve had 10,000 ideas that didn’t work – Benjamin Franklin Positive Posters thinks Mr. Franklin had a nice way of looking at things. So the 2010 competition theme is “A Glass Half Full”. For those who don’t know, this saying refers to optimism. Some people see situations with optimism (Franklin – glass half full), and some see situations with pessimism (glass half empty). Positive Posters would like you to design a positive poster in response to this year’s theme. Judges will be looking for original concepts, lateral thinking and inspired designs. The poster will be up in Melbourne streets, so keep in mind it should also standout against the city landscape.

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Vox Feminae Film Festival (VFFF) seeks to find, exhibit and award films that explore aspects of gender, gender roles & identities. Subjects include gender equity, gender non-stereotypes, relationships, feminist and lgbtiq themes. Artists of all gender identities are eligible to enter. Narrative, documentary, animation and experimental films and videos of all lengths are accepted. Audience votes will decide on $500 cash prize.

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Following the huge success of our first five design competitions Stereohype is now pleased to announce the 6th annual 1″ (25mm) Stereohype Button Badge Design Competition. Eligible are entries by designers, artists, photographers, illustrators and by students in any of these areas as well as runner-ups from previous competitions. Winners get a personal mini profile/bio on Stereohype’s website and lots of other interesting prizes.

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