Literary awards

BATH – Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance is seeking nominations for the 2009 Maine Literary Awards. Deadline for nominations is Monday, Dec. 15. All Maine writers and Maine-based publishers may submit nominations. Self-nomination is encouraged.

Awards will be chosen in both published book categories, as well as unpublished categories. Winners will be honored at a public ceremony in April 2009.

More information and nomination forms can be downloaded at www.mainewriters.org.

Fellowships

ELLSWORTH – Filmmakers in the early stages of their careers are encouraged to apply for a Morrison film fellowship through the Maine Community Foundation.

Through the Jane Morrison Memorial Film Fund, up to two $1,000 to $2,000 grants will be awarded to filmmakers interested in obtaining further instruction in filmmaking by attending a workshop, conference, or film festival. Maine residents will receive preference, but the award is not restricted to residents of Maine.

The application deadline for the fellowship is Jan. 15. Recipients will be notified in late February.

For complete guidelines and a list of 2008 winners, visit www.mainecf.org.