PRIX MÖBIUS NORDICA 2008

Note: Prix Möbius Nordica will not be held in 2008 in Helsinki.

PRIX MÖBIUS NORDICA competition goals:

• support digital media culture production of the Nordic and Baltic regions and increase its international recognition
• introduce each year new authors and significant works, products and productions with international potential
• create networks for actors within the sector (authors, artists, producers, publishers), as well as researchers and students
• increase international cooperation between universities and media institutions
• clarify quality standards and give an overview of the current status and development of media culture
• encourage the completion of productions and increase their international distribution
• advance international cultural exchange and promote cultural exports

PRIX MOBIUS NORDICA RULES 2008

• The competition is open to interactive cultural content productions, products, or artworks that are published or finalized during years 2006-2007 and created by authors who live and work in the Nordic countries, Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania.


• Possible formats of the entries are for example CD ROM, DVD, Internet, or wireless network. The organizers also welcome productions utilizing new platforms (e.g. digital television) or representing new genres (e.g. virtual communities and software art).


• The works should be high-quality cultural content productions, meeting high standards of content, audiovisual appearance and (interface) design, as well as general technical competence. Only finalized productions are accepted (no demos or unfinished works). Company presentations or technical platform demonstrations are not included in the competition.


• The language of the work can be the original one. If the work passes pre-selection, the author or his/her representative must be prepared to give a 10-15 minute audiovisual, professional-level presentation of the work in English at a ”pitching event” at Kiasma Theatre in Helsinki in March 2008.


• The works and the filled registration form must reach Medeia by January 18, 2008 at the latest (postmark for that day is sufficient).

Competition Criteria

Prix Möbius International emphasizes the following criteria (emphasis shifts according to category and definition):

• Originality and innovativity, creativity of design
• High quality of content, pedagogical value, public good
• High standard of aesthetic and technical implementation
• Successful relation of chosen expressional means to content
• Reaching the target audience
• Usability and functionality of interface design
• The status of the work next to productions already published in the same area

Competition Stages

• Registration: fill the registration form (downloadable at this web site) and send copies of your entry for pre-selection. The language of the competition is English.


• Pre-selection: the jury consists of competition organizers and experts.


• Preparation for competition: those who pass pre-selection will be given exact instructions on how to prepare their presentation, including an individual ”coaching session” from competition director.


• Prix Möbius Nordica competition: those who pass pre-selection will present their work to the jury and the audience at a ”pitching event”. Acclaimed experts from the participating countries are invited to the jury. The jury members change yearly.


• Prix Möbius International competition: winners of Prix Möbius Nordica will participate in the international final competition organized in Paris, France, in the autumn 2008. The authors will present their work to the jury in English or French.

PRIX MÖBIUS INTERNATIONAL DES MULTIMEDIAS

Prix Möbius for new media was created in France in 1992, initiated by Paris 8th University. The competition became international in 1993. Prix Möbius International is a quality competition that focuses on cultural productions and products. Partners include UNESCO, CNRS, and the European Union.

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

    * Prix Möbius Innovation
    * Prix Möbius Interactive Storytelling
    * Prix Möbius Creation

The jury may also give the following awards:
Grand Prix (main award)
Prix Special du Jury (special award of the jury)

Partners:

Museum of Contemporary Art KIASMA, Kiasma Theatre, Ministry of Education, AVEK – The Promotion Centre for Audiovisual Culture, Centre Culturel Francais – French Cultural Center, FRAME – Finnish Fund for Art Exchange, Media Centre Lume, Media Lab, University of Art and Design.

Additional information:  www.prixmobiusnordica.net

Hemmo Hytönen, coordinator: E-mail: info (a) prixmobiusnordica.net  
Gsm: (358) 40 546 1585
Marita Liulia, competition director, multimedia director: E-mail: marita (a) maritaliulia.com

Prix Möbius Nordica
Medeia Oy  
Luotsikatu 11 A 5  
00160 Helsinki

Location

Museum of Contemporary Art,
Kiasma Theatre, Mannerheiminaukio 2, 00100, Helsinki.
www.kiasma.fi

Pikseliähky-festivaali, information:
www.pixelache.ac