Call for Entries

ＭＡＲＺＡ^(TM) (CEO: Koichi Fukazawa), the new film production arm of Sega Sammy group, and 100 Meter Films (CEO: John Williams) are pleased to launch the MARZA "Story Circus" competition.

MARZA's company vision is to produce: "Delightful stories for children all over the world!"

MARZA aims to produce feature-length CGI animated films, based on original stories, for global distribution. We are looking for original and entertaining stories for children and families with contemporary themes and positive messages, set in any culture or period.

Eligible Entrants
・The competition is open to both professional and unpublished writers.
・Writers may submit as many stories as they want.

How to Submit a Story
In the first instance please send a synopsis of your original story along with the application form by e-mail.

Download Application Form

Synopsis Format:

・Microsoft Word format
・A4 sized paper (Maximum 3 pages)
・Size 12 font

How to Apply
All submissions should be sent by e-mail to the following address.
info@100meterfilms.com
Please write; "Story Circus Submission "in the subject line.

Notes:

・Please read the terms of agreement carefully before submitting your work.

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・Submissions must be written. No illustrations or character designs will be accepted.
・Submissions must be in either English or Japanese.
・Please retain a copy of your file as they will not be returned to you.
・Please do not bring your application directly to the office.
・ All submissions must be made by e-mail.

Submission Period
June 28th to July 30th 2010 (Materials must arrive by the 30 of July)

Announcement of the Results of the first round
September 15th

Writers whose stories are selected in the first round will be notified by e-mail.

The Selection Process: Click here for more details

Numbers of works selected in Round 1 - 20 (Option Fee: 50,000 yen)
Numbers of works selected in Round 2 - 10 (Option Fee: 100,000 yen)
Numbers of works selected in Round 3 - 5 (Option Fee: 200,000 yen)

Selected stories will be developed for adaptation into films.
(This does not however guarantee that the film will be made.)

Organizers
MARZA ANIMATION PLANET INC. （SEGA SAMMY GROUP）

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Contact
100 Meter Films
Saneicho Mansion 201,Saneicho 4-12, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0008, JAPAN
TEL: +81.3.3358.3411
info@100meterfilms.com