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MUMBAI: Youth channel Animax which airs anime fare has launched
its debut pan-Asia scriptwriting competition, Animax Awards.
This is for both amateurs and established artists to showcase
their work and 'break out' on the international stage
The Animax Awards have been staged in Japan for five consecutive
years since 2002. For the first time, Animax Awards is expanding
its scope across Asia to call for talents to the animation
industry. Animax is calling for contestants to submit their
original script for a 30-minute short film. The deadline for
entry submission is 31 May, 2007. One can visit www.animaxawards.com
for more information on how to participate.
The extension of the competition only means good news for
aspiring animators beyond Japan. Animax Awards is now open
to applicants from seven regions across Asia. The regions
are India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Philippines and
South East Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand).
The top entries from each region will enter the Finals where
the grand prize winner will have his or her entry developed
into an original production by a top Japanese animation studio!
Animators have the chance to tell the stories they have been
waiting to share with the world. Going on the theme, A Story
I Wish to be Animated. Contestants are free to create scripts
that may be in script, novel or comic format for a 30-minute
short film. They also have the option of incorporating original
characters created by Animax into the scripts to form unique
and creative works of art.
SPE Networks - Asia GM Ricky Ow says, "The animation industry
is thriving around the world and as a leader in providing the
ultimate animation entertainment and lifestyle, Animax is dedicated
to play a role in shaping the animation industry of the future.
Animax Awards is truly a dream come true for aspiring animators!"
The winner of this year's Animax Awards will not only take
home JP¥ 2 million (approximately $18,000), but will bag
the opportunity to have his or her winning entry developed
into an original production by leading Japanese animation
studio, A-1 Pictures of Aniplex (famous work like Full Metal
Alchemist) and broadcast Asia-wide on the Animax network.
Finalists from each region will also be awarded with $2,000
prize money.
Each region will have home-grown talents - people who are
passionately and professionally connected to the creative
world of animation, film and design - judge the script entries
from their region. These illustrious judges have been selected
as they are recognized leaders in their respective fields.
From there, top entries from each region entering the Finals
will be judged by creative professionals from Japan, including
renowned sci-fi and adventure writer Baku Yumemakura.
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