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)