The Pictoplasma Characters in Motion animation festival is an integral part of the biannual Pictoplasma conference on contemporary character design and art. The cultural screenings are organized by Pictoplasma and offer festival visitors and conference participants an overview of international animations, short films and motion graphics, focussing on stylish and fresh character-driven visuals and narratives. Should you be responsible for high-grade characters in animation, narration, music visuals or motion graphics, please don’t hesitate to share them with Pictoplasma.

Read more about Pictoplasma Characters in Motion Animation Festival 2011 on Contest Watchers.

Leading charity Papworth Trust is passionate about supporting disabled people to have more equality, greater choice and increased independence. Papworth Trust has launched its first photography competition, Independence, with prizes including a Sony Handycam DCR-DVD 115E camera worth over £300. The independence theme has been chosen to make the competition as accessible as possible. Interpretations could include running your own life without interference or not relying on someone or something.

Read more about Papworth Trust Photography Competition: Independence on Contest Watchers.