Komikon 2007 Reviews and Photos

What do people have to say about Komikon 2007? Read on and find out. Better yet, have a look at the pictures and videos and see for yourself. See you next year!

If you have a post about Komikon that you would like to share here, please email us at komikon[@]gmail.com. Thanks!

Komiks News Now Philippines: [link]
Mark Cerbo's multiply: [link]
~popazrael's multiply gallery: [link] [link] [link]
Marco Dimaano's blog: [link]
Budjette's multiply gallery: [link]
Viola's Multiply: [link]
~zeniram-anibru's multiply gallery: [link]
Gerry Alanguilan's blog: [link], [Review] ; [on Multiply] and video blog: [Videos]
Komiks.ph: [link]
Edgar Tadeo's Blog: [link]
Cynthia Bauzon-Arre on Multiply: [Photos]
John Becaro's multiply account: [link]
Raykosen: [on DA] [on Multiply]
Ida's Blog: [Review]
Filipiniana blog: [Review]
Teddy Pavon on Blogspot: [Sketched Review]
Randy Valiente on Blogspot: [Review]
Lei's Photos on Multiply: [Set Up] [Sponsors] [On Stage] [People]
Ecai on Multiply: [Photos]
Rodel on Blogspot: [Review]
Pilar on LJ: [Review]
Eula on LJ: [Review]
Chris on Multiply: [Review]
Molly on Multiply: [Photos]
Nez on Multiply: [Review]
Mart on Multiply: [Photos]
Marco Dimaano on Blogspot: [Review]
Reihn on LJ: [Review]
Kebe on Multiply: [Photos]
Ellie on Multiply: [Review]
Something on i.ph: [Review]
Lloyd on Multiply: [Photos]
Cleotie on Multiply: [Photos]
Eiji on Multiply: [Photos]
Tsokomani on Multiply: [Photos]
Joriben on Multiply: [Photos]
Mithlin on LJ: [Review]
Bordge on LJ: [Review]
BJ on Multiply: [Review]
Xinclair's Blog: [Review]
Gabriel on Multiply: [Review]
Gio Paredes on Blogspot: [Review]
Jayne on Multiply: [Photos]
Ian on Multiply: [Photos]
Poytee on Blogspot: [Review]
Andrew Drilon on LJ: [Review]
Budjette on Blogspot: [Review]
Ner P on Blogspot: [Photos]
Gilbert Monsanto: [Review]
Reno on Blogspot: [Review]
Sara on Multiply: [Photos]
Niumi on Multiply: [Photos]
Whirlwind man on Blogspot: [Review]
Sadame-X on LJ: [Review]
Aly on Multiply: [Photos]
Stiff on Multiply: [Photos]
LapisKoTo: [Photos]
Dianne on Multiply: [Review]
JM's Blog: [Review]
Alex on Multiply: [Photos]
Diwa on Multiply: [Photos]
Marco on Multiply: [Photos]
John on Multiply: [Photos]
Michelle on Multiply: [Photos]
Tabsie 'CJ' on Multiply: [link]
Myke: [link]

Komikon 2007 Contest Winners

Congratulations to the following Contest Winners:

Comic Creation Contest: Alamat
winner: Ang Alamat ng Videoke by Mirida

Character Making Contest: Heroes ala Pinoy
winner: Alas by Moses Aaron Nathaniel P. Felizmenio

Make The Page Contest
winner: TBA

Comic Strip Making Contest: Hayup Fantaserye
1st: TBA
2nd:
3rd:

IAS Lead Slinger Contest
Leadslinger Challenge
Contestants:
Reygan Victor
Pat Aguasin
WINNER: Emmanuel Xerx Javier

Pixel Battle Royale:
Contestants:
Joel Chua
Christian Dior Barcelona
WINNER: Jerome Jacinto

Talecraft: Tell Your Tale Contest:
1st Place: Dexter Lira
2nd Place: Patrick Gainan
3rd Place: Joseph Paulos Claravall

Level UP! Games Artist Search winners [RF]
1st Place: Bellato Reborn Domination by Bellatress (Digital)
2nd Place: Bells R Cute by Milarka (Digital)
3rd Place: Sssh. by titovicandjoey (Traditional)
view artworks here -> [link]

A Heartfelt Thank You from Komikon 2007

In behalf of KOMIKON Committee, we would like to thank all who supported KOMIKON 2007!!!

Thanks to our co-presentors Groundbreakers,Inc, Interactive Art Services Manila, Inc. (IAS), Talecraft, and Level UP! Games.

Thanks to our sponsors: PSICOM, WikiPilipinas and Filipiniana.net, Mango Comics, Seven Seas, Point Zero Comics, Digital Art Chefs, Kommix Veterans, Glasshouse Graphics, Fullybooked, Comic Odyssey, CSCENTRL, Comic Quest.

Thanks to our Official Media Sponsor, Hero TV. Also to Rush TV and RPN 9 for covering the event. Watch out for Rush TV coverage on MONDAY, Nov. 19, 6pm on studio 23.

Thank you to our awesome guests, Gilbert Monsanto and Pol Medina.

Thanks to Alcala and Coching for sharing with us their great artworks in the exhibit area. Also to Mr. Hal Santiago for coming.

Thanks to all of the exhibitors.
Thank you and great work to all the indie groups in the indie tiangge!!!
Thanks to our food sponsors.
Thanks to our dear marshalls
Thanks to UP Bahay ng Alumni

and most of all, thank to all who attended and supported KOMIKON 2007!!!

This is proof that Filipino Comics is continuously growing. We look forward to greater things ahead for the Filipino Comics Industry!!!

MABUHAY TAYONG LAHAT!!!

Please share with us your photos, videos and articles about the komikon by sending us links or forwarding them to our email: komikon[@]gmail.com

Komikon 2007 Partners

Komikon 2007 is organized by The Artists’ Den and Groundbreakers Inc. It would not have been possible without the help and support of the following:

Co-Presentors:

• Storyboards Online
• Talecraft Story-Creation Game
• Level Up! Games and PLDT
  

Sponsors and Exhibitors:

• Mango Comics and SKP
  
• WikiPilipinas and Filipiniana.net
  
• PSICOM
• Seven Seas
  
• Point Zero Comics
  
• Digital Art Chefs
  
• Kommix Veterans
  
• Glasshouse Graphics
  
• Fully Booked
  
• Comic Odyssey
  
• CSCENTRL
  
• Comic Quest

Media Partners:

• Hero TV (Official Media Sponsor)
  
• Rush TV
• RPN 9
  

Food Sponsors:

• Snow Cone
• Ajisakki Jap foods
• Takuyaki
• El Bonito
• Burger Station
• Hero Great Bites

Special Guests:

• Gilbert Monsanto
• Pol Medina, Jr.
• Mr. Hal Santiago

Artwork Exhibits:

• Alcala
  
• Coching

Marshalls

Komikon 2007 Program

ON STAGE PROGRAM:
10:00 AM Start program: IAS
10:30 AM Sponsor Time: Talecraft
11:20 AM Guest: Gilbert Monsanto Q&A
12:30 PM Videos / trivias / games
01:00 PM Sponsor Time: IAS
01:30 PM Videos / trivias / games
02:00 PM Sponsor Time: WikiFilipinas
02:30 PM Sponsor Time: Mango Comics / Classic artists
03:00 PM Guest: Pol Medina Q&A
04:00 PM Sponsor Time: Groundbreakers, Inc.
04:30 PM Sponsor Time: Level UP
05:00 PM Announcements of Contest Winners
05:30 PM Closing Program
06:00 PM End of KOMIKON 2007

OFF STAGE SCHEDULES:
10am - 12 noon On-the-Spot Comic Strip Making contest Registration
1:30pm - 2:30pm Comic strip making contest

POL MEDINA Jr's BOOK SIGNING SCHEDULE AND GUIDELINES

• Book signing will only be done on the designated time:a. 1:00pm – 2:30pmb. 4:00pm – 5:00pm
• There will be a designated area where people can line up.
• Only 2 books are allowed per person.

Digital Coloring Contest Submission

Win a Wacom Bamboo Fun Tablet in two ways!

GlassHouseGraphics, Studio Sakka and WACOM presents Digital Coloring Contest Submission @ KOMIKON

• Bring and submit to us a one page pin up of your best digital colored work or
• Bring a 1-2 page sequential comics, digitally colored, with or without lettering.
• Entries should be printed in a size of 11x17.with label of your name, contact, email at the back of your entry.
• If you don't have an artwork. You can download some pin up coloring sample in our website at http://www.glasshousegraphics.com/breakingin

Submit it to the Glass House Graphics / Studio Sakka booth at the 3rd KOMIKON, November 17, 2007. 10am-4pm at the UP Bahay ng Alumni, U.P. Diliman

• Artwork can be in any style. Western, Anime Manga, Manhwa, Cartoon etc.

1 Winner for Digital Colored Pin up &

1 Winner for Digital Colored Sequential Page

For inquiries or questions send them to ~popazrael at azrael[at]gmail. com / azrael[at]glasshousegraphics.com

Glasshouse Graphics site: http://www.glasshousegraphics.com/

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David Campiti will be at the Komikon, and visit our booth for a portfolio review if you want to try out and break in with us to work for a US comic market. Bring your best portfolio and sample. pencils, inks, colors, pin ups and sequentials

For more info about the portfolio review email azrael[at]gmail. comor if you want to send your portfolio via email and receive an immediate response, just email it to david[at]glasshousegraphics.com before November 17.

Level Up! Artists Search 2007

Level Up! Games, in cooperation with Artists’ Den, are pleased to announce the Artists Search 2007! The RF Online Contest and the Ragnarok 2 Contest.

RF ONLINE CONTEST
RF Online is having the Quest for the RF Online Illustrator.

MECHANICS
1. This contest’s theme is: The Pioneers of Novus. Draw a picture of how your race becomes a dominating figure given the new features of Episode 2.

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.

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% - Relevance to the theme
20% - Workmanship
30% - Creativity and Distinctiveness
10% - Overall Impact

PRIZES
* Grand Prize:
o Type D Hora Weapon of choice.
o 2 pcs of maximum 15/15 elemental accessories
o 50 set of high gems
o 50 keen
o 50 favor
o Possibility of being commissioned to do the art for RF
Online’s webcomic
o Php 2, 500 Cash Prize

* First Prize:
o Php 1, 500 Cash Prize
o Type D Hora Weapon of choice.
o 40 set of high gems
o 40 keen
o 40 favor

* Second Prize:
o Php 1,00 Cash Prize
o Type D Hora Weapon of choice.
o 20 set of high gems
o 20 keen
o 20 favor

GENERAL MECHANICS
1. Level Up! Artists Search 2007 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
• Address
• E-mail address
• Title of 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. 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.

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

6. 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 2007 /Artists’ Den
Ariel Atienza
43 Esteban St., Mandaluyong City

Deadline for early submission of entries is Tuesday, November 13, 2007.

7. Entries may also be submitted to the Level Up! booth at the Komikon 2007, UP Bahay ng Alumni.

8. 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.

9. Entries will be exhibited at Komikon 2007. Judging and announcement of winners will be in the evening.

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

11. Participants or their authorized representatives may retrieve non-winning entries after the event or at the Level Up! Office. Entries not retrieved after November 19, 2007 will become the property of Level Up!

12 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.

Judging and announcement of winners will be at the Komikon 2007. Komikon 2007 is the Philippines' first Komiks Convention and will be held on November 17, 2007 at the UP Bahay ng Alumni. For more details, please visit http://komikon.blogspot.com/

So what are you waiting for, artistic people? Sharpen those pencils and turn on those computers and join the Level Up! Artists Search 2007!

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RAGNAROK 2 CONTEST

MECHANICS
1. This contests theme is "Ragnarok 2: The Gate Of the World will open soon" . Draw your original Ragnarok 2 Fan Art, character Design (clothing, weapons) must be based on Ragnarok 2 Characters.

2.. You may use any traditional medium (pen and ink, watercolors, etc.) or computer/digital art.

a. For computer/digital entries, please submit a CD using 300dpi
resolution JPEG on 8.5x11 inches.

b. For traditional media, please submit on a standard-sized bond
paper (8.5 x 11 inches).

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

CRITERIA
40% Story / Conceptualization
Concept and integration of the given theme in a cohesive and entertaining visual

25% Originality
The work must evoke a unique and original idea depicting existing characters of Ragnarok 2.

25% Illustration Skills / Technical expertise
Refers to the adeptness of the contestant to illustrate and design their work.

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

PRIZES
1. Grand Prize:
a. RO2 Merchandise
b. Php 5,000 Cash Prize


2. First Runner Up
a. RO2 Merchandise
b. Php 3,000 Cash Prize

3. Second Runner Up
a. RO2 Merchandise
b. Php 1,000 Cash Prize

General Guidelines
1. Level Up! Artists Search 2007 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 FloorPacificStarBuilding,
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 dont 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 2007 /Artists Den
Ariel Atienza
43 Esteban St., Mandaluyong City,

Deadline for early submission of entries is November 10, 2007

8. Entries may also be submitted to the Level Up! booth at the Komikon 2007, UP Bahay ng Alumni.

Final deadline for this will be at 12 noon on Saturday, November 17, 2007.

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

11. Participants or their authorized representatives may retrieve non-winning entries after the event or at the Level Up! Office. Entries not retrieved after November 24, 2007 will become the property of Level Up!

12. 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.

For contest inquiries email: cj-munoz@levelupgames.ph

Komikon 2007: IAS On the Spot Drawing Contests

Terms and Conditions for the Lead Slinger Challenge Drawing Contest and the Pixel Battle Royale Digital Coloring Contest

1. There will be only one (1) winner for the Lead Slinger Challenge (drawing contest) and only one (1) winner for the Pixel Battle Royale (digital coloring contest) respectively. Each of the winners will be receiving Php 10,000.00 and a two-week in-house workshop at IAS Manila, Inc.
2. Judges decision is final.

3. Contestant must be a Filipino citizen (by birth or by naturalization) to enter the challenge.

4. Interested parties must submit at least 5 samples of their work to be considered for the contest. A panel of artists from IAS Manila, Inc. will shortlist three finalist from the total collection of submitted works. The contestants will be notified at least five (5) days before the event on November 17, 2007 by e-mail, SMS, and phone call.

5. Finalists must confirm their participation in the contest by e-mail, SMS, and phone call at least 3 days before the contest proper to give the organizers ample time to select a substitute in the event that they will be unable to join.

6. There will be no contest fees to be paid.

7. The artworks produced by the contestants in the contest proper remain the property of each individual contestant. IAS Manila, Inc. reserves the right to use said artworks in promoting the event including photographs and videos of the contestants taken during the event.

Contest sponsored by IAS. For inquiries about the contest, leave IAS a note.

KOMIKON 2007: On-the-Spot Drawing Contest

To join the Komikon On-The-Spot comic strip contest, register at the UP Bahay ng Alumni on Komikon Day, November 17, 2007 from 10am (when gates open) until noon. Please bring your own materials, ie pencil, pen, paper, coloring materials, etc.

Bring your creativity and artistic skills and see you there!

Indie Tiangge Participants

The registration for the Indie Tiangge has officially been closed last September 5. We have already increased the number of group/individuals for this year compared to last year, but due to space constrictions, we can't accept any more. We apologize for those who we cannot accommodate for this year. Please continue producing your works, and make sure to register early for next year, as soon as the registration has been announced.

For those who were able to register, congratulations. We are looking forward to your works, and we hope everyone supports them.

Here is the list of individual and groups who have registered for the Indie Tiangge Booth for the Komikon 2007 this November 17 at the UP Bahay ng Alumni:

1. Silent Sanctum
2. Kalalangan Kamaru
3. M3
4. Skewed Studios
5. Mischelle Maxim Felix
6. Monkey Versus Squirrel comics
7. Paperclip Komics
8. Mirida
9. Subway Productions
10. Gener Pedrina
11. Karlo Cesar A. Cordero
12. Klovr Studio
13. Abono Komiks
14. Nestcomiks
15. Bandido Comics (formerly GreenHedz Comics)
16. Kickbackers
17. Forsaken Ground
18. SalimPusa
19. Psych Out Project
20. Pancitan Komiks Group
21. Bad Luck
22. Section Six Comics
23. Seraphic Assassins Productions
24. NokoTomoHya
25. ACE (Artist Club Extreme)
26. Lapis Ko 'To
27. Infinity Group
28. Scratch Comics
29. Komikera
30. Shirogaka
31. Ian Walter Along
32. Gio Paredes
33. Herman Gacosta
34. Benta Box Creations
35. Bien Del Rosario
36. RD Studioz
37. Pilar Nenita Esber
38. illUST
39. Philippine Onix / Ukiraio
40. Anonymous? Artists?

Please stay tuned for more announcements.

Komikon 2007: Character Making Contest

Heroes ala Pinoy

What if this character was Filipino? Your favorite Superhero? Your favorite Anime character? Your favorite literary character?

• Contest is open to all comic book artists except for professionals with published works sold in bookstores.
• Redraw / recreate any existing comic / manga character into a Filipino counterpart. For example: if Wolverine was Filipino, what would he look like? What would his story be? Will he still be called Wolverine?
• Write a short write up about your recreated character.
• Entries can be digitally or traditionally rendered.
• Entries are to be submitted online with a canvass size of 8 1/2 x 11 (letter size) and having the resolution of 150 - 300 dpi. E-mail your entry to komikon[at]gmail[dot]com with the subject: “KOMIKON 2007: Character Making Contest”. Only e-mail entries are accepted.
• Include a picture of the original character.
• One entry per person only.
• Deadline of submission of entries is on October 31, 2007
• E-mail should include the following information:
  
  a. Name of Character:
  b. Short description:
  c. Name of Artist:
  d. Age:
  e. School/occupation:
  f. Contact information (mobile no./e-mail)

KOMIKON 2007: Make the Page Contest

Rules:

• Contest is open to all comic book artists except for professionals with published works sold in bookstores.
• Contestants/ groups are limited to only one entry.
• Entries submitted by groups are required to submit the names of the individuals involved in creating the comic. Group entries with professionals on board are automatically disqualified.
• Participants must turn the given script into a 2 page comic.

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SCRIPT

PERSON1: Ipasok mo na kasi… baka may makakita pa sa atin dito.

PERSON2: Sigurado ka bang handa ka na?

PERSON1: Oo, kanina pa nga ako naghihintay eh. Tara na.

PERSON2: Ang sikip!

PERSON1: Ipilit mo lang, papasok din yan.

PERSON2: Ayan, nakapsok na. Nahirapan ako dun ah.

PERSON1: Bilisan mo pa. Malapit nang lumabas. Sige pa!

PERSON2: Gggrrrrrrr!

PERSON1: Aray ko...#@&%#@!!!

PERSON3: HOY! Anong ginagawa nyo dito!

PERSON1: Ay, shet!

PERSON3: Hindi nyo ba alam na bawal dito?!

PERSON1: Tara na, sibat na!

PERSON2: Ha?! Di pa ako tapos.

PERSON1: Anak ng...!

PERSON3: Bumalik kayo dito!

PERSON1: Ano? Tapos ka na ba?

PERSON2: Malapit na.

PERSON1: Bilisan mo. Ayan na sya.

PERSON2: Tapos na!

PERSON1: TARA! ALIS NA!

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Entries should be in the form of a comic book with the following specs:

• 8.5 X 11 (letter size, back to back) 8.5 X 6.5 (long bond paper, folded, and stapled twice in the middle)
• There is a minimum of 3 panels per page. No splash pages are allowed.
• Environment shots can only be used in the entire entry.
• Colored and/or black and white entries are accepted.
• There are no restrictions as to the art style that can be used as long as the comic book follows the given script. Please avoid mature / malicious / lewd content.
• Any dialogue added to the script provided will be eligible for disqualification.
• Entries should be placed in a short brown envelope with their name, address, phone number, and e-mail written legibly at the upper left hand corner.
• Please note that entries are non-returnable. Entries should be reproductions only. (Originals will not be returned)

Deadline of entries would be on November 6.

Submit 3 copies of your entry to:

KOMIKON 2007: MAKE THE PAGE CONTEST
c/o Jon Zamar
132 a Narra Street,
Project 3, Quezon City 1102

KOMIKON 2007: Comic Creation Contest

Comic Creation Contest Guidelines

Rules:
Contest is open to all comic book artists except for professionals with published works sold in bookstores.
Contestants/ groups are limited to only one entry.
Entries submitted by groups are required to submit the names of the individuals involved in creating the indie. Group entries with professionals on board are automatically disqualified.
Entries should adhere to the given theme. Entries deviating from the theme shall be automatically disqualified.


This year’s theme is :

Makabagong alamat ng kung ano anong bagay na hindi pa nagagawan ng kwento.

We have heard endless of such tales when we were kids, Legend of the Pineapple, Legend of the Rainbow, Legend of this, Legend of that etcetera. What we want from you guys is a legend that we have never heard of before.


Submit 3 copies of your entry to

KOMIKON 2007: COMIC CREATION CONTEST
c/o Jon Zamar
132 a Narra Street,
Project 3, Quezon City 1102


Deadline of submissions will be on October 30. Entries submitted beyond October 30 shall not be accepted.
Winners shall be announced on the event itself on November 17 and shall be notified via e-mail or phone.
The judge’s decision is final.


Entries should be in the form of a comic book with the following specs:

8.5 X 6.5 (long bond paper, folded, and stapled twice in the middle)
Entries should be placed in a short brown envelope with their name, address, phone number, and e-mail written legibly at the upper left hand corner.
Stories must be 4 to 12 pages long (excluding cover)
Please note that entries are non-returnable. Entries should be reproductions only. (originals will not be returned)
Colored and/or black and white entries are accepted.
There are no restrictions as to the genre or art style that can be used as long as the comic book follows the given theme.
The story should be in the form of a one-shot title. It should be whole in itself, with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Multiple comic stories in a single entry (anthology) will not be allowed.


Criteria for Judging:

40% Visual narrative: Knowledge and application of the visual language of comics.
30% Story: Concept and integration of the given theme in a cohesive and entertaining tale.
20% Presentation: Expertise in comic book production. This includes legibility, quality of reproduction, and overall tech savvy.
10% Overall impact: This refers to how all of the elements unite to form a solid comic book.

Talecraft Story-Creation Contest

Tell Your Tale...

Join the Talecraft Story-Creation Contest at the Komikon!

Where: At the Talecraft Booth, Komikon, UP Diliman Bahay ng Alumni
When: November 17, 2007 (Sat)
*Register before 1:30pm
*Contest starts at 2:00pm

Mechanics:
Create a story on the spot using Talecraft. The one with the best story wins! You’ll be judged by both quality of story, and delivery.

Prizes:
1st Prize: A DV Camera!
2nd Prize: An MP4 Player
3rd Prize: A 2GB Flash Disk

How to Play Talecraft:
There are 3 types of cards in Talecraft: Genre Cards (story-type), Archetype Cards (characters), and Key Cards (keywords, plotlines). Pick 1 Genre, 2 Archetypes and 6 Keys; then make a story out of them. We’ll give you 5 minutes to create your story, and another 5 minutes to tell it.

Talecraft is available at selected major bookstores and trading card shops in Metro Manila. For more information, visit the Talecraft website at: http://talecraft.komikasi.com

Komikon Indie Registration

KOMIKON INDIE TIANGGE IS NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!

There will be 10 tables provided for the indie tiangge.
Four (4) groups/individuals per table (only 4 chairs per table).
First 40 groups/individuals to register will be allowed to sell their comics / merchandize at the event.

Terms to be considered:

• Individuals/ group will still pay the entrance fee of P50
• First come, First Serve seating. Please come 1 hour before the event starts.
• To avoid crowding, only 1 person for a group can be seated in the indie tiangge area.
• The organizers will get 10% of the total comic / merchandize sales at the end of the day

If you are agreeable to these terms,send the following details to komikon[at]gmail.com with the subject: KOMIKON 2007 INDIE COMICS

Artist/group name:
Indie titles to be sold:
contact numbers:
e-mail:
website: (optional)

KOMIKON 2007 Press Release

For the past two years KOMIKON cemented relationships among players in and out of the comic book industry. Be it peers, colleagues, readers, creators, publishers and retailers, KOMIKON is THE venue and the EVENT for sharing and renewing ties that bind.

This is where the depth and width of Filipino talent in creating various worlds and stories, from the golden age to the here and now are showcased. KOMIKON also served as the link for the local market to reach out to the global village. Bottom line, this once a year fest promotes the rich medium that is comic book, which can be seen through the myriad of local works drawing from influences not only locally but from our foreign counterparts as well.

Indeed KOMIKON is the celebration of the great art form endearingly called by Pinoys from all walks of life as Komiks. This was the medium that once served as our “national past time” particularly during its golden age from the 70s to the early 80s. It was an industry that gave birth to superstar illustrators and writers. Komiks opened a window for this unique breed of artists to break into the international scene. Their Komiks stories led to adaptations into other media such as film, television and radio making them part of an unforgettable part of our local tradition of excellence in art and literature. KOMIKON is the event that aims to gather its supporters and creators in one place to commemorate komiks as it deserve to be distinguished.

KOMIKON 2007 will be held at the UP Diliman’s Bahay ng Alumni on November 17, 2007, from 10am to 6pm. Again it will showcase the creations of Filipino artists from various genres and themes and give tribute to the creators and their creations. The 3rd Filipino Komiks Convention aims to bring together comic book artists/groups and publishers in a venue where they could present their talents, works and services to the public. Most importantly, it aims to give a break to aspiring comic artists. It would like to offer a venue for new art groups and different generations of artists for a free exchange of ideas. Hopefully it would lead to a transcending of stereotypes and broaden the scope of comics – from local to international to cross-cultural, sequential to strips, amateur to professional and traditional publication to independent comics publishing. This event will raise awareness of the exciting state of contemporary Philippine comics industry.

Contests like the Independent Comicbook, On the Spot Comic Strip Making and the Original Character Making Contest hopes to bring out the next generation of Comic Book creators to the fore front. Our special guests, comic book superstars from the past and present, both coming from the local and international fields will be available for consultations. They will share insights about the industry through their multifaceted experiences. Fun-filled activities will also be provided by our exhibitors through their respective booths and own activities.

Komikon is also the home of the Komikon Awards, a vote-based awards given to those who the readers, creators and other supporters of the medium deemed to be deserving. Taking the cue from the film industry that yearly take time to award meritorious films and give accolades to their worthy creators, the Komikon Committee will open the nominations for the 2nd Komikon Awards in this event for the following year. The Komikon Awards will give the opportunity for readers, creators, publishers and retailers to nominate and vote for the best in the industry, both local and international. The awards aim to encourage solidarity within the industry to produce quality local books and promote wider readership in the market.

This year’s event is organized by The Artists’ Den and Groundbreakers Inc.

Groundbreakers Inc. is owned and run by artists and writers alike. One of their main goals is to provide the best local talents with the opportunity to garner professional experience and success in the industry, not just locally but internationally as well. By doing so, they hope to make the Philippines one of the prime source of talent for the Manga industry in South East Asia and eventually the world. One of their aims is to bring forth these talents to both local and international markets and to showcase to the world the potential of Filipino artists and story tellers through high quality Manga publications.

The Artists’ Den, on the other hand, has a long-term commitment to help art groups grow, to promote goodwill among fellow Comic Creators and support different works and activities among appreciative audiences. The organization had been witness to the ups and downs of the comic industry as members themselves are mixed up in it. The group has actively participated in the past conventions and now would like to have a convention that focuses on comics alone.

For more information and latest event developments visit the official Komikon site; watch us at http://komikon.deviantart.com/ and join the discussion at the Komikon Forums.

KOMIKON 2007 Sitemap

KOMIKON 2007: 3rd Filipino Komiks Convention
November 17, 2007
UP Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City

Komikon 2007 Press Release - Komikon 2007, the 3rd Filipino Komiks Convention

KOMIKON 2007 Partners - Sponsors, Exhibitors, Guests and Special People

Komikon Indie Registration - KOMIKON INDIE TIANGGE IS NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!

Indie Tiangge Partcipants - Final list of 30 individuals/groups registered for the indie comics tiangge.


Contests:

Komikon 2007: Comic Creation Contest - Theme is: Makabagong alamat ng kung ano anong bagay na hindi pa nagagawan ng kwento...

KOMIKON 2007: Make the Page Contest - Participants must turn the given script into a 2 page comic

Talecraft Story-Creation Contest - Join the Talecraft Story-Creation Contest at the Komikon!

Komikon 2007: Character Making Contest -

Komikon 2007: On-the-Spot Drawing Contest - Register in the morning and bring your own materials

Komikon 2007: IAS On-the-Spot Drawing Contests - Sponsored by Interactive Arts Services/StoryboardsOnline.

Level Up! Artists Search 2007 - Ragnarok and RF Online Contests sponsored by Level Up! Games

Post Event:

A Heartfelt Thanks - Thank You Note

Contest Winners - Congratulations to these talented people

Event Coverage - Blog posts, reviews, photos and videos of Komikon 2007