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Win a Writing Job at BioWare

BioWare Game Writing Contest World Wide WebFebruary 27, 2006Deadline: January 30, 2006

BioWare is holding a contest to find talented writers to help develop its award-winning roleplaying games. BioWare's director of design James Ohlen and assistant director of design Kevin Barrett have agreed to make the process of submitting work as easy as possible for writers looking to work for BioWare.

International Headline News

Annecy’s International Project Competition Wants Your Work!

International Project CompetitionJune 7-9, 2006Deadline: February 15, 2006

The 10th edition of the International Project Competition at Annecy 2006 is now open. Around 120 short film or TV production projects were in competition in 2005 for 12 cash prizes. This mine of independent creation has been evolving and intensifying its support to young authors, since 1997. The competition is open to any animated short film or TV production project (TV special or series) irrespective of the genre and techniques used.

Winners will receive:

Awards Headline News

Ship Your Films to India’s FICCI BAF Awards

FICCI BAF Awards 2006Mumbai, IndiaMarch 22-24, 2006Deadline: January 31, 2006

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) hosts an International Animation Festival. This year it will have 14 professional categories, two student categories and Special Jury awards. In addition to Animation & Gaming, it has also introduced Visual Effects. For more information, visit www.ficci-frames.com.

Design Headline News

Calling All Students to the Adobe Design Achievement Awards

Adobe Design Achievement AwardsToronto, Ontario, CanadaJuly 20, 2006Deadline: April 26, 2006

Students in 24 countries will have the opportunity to test their skills in a number of creative endeavors and, perhaps, get a jump-start on their careers with a prestigious award from Adobe Systems.

Adobe has this date issued a call for entries for the sixth annual Adobe Design Achievement Awards for promising students in graphic design, photography, illustration, animation, digital filmmaking and computer arts.

Awards Headline News

Still Time to Enter the Promax/BDA Arabia Awards

Promax/BDA Arabia Dubai, IndiaMarch 14 15, 2006Deadline: January 20, 2006

The Promax/BDA Arabia Awards are part of the Dubai conference, awarding Gold and Silver trophies in more than 21 categories. Promax/BDA is the association for those working in broadcast promotions, marketing and design. At the conferences leading figures from around the world, as well as experts from the Arabia region, share their secrets and keep you up to date with the latest advances within the industry.

Topics include:

Films Headline News

Time to Enter Zagreb 2006

Zagreb 2006Zagreb, CroatiaJune 12-17, 2006Deadline: February 15, 2006

Zagreb: 18th World Festival of Animated Films is an ASIFA sanctioned competitive festival. The festival was formed in 1969 to encouraging creativity, which eschews pre-set patterns and ideas/notions/conceptions, and finds new ways of exploring the possibilities of film animation. Awards with cash prizes will be given as follows: grand prize, best first production, best student film, plus five special prizes and three special distinctions.

Stop-Motion Headline News

Morph Desires Your Stop-Motion Animation

By Rick DeMott | Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 12:00am

Morph 2005World Wide Web November 30, 2005Deadline: November 30, 2005

Stopmotionfilm.de hosts the fourth Morph to highlight the best in short stop-motion films. The length should be two minutes and it doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a professional. There are two main topics: best stop-motion quickie and best stop-motion character. The best character of the second category will be assessed by a jury and those of the first category by the audience. For more information, visit www.stopmotionfilm.de.

Advertising Headline News

IAC Wants Your Web Ads

By Rick DeMott | Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 12:00am

2005 Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) AwardsWorld Wide WebMarch 2006 Deadline: January 31, 2006

The Web Marketing Association announces the launch of its fourth annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. The IAC Awards is the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. The competition website is located at www.iacaward.org and the deadline for entry is Jan. 31, 2006.

Headline News

Arizona State Short Film Fest Calls for Entries

By Rick DeMott | Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 12:00am

10th Annual Arizona State University Art Museum Short Film and Video FestivalTempe, Arizona, USAApril 15, 2006Deadline: February 10, 2006

Sponsored by the Arizona State University Art Museum, the Arizona State University Art Museum Short Film and Video Festival highlights the best in short subjects. The event is free to enter and no paper work is needed. The screening of the films will take place at the museum with the exact date announced later in the year. For more information visit asuartmuseum.asu.edu/filmfest/.

Directors Headline News

Time to Make 3rd Director's Cut Contest

By Rick DeMott | Thursday, November 10, 2005 at 12:00am

3rd Director's Cut Contest New York, New York, USADecember 12, 2005Deadline: November 25, 2005

The 3rd Director's Cut contest will be screening the 10 entrants to a panel of established directors, film critics, agents and celebrity guests. Attendees will get to network with the panel. It will be hosted at The Gallery, 7 East 27th Street New York, New York. Please RSVP as numbers are limited. Admission fee is $10.

Animation Headline News

Anim!Arte 2005 Wants the Best in Student Animation

By Rick DeMott | Thursday, November 10, 2005 at 12:00am

Anim!Arte 2005 Brazilian Student Animation FestivalRio de Janeiro, Brazil December 5-10, 2005 Deadline: December 2, 2005

Anim!Arte 2005 celebrates the best in student animation from around the world. The best international animation done by a student (outside Brazil) will win the original Animarte´s Tropical Trophy. For more information, visit www.vouanimarte.com.br.

Awards Headline News

IMAGINA AWARDS 2006 Entry Deadline Nears

With more than 650 works in 2005, the IMAGINA AWARDS is a leading competition worldwide for computer-generated images and special effects. With prizes in 10 categories, three of which are awarded by audience voting, the IMAGINA AWARDS put digital creation within the reach of everyone's mind, enabling an evaluation of international talent, which makes no concessions.

Short Headline News

Asian Filmmakers Still Have Time to Enter Short Shorts Fest

The Short Shorts Film Festival 2006Various Cities, JapanJune 3-11, 2006Deadline: December 20, 2005

The Short Shorts Film Festival is Japans largest festival for short films. The Academy Award accredited festival takes place in nine cities and 13 venues including Yangon, Myanmar and across Japan; Tokyo, Sapporo, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Osaka, Hakodate, Nagoya and Matsumoto.

Awards Headline News

65th Annual Peabody Awards Call For Entries

The 65th Annual George Foster Peabody Awards recognize outstanding achievement and excellence in television, radio and Internet programming. Original broadcast, cablecast and webcast programs presented in 2005 are eligible. The entry deadline is Jan. 17, 2006. Entrants may apply online at: www.Peabody.Uga.Edu.

Shows Headline News

LACDA Juried Competition Calls for Entries

LACDA Juried CompetitionLos Angeles, California, USADecember 8-31, 2005Deadline: November 27, 2005

Los Angeles Center for Digital Art announces its juried competition for digital art and photography. Entrants submit three JPEG files of original work. All styles of 2D artwork and photography where digital processes of any kind were integral to the creation of the images are acceptable.

Film Headline News

Animated Feature Entry Deadline Nov. 1 for 2005 Oscar Race

Nov. 1, 2005, is the deadline to submit entry forms and supporting materials in the Animated Feature Film category to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for 78th Academy Awards consideration. Film prints must be submitted by November 18.

Nominations for the 78th Academy Awards will be announced on Jan. 31, 2006, at 5:30 am PST, in the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

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