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Important Information Regarding Programs and Autographs at Comic-ConAll event and program rooms have limited capacity as set by the Fire Marshal. Even though your badge is needed to get into all events, it does not guarantee you access to any event if it has reached its capacity. We do not clear rooms between events. Most autograph signings are of a limited nature. Your badge does not guarantee autographs at any event. |
2008 Portfolio Review Schedule
Eyes On The Prize!Comic-Con's Portfolio Review offers advice...and maybe your big break!Want to put your skills to use for a top comic, animation, special effects, or design company? Then get that portfolio together and head up into the Sails Pavilion to the Portfolio Review Area, where you’ll find industry professionals waiting to critique your work and answer questions. The companies listed below reserved portfolio space early. More will be added as the show rolls on, so be sure to check the daily events guide and the schedule at the Autograph Area Information Desk each day. Good luck!2008 Portfolio Review ScheduleListed by CompanyPlease note: You cannot schedule a review session in advance. All registration takes place onsite and is usually on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition to the upstairs area under the Sails Pavilion, some companies conduct portfolio reviews at their booths in the Exhibit Hall; these will be noted as applicable. Action ArtistsAction Artists represents storyboard and conceptual artists for gaming, film, commercial, and advertising industries. Beth Hall, executive representative will be reviewing portfolios for storyboard, conceptual, 2D and 3D artists. Writers for games are also encouraged to stop by, as Action Artists will be representing writers soon!
Arch Enemy EntertainmentArch Enemy Entertainment is giving artists a rare opportunity to have their portfolios reviewed. Comic book artist Tone Rodriguez (Violent Messiahs, Snake Plissken Chronicles, The Simpsons, U.T.F.) and screenwriter/comic book writer William Wilson (U.T.F.,Urban Monsters, Snake Plissken Anime, G.I. Joe: Frontline) will be on hand to review portfolios. Artists need to bring copies of their samples along with their contact information. Note: Samples will not be returned.
Cartoon Network StudiosCartoon Network Studios produces several animated favorites, including Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Chowder, Flapjack, and Ben 10: Alien Force. Cartoon Network’s purpose in participating in the review area is to give you feedback in preparing your portfolio for submission in the animation industry. They strongly encourage those with CG skills to submit their portfolio for review. Remember to sign up early, as reviewers were unable to meet last year's demand. While representatives are always happy to hear from fans, they ask that only artists serious in pursuing a career in animation and who have taken the time to compile a portfolio targeted to that goal sign up for time. Please remember that less is more, and pick only your best work to show. It is recommended that you show samples spotlighting the position you want to pursue (i.e. character design, storyboard, etc.). That will help reviewers give you more productive feedback and will make the best use of a limited amount of time.
CinemaGraphix EntertainmentCinemaGraphix Entertainment is a motion picture production and publishing company that enhances the value and marketability of its movie and television projects by first launching them in the comic book marketplace. All of the CinemaGraphix storylines are written by movie and television screenwriters with multiple produced credits. CinemaGraphix is looking for pencilers, inkers, colorists, and letterers for a wide variety of feature-film-related comic books and graphic novels. They are especially interested in pencilers who can ink their own work and who specialize in one or more of the following categories: horror, science fiction, good girl, action, or animation. For serious consideration, please bring photocopied samples or sample digital files that can be left behind.
College for Creative StudiesCollege for Creative Studies is an art and design college If you are thinking of applying to the College for Creative studies are a similar institution, representatives are happy to critique your work to let you know what looks good for admission or what you still need to work on.
Committed ComicsCommitted Comics has signed one new talent at every San Diego Comic-Con where they have exhibited. The next new talent could be you. Committed’s editor- in-chief, Tom Doherty (the only editor to ever do an 8-hours marathon of portfolio reviews) is going to do it again! He will be on hand to personally view and critique the work of promising new artists. Unlike many companies, Committed is actively seeking new projects and creators to work with. They're not here just to look at portfolios to see what is out there; they are looking for creators who have the drive and determination to go to the next level. Committed Comics will review pencils, inks, colors, letters, and full projects. For writing submissions, please go to committedcomics.com. So if you are “committed," pick up a portfolio review ticket from the Autograph Area information booth or Stickman Graphics (booth #2101).
Dark HorseDark Horse editors will be reviewing the storytelling work of professional-level comics artists. They will be looking at consecutive story pages only, with an eye toward storytelling as well as drawing skills. A minimum of five consecutive pages are required. Please bring your most recent work. Artists with cover paintings, inking or color samples, pinups, or sketches are invited to submit work by following the instructions at www.darkhorse.com/company/submissions.php. It is suggested that this review be treated as a job interview.
eigoMANGAeigoMANGA is reviewing submissions for original manga or manga-inspired works to be published in their line of graphic novels and anthology magazines.
HasbroHasbro is looking for illustrators and designers for action-based brand and package design.
Hasbro Sculpt TeamHasbro Sculpt Team is looking to review portfolios of talented sculptors with experience in the 3 3/4" action figures, 6" action figures; and 12" action figures; experience using multiple materials, such as "industry" waxes; experience working with multiple tools and hardwares; a strong understanding of manufacturing and draft considerations; silicone molding and urethane casting experience; an understanding of articulation and implementation; and a passion for Hasbro brands and its licensed properties.
High Impact GamesHigh Impact Games is a video game developer working on AAA titles. They are looking for talented concept artists, 3D environment artists, and 3D animators who are highly creative and able to work with a variety of art styles for their next-gen games.
High Moon StudiosHigh Moon Studios, an award-winning video game developer in San Diego, is reviewing portfolios for concept artists and storyboard artists. They are looking for portfolios that demonstrate the ability to design a broad range of original and imaginative concepts for characters, creatures, environments, vehicles, and props. High Moon is recognized as an art-inspired game studio, one that makes no compromises when it comes to game art quality. They seek artists who share that philosophy and their passion for video games and who can display true talent.
IMPACTIMPACT, a publisher of art instruction books, seeks artist authors who can teach beginners step by step with pictures and words in comics, manga, fantasy and popular art styles, covering such topic areas as storytelling, animals/creatures, basic people/bodies/heads, facial expressions, action poses, and basic drawing.
JMP CreativeJMP Creative, which specializes in the world of entertainment, delivers groundbreaking solutions for its clients’ product development and promotional marketing needs. They begin each day with a single purpose: to invent something extraordinary and unexpected! They would like to review portfolios of comic book artists, toy designers, storyboard artists, 3D designers, and more!
LaikaLaika, based in Portland, Oregon, is looking for both freelance and staff artists for its upcoming animated feature film projects. We are looking for experienced Character Designers, Storyboard Artists, Illustrators and Visual Development Artists for a wide variety of projects in a wide variety of styles. For additional information on Laika, please go to www.laika.com.
LucasfilmLucasfilm is here to review a wide range of portfolios. Art director Mindy Goldberg, will provide critiques and offer tips and suggestions. From comic art, photo-collage and illustration, Lucasfilm is looking for work that is dynamic, unique, and impactful, whether cartoon drawings, logo designs (icons/symbols/emblems), traditional or digital illustration, or art that shows strong design skills. The use of typography is always extremely helpful, as well as illustrations, paintings, and collages that incorporate photography.
MAXUM GamesMAXUM Games is looking for concept and game designers for the next generation of videogame consoles. Their artists must be incredibly driven, as positions may include working closely with the comic, music, and film industries. If you are up for the challenge, MAXUM would like to see you.
Microsoft Game StudiosMicrosoft Game Studios is hiring for their internal development game studios and their publishing game studios in Redmond, Washington. They are looking for skill sets ranging from concept artist, environment artist, character artist, technical artist, vehicle/weapon artist to art direction and creative direction.
NickelodeonNickelodeon Art Director Richard Smykowski will be reviewing illustrators and 3D artists. From sketches to completed pieces, all artists with the following styles are encouraged to stop by: 3D, abstract, cartoon, character development, children's book, figuartive, graphic, hand lettering, humorous, line art, painterly, and whimsical.
Petrol AdvertisingPetrol Advertising, an entertainment advertising agency based in Burbank, California, is reviewing portfolios of both digital and traditional illustrators with strong anatomy skills. They are looking for talented illustrators to join their fast-paced, creative environment. Illustrators will work closely with team members and the creative director to create innovative print campaigns for the video game industry.
QEW PublishingQEW Publishing is primarily seeking talented sequential pencilers, inkers, colorists, and even graphic letterers who are themselves seeking an opportunity to enter the comics industry.
Secret Level, IncSecret Level, Inc, a SEGA studio, will have art director Christopher Bretz and production designer Silvio Aebischer reviewing all varieties of artwork during the show, including character design, matte paintings, illustrations, storyboards, and 3D models.
VIZ MediaVIZ Media invites artists to drop by, say hello, and show them your work. Both Marc Weidenbaum, VP of original publishing, and Eric Searleman, senior editor, are looking forward to meeting everyone.
Wizards of the Coast, Inc.Wizards of the Coast, Inc., a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc., is the worldwide market share leader in the trading card and tabletop role-playing games categories and a leading publisher of fantasy and science fiction literature. They are always looking for talented artists who have the ability to combine fantasy with realism and present imaginative concepts using strong composition while displaying skillful use of their chosen medium.
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