Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Animation Contest Links


Choice 1: Firefox Flicks
http://www.firefoxflicks.org
Create an animation that helps people better understand the issues facing them online and shows how Firefox helps them deal with these issues. Seniors, you may choose to do a video for this option if you wish. If so, you must hand  in a script along with your storyboard.
Length: 30 seconds to unspecified
Prize: $5000 in equipment/scholarship, plus others
Contest Deadline: 4/12/12

Choice 2: Getting The Book Invented Properly:
The International Douglas Adams Animation Competition
http://www.theliteraryplatform.com/getting-the-book-invented
Produce an animation that best illustrates the words of Douglas Adams (audio provided).
Length: 30 seconds to entirety of clip (you may edit the audio to the length you want)
Prize: iPad2 and a towel
Contest Deadline: 4/15/12

Choice 3: Independent Study
Create an original short animation based on the topic of your choosing. If you choose this option, you must submit a brief proposal (1-2 paragraphs) describing the project, for my approval, before you complete your storyboards. Finished animation must be at least 30 seconds in length.


UPDATE: NEW CHOICE

Lego Hero Factory Video Project
http://tongal.com/project/herofactory/overview#!tab_background

Explore LEGO Hero Factory and the BREAKOUT storyline through your own unique perspective, and create an animated or animation/live action blend video that will create viral buzz and excitement for the LEGO Hero Factory.
Length: 30-90 seconds (for my purposes, you must create 2 or more entries or combine with another project to total at least 2 minutes) 
Prize: $500 - $8000 
Contest Deadline: 4/5/12

UPDATE AGAIN: YET ANOTHER CHOICE


Mobile Rhino Feel Free to Be Wildly Creative! Video Contest
http://www.rhino-insurance.com/video-contest
Create an animation (or video if you are a senior) that shows funny, crazy, off-the-wall, true and embarrassing stories that showcase how easy it is to accidentally destroy, lose your phone or have your identity stolen.
Length: 30-90 seconds
Prize: $2500, plus other prizes
Contest Deadline: 5/1/12

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