Hey Wick community!
We’re thrilled to announce The Art of Weightlessness Wick Editor Animation Contest!
Watch The Art of Weightlessness here!
The Art of Weightlessness is an award-winning animated short film documentary that chronicles the evolution of artist and performer Bill Shannon. Born with a degenerative hip condition, Bill developed new ways to express himself through dance and skateboarding on crutches.The short film was directed by Entertainment Technology Center Assistant Teaching Professor Moshe Mahler who has generously commissioned two custom The Art of Weightlessness themed skateboard decks which will be given away to the winners of this contest (Pictures to come!)
Whether you’re new to Wick or already a pro, this is your chance to show the world what you can make with Wick Editor. In keeping with the theme of the film, the theme of this contest will be “Motion and Expression”.
PRIZES
• 1st place: $100 Amazon Gift Card and 1x The Art of Weightlessness custom skateboard deck
• Runner-up: $50 Amazon Gift Card and 1x The Art of Weightlessness custom skateboard deck
IMPORTANT DATES
• Submissions open: Today, May 7th
• Submissions close: June 15th
• Winners announced: June 29th
RULES
• The content of your animation and your forum post must adhere to the Wick Editor Forum rules
• Your animation must be made in Wick Editor – Animations made in contemporary forks of Wick Editor i.e. Candlestick will be accepted!
• Submissions must be submitted as replies in this thread – please do not make your own submission threads; we will not see them
• One entry per user
• Your submission must be your own work
We’ll be in the replies answering your questions, but here are some FAQs:
Q: Does my animation have to be a certain length?
A: Nope! There’s no minimum or maximum length requirement.
Q: Can I use sounds or music?
A: Yes! Just make sure any audio you use is either original or properly licensed.
Q: Can I enter if I’m a beginner?
A: Absolutely. This contest is open to all skill levels.
Q: How will winners be chosen?
A: Stay tuned — we’ll share judging details soon.
We can’t wait to see what you create. Good luck, everyone!