The Necronomicon opens in Seattle

The Necronomicon
Open Circle Theater
Seattle, WA
October 10 - November 15, Thu.-Sat. @ 8pm - Sun. @ 4pm
http://www.octheater.com/

Open Circle Theater continues it's 6th year of smash-hit adaptations of stories by the master of the macabre, H.P. Lovecraft. This year we are creating an original piece based on Lovecraft's works and involving his sinister tome, The Necronomicon.

A young woman is being terrorized by nightmares. But what happens when things from her dreams start occurring in her real life. Is she going crazy, or are there really man/squid things attacking her? And the strange "hero" who has suddenly appeared? And what is that strange book she keeps dreaming about...

Come see what all the screaming is about...

HP Lovecraft Necronomicon

Directed by:
Ron Sandahl

Written by:
John McKenna
Ron Sandahl
Dustin Engstrom
Maggie Lee

Sound Science: A Day and A Night of Sonic Exploration

SOUND SCIENCE
A Day and A Night of Sonic Exploration
Sat. October 4th, 2008 - 3:20 PM to Late
http://psychesonics.org/resources.html

Featuring: DJs, Artists, Presenters, and Classes

Come join us to experiment and experience new and exciting applications of sound in changing consciousness, awareness and form.

During the day there will be presentations, interactive sound installations, and experiences that harness the power of sound. At night will be a party that interfaces sound technology with performances, people and music.

Come out to connect with fellow researchers, experimenters and experiencers for an unforgettable download from the Noosphere.

Please bring sound experiments, science tricks, and plenty of love to The Trancendental Church of Bass in Seattle, Wa. on Oct. 4th, 2008.

Tickets available from Brown Paper Tickets.

NEW MEDIA BC ANNOUNCES DATES FOR VANCOUVER DIGITAL WEEK 2009

A POWERFUL LINEUP OF EVENTS DESIGNED TO TAKE DIGITAL MEDIA EXCELLENCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, September 25, 2008 - New Media BC announced today new partnerships and enhanced programming for the second annual Vancouver Digital Week to run May 11-15, 2009 on Granville Island in Vancouver.

Vancouver Digital Week 2009 includes the following events:

• Vancouver International Digital Festival (VIDFEST)
• Game Developers Conference Canada (GDC Canada)
• Convergence 2009 Digital Marketing & Communications Forum
• The International Partnering Forum
• New Media BC’s Digital Media Awards Show and Gala

Vancouver Digital Week is an immersive week of innovative programming and partnership opportunities for the digital media industry that features top minds and deal makers from around the globe. Participants gain access to international business match-making, 'big picture' conference sessions on the latest trends and markets in digital media, high-level seminars for creators, designers, and producers, and vibrant networking parties.

"British Columbia is a global center for digital media and has attracted top level companies, talent, investors and entrepreneurs from around the world." states Kenton Low, President of New Media BC. "We are delighted to bring together an outstanding group of partners to provide a comprehensive week of best in class events. New Media BC is joining forces again with Reboot Communications and the Cossette Communication Group and we are thrilled that Think Services is bringing their world renown Game Developers Conference to Vancouver."

"We are excited to be part of Vancouver Digital Week 2009," Kathy Schoback, Executive Vice President of Global Events, Think Services, said. "Bringing GDC Canada to Vancouver makes a lot of sense for us given the city’s position as a world class interactive entertainment center, and the region's contributions to international game development."

"Vancouver Digital Week 2009 is the ideal platform for Cossette's Convergence 2009 digital marketing forum," says Sandy Fleischer, Vice President and General Manager of Fjord Interactive (Cossette's digital marketing group). "The quality and scope of the week makes this the 'must-attend' event of the year for anyone interested in digital media, and we are proud to be a part of it."

"Our partnership with New Media BC and Digital Week has contributed greatly to the growth of the Vancouver International Game Summit" says Greg Spievak, CEO of Reboot Communications. "We look forward to building on that momentum with the addition of GDC Canada to Vancouver Digital Week 2009."

Vancouver has the perfect ecosystem for a thriving digital media industry: post-secondary institutions providing outstanding digital media, facilities, training and research, a favorable business environment and a strong base of creative and business professionals working in top companies that include Electronic Arts, THQ, Nexon, Activision, Disney, Rainmaker, Nintendo, and Microsoft.


About New Media BC – http://www.newmediabc.com

New Media BC is British Columbia’s not-for-profit digital media industry association representing over 1,100 digital media companies employing 16,000+ individuals working in sectors including games, visual effects, interactive marketing & design, eLearning, animation, Web 2.0 and mobile content & applications. New Media BC helps these businesses to grow via professional development, networking and advocacy services.

About the Think Services Game Group – http://www.tsgamegroup.com

A core provider of essential information to the professional game industry, the Think Services Game Group offers market-defining content, and drives community through its award winning lineup of print, online, event and research products and services. These include Game Developer Magazine, Game Developer Research, the Webby Award-winning Gamasutra.com, GameCareerGuide.com, WorldsInMotion.biz, GameSetWatch.com, GamesOnDeck.com, SeriousGamesSource.com, the Game Developers Conference, the Austin Game Developers Conference, the Paris Game Developers Conference, the Game Career Seminars, the Independent Games Festival and Summit, and the Game Developers Choice Awards.

About Cossette Communication Group – http://www.cossette.com

Cossette Communication Group Inc. offers a full range of leading-edge communication services to clients of all sizes, including some of the most prestigious brands in the world. A customer-driven organization built around highly specialized business units, Cossette also offers Convergent CommunicationsTM, a unique working method that brings added value to the client by integrating various services offered by the Group, including strategic planning and research, advertising, media planning and buying, sales promotion, CRM, database and direct marketing, interactive marketing and technology solutions, public relations and alliance marketing, branding and design, ethnic marketing, sports marketing, branded content and product placement and business-to-business communications (B2B practices). Cossette has approximately 1,650 employees and offices in Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax, New York, Irvine, Los Angeles, London, Moscow and Shanghai.

About Reboot Communications – http://www.rebootconference.com

Reboot Communications Ltd. is a Canadian company based in British Columbia, that specializes in organizing and implementing national and international conferences focused on information technology, public safety, privacy and security, health, electronic gaming and counterterrorism. Over the past twelve years, Reboot has provided a full spectrum of conference management services to the private and public sector, including: marketing and communications, logistics, agenda development, sponsorship sales, research and intergovernmental expertise.

Bellcon Interview

The Bellingham based tv station KVOS interviews the co-founders of the Bellingham comic book convention BELLCON on their local show Experience Northwest. A video of the interview can be found here.

Upcoming Events October 2008 And Beyond

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BrickCon: October 2-5th, 2008 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.brickcon.org/

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H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival: October 3th-5th, 2008 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.hplfilmfestival.com/

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VCON: October 3th-5th, 2008 - Surrey, BC Canada
Website: http://www.vcon.ca

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Redmond Digital Arts Festival: October 4th-5th, 2008 - Redmond, Washington
Website: http://www.redmondartsfestival.com

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Calgary Comic & Toy Expo: October 5th, 2008 - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.comicandtoy.ca/

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IPMS Vancouver Fall Model Show: October 6th, 2008 - Burnaby, BC Canada
Website: http://members.tripod.com/%7Eipms/fallshow.htm

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Revenant Film Festival: October 11th, 2008 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.revenantfilmfest.com/

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Sci-Fan: October 11th, 2008 - Lynnwood, Washington
Website: http://www.galaxyhobby.com/scifan.htm

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Tri-City Comic Con: October 11th, 2008 - Pasco, Washington
Website: http://www.thetc3.org/

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Tactical Solutions: October 17th-19th, 2008 - Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Website: http://tactical-solutions-gaming.tripod.com/index.html

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Keep Portland Weird: October 20th, 2008 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.multcolib.org/events/kpw.html

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Con-Fusion: October 24th-26th, 2008 - Victoria, BC Canada
Website: http://www.con-fusion.ca/

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Bellerose Con: October 25th, 2008 - St. Albert, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.bellerosecon.com/

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Seattle ComiCard Show: October 26th, 2008 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.seattlecomicardconvention.com/

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GIRAF 4: November 5th-8th, 2008 - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.giraffest.ca/

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AmberCon Northwest: November 6th-9th, 2008 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.amberconnw.org/

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AkiCon: November 7th-9th, 2008 - Everett, Washington
Website: http://www.akicon.org/

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Portland Comic Book Show: November 9th, 2008 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.portlandcomicbookshow.com/

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2D OR NOT 2D Animation Festival: November 14th-15th, 2008 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.2dornot2d.org/

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Emerald City GameFest: November 15th, 2008 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.emeraldcitygamefest.org/

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Great Train Expo: November 15-16th, 2008 - Puyallup, Washington
Website: http://www.greattrainexpo.com/

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Victoria Toy Show: November 16th, 2008 - Victoria, BC Canada
Website: http://members.shaw.ca/dshelton99/

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Orycon: November 21th-23rd, 2008 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.orycon.org/orycon30/

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Tomodachi Fest: November 28th-30th, 2008 - Boise, Idaho
Website: http://www.tomodachifest.com/

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MewCon: December 31st, 2008 - January 1, 2009 - Vancouver, Washington
Website: http://www.mewcon.com

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RustyCon: January 9th-11th, 2009 - Sea-Tac, Washington
Website: http://www.rustycon.com/

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ConQuest NW: January 16-18th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.conquestnw.com/

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Confilkt: January 30-February 1, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://conflikt.org/

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Eugene Games Gala: January 30-February 1, 2009 - Eugene, Oregon
Website: http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/EugeneGamesGala/

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Beyond Con: February 6th-8th, 2009 - Gig Harbor, Washington
Website: http://www.beyondcon.org/

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Gotta Con: February 6th-8th, 2009 - Victoria, BC Canada
Website: http://www.gottacon.com/

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Northwest Model Hobby Expo: February 6th-8th, 2009 - Monroe, Washington
Website: http://www.nwmodelhobbyexpo.com/

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Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival: February 7th, 2009 - Seattle, WA
Website: http://www.empsfm.org

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Game Design Expo: February 7th-8th, 2009 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.gamedesignexpo.com/

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Radcon: February 13-15, 2009 - Pasco, Washington
Website: http://www.radcon.org/news.php

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Northwest Scale Modelers Show: February 14th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/northwestscalemodelers/

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Dak-Kon XIV: February 28th - March 2nd, 2009 - Courtenay, BC Canada
Website: http://members.axion.net/~murdock/tourney.html

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Dak-Kon XIV: February 29th, 2009 - Anchorage, Alaska
Website: http://www.senshicon.org

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Northwest Festivals & Events Conference: March 1-3rd, 2009 - Ocean Shores, Washington
Website: http://nwfestivalconference

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Anime Oasis EVO: March 12-15, 2009 - Boise, Idaho
Website: http://www.animeoasis.org/

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The Joy of Modeling: March 14th, 2009 - Vancouver, Washington
Website: http://ipmspearsonmodeleers.weebly.com/2009-invitational.html

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Brickfest: March 26th-29th, 2009 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.brickfest.com/

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GameStorm: March 26th-29th, 2009 - Vancouver, Washington
Website: http://www.gamestorm.org/

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Edmonton Collectible Toy & Comic Show: March 29th, 2009 - Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.edtoyshow.com/

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Stargate SG-1 Atlantis Convention: April 2-5th, 2009 - Burnaby, BC Canada
Website: http://www.creationent.com/cal/sgvan.htm

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Washington State Science & Engineering Fair: April 3-4th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.wssef.org/

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Emerald City Comic Con: April 4-5th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/

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Norwescon: April 9-12th, 2009 - SeaTac, Washington
Website: http://www.norwescon.org/

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Sakura-Con: April 10-12th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.sakuracon.org/

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Calgary Underground Film Festival: April 18-19th, 2009 - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Website: http://calgaryundergroundfilm.org/

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Stumptown Comics Fest: April 18-19th, 2009 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.stumptowncomics.com/

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Supertrain: April 18-19th, 2009 - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.supertrain.ca/

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Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo: April 25th-26th, 2009 - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.calgaryexpo.com/

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Washington Cultural Congress: April 27-29th, 2009 - Leavenworth, Washington
Website: http://wsaa.qwestoffice.net/congress.htm

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A Festival For May: May 3-4th, 2009 - Carnation, WA
Website: http://www.camlann.org/may_fest.htm

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ION Game Conference: May 12-14th, 2009 - Seattle, WA
Website: http://2009.ionconference.com/

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UFO Fest: May 15-16th, 2009 - McMinnville, Oregon
Website: http://www.mcmenamins.com/ufofest07/index.html

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Zompire: May 15-17th, 2009 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.zompire.com/

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Miscon May 22-25th, 2009, Missoula, Montana
Website: http://www.miscon.org/

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Spokane Comicon May 30th, 2009, Spokane, Washington
Website: http://www.spokanecomicon.com/

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Anime Evolution: June 12th-14th, 2009 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.animeevolution.com/

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Northwest Pinball Expo: June 12th-14th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.nwpinballshow.com/

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IPMS North Olympic Peninsula Model Show: June 20th, 2009 - Port Townsend, Washington
Website: http://www.nopms.net/

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SpoCon: July 31st - August 2nd, 2009, Spokane, Washington
Website: http://www.spocon.us

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Animethon: August 7th-9th, 2009 - Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.asapa.ca

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Fandemonium: August 7th-9th, 2009 - Boise, Idaho
Website: http://www.fandemonium.org/

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Kumoricon: September 5th-7th, 2009 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.kumoricon.org/

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Steam-Con: October 23rd-25th, 2009 - Sea-Tac, Washington
Website: http://www.steam-con.com/

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Kumoricon: September 4th-6th, 2010 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.kumoricon.org/

New Vancouver Video Game Event?

There are various news reports here and here reporting on that Vancouver BC could soon be host to a major North American Video Game Convention. The convention would be operated by the company that runs the Leipzig Games Convention in Germany, and the Games Convention Asia event in Singapore.

SIGGRAPH Coming To Vancouver BC 2011

A JOINT NEWS RELEASE FROM TOURISM VANCOUVER
AND THE VANCOUVER CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE

Vancouver, BC: In August 2011, Vancouver will see an influx of computer graphics professionals, visiting the city to attend SIGGRAPH, the annual conference of the Association of Computer Machinery Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques. Tourism Vancouver and the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre recently won the bid to bring the convention to the city over competition from San Francisco and San Diego.

SIGGRAPH is expected to attract over 25,000 delegates, with direct visitor spending of over $8.6 million. The convention will utilize the expanded facilities of the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre(VCEC). The organizers awarded the bid to Vancouver as they felt that it would both boost international attendance as well as attract a large number of local delegates drawn from the city’s strong computer graphics industry.

“This win is a major achievement for Vancouver,” said Tourism Vancouver chair Smith Munro. “Not only does the initial conference represent significant economic benefits for the city, it also gives us the opportunity to win a place in this association’s regular rotation of conference cities, looking well beyond 2011.”

“SIGGRAPH’s decision to select Vancouver for this important conference further demonstrates the business case for an expanded VCEC,” said David Podmore, chair of the VCEC. “We could not have accommodated this large group without the current expansion project.”

Stan Hagen, British Columbia’s Minister of Tourism, Sport & the Arts added, “When we welcome SIGGRAPH delegates to the province in 2011, we will not only be able to showcase our expanded convention facilities, but also the work of BC’s computer graphics industry. Bringing business such as this to our province represents an important contribution to our economy.”

Tourism Vancouver, along with partners such as the VCEC and the hotel community, spearheads the Be A Host program which encourages local British Columbians to work with the tourism industry to bring their colleagues to Vancouver for a national or international conference. For more information on the Be A Host program, please visit www.tourismvancouver.com/beahost.

Aki Con 2008

Aki Con 2008
Nov. 7th-9th
Everett, Wa
Spread the Word!
Because the Northwest deserves another Awesome Anime Convention
http://www.akicon.org/

Promotional Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlfxOyS8Y2s

Aki con Washington States newest Anime and Manga convention annouces pre-reg is now open!

Aki Con is this autumn (FYI "aki" means autumn in Japanese) November 7th, 8th and 9th. Pre-register online to receive Tickets to your choice of event tickets (opening ceremony, closing ceremony or cosplay) and have your name entered to win a Aki Con party pack!

Guest:
Chuck Huber
The Slants
Mega Ran
Soul Candy
Velocity Demo team
NDP comics

Contest
Anime Music Videos! Create a AMV! All entries must be post marked by 9/15/08.
Aki Con Sing Your heart Out Karaoke Contest
Ramen eating contest
Manga contest
Cosplay Showdown! (skit contest)
Hallway cosplay contest
Aki Con Name The Mascots

Cosplay Weapons Contest:
Do you have any awesome homemade cosplay weapon you'd like to showcase. Then sign up
at the Main stage by noon Saturday and report to Panel room 2 at the assigned time. There
you weapons will be displayed for attendees to vote on their favorite weapon. The winner will
be announced at closing ceremonies. All weapons must be registered when an
attendee arrives at Aki con. Aki con reserves the right to ask that any cosplay
weapon be left outside of the convention on a case by case bases.
-Aki Con Model Contest
Do you put together anime models?
-Referral Contest: Spread the word about Aki Con to your friends, family and random
otaku you meet.
-Flyer Contest
Design Aki Con 2008 Flyer
and more to be announced.
Plus there are special Guests like the SLANTS, Soul Candy, Mega Ran and more.
There will be panels of course, workshops, dances, 24 hour anime viewing, a manga library stocked with over 2000 manga. Check out all the details at www.akicon.org

2d or Not 2d Animation Festival 2008 Submissions

2D-FEST
Animaticus Foundation
P.O. Box 12324
Everett WA 98206 USA
Phone: 425 330 1603
ken@animaticus.com
http://www.2dornot2d.org

2d or Not 2d Animation Festival
3 Annual November 14, 2008 to November 15, 2008

OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES • Select a Category of Entry to continue.


2D Production
A '2D Film' is an animated film that has been created traditionally... i.e. the animation is initially drawn using pencil and paper, and then finally completed in either a cel or digital environment.

Note: Entrants are automatically entered on a ‘Best Film’ basis, or else a ‘Best Animation in a Film' basis… meaning that the “2D OR NOT 2D Animation Festival” judges can award one ‘Golden Pencil’ award for both of these categories!
All Style Production An 'All-style Production' is a film that has been created using any frame-by-frame animation technique... i.e. 2D, 3D, Claymation, Cut-out, Puppet, etc.

Note: Entrants are automatically entered on a ‘Best Film’ basis, or else a ‘Best Animation in a Film' basis… meaning that the “2D OR NOT 2D Animation Festival” judges can award one ‘Golden Pencil’ award for both of these categories!
Student Production A 'Student Production' is regarded as an animated film that has been completed by an individual who has been, or is, in fulltime education while the film is in production. All forms of animated productions are acceptable in this category.

Note: Entrants are automatically entered on a ‘Best Film’ basis, or else a ‘Best Animation in a Film' basis… meaning that the “2D OR NOT 2D Animation Festival” judges can award one ‘Golden Pencil’ award for both of these categories!
Digital Media Production A 'Digital Media Production' is deemed as an animated film or sequence of animated movement that has been generated, initiated or is intended for a totally digital environment... i.e. such as a Website, a hand-held device, a video game, etc.

Note: Entrants are automatically entered on a ‘Best Film’ basis, or else a ‘Best Animation in a Film' basis… meaning that the “2D OR NOT 2D Animation Festival” judges can award one ‘Golden Pencil’ award for both of these categories!

----------- STATEMENT -------------> MISSION & OBJECTIVE
The annual '2D OR NOT 2D ANIMATION FESTIVAL' is hosted by the ANIMATICUS FOUNDATION... a much respected non-profit organization which seeks to preserve, teach and evolve the artform of traditional animation in this digital world. However, the purpose of the festival is not to honor traditional 2D animation only. Instead it brings to the attention of audiences far and wide a program which boasts ALL forms of animation that contain both quality and artistic integrity.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Now in its third hugely-successful year, the 2D OR NOT 2D ANIMATION FESTIVAL is going BIG! This November the festival is to be held and the acclaimed IMAX Theater at the Pacific Science Center in the heart of Seattle, WA. The festival will offer a mixture of films in and out of competition... keynote speakers from the realms of film, games and animation-related art and/or illustration... as well as unique workshops with professional animators and artists of outstanding pedigree.

In the competitive arena, there will be awards given for the 'Best Production' and 'Best Animation in a Production' spanning four distinct categories... '2D ANIMATION', 'ALL-STYLE ANIMATION', 'STUDENT ANIMATION' and 'DIGITAL MEDIA ANIMATION'. This means that both professional and student animators can not only win honors for their film productions in each of these four categories but they can also win for the quality of their animation within a production.

The highlight of the event however is the announcement of the prestigious "ROY E. DISNEY AWARD"... a valued, non-competitive award that will pay tribute to the work of any one individual, studio or organization considered to have made an outstanding contribution to the evolution of the animation genre. Following the awards ceremony the Pontiac Bay Orchestra will headline a Gala Event for attendees, speakers and invited guests... playing timeless music that has featured in animated movies since the birth of the industry itself.

ORGANIZERS:
Ken Rowe (Festival Director) ; Tony White (Festival President)


GENERAL RULES
Submissions need to have been completed no earlier than January 01, 2007.

Submitted films must be no longer than 30 minutes in length, unless by permission of the festival organizers.

Submissions must conform to preview and presentation formats listed elsewhere.

All language films are acceptable. However, for the benefit of clarity, some recognition should be made by the filmmaker that the festival will primarily be focused towards an English-speaking audience.

The '2D OR NOT 2D ANIMATION FESTIVAL' awards `Golden Pencil' awards for both `Best Production' or 'Best Animation in a Production', in each of its four categories. The four basic categories are '2D PRODUCTION', 'ALL STYLE PRODUCTION', 'STUDENT PRODUCTION' and 'DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION'.

For further information about the Animaticus Foundation, please access their website at http://www.animaticus.com.

Rustycon 26

Rustycon 26
www.rustycon.com

Date: Jan 9th - 11th, 2009
Hotel: Seattle Airport Marriott

GOH: Jay Lake & James Stanley Daugherty

We are proud to announce what we have a confirmed date and hotel. We will be
January 9-11, 2009 at the Seattle Airport Marriott. We will post more
information shortly on room rates, discount codes and a reservation link.
Looking forward to seeing you all that weekend!

Fan groups contact us and we will tell you about our group rate.

Go check out our web page www.rustycon.com and come check it out.

Gene Armstrong
Rustycon 26 - Chairman