The day has come! Our Special Guest Judges have thoughtfully reviewed your submissions for the 2020 Mochimochi Photo + Video Contest, and we have winners to announce!
But first, let me say again just how grateful we are for all the creativity, humor, and artistry that you have shared with us this summer. It really helped us make it through these hard months! We hope that making little movies and photo series were a welcome distraction for you all as well.
Here we go: Our winners of the 2020 Mochimochi Photo + Video Contest: Escape to Mochimochi Land….
In the PHOTO SERIES category: The Story of the Mochimochickens by Kat B!
The more you look at this story, the more wonderful details appear! Great storytelling.
Judge’s comment: I laughed out loud at this. Which is difficult considering I had my funny bone removed after a bike accident. What a wonderful little story. When the lizard (dinosaur?) arrived, I was sold. The world they built was so fun and worthy of multiple viewings.
Congratulations, Kat!
Kat will receive a $100 gift card to Gather Here, the local yarn store in Cambridge, MA, a $50 gift card to Mochimochi Land, a copy of SpillyJane’s ebook SpillyJane Knits Mittens, a copy of Bites of Terror by Cuddles and Rage, and a goodie box with fun stuff from Knitty City and Mochimochi Land!
In the SHORT VIDEO category: The Kentucky Demolition Derby by Karen G!
The story is dramatic and funny, and the audio and editing is brilliant!
Judge’s comment: This video is amazing. It’s part Loony Tunes, part Seabiscuit, all perfection. My only problem with it is I put all my money on Sandman and lost everything. My secret favorite part is Uncle Sam in the stands.
Congratulations, Karen!
Karen will receive a $100 gift card to Yarnify!, the local yarn store in Chicago, a $50 gift card to Mochimochi Land, a copy of SpillyJane’s ebook SpillyJane Knits Mittens, a copy of Bites of Terror by Cuddles and Rage, and a goodie box with fun stuff from Knitty City and Mochimochi Land!
In the SUPER SHORT VIDEO category: A Shocking Escape by Juleen A!
The handmade effects are simply genius. I could watch it on a loop all day long!
Judge’s comment: I mean…are you kidding me? They packed an entire action movie into 20 seconds. Oh, you THINK this is a story about a gnome and a cloud. But you’d be wrong. This is about a kite earning freedom. The kite’s face when it flies away is…(chef’s kiss).
Congratulations, Juleen!
Juleen will receive a $100 gift card to Knitty City, the local yarn store in NYC, a $50 gift card to Mochimochi Land, a copy of SpillyJane’s ebook SpillyJane Knits Mittens, a copy of Bites of Terror by Cuddles and Rage, and a goodie box with fun stuff from Knitty City and Mochimochi Land!
These three truly had some stiff competition among all the entries. I’ll be sharing some bonus awards next week for more submissions that were especially delightful.
Yay congrats to the winners!!!!
Congratulations to the winners!! The entries were so wonderful and imaginative! Everyone did a fantastic job!!
Congratulations to the winners! These were fabulous!!
Congrats to all the winners❤️🍀
All the entries have genius 🙌 👏 Thank you all for showing us your artistry!
I LOVE The Shocking Escape!!! Brilliant!!
Thank you, judges, and thank you viewers! Amazing entries by Kat and Karen – I am so honored to share the winners’ circle with you both. <3
This was so delightful! Congrats to all the winners; these were a joy to watch!
the dinosaur + chickens is the cutest thing ever – I love it!
Wow! Such a wonderful treat at the end of an icky day. Thank you for working so hard to make us smile! I appreciate your time and effort.
Congratulations to the winners. The three entries were amazing. Great work.