estimated Timelines
Estimated timelines by mediums; subject to change as necessary. Present to help prospective competitors & judges gauge availability.
writer’s
min. 4 weeks
round 1
End of Feb thru March
round 1 judging
End of March
round 2
April
round 2 Judging
Early May
round 3
Mid May thru June
round 3 judging
End of June
comics
min. 5 weeks
round 1
End of Feb thru early April
round 1 judging
Mid April
round 2
End of April thru early June
round 2 Judging
Mid June
round 3
End of June thru early August
round 3 judging
Mid August
animation
min. 6 weeks
round 1
End of Feb thru April
round 1 judging
End of April
round 2
May thru early July
round 2 Judging
Mid July
round 3
End of July thru September
round 3 judging
End of September
