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Whaleden Contest

1. Organizer of the Contest
The contest is organized by Whaleden, by MJTD, LLC, headquartered at 1111B S Governors Avenue, STE 21470, Dover, DE 19904 US, EIN 30-1418496.
2. Eligibility
The contest is open to all over 14 years old, excluding employees of Whaleden and its direct partners.
3. Contest Period
The contest begins on 21 October 2024 and ends on 21 November 2024. Entries received after this date will not be considered.
4. Contest Theme
Participants are invited to create an illustration that includes:

  • The character Luna (concept provided at the bottom of this document )

  • A whale immersed in water

  • The rest of the setting and graphic elements are at the artist's discretion

5. How to Participate
To enter the contest, participants must:

  1. Follow Whaleden's official social media accounts:

  2. Create an illustration according to the proposed theme.

  3. Share their artwork on their own social media profiles using the hashtag #WhaledenArtContest and tagging Whaleden's official accounts.

  4. Submit a digital copy of the illustration via Email at: marco@whaleden.com

6. Participation Requirements

  • Each participant may submit up to 3 illustrations.

  • Works must be original and unpublished.

  • AI-generated works, those created with artificial intelligence, automatic generators, or similar tools are not allowed.

  • Accepted formats: JPEG, PNG, PDF in high resolution.

  • Works must be submitted by the contest deadline.

7. Selection and Judging Criteria
Entries will be evaluated by a jury composed of:
- Marco Turini - Whaleden Creative Director
- Claudio Castellini - Comic Book Creator 
- Jean Marc Laurin - VFX 
- Jitka Lochmanová - Whaleden Art Director
- Stewart Kenneth Moore - Comic Book Artist
- Marco Santucci - DC Comic Artist
- Gaetano Spagnuolo - Media expert
- Alessio d'Uva - Director of Scuola Internazionale di Comics in Florence and Letterer.
Evaluation criteria include:

  • Originality and creativity

  • Adherence to the proposed theme

  • Technical quality of the illustration

  • Visual impact

Winners will be announced on Whaleden's social media channels.
8. Prizes
Prizes include:

  • First Prize: 600 USD

  • Second Prize: 250 USD

  • Third Prize: 150 USD

Additionally, the top four finalists will receive a contract to sell their illustration as a poster in our shop. This contract includes a 10% commission on the sale price of each poster sold.
9. Copyright
By participating in the contest, participants grant Whaleden the right to use their works for promotional purposes without additional compensation. Whaleden commits to crediting the author in any use of the work.
10. Liability
Whaleden is not responsible for any technical issues, data loss, or other inconveniences that may hinder participation in the contest.
11. Privacy Policy
Personal data provided by participants will be processed in compliance with current data protection regulations (GDPR). 
12. Acceptance of Rules
Participation in the contest implies full acceptance of these official rules.
13. Changes to the Rules
Whaleden reserves the right to modify the rules for organizational needs. In such cases, participants will be informed through official channels.
14. Contact Information
For more information, please contact Whaleden at connect@whaleden.com or through our social media channels.
 
CONCEPT REFERENCE
 
Luna is a girl with magical powers thanks to her whale-shaped amulet, which she always wears around her neck. She fights with her gun against the enemies of truth, and her stories tell how, with determination (and her gun), she manages to uncover the truth against those who try to cover it up. The whale symbol 🐋, in classical symbolism, represents the importance of conversation and communication.
Extra note: thanks to her amulet, Luna can live in both water and on land with equal ease. We can find her swimming underwater effortlessly, as well as running on land with the same natural grace. See images below for visual reference.

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