Objective:

Take a given premise and produce a short story. The story can be written (750 words maximum), illustrated as a graphic short story (2 pages maximum), or recorded as an audio or video piece (3-minutes maximum).

Eligibility

  • Contestants must be thirteen (13) years of age or older. After Waking Creative Group employees and their relatives are ineligible.  

Rules:

  • All entries must be original works, not previously published in professional media.
  • By submitting a work, a participant confirms that they are the rights holder or have obtained permission to use all elements of that work.
  • Entries must be produced in the English language, or, in the case of a video production, contain English subtitles.
  • All entries must conform to the stated story restrictions. Written pieces cannot exceed 750 words. Illustrated pieces cannot exceed 2 pages. Audio/video recordings cannot exceed 3-minute playing times.
  • If submitted online, entries must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT, October 20, 2010.
  • If submitted by mail, entries must be postmarked no later than October 20, 2010.
  • Participants may submit multiple entries but are required to pay an entry fee for each submission.
  • Although the given premise remains copyright of the After Waking Creative Group, participants retain all copyrights to their submitted work.
  • This contest is void where prohibited

Prizes:

 

  • First prize is $1000.00 CAD
  • Second prize is $500.00 CAD
  • Third prize is $250.00 CAD

Winners will be announced on www.afterwaking.com on December 20, 2010. Prize winners will also be notified by e-mail and/or mail. Prizes will be sent by mail.