Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Astro Nextgen Contentpreneur Awards (NCA)

Believed to be the first of its kind award targeted at tertiary students, the Astro Nextgen Contentpreneur Awards's main objective is to recognise and encourage young Malaysians in pursuit of content excellence, in various categories such as short film, documentary, music video, website and animation.

From 9 Jan – 7 Mar 2008, tertiary students can submit their entries based on five Entry Categories including:

1. The Short Content (Television and Mobile) Category
2. The Documentary Category
3. The Music Video Category
4. The Animation Category
5. The Graphics/Web Design Category

From the 5 Entry categories, a total of 11 awards will be presented and these include awards for the following:

I. Extraordinary Short Content (TV & Mobile)
II. Revolutionary Documentary
III. Incomparable Animation
IV. Most Amazing Visual Effects
V. Unique Web Design
VI. Phenomenal Art Direction
VII. Outstanding Music Video
VIII. Exceptional Lyrics
IX. Finest Music & Arrangement
X. Mind Blowing Sound Effects
XI. Special Award for ‘Creative Use of Medium’

Entries will be selected base on the originality of the content writing and storyline, the strength of the concept, the technical aspects of the production and the medium’s ability to communicate its message across to the audience.

In addition to RM10,000 cash prize and a trophy, winners have the opportunity to pitch for a government grant, which in turn will pave the way for young Malaysians to pursue a career in the Communications, Broadcasting and Multimedia industry. With the grant, the winners will be able to produce their own full length multimedia content production.

Nextgen Contentpreneur Awards (NCA) Mechanics

Participation Details
The Contest is open to students, between 18 – 25 years old, in any discipline who are Malaysian citizens pursuing full time or part-time courses in any local or foreign college or university. The Participant may enter the Contest as an individual or as a team.

Entry Submission
The Contest runs from 9 Jan 2008 until 7 Mar 2008. All entries must be sent to the Organisers on or before 6pm on 7 Mar 2008.

Participants may submit more than one entry in any language spoken in Malaysia provided that the Entries are consistent with the Entry Category and do not exceed the fixed duration for the respective Categories. Entries must be submitted either in a Mini DV or DVD format together with one copy aside from the Master Tape. Other formats will not be accepted.

Interested parties can get their entry forms on www.astro.com.my and submit their entries by hand or mail to the address below:

Nextgen Contentpreneur Awards
Astro Entertainment Sdn Bhd
Youth Dynamics
Ground Floor Wisma Penyayang
No 6 Jalan Equine
Taman Equine Bandar Putra Permai
43300 Seri Kembangan
Selangor
Malaysia
Contact: 03 – 8949 5900 Ext: 89014

Late submissions will not be entertained.

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