Tapas Entertainment and Kickstarter Partner for Short Comic Contest
LOS ANGELES, CA — Tapas Entertainment, a leading digital publishing platform, is partnering with Kickstarter, the leading crowdfunding and launch platform for creative projects of every size, to invite creators and storytellers from around the globe to participate in a new short comic contest under the theme “Daydreaming.” Entries must be submitted to Tapas’ Community Platform between June 3 and August 17, 2025.
Winners will gain more than recognition. Selected by a panel of comics experts from Tapas and Kickstarter, the Top 5 creators will receive cash prizes, with $3,000 USD awarded to the first-place winner. In addition, the Top 10 entries will be featured in a limited-edition print collection, showcased in a Tapas-led Kickstarter campaign launching in October 2025. If successfully funded, finalists will share in the campaign’s profits—with no added costs or responsibilities on their part.
"I'm thrilled we’re bringing this opportunity to our creator community in collaboration with our incredible partner, Kickstarter," said Isabell Castro, Director of Community at Tapas Entertainment. “We hope the theme ‘Daydreaming’ inspires unique, imaginative stories—and we’re excited for finalists to experience the thrill of being part of a Kickstarter campaign with full support from Tapas.”
Winners will be announced publicly early October 2025. For more information on the event and winner announcements, please visit Tapas Entertainment’s Contest Page: https://www.creators.tapas.io/tapas-x-kickstarter.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Isabell Castro
Director, Community
Tapas Entertainment
isabell@tapasent.com
About Tapas Entertainment, Inc.:
Established in 2012 Tapas Entertainment, Inc. is one of the fastest-growing digital publishing platforms for web comics and web novels in North America. With key global operations in Los Angeles and New York, United States, and Beijing, China, Tapas offers a diverse range of stories from creators around the world. In 2021, Tapas joined forces with Kakao Entertainment in Seoul, South Korea to expand their global storytelling footprint. The platform has become a vibrant community where readers can discover, support, and engage with their favorite creators. Committed to creativity and innovation, Tapas provides a unique space for storytelling, fostering a connection between authors and audiences through an easy-to-use platform. Tapas is dedicated to empowering creators and delivering captivating storytelling to millions of readers globally. For more information, visit tapas.io or on social media at @tapas_app!
About Kickstarter:
Kickstarter is on a mission to bring creative projects to life. As the leading crowdfunding and launch platform, Kickstarter is home to the world’s largest backer community — 23 million strong and counting. Since 2009, the platform has fueled innovation across 15 categories, helping over 275,000 projects get funded and attracting more than $8 billion in pledges from backers.
As a Public Benefit Corporation, Kickstarter is committed to equity and transparency, prioritizing the success of independent creators, diverse perspectives, and the strength of a global community that shapes and defines culture.
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