Positive Future
There are representations aplenty of dystopian futures. However, many research and foresight works focus on positive alternatives for the tomorrow's world.
On this positive basis, the Paris Institute for Advanced Study and the 2100 Fondation, in partnership with the Institute for Futures Studies, launched the Positive Future contest in order to encourage the elaboration and dissemination of inspiring narratives that convincingly and realistically describe a liveable and desirable world to come.
The City in 2100
This theme invites us to rethink our lifestyles and urban spaces. What would the sustainable and livable city of tomorrow look like? What links to territories and rural spaces? Participants will be asked to propose a background for their story articulating a credible and original vision of cities in 2100. See our tips to create your narrative.
Who ?
The contest is open to anyone aged 18 or more, regardless of nationality or profession.
Proposals can be submitted individually or in groups.
When ?
- Official launch of the call: January 2020
- Opening of the submission platform: April 1st, 2021
- Deadline for the submission of proposals: May 31, 2021
- Awards ceremony: September 2021
Where ?
Proposals can be submitted on our online platform, accessible from April 1 until May 31, 2021.
How ?
Stories can be presented in the following formats:
- Fictional newspaper articles : maximum 10,000 characters (including spaces), with the possibility of including illustrations.
- Short stories or scenarios : maximum 20,000 characters (including spaces)
- Videos or short films : maximum 10 minutes
- Comics and graphic novels : maximum 15 pages
Award
Prizes will be awarded to the best fictional works in each of the four categories. A grand prize of 10,000 euros will be awarded to the best proposal accross all categories.Evaluation and selection criteria
Originality of the story as well as the desirability and realism of the proposed vision of "the city in 2100" will be the main selection criteria. The quality of the narrative and the proposal's ability to generate commitment and to provide directly actionable perspectives will also be considered.
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