Lucasfilm and Star Wars Announce 2018 Fan Awards
Lucasfim and Star Wars have announced the 2018 Fan Awards. Every human and/or alien species, whether Jedi or Sith are welcome to showcase their creativity in this unique contest celebrating the greatest sci-fi saga of all time.
What's happening:
- The good folks at StarWars.com and Lucasfilm are celebrating creativity across the galaxy with the Star Wars Fan Awards 2018.
- Fans of all factions–ages 13 or older–are invited to share their love of Star Wars in a variety of creative mediums including video, photography, and visual art.
- The contest will be open for submissions from July 18th–September 17th, 2018.
- Audience Choice Award voting will be open from November 2nd–November 13th.
- 1 submission per genre, per person.
Fans will have the opportunity to submit entries in the following categories:
- Videos – Long (Up to 5 Minutes) and Short (Up to 15 Seconds):
- Best Animation
- Best Stop Motion
- Best Comedy
- Best Choreography
- Best Visual Effects
- Audience Choice
- Filmmaker Select
- Spirit of Fandom
- Photos:
- Best Scene-Inspired Photo
- Best Family Portrait
- Best Throwback Photo
- Best Original Concept
- Funniest
- Best Pet Photography
- Best Star Wars Food Presentation
- Best in Show
- Audience Choice
- Visual Art:
- Best Digital Art
- Best Poster Art
- Best Custom Costume
- Best 2-D/Traditional Art
- Best 3-D/Physical Art
- Best Custom Figure
- Best Custom Diorama
- Best in Show
- Audience Choice
- "Winners will be chosen by a panel of Lucasfilm judges, with the Audience Choice award decided by you, the fans! The Star Wars Fan Awards will culminate in a special episode of The Star Wars Show, announcing winners and featuring a few exciting surprises. An expansion of the Star Wars Fan Film Awards, a longstanding Lucasfilm tradition, the Star Wars Fan Awards will highlight the unique talents and gifts of the Star Wars fan galaxy. We would be honored if you would join us."