Participate in 22nd Japan Media Arts Festival for a Chance to Win 1,000,000 Japanese Yen

The Japan Media Arts Festival is welcoming Artwork from around the world, and awarding best artists with cash prizes. The 22nd Arts festival divisions are Art, Entertainment, Animation, Manga. 

[1] Art Division

Interactive art, media installations, video works, video installations, graphic art (illustrations, photographs, computer graphics, etc.), internet art, media performances, etc.

[2] Entertainment Division

Games (video games, online games, etc.), video / sound works (music videos, independent and advertising videos, etc.), multimedia productions (including special effects videos, performances, projections), gadgets, electronic devices, websites (including web promotions, open source projects), application software, etc.

[3] Animation Division

Animated feature films, animated short films, animated series, etc.

[4] Manga Division

Comics published in book form, comics published in a magazine (including works still being serialized), comics published online (for computer or mobile devices), self-published comics, etc.

Eligibility:

Participation opportunity is open to anyone interested, as in all divisions professional, amateur, independent and commercial works are eligible for entry. Works must be completed or released between October 6, 2017 and October 5, 2018. While an unlimited number of entries may be made, the same work may not be entered in multiple divisions. The entrant must hold the copyright of the submitted work. If the work is submitted by a representative, permission from the copyright holder must be obtained. By submitting works, the entrant is deemed to have accepted all Entry Rules and Regulations as stated on the official website of the festival for each division.

Awards:

For each division, a Grand Prize, Excellence Awards, and New Face Awards will be awarded on the basis of artistic quality and creativity. In addition, Special Achievement Awards will be awarded on the recommendation of the Jury to individuals or groups who have made a special contribution to Media Arts in any of the four divisions. Successful artists will receive the following prizes:

[1] Grand Prize: Certificate, trophy, 1,000,000 Japanese Yen 

[2] Excellence Award: Certificate, trophy, 500,000 Japanese Yen 

[3] New Face Award: Certificate, trophy, 300,000 Japanese Yen 

[3] Special Achievement Award: Certificate*, trophy 

Other outstanding entries will be chosen by the Jury as Jury Selections. Certificates will be presented by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in Japan.

About:

The Japan Media Arts Festival is a comprehensive festival of Media Arts that honors outstanding works from a diverse range of media - from animation and comics to media art and games. The festival gives awards in each of its four divisions: Art, Entertainment, Animation, and Manga. It also provides a platform for appreciation of the award-winning and other notable works. Since its inception in 1997, the festival has recognized significant works of high artistry and creativity, and in addition to a yearly Exhibition of Award-Winning Works, has held other events, such as symposiums, screenings, and showcases. Award-Winning Works are exhibited both within Japan and abroad through various projects and events organized by The Agency of Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan which aims to develop and promote the creation of Media Arts by focusing primarily on the new generation of artists. The festival aims to look further into the next generation.