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Character: Portraits and Stories That Reveal the Human Condition

A Photo, Video, & Writing Contest

Maine Media Workshops + College   /   Deadline: 09/07/14

For centuries, portraits and stories that reveal our humanity have been a source of fascination for artists working in all forms of media - especially photography, video, and writing. These visual and written stories can depict the inner-spirit revealed in a face, the human condition found in an interaction, a short cinematic profile that reveals the essence of someone's life, or a story that brings a fictional or historical persona to life. No matter what the genre, success is often found in the interaction between the maker and the subject.

This contest is an opportunity for our international community of photographers, filmmakers and writers of all ages to present their representations of Character: Portraits and Stories That Reveal the Human Condition to a distinguished panel of judges.

Fees

$30

Eligibility

All photographers of any level, and all ages, are eligible.

Individuals affiliated with Maine Media Workshops + College, including current full-time or part-time year-round employees, board members, and their immediate families (children, siblings and spouses) are not eligible to enter.

Maine Media Workshops shall determine winner eligibility in its sole and absolute discretion.

This contest is not available in all countries, states or provinces where rules translation, registration or bonding is required, and is void where prohibited.

Awards

A total of over $13,000 in prizes (including cash, merchandise, and workshop tuitions) will be awarded to Grand Prize and Honorable Mention winners in categories including photo, video, and writing.

Considerations

Jurors:

David Brommer, Photographer; Director B&H Photo Event Space | Emily Schiffer, Award-Winning Documentary Photographer | David Turner, Internationally Renowned Fashion Photographer | Joe Grifasi, Film, TV and Stage Actor; Teacher; Director | Joyce Maynard, Best-Selling Author; Storyteller| Alan Myerson, Emmy-nominated TV Series and Movie Director | Gibson Fay-LeBlanc, Award-Winning Poet; Educator | Molly McGrath, Writer; Editor; Publications Director, The Telling Room | Michael Steere, Editorial Director, Down East Books

Contact Information

Maine Media Workshops
P.O. Box 200
70 Camden Street
Rockport, ME 04856

P: 877.577.7700
W: www.mainemedia.edu/contest
E: marketing@mainemedia.edu