The 2nd Japan Entertainment Novel Award received a total of 208 submissions!

2014.03.11 Press Releases
Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. / Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc. / Linda Publishers Co., Ltd.

-A literary award for original novels that make hit movie producers want to adapt them into films-

The Japan Entertainment Novel Award is jointly sponsored by Culture Convenience Club, Nippon Broadcasting System, and Linda Publishers with the aim of discovering new writers who can create inspiring ``original novels for movies'' with overwhelming entertainment value, ideas, and unexpected story developments.

In the first competition, there were many submissions from newcomers and works that impressed the judges, with some saying, "We've found a work like this" and others saying, "We've found a newcomer like this." One Grand Prize winner and two Excellence Prize winners were published last year. The second competition received 208 works that were just as impressive as the previous one.
Going forward, the three sponsoring companies, together with the second chief judge, Mr. Osamu Kubota, will conduct a rigorous screening process leading up to the announcement of the Grand Prize on August 1st. When announcing the Grand Prize winner, we will also announce the names of the works and the winners of the second and third rounds of judging.

[2nd Japan Entertainment Novel Award Application Summary]
Eligibility:Anyone who aims to become a professional novelist is welcome to 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. 　　　
Application Period: Start: August 1, 2013、Deadline: February 28, 2014 (postmark valid)
Results Announcement:August 1, 2014
Judging Committee:For the 2nd competition, the head of the judging committee will be film producer Osamu Kubota.
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.
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 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0075
[Co-hosts] (*in alphabetical order)
Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. Shibuya Garden Tower, 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

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The 2nd Japan Entertainment Novel Award received a total of 208 submissions!

Inquiries regarding this matter
[Inquiries regarding applications and other matters]
Japan Entertainment Novel Awards Secretariat (Linda Publishers Co., Ltd.)　
Contact: Shinbo Tel: 03-6712-0334

[Media inquiries regarding this announcement]
Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. Entertainment Business Division
Public Relations Officer: Yuta Takahashi TEL: 03-6800-4764