The 9th International Manga Award

Posted on May 18, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 12 June 2015
Open to: anyone
Prizes: The Gold Award and the Silver Award winners will be invited to Japan on the occasion of the award ceremony for around 10 days as complementary prize.

Description

International Manga Award (国際漫画賞 Kokusai manga shou) is an annual award established to encourage non-Japanese manga artists in 2007. This award was created by Japanese Foreign Minister Tarō Asō, who proposed this award in a policy speech he gave in Tokyo’s Akihabara district in 2006. The Award is often considered the most prestigious prize for non-Japanese manga artists. The selection is managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Annually, award honorees are recommended by the advisers including Machiko Satonaka and many other great manga artists.

On April 24,2015, the Ninth International MANGA Award Executive Committee (Chairman : Mr.Fumio Kishida, Minister for Foreign Affairs) decided to hold the Ninth International MANGA Award.

Eligibility

The competition is open to anyone.

The MANGA works (24 or more pages) must have been produced outside Japan.

Both published and unpublished works are eligible, but the MANGA works should have been produced within three years proceeding the date of application (2012-2015).

The works must be submitted in printed form.

Prizes

The Gold Award and the Silver Award winners will be invited to Japan on the occasion of the award ceremony for around 10 days as complementary prize.

How to apply?

The deadline for application is 12 June 2015.

Guidelines for Application (PDF) (93KB)
The 9th International MANGA Award Entry Form (PDF) (394KB)
International MANGA Award

For more information please check the official website.

National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest 2015

Posted on April 29, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30 June 2015
Open to: anyone who have reached the age of majority in their jurisdiction and who do not reside in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan or Syria
Prize: an eight-day National Geographic Photo Expedition to Costa Rica and Panama Canal for two, a six-day National Geographic photo expedition covering Winter Wildlife in Yellowstone for two and a six-day Schooners Heritage and American Eagle Cruise for two.

Description

The National Geographic Society has been inspiring people to care about the planet since 1888. It is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational institutions in the world. Its interests include geography, archaeology and natural science, and the promotion of environmental and historical conservation.

As a leader in capturing our world through brilliant imagery, National Geographic sets the standard for photographic excellence.

The 27th annual National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest is now accepting submissions. Harness the power of photography and share your stunning travel experiences from around the globe with us. Send National Geographic your best shots in any of categories. Please submit images that accurately reflect the captured moment in time.

The categories for entries are: (1) Travel Portraits, (2) Outdoor Scenes, (3) Sense of Place, and (4) Spontaneous Moments.

Eligibility

Contest is open only to individuals who have reached the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence at the time of entry and who do NOT reside in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan or Syria. Employees of National Geographic Society, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, and their immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling and their respective spouses, regardless of where they live) or persons living in the same households of such employees, whether or not related are not eligible. CONTEST IS VOID IN CUBA, IRAN, NORTH KOREA, SUDAN, SYRIA AND WHERE PROHIBITED.

Prizes

1ST PRIZE:
An eight-day National Geographic Photo Expedition: Costa Rica and the Panama Canal with airfare for two

2ND PRIZE:
A six-day National Geographic Photo Expedition: Winter Wildlife in Yellowstone for two

3RD PRIZE:
A six-day cruise from Schooner American Eagle and Heritage for two

7 MERIT PRIZE WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:

A $200 gift certificate to B&H Photo
National Geographic Masters of Photographycourse on DVD

All winners will receive a subscription toTraveler magazine.

Application

The submission period ends on June 30, 2015, 12:00:00 p.m. US Eastern Daylight Time.

There is a fee of US$15 per entry. There is no limit on the number of entries per person. To enter, you must be registered. Click here to login or to create a new account. After that, you are to complete an entry form with the required information, including your name, address, telephone number, email address, and photo caption; and submit along with your photograph and fee in accordance with the instructions that follow. All digital files must be 20 megabytes or smaller, must be in JPEG format, and must be at least 1,600 pixels wide or tall (depending if horizontal or vertical).

For furher information, please visit the official website.

International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam

Posted on April 29, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 February 2015 and 1 February 2016.
Open to: filmmakers, television commissioning editors, documentary stakeholders and independent documentary producers
Venue: 23–25 November 2015, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Description

The IDFA Bertha Fund is launching a new program: IDFA Bertha Fund – Europe. The new program will support the production and distribution of documentaries realized thru co-productions between European producers and producers from developing countries.

The new program will run next to the classic support program, which has been providing filmmakers in Africa, Asia, the Middle-East, Latin America and parts of Eastern Europe with funding for project development, production and post-production since 1998.

IDFA Bertha Fund – Europe will offer support through two different categories to feature-length creative documentaries by filmmakers from Africa, Asia, the Middle-East, Latin America and parts of Eastern Europe, that use a strong visual treatment to tell compelling stories and have the potential to reach a global audience.

In 2015 support for international co-productions will be offered to producers from EU countries that are coproducing with producers from countries on the DAC list. By bringing together the network and experience of IDFA Bertha Fund, IDFA and its markets, the program aims to create synergy between producers from different continents and backgrounds with mutual benefits.

IDFA Forum 2015 will take place November 23–25 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Eligibility

Filmmakers, television commissioning editors, documentary stakeholders and independent documentary producers can enter this contest.

Grant

The contribution for international co-production per project is €40,000.

Application

This new program has been made possible with the support of the Creative Europe – MEDIA programme of the European Union. The program will run for two years. The deadline for International co-production is February 1, 2015 and for Distribution of International Co-production is February 1, 2016. Full regulations and guidelines are available here.

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: Isabel Arrate Fernandez at isabel@idfa.nl.

The official web-page.

Join the MADE/ICMC Photo Competition, Win a Trip to Istanbul!

Posted on April 18, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30 April 2015
Open to: everyone over the age of 18
Prizes: all expenses paid trip to Istanbul

Description

The International Catholic Migration Commission – ICMC Europe and the Migration and Development Civil Society network (MADE) are launching a photo competition on the theme “Untold stories: how migrants contribute to human and economic development”.

The objective of the competition is to showcase how migrants contribute to the economic, social and human well-being of their communities and countries of origin, heritage and residence, bringing to light the too often untold and unheard stories of migrants’ contributions to development.

Today, there are more than 232 million migrants in the world. People are moving in search of new opportunities or a better life, to save, support, or improve their wellbeing and that of their families, to escape conflict or to adapt to environmental and economic shocks.

Migrants learn and bring with them new skills and energy, fill in labour market gaps and send more of their earnings back to family members and communities in their countries of origin than the entire budget for official aid worldwide. Yet, around the world, they face widespread abuse, exploitation, lack of opportunities and discrimination. Migrants’ capacity to contribute to development are often directly related to their enjoyment of human rights and opportunities for human development.

Human development expands the traditional definition of economic development and encompasses health, education, a decent standard of living and political rights as a starting point so that individuals and communities may flourish.

Participants are strongly encouraged to submit photographs showcasing both economic and human facets of development and photographs showcasing that link between the two are strongly encouraged.

Eligibility

The competition is open to everyone (individuals and organisations) over the age of 18. There are no geographical restrictions. Participation of migrants themselves is strongly encouraged.

Prizes

The first prize winner will be invited to attend the Civil Society Days of the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) in Istanbul from 12-15 October 2015, for which travel and accommodation will be covered.

The 10 best photographs will displayed at the venue of the European Development Days on 3-4 June 2015 as well as at the Civil Society Days of the GFMD in October 2015.

Pictures will also be posted in a photo gallery at www.madenetwork.org and published via MADE social media channels.

How to apply?

Submissions are now accepted for this competition. All photographs must be submitted by April 30^th, 6 pm Brussels time (GMT+1).

Participants can submit up to three digital black and white or colour photographs. All photographs must be submitted together with the attached application form. All applications must be submitted via email to europe@madenetwork.org and accompanied by the application form, available to download below in English, French and Spanish below and completed in either of these languages.

Requirements of digital photographs

For them to be printed in the highest quality, photographs should have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. Please submit your photographs in high-resolution JPEG format.

The photograph must not contain obscene, provocative, defamatory, sexually explicit, or otherwise objectionable or inappropriate content.

For any further information, please contact us at europe@madenetwork.org.

Download the application form and rules of competition

English: Download the ICMC Europe/MADE photo contest call and the Application Form.
French: Télécharger l’avis de concours de CICM/MADE et le formulaire d’inscription en français.
Spanish: Descargar el anuncio de la competición de CCIM Europa/MADE y el formulario de inscripción en español.

For more information please visit the official website.

Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship

Posted on April 18, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 2 June 2015
Open to: participants who have developed business endeavors
Fellowship: a $10,000 financial contribution

Description

The Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship @ Chicago Ideas Week recognizes a group of young, socially-conscious leaders who have developed sustainable ventures addressing civic needs. The Fellowship provides them with exposure to nationally recognized business leaders, philanthropists and community leaders, funding to support their organization and a platform for growth.

The BHSI Fellowship was designed and created in 2011 by Leslie Bluhm and David Helfand as a way of advancing the next generation of social innovators, entrepreneurs and change agents.

In partnership with Chicago Ideas Week, the Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship will grant visionary leaders with community support, exposure to successful business leaders and a US$10,000 financial contribution for their business endeavor.

Eligibility

All applicants must be 35 years of age or younger (born on or after October 11, 1980).

Applicants may be from anywhere in the world.
Ventures may be for-profit or nonprofit ventures.
All ventures must demonstrate that they are innovative and addressing compelling social problems.
All ventures must demonstrate a sustainable model with proven results.
The dates of the formal program for the Fellowship are October 11–15.
All applicants must also be able to attend Chicago Ideas Week, which takes place October 12–18.

Fellowship

Each of the Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellows receive $10,000 in unrestricted, non-equity financial support of their venture and joins a group of like-minded young innovators for a week of one-of-a-kind experiences including:

The opportunity to present their ventures at Chicago Ideas Week alongside leading innovators, entrepreneurs and thinkers in front of an exclusive audience
Intimate breakfasts and lunches with prominent business and political leaders. Past meetings have been hosted by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Dreamworks Chairwoman and Ariel Investments President Mellody Hobson, Groupon Co-Founder and CEO Eric Lefkofsky, Equity Groups Chairman Sam Zell, Every Mother Counts Founder Christy Turlington Burns, Quicken Loans Founder and Chairman Dan Gilbert, and many others.
Access to Chicago Ideas speakers. Past speakers include Hillary Clinton, Colin Powell, Michael Bloomberg, Edward Norton, Deepak Chopra, Malcolm Gladwell, Tom Brokaw and Sandra Day O’Connor.

How to Apply?

The application deadline is June 2.

For more information, click here.

Freedom House Photography & Art Contest 2015

Posted on April 7, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 10 April 2015
Open to: Professional and amateur photographers and artists
Prizes: The winner will be featured on the Freedom House website, Facebook and Twitter and in its newsletter, in addition to receiving a cash prize of US$300.

Description

Today, Freedom House will begin accepting submissions for its fourth annual photo and art contest, Images of Repression and Freedom. We invite professional and amateur photographers and artists to submit photos and other forms of art (i.e. cartoons, prints, paintings, graphic art) that reflect the themes of freedom, political participation, democracy, human rights, and repression around the world.

Semifinalists chosen by Freedom House will be displayed and auctioned as a fundraiser on May 14, 2015 in Washington, DC

Eligibility

The contest is open for professional and amateur photographers and artists can submit photos and other forms of art including cartoons, prints, paintings and graphic art.

Prizes

The winner will be featured on the Freedom House website, Facebook and Twitter, in our newsletter, and will receive a cash prize of $300.

How to apply?

Please submit the entry form by Friday, April 10, 2015.

For more information please visit the official website.

2015 MacArthur Documentary Fund Opens April 1

Posted on March 18, 2015 by RedFoxx

MacArthur Documentary Fund Opens April 1

The MacArthur Foundation 2015 Documentary Fund will open April 1. The Fund seeks to support feature documentary films and interactive digital documentaries that combine engaging storytelling with in-depth journalism. Proposals will be accepted through September 1, 2015.

Applicants are invited to submit a project proposal anytime between April 1 and September 1, 2015. All applicants will be notified of their status within 6-8 weeks of submission. Grants will be made on a rolling basis as qualified proposals are selected for funding. Consistent with previous years, the Foundation expects to fund no more than 20 projects this year.

”Our Future is on the Table!” Photo Contest 2015

Posted on March 13, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 10 April 2015
Open to: Anyone between the ages of 15 and 25 years old
Prizes: Free trip to Brussels in order to attend European Development Days on 3 and 4 June 2015

Description

Would you like the chance to share your vision of our future with world leaders in Brussels? The six talented finalists of the EDD15 Photo Contest will be invited to attend Europe’s largest development forum, European Development Days 2015 on 3 & 4 June where their photos will be exhibited and they will have the opportunity to meet key actors in development and share their ideas for our future!.

Each year, the production of food contributes to various strains on the environment, including water shortages, deforestation, loss of biodiversity and pollution. Small farmers are losing their lands and livelihoods to large-scale farming, and soaring food prices in recent years have posed additional threats to food security. Currently, there are still 870 million people who do not have access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food. Last but not least, food plays a central role in family, social and religious life, shaping people’s identity and culture. What is your vision of how food will affect our future? This year, the European Development Days invites you to have your say on these pressing issues. By participating in the OUR FUTURE IS ON THE TABLE Photo Contest, you can show Europe how what we eat affects the world we live in with an original photo and caption. One winning photo per continent will be selected and the six finalists will get to share their thoughts with leaders from around the world at the 2015 edition of European Development Days in Brussels. Good Luck!

Eligibility

To enter this contest you must be between the ages of 15 and 25 at the time of entry. Entrants from all countries and territories are welcome to participate in the competition. All photo entries must be submitted with captions and texts in one of the 5 official contest languages: English, French, German, Portuguese or Spanish. You must supply full details as required by the registration form, and comply with all rules to be eligible for the prize(s). No responsibility is accepted for ineligible entries or entries made fraudulently.

Prizes

There will be six (6) finalists, one finalist from each continent. The prize to be awarded to each finalist is a trip to Brussels in order to attend European Development Days on 3 and 4 June 2015 (accommodation, travel and a stipend for incidentals will be covered). For finalists under the age of 18, arrangements (including accommodation, travel and a stipend for incidentals) will be made for an accompanying parent or guardian. Finalists based outside the European Union who will require a visa to travel to Brussels are responsible for securing their own visas and should begin this process immediately after having been notified that they have won. The European Commission will assist by providing the necessary documents for the visa application.

EDD15 Winner

For the winner of the EDD15 vote during the conference, the prize to be awarded is a trip to the World Expo in Milan in October 2015 (accommodation, travel and a stipend for incidentals will be covered). If the winner is under the age of 18, arrangements (including accommodation, travel and a stipend for incidentals) will be made for an accompanying parent or guardian. If the winner is based outside the European Union and requires a visa to travel to Milan, they will be responsible for securing their own visa. The European Commission will assist by providing the necessary documents for the visa application. By submitting your photo entry, you agree to take part in any contest publicity if asked to do so. The prize may only be taken as stated and cannot be changed. There will be no prize substitutions. No prize or any portion thereof is transferable or redeemable for cash.

How to apply?

Upload your original photo and caption onto our Facebook page through Woobox. Each photo should be accompanied with a short caption up to 140 characters, as well as a short story up to 1,500 characters explaining your shot. There will be six final winners: one per continent. The winners will be selected through online votes and an independent EDD jury. If you take one of the six winning photos, you will get to participate in the EDD15 and share their thoughts with leaders from around the world in Brussels. Are you up for the challenge?

Read our rules and regulations and click here to submit photos.

For more information please visit the official website.

iPhone Photography Competition 2015

Posted on March 13, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 31 March 2015
Open to: All Photographers worldwide
Prizes: Top three photographers will receive an upcoming Apple product

Description

The iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) is the first and longest-running competition recognizing iPhone photography.

All images must be taken with an iPhone, iPod or iPad. The photos should not be altered in Photoshop or any desktop image processing program, but the use of iPhone apps is allowed.

Eligibility

The contest is open for all photographers worldwide

Prizes

Top three photographers will receive an upcoming Apple product and runners-up from each of the 19 categories will be awarded with gold bars. The work of the first, second and third place winners in each category will be publicized on IPPAWARDS online gallery.

How to apply?

Entry fees range from US$3.50 for one photo to US$57.50 for 25 photos. Submit entries by March 31.

For more information, click here.

REACHING OUT TO NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH TO INSPIRE READING, WRITING, AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Posted on March 2, 2015 by RedFoxx

The Young Native Writers Essay Contest is a writing contest for Native American high school students and is designed to encourage young Native Americans to write about their experiences as a member of a Native American community and the culture that inspires them.

The voices that emerge from this program honor the legacy of every Native American who has ever lived. Add your words to the thousands submitted through this project – all writers receive a Certificate of Honor for their submission.

The Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation’s goal of promoting education and creating new opportunities for youth has inspired this essay contest. Partnering with Holland & Knight in this endeavor are the National Museum of the American Indian and the National Indian Education Association.

Deadline is April 15, 2015.

Click on “Essay Contest” to learn all about submitting your essay, and becoming eligible for a trip to Washington, D.C., and a $2,500 college scholarship.

Lori Windle
OSMRE/Western Region
Program Support Branch
1999 Broadway #3320
Denver, CO 80202