The winners of DOTMOV 2012 have been selected, and SHIFT will be hosting screenings of the 13 best shorts at locations around the world.
From their press release:
…This year’s total submission of works is 194, coming from 16 different
SHIFT, a Japan-based international online magazine that features creative culture, has announced the continuation of their short films and calendar competition for 2011-2012. (Last year’s results were quite impressive.) The details for submission have been included below.
DOTMOV Festival
…To raise awareness for the upcoming Sapporo Biennale 2014, the Sapporo Pre-Biennale Executive Committee are working with Shift Magazine to host an art competition. Submit a proposal for a Sapporo-related art project to be displayed at pre-biennale exhibitions as well …
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Studio Ghibli makes my favorite animated films; Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (風の谷のナウシカ, 1984) was the one that started it all. Over the years, Studio Ghibli’s created a range of films, including the beloved My Neighbor Totoro…