Noise Singapore 2007 - Call for Submissions Details

Annex 2

Young artists aged 25 and below are welcome to apply for the Noise Apprenticeship and submit works for the Open Categories and Competitions.

1. Open Categories

The Open Categories comprise Art & Design, Music and Photography, and are unrestricted by theme.

How to participate in the Open Categories:  Submit your works online at www.noisesingapore.com  Submission closes on 30 September 2007

2. Competitions

A) MTV Shoot and Snip Competition

MTV Shoot and Snip is a video competition created for Noise Singapore 2007. Supported by MTV Staying Alive, the competition encourages young people in expressing their opinion on HIV and AIDS. Participants are required to write, shoot and edit a 30-second video clip. They are free to interpret the theme and produce a video with original photos, music, voice-overs, illustrations, animation or motion graphics.

Entries will be jointly judged by MTV Asia and Noise Singapore based on originality and message creativity. The winning entry stands a chance to be showcased on MTV Pop Inc and be seen by viewers in Southeast Asia. The winner will also receive production guidance from MTV Asia’s Creative and Content team to refine the submitted work. The final production will then be screened at the Noise Singapore 2007 Festival Showcase at the end of the year. MTV will also reward entries of good efforts with attractive merchandise.

MTV Shoot and Snip video competition is open to youths aged 25 and below. Closing date for submission is 30 September. For submission specifications or terms and conditions, visit www.noisesingapore.com

B) Literary Animation

Is Animation your hobby? Do you dream of making it big as an animator? Can you tell a story with your animation skills? The Literary Animation competition is an opportunity for you to challenge your limits and experiment with new ideas. Breathe life into any of the 22 selected literary works by 11 Singaporean writers by creating an animated interpretation that can tickle someone to laughter or move someone to tears. Elements such as music, voice-over or text may be used to enhance the animation. We're open to all interpretations and animation styles, so send them in! Winning entries stand a chance to win attractive prizes by Besta DigiTech and to be featured at the Noise Singapore 2007 Festival Showcase, on Besta’s product platforms and even overseas in the upcoming Singapore Season in China! The 22 literary works can be viewed at www.noisesingapore.com

C) We Make Noise, Not Clothes!

We challenge you to create a Tee Shirt design that best represents the slogan – “We Make Noise, Not Clothes”. It could be an edgy illustration, a wicked graphic design or something completely NOISY! – it’s entirely up to your good taste! So, get those wicked concepts off your chest and on Tee Shirts that may be donned by the Noise community and beyond!

The top six outstanding winning designs will be produced exclusively into the Noise- Flesh Imp limited edition Tee Shirt series and retailed at selected Flesh Imp concept stores! The winning designs will also be showcased at the Noise Singapore 2007 Festival Showcase and at Flesh Imp’s 7th Anniversary celebrations at the end of the year. Stand to win attractive prizes as well!

How to participate in the Competitions:  Submit your works online at www.noisesingapore.com  Submission closes on 30th September 2007

3. Noise Apprenticeship

The Noise Apprenticeship programme, introduced in Noise Singapore 2006, is back! The eight-week apprenticeship programme pairs budding young artists with experienced mentors from the creative industries. It is ideal for youths aspiring after a career in the arts as the apprenticeship gives them a close-up look at the workings of the industry.

This year, some of the apprentices will get a rare opportunity to experience the rush of being part of a real-life project run by the mentors. This includes designing a series of toy prototypes, publishing the first issue of a magazine and releasing a music album, among others.

How to apply for the Noise Apprenticeship:  Submit a portfolio of five works and a one-page write-up on why they deserve to be a Noise Singapore Apprentice.  Submit these materials in an online application at www.noisesingapore.com  Applications close on 10 August 2007  Interview date for shortlisted applicants on 18 August 2007  Duration of apprenticeship from 27 August to 22 October 2007