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.