The Singapore government is supporting mobile comics via its Media Development Authority with Comi Idol — a contest where Singaporeans can showcase their comics and digital artwork, on mobiles. The project is supported by Singapore Polytechnic, ITE College Central and LASALLE-SIA College of Arts, and contestants can win prizes worth up to S$10,000. A number of governments are supporting mobile content, but this is the first I’ve heard of one supporting mobile comics.
Singapore’s Mobile Comics Contest
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The Singapore government is supporting mobile comics via its Media Development Authority with Comi Idol — a contest where Singaporeans can…
Aspiring digital artists get a chance to win:
- The coveted "Comi Idol" title;
- Mentorship from top professional comic artists;
- Studio support to create a full commercial mobile comic series;
- International promotion for artist and artwork
Check out http://www.comiasia.com for more info.