[img=http://www.shortproject.com/simpleton_themes/html/themes/simpleton/images/custom/banner.gif] [url=http://www.shortproject.com/]The Short Project[/url], seems to be an interesting experimental contest/production hybrid. They are currently looking for artists to enter [b]the Character Design and Set Design phases, with [url=http://www.shortproject.com/web/guest/prizes]cash prizes[/url] or $200 and $150 respectively[/b] as well as several animation training DVDs and [url=http://www.shortproject.com/web/guest/prizes]other prizes[/url]. Winning entries will be used in a festival bound animated short film. If you'd like to get involved, read the [url=http://www.shortproject.com/web/guest/script]script[/url] or check out the entire list of prizes visit the site at [url=http://www.shortproject.com]http://www.shortproject.com[/url]. If you know anyone who'd be interested please let them know! Later Phases of the Project include: [b] * Story Boards * Modeling * Texturing * Layout * Lighting * Animation[/b] The total prize pool stands just a bit above $5000 and is growing. I hope you will all take the time to check out the site, this is a great opportunity to get involved in a very exciting project.