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CALL FOR ENTRIES: Clarke-Bradbury International Science Fiction Competition (http://www.itsf.org)
OPEN TO - Young space and science fiction enthusiasts from all nations between 15 – 30 years of age
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Write a ‘story’ using science fiction technologies that can be used for space travel, exploration and settlement. ‘Technology’ must be seen to be both the inspiration for the story and the focus of its realization.
WEBSITE
http://www.itsf.org
MAXIMUM LENGTH
Not more than 2500 words (approximately five (5) A4 size pages single-spaced).
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
The story should be written in English.
SUBMISSION FORMAT
Please submit your entries electronically by using the form provided on the Web site.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ENTRIES PER PERSON – One
ENTRY FEE - None
SUBMISSION DEADLINE – 28 February 2003
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The science fiction stories should relate to technologies in some way. For e.g. imaginative use of embedded sensors or wearable computers, or advanced methods of propulsion or launching, or new types of materials for spacecraft structures or new kinds of designs for future space habitats, or terra-forming, or medical applications on long-duration space flight, etc. The ESA Innovative Technologies from Science Fiction study (http://www.itsf.org) can be a good source for such technologies. However, participants need not limit themselves to this study and are free to look for inspiration and information from other sources as well.
The assessment criteria includes –
Technology – convincing use of technology in the story,
Imagination – innovative ideas and the ability to think "outside the box",
Structure – development of storyline, plot, characters,
Skills – clarity of expression, style, degree of realism.
PRIZES
Entries will be read and evaluated by a distinguished international Jury that will select five stories to be awarded prizes. From these five finalists, the 2002 Clarke-Bradbury International Science Fiction Competition Winner will be chosen.
The five Finalists including the Winner will all receive autographed copies of books written by Arthur Clarke and Ray Bradbury. They will also receive complementary copies of the ESA Brochure on Innovative Technologies from Science Fiction, as well as two other ESA publications based on the cover art of SF novels and magazines in the collection of Maison d’Ailleurs.
The Winner will be invited to attend and present his/her story at the ITSF session of the 54th International Astronautical Federation Congress to be held in Bremen in October 2003.
The European Space Agency will then publish the best entries as a book.
VISION
The Clarke-Bradbury International Science Fiction Competition aims to:
- Promote innovative ideas for future space technologies,
- Recognize and pursue viable space technologies found in science fiction,
- Provide a link between young writers and the space community,
- Encourage young people to read and write science fiction, and
- Share the ingenuity and creativity of young minds with the general public.
This competition has been named the "Clarke-Bradbury" Science Fiction Competition in honor of two of the greatest science fiction writers of all times – Arthur C. Clarke and Ray Bradbury. Both Clarke and Bradbury, have fascinated the minds of millions of young people around the planet and inspired space scientists and explorers with their extraordinary stories.
Arthur C. Clarke said in his endorsement of this competition, "I hope it will attract many entries, and inspire more and more young people to take to writing science fiction. Today's youth take for granted the marvels of modern technology many of which were envisioned in the science fiction of my youth."
The Competition is being organized and managed by MoonFront, LLC of USA (http://www.moonfront.com), Maison d'Ailleurs (http://www.ailleurs.ch) and OURS Foundation (http://www.ours.ch) of Switzerland.
The Competition is sponsored by the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Technology Transfer and Promotion Office and is part of an ongoing project – "Innovative Technologies in Science Fiction for Space Applications".
CONTACT
Europe
Mr. Patrick Gyger
pgyger@ailleurs.ch
United States
Ms Susmita Mohanty
susmita.mohanty@moonfront.com
OPEN TO - Young space and science fiction enthusiasts from all nations between 15 – 30 years of age
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Write a ‘story’ using science fiction technologies that can be used for space travel, exploration and settlement. ‘Technology’ must be seen to be both the inspiration for the story and the focus of its realization.
WEBSITE
http://www.itsf.org
MAXIMUM LENGTH
Not more than 2500 words (approximately five (5) A4 size pages single-spaced).
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
The story should be written in English.
SUBMISSION FORMAT
Please submit your entries electronically by using the form provided on the Web site.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ENTRIES PER PERSON – One
ENTRY FEE - None
SUBMISSION DEADLINE – 28 February 2003
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The science fiction stories should relate to technologies in some way. For e.g. imaginative use of embedded sensors or wearable computers, or advanced methods of propulsion or launching, or new types of materials for spacecraft structures or new kinds of designs for future space habitats, or terra-forming, or medical applications on long-duration space flight, etc. The ESA Innovative Technologies from Science Fiction study (http://www.itsf.org) can be a good source for such technologies. However, participants need not limit themselves to this study and are free to look for inspiration and information from other sources as well.
The assessment criteria includes –
Technology – convincing use of technology in the story,
Imagination – innovative ideas and the ability to think "outside the box",
Structure – development of storyline, plot, characters,
Skills – clarity of expression, style, degree of realism.
PRIZES
Entries will be read and evaluated by a distinguished international Jury that will select five stories to be awarded prizes. From these five finalists, the 2002 Clarke-Bradbury International Science Fiction Competition Winner will be chosen.
The five Finalists including the Winner will all receive autographed copies of books written by Arthur Clarke and Ray Bradbury. They will also receive complementary copies of the ESA Brochure on Innovative Technologies from Science Fiction, as well as two other ESA publications based on the cover art of SF novels and magazines in the collection of Maison d’Ailleurs.
The Winner will be invited to attend and present his/her story at the ITSF session of the 54th International Astronautical Federation Congress to be held in Bremen in October 2003.
The European Space Agency will then publish the best entries as a book.
VISION
The Clarke-Bradbury International Science Fiction Competition aims to:
- Promote innovative ideas for future space technologies,
- Recognize and pursue viable space technologies found in science fiction,
- Provide a link between young writers and the space community,
- Encourage young people to read and write science fiction, and
- Share the ingenuity and creativity of young minds with the general public.
This competition has been named the "Clarke-Bradbury" Science Fiction Competition in honor of two of the greatest science fiction writers of all times – Arthur C. Clarke and Ray Bradbury. Both Clarke and Bradbury, have fascinated the minds of millions of young people around the planet and inspired space scientists and explorers with their extraordinary stories.
Arthur C. Clarke said in his endorsement of this competition, "I hope it will attract many entries, and inspire more and more young people to take to writing science fiction. Today's youth take for granted the marvels of modern technology many of which were envisioned in the science fiction of my youth."
The Competition is being organized and managed by MoonFront, LLC of USA (http://www.moonfront.com), Maison d'Ailleurs (http://www.ailleurs.ch) and OURS Foundation (http://www.ours.ch) of Switzerland.
The Competition is sponsored by the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Technology Transfer and Promotion Office and is part of an ongoing project – "Innovative Technologies in Science Fiction for Space Applications".
CONTACT
Europe
Mr. Patrick Gyger
pgyger@ailleurs.ch
United States
Ms Susmita Mohanty
susmita.mohanty@moonfront.com