Green Cross Belarus, in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of Belarus and the Union of Teachers-Artists, is thrilled to announce the 10th International Cartoon and Film-Strip Contest as part of the "In My Homeland" project.
This contest invites young creators to explore the exciting world of stop-motion animation and film-strips, providing a platform to express their imagination and creativity.
Contest Themes
The 2025 contest has a FREE TOPIC, offering participants complete creative freedom to tell their stories through stop-motion or film-strip formats.
Participation Categories
Cartoon Contest
Eligibility:
- Animation works created using stop-motion technology with any materials.
- Works made with computer graphics are not accepted.
Technical Requirements:
- Minimum resolution: 720x576 (4:3 aspect ratio) or 720x480 (16:9 aspect ratio).
- Recommended codec: H.264.
Film-Strip Contest
Eligibility:
- Works must contain 15-64 frames created using any technique (e.g., pictures, collage, applique, or dolls).
- Computer graphics-based works are not accepted.
Technical Requirements:
- Resolution: 1600x1200 (4:3 aspect ratio) or 1920x1080 (16:9 aspect ratio).
- Text accompanying the frames must be placed in a separate area beneath each picture.
- The completed work should be submitted as a single PDF file (preferred).
Who Can Participate?
- Creative Teams: From art schools, art colleges, or art studios.
- Family Groups: Families working together on the project.
- Individual Participants: Young creators who complete the project independently.
- Age Group: Participants aged 5-18 years.
General Conditions
- Originality: All works must be created in 2024 or 2025.
- Credits: Include:
- Title of the work.
- Name(s) of the author(s).
- Materials used (e.g., music, film fragments, drawings).
- Production place and year.
- Language: Works in foreign languages must include subtitles in Russian, Belarusian, or English.
- Submission Format:
- Upload the work to a free file-sharing service (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox, Yandex Disk).
- Provide the download link in the registration form.
Download the Registration Form
Submission Deadline
January 15, 2025
Judging and Results
- A panel of experts, including artists, teachers, and animation professionals, will evaluate the submissions in February 2025.
- Winners and diploma recipients will be announced, and their works will be showcased at:
- The International Conference of Artists-Teachers in Minsk.
- The opening ceremony of the "In My Homeland" Exhibition in April 2025.
- Winning entries will also be featured in the electronic gallery on the official website: www.children-art.org.
Why Participate?
- Showcase your talent in stop-motion or film-strip storytelling.
- Gain international exposure.
- Have your work displayed at prestigious events and online exhibitions.
Unleash your creativity, experiment with storytelling, and share your unique perspective with the world. Start your animation journey today!
Submit your entries now!
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