Friday, September 22, 2006

Komikon 2006 Indie Contest Registration - CLOSED

Registration for the 2006 Komikon Indie Contest is now closed.

The Komikon 2006 Indie Participants are as follows:

Point Zero
Seraphic Assassins Productions
tentative comics
ACE-Artist Club Extreme
Clovr
Mirida
Paper Clip Publications
SOOSHY! Manga/Doujinshi/Comics
Salimpusa
KICKBACKERS
TINTA
Anton de la Cruz & Analyn Perez
Mischelle Maxim J. Felix

Thursday, September 21, 2006

The Great Level Up Artists Search Contests 2006

Level Up! Games, in cooperation with the Artists' Den, is pleased to announce the following Artists Search Contests for KOMIKON 2006!

Ragnarok Online is having the Comics Creation Competition. This contest has a Grand Prize of Php 2,500 in cash, 200 million zeny, guaranteed +3 upgrade to any 1 item, 20 Old Purple Boxes and RO merchandise.

RF Online is having the Quest for the RF Online Illustrator.. This contest has a First Prize of P 2,500 in cash, 3 level boost (max level 45) for the winner’s RF character, max PTs for Defense and Primary Attack Stat for the winner’s RF character and the possibility of being commissioned to do the art for RF Online’s webcomic.

Judging and announcement of winners will be at the Komikon 2006. Komikon 2006 is the Second Filipino Komiks Convention and will be held on October 21, 2006 at the UP Bahay ng Alumni.

So what are you waiting for, artistic people? Sharpen those pencils and turn on those computers and join the Level Up! Artists Search 2006!

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Quest for the RF Online Illustrator

MECHANICS

1. This contest’s theme is will be based on a script created by the Philippine RF Online Scribes. You can download the script here.

2. The size of the artwork must be exactly 11 x 17 inches (unframed). You may use either "portrait" or "landscape" orientation. It must have panels, word balloons, sound effects, etc. like a comic strip.

3. You may use any traditional medium (pen and ink, watercolors, etc.) or computer/digital art. For computer/digital entries, please submit a CD using 300dpi resolution JPEG on 8.5x11 inches.


CRITERIA

40% Visual narrative
Knowledge and application of the visual language of comics. This includes legibility, flow of visual sequences, and overall knowledge of sequential storytelling theories.

20% Story / Conceptualization
Concept and integration of the given theme in a cohesive and entertaining tale.

30% Illustration Skills / Technical expertise
Refers to the adeptness of the contestant to illustrate, color and letter their work.

10% Overall impact
This refers to how all of the elements unite to form a solid comic.


PRIZES

Grand Prize:
-3 level boost (max level 45) For the winner’s RF character
-Max PTs for Defense and Primary Attack Stat for the winner’s RF character.
-Possibility of being commissioned to do the art for RF Online’s webcomic
-Php 2, 500 Cash Prize

First Prize:
-Php 1, 500 Cash Prize

Second Prize:
-Php 1,000 Cash Prize


General Guidelines

1. Level Up! Artists Search 2006 is open to all Filipinos, aged 18 and above. It would be nice if they are players of Level Up!’s RF Online but it is not required.

2. Entries must be properly labeled with the following:
• Full name
• Age
• Address
• Contact numbers (landline and/or cellphone)
• E-mail address
• Title of entry
• Medium (please give a description of materials and techniques used)
• Essay (please write an essay with at least 200 words about yourself and your entry)

3. Entries must be accompanied by a properly filled-up Application Form. Forms are available at the Level Up! Games Office, 11th Floor Pacific Star Building, Buendia Ave. cor. Makati Ave., Makati City. Or you may download it here.

4. Entries must be accompanied by the following:
• Bio-data
• 2x2 inch colored ID photo (please write your name on the back of the photo)

5. There is no entry fee. You may submit as many entries as you want as long as each entry is properly labeled and has all of the above requirements. Please don’t submit multiple copies of the same entry.

6. Entries must be unframed, dry and properly packed. They must have backing like corrugated board for support, and transparent plastic cover for protection.

7. Entries may be sent or delivered to:

Level Up! Games Office
11th Floor Pacific Star Building
Buendia Ave. cor. Makati Ave.
Makati City

Or they may be sent or delivered to:
Komikon 2006 /Artists’ Den
Ariel Atienza
43 Esteban St., Mandaluyung City
Quezon City

Deadline for early submission of entries is Thursday, October 19, 2006.

8. Entries may also be submitted to the Level Up! booth at the Komikon 2006, UP Bahay ng Alumni.

Final deadline for this will be at 12 noon on Saturday, October 21, 2006.

9. Failure to comply with these rules shall automatically disqualify the participant. Level Up! reserves the right to disqualify any entry deemed inappropriate. Decisions of the judges are final. Appeals will not be entertained.

10. Entries will be exhibited at Komikon 2006. Judging and announcement of winners will be in the evening.

11. Winning entries will become the property of Level Up! Level Up! will have full rights and copyright privileges thereafter.

12. Participants or their authorized representatives may retrieve non-winning entries after the event or at the Level Up! Office. Entries not retrieved after November 15, 2006 will become the property of Level Up!

13. Level Up! may photograph participants and entries at its discretion. Joining this contest constitutes an agreement by the participants to allow Level Up! to use their likeness and/or their entry’s image in any current/future advertisement, promotion, or product.


RF Online Comic Script:

The Submitted work in (11x17) should be divided into 5 Panels:

Panel 1:
Orbital shot of Novus, with some Accretian/Bellato/Corite ships in orbit

Panel Text of Panel 1:
Planet Novus, home of the largest Halostone Deposits and also one of the most dangerous places in the galaxy

Panel 2:
Shot of a player party engaging a pitboss

Panel text of Panel 2:
It’s not dangerous because of the monsters…

Panel 3:
Shot of Cauldron Volcanic Area

Panel text of Panel 3:
…or the Terrain…

Panel 4:
Shot of a Control Chip being attacked by 2 of the 3 races. One race defending.

Panel Text of Panel 4:
Its dangerous because of the brutal conflict between the three races.

Panel 5:
One accretian, One Corite and One Bellato squaring off amidst the battle.

Panel Text:
With galactic domination at stake… how far will YOU go for your race?

Participants are encouraged to visit RF Onlines website at http://www.risingforce.ph
for background info and sample images for inspiration on their submitted works.


This contest is brought to you by KOMIKON and our Co-Presentor, Level Up Games.

Ragnarok Online Comics Creation Competition

MECHANICS

1. This contest’s theme is “Ragnarok: New Beginnings” .

2. On a standard-sized bond paper (8.5 x 11 inches), draw your original Ragnarok comic strip. It must have panels, word balloons, sound effects, etc. like a comic strip.

3. You may use either “portrait” or “landscape” orientation. Entries should be one page only.

4. You may use any traditional medium (pen and ink, watercolors, etc.) or computer/digital art. For computer/digital entries, please submit a CD using 300dpi resolution JPEG on 8.5x11 inches.


CRITERIA

40% Visual narrative
Knowledge and application of the visual language of comics. This includes legibility, flow of visual sequences, and overall knowledge of sequential storytelling theories.

20% Story / Conceptualization
Concept and integration of the given theme in a cohesive and entertaining tale.

30% Illustration Skills / Technical expertise
Refers to the adeptness of the contestant to illustrate, color and letter their work.

10% Overall impact
This refers to how all of the elements unite to form a solid comic.


PRIZES

1. Grand Prize:
a. 200 million zenny to your RO Character of choice
b. +3 extra (sure success. No fail) overupgrade to 1 item of choice (max of +10)
c. 20 Old Purple Boxes
d. RO Merchandise
e. Php 2,500 Cash Price

2. First Runner Up:
a. 100 Million zenny to your RO Character of choice
b. +2 extra (sure success. No fail) overupgrade to 1 item of choice (max of +10)
c. 10 Old Purple Boxes
d. RO Merchandise
e. Php 1,500 Cash Price

3. Second Runner Up:
a. 50 Million zenny to your RO Character of choice
b. +1 extra (sure success. No fail) overupgrade to 1 item of choice (max of +10)
c. 5 Old Purple Boxes
d. RO Merchandise
e. Php 1,000 Cash Price


General Guidelines

1. Level Up! Artists Search 2006 is open to all Filipinos, aged 18 and above. It would be nice if they are players of Level Up!’s games but it is not required.

2. Entries must be properly labeled with the following:
• Full name
• Age
• Address
• Contact numbers (landline and/or cellphone)
• E-mail address
• Title of entry
• Medium (please give a description of materials and techniques used)
• Essay (please write an essay with at least 200 words about yourself and your entry)

3. Entries must be accompanied by a properly filled-up Application Form. Forms are available at the Level Up! Games Office, 8th Floor Pacific Star Building, Buendia Ave. cor. Makati Ave., Makati City. Or you may download it here.

4. Entries must be accompanied by the following:
• Bio-data
• 2x2 inch colored ID photo (please write your name on the back of the photo)

5. There is no entry fee. You may submit as many entries as you want as long as each entry is properly labeled and has all of the above requirements. Please don’t submit multiple copies of the same entry.

6. Entries must be unframed, dry and properly packed. They must have backing like corrugated board for support, and transparent plastic cover for protection.

7. Entries may be sent or delivered to:

Level Up! Games Office
11th Floor Pacific Star Building
Buendia Ave. cor. Makati Ave.
Makati City

Or they may be sent or delivered to:

Komikon 2006 /Artists’ Den
Ariel Atienza
43 Esteban St., Mandaluyung City
Quezon City

Deadline for early submission of entries is Thursday, October 19, 2006.

8. Entries may also be submitted to the Level Up! booth at the Komikon 2006, UP Bahay ng Alumni.

Final deadline for this will be at 12 noon on Saturday, October 21, 2006.

9. Failure to comply with these rules shall automatically disqualify the participant. Level Up! reserves the right to disqualify any entry deemed inappropriate. Decisions of the judges are final. Appeals will not be entertained.

10. Entries will be exhibited at Komikon 2006 event on October 21, 2006 at the UP Bahay ng Alumni. Judging and announcement of winners will be in the evening.

11. Winning ALL entries will become the property of Level Up! Level Up! will have full rights and copyright privileges thereafter.

12. Participants or their authorized representatives may retrieve non-winning entries after the event or at the Level Up! Office. Entries not retrieved after November 15, 2006 will become the property of Level Up!

13. Level Up! may photograph participants and entries at its discretion. Joining this contest constitutes an agreement by the participants to allow Level Up! to use their likeness and/or their entry’s image in any current/future advertisement, promotion, or product.


This contest is brought to you by KOMIKON and our Co-Presentor, Level Up Games.

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Mango Jam Fan Art Contest Mechanics

Rules:

1. Contestants must be 14 years old and above. Male or Female.

2. Contestant must submit one (1) colored fan art of any existing Mango Jam character.

3. Entries submitted via e-mail should be 150dpi, .jpg file, no bigger than 5GB. E-mail entries to: boboy[@]mangocomics.com [Update as of Sept 22, 2006].

4. Entries not sent via mail should be on A3 (11x17) paper. Send entries to:

P.O. Box 3432 Makati.

5. Deadline of submissions is on October 15, 2006.

6. The winner will receive cash prizes and merchandize from Mango Comics and will be featured in one of the coming issues of Mango Jam. Announcement of winners will be on October 21, 2006 at the KOMIKON 2006.


This contest is brought to you by KOMIKON and our Major Sponsor, Mango Comics.

LEAD Slinger Challenge Guidelines

Want Php 10,000 cash? Here's how:

LEAD SLINGER CHALLENGE Contest Guidelines

1. Contestant must be a Filipino citizen (by birth or by naturalization) and 18 years old or above to enter the Challenge.

2. There will be three challenges/assignments which have to be completed in exactly one hour’s time each. The challenges/assignments and the materials needed will be given on the spot. Critiques will be given by the judges individually on stage during the KOMIKON 2006.

3. Interested parties must submit 5 samples of their work to be considered for the contest including their contact information (name, e-mail, URL, mailing address, landline number, and mobile phone) and a short bio-data (age, sex, etc.). Please submit your samples and contact information to jonas@storyboardsonline.com no later than October 6, 2006. The judges will shortlist five artists from the collective to participate in the said contest. The contestants will be notified 5 days before the event by e-mail, SMS, and phone call.

4. There are no contest fees to be paid.

5. The prize is Php 10,000.00 and a paid two-week working contract (internship, if winner is still a student) in IAS Manila, Inc.

6. The artworks produced by the contestants in the contest proper will become the property of IAS Manila, Inc.

7. The entire event will be documented via pictures and video, including the selection process for short-listing candidates. These will become the sole property of IAS Manila, Inc. to be used as promotional and press release material.

8. The judges’ decision will be final.

9. For further questions or clarifications, please send an email to:
This contest is brought to you by KOMIKON and our Co-Presentor, Storyboards Online / IAS.

Monday, September 04, 2006

UPDATES!! Komikon 2006 Contests

[update as of September 4, 2006]

Good news to everyone joining the Comic Creation Contest and Editorial Cartoon Contest! You can now submit your entries at Comic Quest SM Megamall (Bldg. A, Basement) and Comic Quest SM North EDSA (2nd Floor).

Please follow all submission guidelines. Remember, the deadline for submission is on September 30, 2006.

Voting ballots for the KOMIKON Awards will soon be available at Comic Quest. Stand by for further announcements. Or, you can vote online through the KOMIKON Forums (www.komikon.tk).

LEAD Slinger Challenge

Storyboards Online and the Artists Den presents to you...


[watch out for more updates here...]