Are you passionate about storytelling through art? Whether you’re a student, emerging artist, mangaka, or illustrator, this is your chance to showcase your creativity and be part of a unique project that blends history, music, and visual storytelling.
Deadline: 31 July 2025
Open to all ages 18+ | No prior experience required—just imagination and heart
Apply sending an email to osaka@eductive.com
(Co-President of the Jury) – Acclaimed French producer at Les Films d’Ici /
Les Films d’Ici Méditerranée, recognized for "Waltz with Bashir" and "Josep", which have redefined the use
of animation to engage with memory and political history.
(Co-President of the Jury) – Japanese-American illustrator and graphic
novelist whose Bounce Back series has reached young audiences worldwide.
U.S.-based literary agent and founder of Kids Comics Unite, actively
supporting new and underrepresented voices in youth publishing and comics.
Comics/Illustration Art Expert for auction houses, festivals and galleries.
Founder of the Nouvelle Manga movement, pioneering a creative
dialogue between Japanese manga and European graphic traditions. Before founding the Nouvelle
Manga initiative, he was primarily a bande dessinée author.
Chief Designer at Dream Reality Interactive (UK), currently leading
visual development on Sacrifice, EDUCTIVE MEDIA’s historically immersive narrative video game.
Designer and creative producer, Chief Creative Officer of EDUCTIVE
MEDIA. Former founder of Terra New York, she leads transmedia projects bridging fashion, film, and
storytelling across cultures.
Eductive Media invites artists of all backgrounds and skill levels to join our transmedia universe exploring the French Revolution through music, visual arts and video games.
Winner 1 - Work with Dream Reality Interactive:
Illustrate digital cards for a historical video game based on Lazare Hoche’s imprisonment in Carmes Prison during the French Revolution.
Winner 2 - Work with Eductive Media:
Create animation frames for a short film on the theme of slavery during the French Revolution.
Above are examples of existing artwork for the video game. Atmospheric, character-focused illustrations with symbolic detail.
The images above are inspirations from other projects. Stylized, expressive visuals that convey emotional and historical depth.
Two winners will receive a free ticket to Osaka, Paris, or London (your choice!) AND a 1-month paid contract to contribute to professional creative projects:
1. Portfolio of Minimum 10 Images (PDF file(s) only) including:
2. Short Artist Statement (max 250 words):
Please find below the full details for the competition.
OsakaCompetitionDetails (pdf)
DownloadThe winners will be officially announced on 18 September 2025, and the award will be presented during Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.