Saatchi & Saatchi advertising agency is hosting the New Directors’ Showcase for the 22nd time. The Showcase features the very best new directing talent, identified by Saatchi & Saatchi offices around the world, and through their relationships with key internet sites. Directors of all film formats and styles are eligible to enter and compete. The legendary Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors’ Showcase has become one of the genuine highlights of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

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The 2012 Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY) awards are now open for entry. Whether you’re an amateur or professional photographer, young or old and wherever you live in the world, you are eligible to enter TPOTY 2012. There are some challenging new categories and some fantastic rewards! TPOTY has helped many travel photographers – not just the winners – to raise their profile, sell their work, get commissions or launch photographic careers. The 2012 Travel Photographer of the Year Awards are Now Open!TPOTY is the photo contest that’s run by photographers for photographers. It’s open to photographers from all countries; amateur or professional, beginner or expert, young or old. And it’s judged by leading photography experts and offers fantastic prizes, including travel adventures, photographic equipment and paid commissions (including one for Condé Nast Traveller magazine) and photographic tuition.

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