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A little bit late but,if you are in Singapore and haven’t heard about this [as if!]  you should find this interesting.

The first time in Singapore! A debut contest for cartoonists!

77 Star will hold “The First Challenging Drawing Contest for Cartoonists in Singapore” to be debuted in the Japanese Market! This event is tied up with “Shueisha”, a company that publishes “Shukan Shonen Jump” which features “NARUTO”, “BLEACH” and others.

Everyone can participate in this contest, regardless of being amateur or professional.

Terms and Conditions:

＊Applicants must be living in

Singapore and above 13 years old. Any nationality is welcomed.

＊No restriction for professionals nor amateurs.

＊Manuscript paper size: length: 330-365 mm; breadth: 230-260 mm; Standard frame: length: 270mm and breadth: 180mm; the paper size is 1.2 times the usual size of comic magazine.

* The exact number of pages: story cartoon: 31 pages; comedy cartoon: 15 pages.

 -please adhere to the exact number of pages, nothing more or less.

 -the original script is non-returnable, so please make a copy for yourself for retention.

＊Besides the comic manuscript paper, please also provide the storyline as an attachment, preferably in Japanese language if possible.

＊The deadline for application is 20^th April 2008.

＊Please provide the following information as a separate attachment: name, address (with postal code), age, occupation, contacts (phone numbers and e-mail address), and occupational and achievement history.

The rights of publishing and screening of winning contest works belong to 77 Star and Shueisha.

Schedule

1^st Selection: 1s May 2008 (Thursday)

Last selection: 31st May 2008 (Saturday)

Announcements will be made on our website:

 http://dejicomi.77-star.com