Applications now open for the 2nd Japan Entertainment Novel Award!
2013.08.01
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Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. / Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc. / Linda Publishers Co., Ltd.
Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd., Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc., and Linda Publishers Co., Ltd. (in alphabetical order) will begin accepting entries for the 2nd Japan Entertainment Novel Award on August 1st, at the same time as announcing the first Grand Prize.
The Japan Entertainment Novel Award is a new literary award that was previously not available, with film adaptation in mind, and the first call for entries was held last year. Every year, we ask one of the most popular film producers to serve as the "chairman of the judging committee" and solicit novels that could serve as the subject matter for the film they would like to make.
In the first competition, there were many submissions from newcomers and works that impressed the judges, with comments such as "We've found a work like this" and "We've found a newcomer like this." This year, we are once again looking forward to receiving submissions for "original novels for movies" that will move readers with their overwhelming entertainment value, ideas, and unexpected story developments.
[2nd Japan Entertainment Novel Award Application Summary] (For details, http://nihonentame.jp/)
Eligibility: Anyone who aspires to be a professional novelist can apply.
Genre of work: Mystery, science fiction, romance, horror, light novel, etc. Any genre is acceptable for submission. However, we are looking for highly entertaining works that are conscious of the fact that they will be the basis for a film.
Applications open: August 1, 2013. Applications close: February 28, 2014 (postmark deadline)
Results announced: August 1, 2014
Jury: For the second time, film producer Osamu Kubota will serve as chairman of the judging committee. Osamu Kubota produced two films released last year: "Rurouni Kenshin" (2012) and "Nobunaga Concerto" (2011). Both of these films debuted at number one in the box office rankings immediately after their release. Josee, the Tiger and the Fish, released in December 2003, became a long-running hit and won the Fujimoto Award Special Prize, which is given to renowned producers. He is currently one of the most talked-about film producers in Japan. One judge from each of the three other sponsoring companies will also be selected as a judge.
Award: One Grand Prize winner will be selected.
Prize: The Grand Prize winner will receive a prize of 200,000 yen.
Publication: The grand prize winning work will be published by Linda Publishers.
Organizer: Japan Entertainment Novel Award Executive Committee
Submission address: Japan Entertainment Novel Award Secretariat, 2-16-8-1706 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0075
[Co-hosts] (*in alphabetical order)
Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. Shibuya Garden Tower 6th Floor, 16-17 Nanpeidai-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc. 1-9-3 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Linda Publishers Co., Ltd. 2-16-8 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo
For media inquiries regarding this matter, please contact:
Japan Entertainment Novel Awards Secretariat (Linda Publishers Co., Ltd.) Contact: Kotani Tel: 03-6712-0334
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Applications now open for the 2nd Japan Entertainment Novel Award!
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Japan Entertainment Novel Awards Secretariat (Linda Publishers Co., Ltd.)
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