2017: Sherlock.
{For those of you not aware Project Awesomesauce is a campaign that was originally started to raise awareness of certain topics and issues that we feel are not taken seriously in today's society - for example, mental health & Equality And Human Rights as well as other stuff. It would be cool if you could check us out! This is our first competition and we are excited to announce it celebrates Sherlock!}
Theme:
The 31st of October 2017 will mark the 125th anniversary of the debut of Conan Doyle’s legendary character, Sherlock Holmes
The genius invention of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has been amazing us with his deduction and observational skills for well over a century now. First published in The Strand, the consulting detective took the world by storm, making him the world’s most well-known fictional detective. Considered as a British cultural icon, he has been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the most portrayed movie character in history.
The character has had an immense effect on mystery writing and popular culture as a whole, with further works being written by people other than Conan Doyle and the original stories being adapted into stage and radio plays, televisions, films, video games and other media for over 100 years, including – but not limited to – The New Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes, the Japanese anime adaption for children, Sherlock Hounds, and the modern-day BBC version, Sherlock.
Type of Competition:
A Showcase Of Creativity.
Competition brief:
We want you to create your very own case for the detective to solve: • you can choose whether it’s modern day, original setting, or set in any other adaptation you prefer. • create a new villain and a profile for them. • write a story with your created character, no more than 5,000 words - it can be any style, but must feature Holmes, Watson and your villain. It can contain as many of the rest of the original cast as you want, whether that be Doyle’s original work or based off the plethora of adaptations. • make a trailer/poster/a radio advert/other way to advertise your work. • we will allow people working together to create their entries - however, this is limited to three people. • entries must be sent in by email to [email protected], before the deadline and all your work must be attached and sent with the following details:
- your Wattpad username {or any other social media name if you are not on Wattpad} - if it is a joint entry then the names of all the people involved should be given. - actual name {optional} - what adaptation/era your version is based off - any additional details or notes you’d wish to include.
• please make it explicit if your entry contains upsetting or “R” rated scenes.
• DEADLINE: 1st December 2017, 24:00 {GMT}
Judging/announcing winners:
• Entries will be judged by us and whittled down to five. These will then be published and the one who has the most votes within the next few weeks will have won. In the event of a tie, we will work together to choose our favourite
• The official winner will be announced around Jan/Feb 2018, when we are announcing are next competition.
Prizes:
• the winner will get an official “2017 Awesomesauce Badge”. • they will be invited to talk about their entry in more detail - if they want to. • all the entrants that get published will be given shoutouts. • the winning case will be shared on other social media.
If you have any further queries, please message us on this account!
We look forward to receiving entries! Let the awesomeness commence!
- @thefineideayoucrave and @mynameissonotholly