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.