Graphis offers a call for entries for posters produced between October 2006 and November 2007. Enter in one of over 25 categories. Non-English entries are welcome, but should include a translation of important copy.

Deadline is 3 December 2007. Visit the site to learn more.

European Design Competition of the Messe Frankfurt for energy-saving luminaires and energy-efficient lighting systems for the residential and commercial sectors in cooperation with the European Commission DG JRC are searching for energy-saving light fixtures or lighting systems for home or commercial uses with a new or visionary design. This could be any type of luminaires, which stands out from the rest because of its design or which reinterprets the space in which it is being used. In conjunction with the worldwide discussions on climate, the competition organizers are extremely interested in energy efficiency and this factor will be given special consideration during the evaluation of the products and visionary designs.

The objective of this competition is to award a prize to companies and professional designers who work on designing visionary lighting under the aspect of energy efficiency. The competition also wants to award prizes to and promote talented new designers, who develop visions for the future with lighting designs. The subject of energy efficiency also plays a decisive role here.

Deadline for registration and for mailing in documentation for first round of judging is 12 December 2007. Visit the site to learn more.

At Left: Juniper Sap by Scott Carlin.

The Center for Fine Art Photography invites photographers working in all mediums to participate in this exhibition.

The exhibition is open to all domestic and international, professional and amateur, photographers working with digital or traditional photography or combinations of both. Macro photography is capturing images on film or digitally at actual size or larger.

Juror is Tony Sweet, who maintains an active speaking schedule on the subjects of nature and flower photography and marketing. Tony’s macro photography is a key element in his workshops and three book publications.

Entries are due 27 November 2007. Visit the site to learn more.

Growing populations. Rapid development. Increased pressure on natural areas, clean rivers, streams and valuable fish and wildlife habitat. How can we balance development and growth with conservation and livability? Integrating Habitats calls for innovative, visionary design proposals that combine design excellence, ecological stewardship and economic enterprise.

Integrating Habitats seeks multi-disciplinary, collaborative designs of the future that integrate built and natural environments. Winning designs selected by a world-renowned jury will redefine the current language and standards of environmental sustainability by fostering balance between conservation and development, maximizing biodiversity and safeguarding water quality for this generation and those to come.

This competition is open to all visionary, multi-disciplinary professionals and students. The three sites are located in metropolitan Portland, Oregon. Registration is open until 15 December 2007. Visit the site to learn more.

The 29th edition of the Banff World Television Festival will take place 8-11 June 2008 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and Conference Centre. They’ve issued a call for entries for their 2008 Banff World Television Awards. New program categories at this year’s Rockie Awards include Environmental Programs and Social & Humanitarian Programs to address the larger social and humanitarian issues in the world today. All categories have updated to reflect changes in international television programming.

Rockies will be awarded in 22 categories for BEST OF CATEGORY by Selection Juries from around the world. In addition to the two Special Jury Prizes and the Grand Prize, four new prizes will be awarded by the International Grand Jury. The four new prizes are Best Documentary; Best Drama; Best Entertainment Program; and Best Feature Length Documentary.

Early Bird entry is 31 January 2008, and final deadline is 14 February. Only the latter date will be entered into the calender. Visit the site to learn more.

SWsoft, maker of award-winning software that lets users run the Windows operating system on a Mac, is sponsoring a video contest that encourages amateur and professional film makers around the world to share an experience where they didn’t have to choose between two great options - just like not having to choose between buying a Mac or a PC when using Parallels Desktop for Mac software.

Entrants are encouraged to use any artistic medium — a short film, animation, song, narration, photography, etc — to create an original “Why choose?” video. Videos do not need to include Parallels Desktop for Mac or any kind of computer technology; any experience that involves taking advantage of two or more choices, rather than sacrificing one for the other, is valid for entry.

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