How often will the competitions run?

Our competitions are held quarterly (4 times per year) 

Note our 2024 competition dates!
Jan 1 – Mar 16, winners announced Apr 1 2024
Apr 1 – Jun 16, winners announced Jul 1 2024
Jul 1 – Sep 16, winners announced Oct 1 2024
Oct 1 – Dec 16, winners announced Jan 1 2025

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Who Can Enter?

We welcome all artists. Part-time or full-time students, freelancers, and creatives.
Pretty much welcome anyone, from anywhere, of any age.
Individuals or teams can apply. Prize money will be awarded per entry (not per person).

What kind of work can I submit?

If you can upload it, we accept it! We accept ALL kinds of media and arts including:

-Animation and Design
-Dance
-Fine Arts and Installation
-Music and Song
-Poetry and Prose 
-Video and Photography 

It should be:

• Original work that engages the prompt

• Any licensed or stock material must be attributed

• Works that have not been monetized on other platforms

• Works that are no longer than five minutes

Do I need to identify AI and non-original work?

• Yes, submissions that utilize AI-generated work must include identification/attribution

• Yes, any non-original work must include license attribution.

How many submissions can I enter?

As many as you want, however, judges will evaluate quality, not quantity.

How should my work be submitted?

You must be able to link your entry to a URL. Upload your work on a website or hosting service such as Vimeo, Dropbox, Google drive, portfolio, or any URL that is easily accessible and please make sure the link is public before submitting.

You can link your work straight to your portfolio. Just be sure the URL links straight to your submission, so it's easy for us to find.

Recommended format in a Google drive or dropbox folder:

– Artwork
– Cover art
– Artist statement: title, creative process, explanation on how your submission relates to the prompt; details if applicable (dimensions/medium)

How will my work be judged?

By our Be Still Media team that includes our team of incentivizors.

• They will judge much like critics evaluate music, film, literature, etc. 

• They will consider the quality of the work based on how it impacts them (ie. creativity, storytelling).

• They will consider how the idea responds to the prompt.

Do I have to be a US citizen to enter?

No, competitions are open to US and non-US citizens.

Who owns the work submitted to Be Still Media?

You the artist / creator own your work. By submitting your work, you agree that Be Still Media can showcase your entry on its website and other BSM platforms.

How do winners receive their prize money?

Prize money will be sent by check in USD to the name and address of the submitted entry (per entry not per person) OR bank transfer for non-US recipients. It’s important that we have a valid mailing address and phone number. Please be advised that the prize money is taxable income.

Where do I submit an entry?

Click on one of the many buttons that say Enter.

Have a question you don’t see above? Get in touch with our BSM team.