The 17th Japan Media Arts Festival July 11, 2013

The Japan Media Arts Festival Executive Committee announces the Call for Entries for the 17th Japan Media Arts Festival starting in 2014.

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.

We began the 17th Festival with our call for entries from July 11. Entries are sought from professional, amateur, independent and commercialcreators from across the globe.Works completed or released between September 21, 2012 and September 12, 2013 are eligible for entry in the four divisions – Art, Entertainment, Animation and Manga.

Entry Period Thursday, July 11 – Thursday, September 12, 2013

In early December, we will announce the winners of Grand Prizes, Excellence Awards, New Face Awards and Special Achievement Awards, as well as other Jury Selections. Award-winners will receive prizes from the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

The Exhibition of Award-winning Works, in which these will be introduced, will be held from February 5 to 16, 2014 at the National Art Center, Tokyo (our main venue) and other locations.

The year’s leading examples of fascinating Media Arts will be seen!

More information: http://j-mediaarts.jp/?locale=en