Friday, August 15, 2008

Indie Comic Contest by KC Cordero

(Repost from Gerry A's blog)

KC Cordero, Associate Editor for The Buzz Magasin, Managing Editor of SINDAK! and the man behind a lot of comic book activity during the past couple of years, will be embarking on a rather surprising and selfless endeavor on the 4th Annual Philippine Comics Convention or Komikon at the UP Bahay ng Alumni on November 22, 2008.

He will be offering a 1-gig Samsung mp3 player as grand prize, along with books, comics, art supplies, and lots more to whoever comes up with the BEST “indie” at the Komikon. If you have an indie at the Komikon, you don’t have to sign up, register or join anything. KC will go to the Komikon and buy every single freaking indie in the place. That’s right. BUY. I think that’s amazing. So I think it’s a great idea to set aside a copy for KC when he passes by your table.

Philippine comics IS worth it, guys. It may not pay as much, but it’s still worth our very best.

For details on KC’s contest, head on over to KC’s blog.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Komikon 2008 Make The Page

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

TAO4: Nawawala sya? Pero andito lang sya kanina.

TAO6: Oo, Nariyan lang sya kanina.

TAO1: Eh? Di nyo sya makita? Pero andito sya oh...

MGA TAO: Wow! ang sarap ng pagkain dito! Chomp!Kain kain kain!

TAO3: Sige, kain lang kayo. Marami pang pagkain.

TaO4: Nakita mo sya? Alam mo ba kung nasan sya ngayon?

TAO1: Ayan oh. Ano ba sa tingin nyo yang nasa mga plato nyo?

TAO2: Ha?!

TAO1: Ayan sya oh...Pwede bang wag nyo sya masyadong kainin? Di nya magugustuhan yan.

MGA TAO: BARF!

TAO2: Kung sya yan, sino ung kanina?

TAO1: Siguro hindi sya...

TAO5: Anak...anak ko to? Panong nangyari yon?

TAO1: Ginoong ____, (lumapit kay TAO5)kay tagal nating di nagkita. Kamusta na?

TAO3: Mga panauhin, heto na ang pinakahihintay ng lahat! Ang inyong pinakaaabangan!

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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)
  • There is a minimum of 3 panels per page. No splash pages are allowed.
  • Environment shots can only be used once 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. Sound Effects are accepted
  • 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 October 31, 2008.

Submit 3 copies of your entry via air mail to

KOMIKON 2008: MAKE THE PAGE CONTEST
c/o Patrick Jungco at 2 Ruby Street Southville,Don Antonio Heights, Diliman, Quezon City 1127 (*please send us an email at komikon[@]gmail.com to confirm if we have received your entry)

or

or drop them off at our designated Store Partners:
  • COMIC ODYSSEY in Robinson's Place, Level 3 Ermita,Manila;
  • COMIC ODYSSEY Robinson's Galleria, Level 3 Expansion Mall, Edsa cor Ortigas;
  • PLANET X Trinoma, North Edsa
  • PLANET X 2nd Floor, Cyber & Fashion Mall, Eastwood City Cyberpark;
  • PLANET X 3rd floor Glorietta 4 Ayala Mall

Komikon 2008 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 :
Mga Kahindikhindik na Tagpo
Create a Horror themed comic using this title.

Submit 3 copies of your entry via air mail to:

KOMIKON 2008: COMIC CREATION CONTEST
  1. c/o Patrick Jungco at 2 Ruby Street Southville,Don Antonio Heights, Diliman, Quezon City 1127 (*please send us an email at komikon[@]gmail.com to confirm if we have received your entry)
  2. or drop them off at our designated Store Partners:
  • COMIC ODYSSEY in Robinson's Place, Level 3 Ermita,Manila;
  • COMIC ODYSSEY Robinson's Galleria, Level 3 Expansion Mall, Edsa cor Ortigas;
  • PLANET X Trinoma, North Edsa
  • PLANET X 2nd Floor, Cyber & Fashion Mall, Eastwood City Cyberpark;
  • PLANET X 3rd floor Glorietta 4 Ayala Mall
  • Deadline of submissions will be on October 31, 2008. Entries submitted beyond October 31 shall not be accepted.
  • Winners shall be announced on the event itself on November 22 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
DEADLINE: October 31, 2008.