Komikon is proud to announce a new contest for the coming 7th Annual Philippine Komiks Convention (KOMIKON 2011) on November 19, 2011 at the Bayanihan Center, Pasig City.
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2011 Nominations
The KOMIKON AWARDS has been a highlight of two previous events, KOMIKON 2006 and KOMIKON 2009. It is with great delight that we bring it back in celebration of the event’s 7th year. Once again, let us give recognition to those who continue to pour their heart, soul and income to a said “ailing industry” that still thrives to bring entertainment to future generations. The 3rd KOMIKON READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS aims to give spotlight to those the readers deem worthy. Now we soon be opening the nominations for the year 2011. The awards will be given on the 7th Philippine Annual Komiks Convention 2011 this coming November 19.
NOMINATION GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES
- Different titles created by a single artist/group can be nominated in one category.
- Nominated works, whether published, independent, or web comic, should have been released between JULY 1, 2009 to JULY 1, 2011.
- Artists and works that have been nominated in previous KOMIKON Awards can still be nominated provided that their work/s is/are still being published during the nomination period.
- Nomination period will begin on July 1, 2011 and end on July 15, 2011 via the online link below only.
- NOMINATION categories can be viewed below.
- Click on the ‘Nomination Link’ below to enter your nominations in the Online Nomination Form. To give you an idea of who to nominate, you may view previous nominees and winners at the Komikon Awards website. Note that some categories have been changed/added.
- Nominees will be screened and shortlisted by the Komikon Awards Nomination Board members.
Support your favorite comics and artists by nominating them here:
NOMINATION LINK
VOTING GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES
Voting period will be from August 15 – October 15, 2011. The voting procedures will be announced. For inquiries about the awards, please direct your questions to awards[@]komikon.org with the subject: “Komikon Awards Inquiry“.
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THE CATEGORIES:
- *NEW CATEGORY* BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTIST – You can call it the “Pacquiao of Philippine Comics”. This is for the artist who makes us all proud to be a Filipino, regardless of whether he or she is an illustrator, inker or colorist based in the Philippines or abroad. We give recognition to the artist that makes us excited to get a copy of a comic and say “Pinoy yan!”.
- This is for the ultimate… the chosen one. This is for the best among the rest. This means that the comic has achieved its ultimate potential; it’s all that and then some. This covers the mainstream comics, published and sold in the major local bookstores. This is for those that have reached the pinnacle of comic making; it’s up there, head and shoulders above the rest, looking down on us through a magnifying glass. This is for the comic that embodies all the things that made us love comics in the first place. The Best Comic Award is divided into three categories:
- BEST COMIC: Graphic Novel /Anthology – Graphic Novels are defined as novels whose narrative is related through a combination of text and art, often in comic-strip form. On the other hand, an anthology is a collection of stand alone comic book stories collected in one publication by a group or one author. This award aims to honor the best comic book creator or group of creators for their exemplary work.
- BEST COMIC: Serialized – A comic series published regularly in a magazine, newspaper or comic book publication.
- BEST COMIC: Comic Strip Compilation – Here’s a step from the day-to-day print to more lasting impressions. One strip is never enough.
- BEST COMIC CREATOR (s) – This award recognizes the talents of a solo artist or team of artists in making the best comic there is.
- BEST COVER – A cover dictates how people see your comic. Sales also depend on the cover. And here we salute those covers that made us look and look hard. And the effort to it took to conceptualize, pencil, ink, and in some cases, to color the cover. The award shall go to the artist or group of artists that created such masterpiece.
- BEST CARTOONIST – The award acknowledges the countless comic strip artists whose works are published in newspapers, tabloids and magazines. Some might say that comic strip artists don’t get the props that they deserve. They give us the simple delight of a smile, a chuckle or an all-out laugh. They’re one of those everyday things we tend to pass by, yet they’re sometimes important as their humor is sometimes the only solace in those dreary days.
- GRASSROOT AWARD – This award is for those countless photocopied mini-comics that we now fondly call “indies”. That among those countless black and white comics stood out and proved to be the one with the most Oomph! of them all. This is for the indie that made the biggest dent among the populace be it good or bad, it made enough noise for people to look and take notice. It made enough of a statement that people actually stopped and listened. It brought something new and fresh that has never been done or seen before. Be it the concept, the art, or the story, it was a breath of fresh air among the masses of photocopied, folded in half and stapled twice in the spine comics. This is meant for those who dreamt of making a mark on the comic industry, and have succeeded, quite magnificently at that.
- Best Webcomic – A lot of effort goes into the webcomics we see and enjoy on the net. And they do not get the credit they deserve. But that’s why we are here, to give props to those under-appreciated webcomics, to give to where it is due.
- KOMIKS CHARACTER OF THE YEAR – This award is for the most memorable, the funniest and most unforgettable komiks character. It could be male, female, a robot, an animal…anything. This is for our respective favorites, villain or hero.
- BEST COMICS SCENE – Who would forget that first kiss, that most tragic death, that most exhilarating fight, or even that scene that brought you to tears or made you curl up in laughter?
- COMICS AID AWARD – Komiks would have not been possible if creators did not have any help. This is for those who have helped take comics from concept to fruition, from the little things to the humongous tasks. For all those who helped from photocopiers to publishers, family and friends, for artists, fans and fellow believers who continue to spread awareness about the industry, this is for those who have helped make what we see before our eyes.
Hero and Dundee Contest Winners
In behalf of Hero Deli Food Inc. (http://www.facebook.com/herosausages and http://www.herogreatbitesweb.multiply.com), Coral Agri-Venture Farm, Inc. (CAFI) and Komikon Inc., congratulations to the following contest winners: Continue reading “Hero and Dundee Contest Winners”
Komikon Awards 2011
3rd Komikon Readers’ Choice Awards 2011
special feature of the 7th Philippine Komiks Convention
(Komikon 2011)
November 19, 2011
Call for Nominations – List of awards and nomination guidelines (starting July 1, 2011)
How to Vote for Komikon Awards – Instructions on how to vote (15 Sep to 15 Oct, 2011)
Nominees for BEST FILIPINO INTERNATIONAL ARTIST – Vote here
Nominees for BEST COMIC: Graphic Novel /Anthology – Vote here
Nominees for BEST COMIC: Series – Vote here
Nominees for BEST COMIC: Comic Strip Compilation – Vote here
Nominees for BEST COMIC CREATOR – Vote here
Nominees for BEST COVER – Vote here
Nominees for BEST CARTOONIST – Vote here
Nominees for GRASSROOT AWARD – Vote here
Nominees for BEST WEBCOMIC – Vote here
Summer Komikon 2011 Post Event Report
How is everyone doing with this Summer Heat?
Luckily, Summer Komikon 2011 was as cool as can be last April 16, 2011 at Bayanihan Center. Please read our Post Event press release below.
Download Summer Komikon 2011 Post Event Press Release Report (PDF File, 391 KB)
Thank you very much to our Sponsors. You have made a leap of faith with us as we transferred to a new venue.
Thank you very much to our Exhibitors. We hope to make Komikon the best event for your needs.
Thank you very much to our Special Guests and participating artists. You will always be the main draw of every Komikon event.
Thank you very much to the Komikon Volunteers. The spirit of volunteerism is alive with all of you.
And most importantly, thank you very much to all the regular attendees who have followed and supported Komikon and the comics industry wherever and whenever.
We appreciate all your suggestions and we promise to do our best to make Komikon bigger and better with every event. In the mean time, we would appreciate it if you could all take a few minutes to complete this Summer Komikon 2011 Feedback Survey.
Also, please do check out http://www.komikon.org/komikon-awards/ for updates on the upcoming nominations for the 3rd Komikon Awards in November.
We wish to congratulate the following Komikon contest winners:
Character Making Contest Winners
“Bayanihan ng mga Bayani”
Create your own Superhero Team
1st Place: Banakalz by Lariz A. Santos
2nd Place: Payatas Rangers by Robi Oblena
3rd Place: Guerilla by Van Christopher Cielos
Comic Creation Contest Winners
“Epic Adaptation”
We apologize for being unable to announce winners during the event because of the number of entries that were submitted. We needed more time to read through all the entries.
First Place: Ibalong: Lupain ng Mga Hiwaga by Argin C. Lerit
Second Place: Aliguyon by Lariz A. Santos
Third Place: Hud-Hud by Joe Vincent Alcantara / Jasper Glenn Sancho
Honorable Mentions:
Indarapatra at Sulayman by Paulo N. Alarcon
Dilag ni Lam-Ang by Aloyan and Trina Yabut
*For those who were unable to claim their prizes and to the winners of the Comic Creation Contest, please claim it on MAY 7, 2011 during the FREE COMIC BOOK DAY at Comic Odyssey in Robinson’s Galleria between 11am to 4pm. Look for the Komikon booth.
Congratulations also to Tomokii, creator of Force-8 zero and Force-8 Track one! As the highest seller from the Indie Komiks Tiange, she will be receiving a free Artist Exhibitor Booth for Komikon 2011.
Summer Komikon 2011 Program Schedule
Time is of the essence. This Saturday, knowing the program schedule will give you a great advantage on how to manage your time. To get the best possible Komikon experience for this 3rd Summer Komikon, ask yourself the following questions: Continue reading “Summer Komikon 2011 Program Schedule”
Summer Komikon 2011 Sponsors
Komikon Inc. would like to wholeheartedly thank the following companies, who without their help Summer Komikon 2011 would not have been possible. Please support the following companies who have engaged in ‘bayanihan‘ with us on our new venue this year. Continue reading “Summer Komikon 2011 Sponsors”
Summer Komikon 2011 Exhibitors
The Komikon exhibitors are the life and blood of our event. These creative Filipino artists strive hard to bring new komiks releases in each Komikon event. Continue reading “Summer Komikon 2011 Exhibitors”
Special Guest: Sherry Lee Baet-Zamar
SPECIAL GUEST PROFILE:
Name: Sherry Lee Baet-Zamar
Age: 31
Course & School: Bachelor of Fine Arts Advertising, University of Santo Tomas
List of Works:
- Carpool – comic strips plublished in The Manila Bulletin
- Carpool First Trip
- Carpool Second Wave
- MWAHAHA
- KOMIKS Atbp.
- BOINK
1) When did you start making comics?
When I was a kid I drew in old notebooks and I’d narrate the story to my family. My grandfather was a cartoonist but I never got to see his work. I wanted to be a cartoonist because of my grandfather. First set of comic strips I did was in college for friend in UP and later for our church newsletter, The Scroll. For fun, in July 2002, I made strips based on my friends after college and that is now known as Carpool.
2) How did you begin making comics as a profession?
The dawn of comic and Anime Conventions and the release of Culture Crash Comics inspired me and my friends to go into comics. My friend released his indie comic and I was just the salesperson. I released Carpool strips online and later compiled it as an indie and sold it in conventions. Stanley Chi (artist of Chopsticks) encouraged me to submit my work to Roni Santiago (Planet op D Eyps) of The Manila Bulletin. My first strip was published on February 14, 2004. The first book was published in March 2005.
3) If you weren’t an artist, what would you be doing now?
I’ll be working as a graphic artist in some company (as what I am doing now)
4) Is it a big deal being a female artist?
I didn’t think it was until Lyndon Gregorio told me, “You are the first female cartoonist to ever publish your own book!”
5) Any advice to female cartoonists, or aspiring young artists?
Comics is fun…but it never hurts to be practical. So..just have fun!
Special Guest: Tepai Pascual
SPECIAL GUEST PROFILE:
Name: Tepai Pascual
Age: 23
Course & School: Bachelor of Fine Arts Visual Communications, UP Diliman
List of Works:
- Maktan 1521
- MARK 9verse47
- SULYAP: A Collection of Choice Independent Works 2010
1) When did you start making comics?
I started making comics when I was 4 or 5 years old. I doodle on every paper I can get my hands on. A Four-panel story based on mermaids and princesses– well, mainly because I was exposed to Disney that time. Later on, I was inspired by The Adventures of Tin-tin which me and my older sister used to read.
Then when I was in my 6th grade, I had this urge to tell long stories like the anime that I always see on TV. I ended up owning my first manga, which was a chinese version of Rurouni Kenshin A.K.A Samurai X. This opened a new door for me– the door in making my own manga.
I crafted a lot of stories and comics during my high school days. I made them and let my friends and classmates read it and asked them for comments and suggestions. If I’m not mistaken, I made a graphic novel about the knights of the round table but it gotten so long that I got tired of it. I still have it though. 😀
The journey continues when I made a graphic novel during college. It’s a slice of life type, with Pinoy sense of humor. It’s still in manga type. I haven’t really gotten it out of my system and I think I don’t want to. This was also the time that Maika Ezawa told me about her story about a blind man and there will be battles between angels and demons. The best part was, earth will be their arena! Yeah~ It stuck to me so bad that I was able to make character designs for the story. Maika loved it and we decided to make it into a graphic novel — eventually. Then thesis came. It was my fourth and last year of college and I promised that I will make a FINISHED graphic novel in full color. I challenged myself with this thesis. I wasn’t able to finish my comics for so long and I wanted something to call my “finished work”. So MAKTAN 1521 was born.
When I started working and have sufficient funds for my um… comics needs. I got serious with it and asked Maika [writer] to make the MARK 9verse47 comic series and came out at the first SUMMER KOMIKON as an indie comics under the name MEGANON Comics. Later on, DRAGFLY joined our team as an editor and became an all-female group. After a year, I released MAKTAN 1521 which later on featured in SULYAP anthology [it’s an honor, by the way, to be in this anthology with Ian, Macoy, Josel, Omeng, Mel and RH.] which was launched November 2011 by KOMIKON Inc. (View Tepai’s Video Interview for Sulyap)
2) How did you begin making comics as a profession?
It’s not really my profession. I’m actually working in the advertising industry and making comics is my way of an “outlet” so to speak. Making comics is my passion nonetheless, and to be frank, my job keeps my comics alive. Since I’m dealing with two different fields, I just make sure that what I learn from the other, I apply to the other and vice versa. It’s like a whole new school for me that’s why I take them both seriously.
3) If you weren’t an artist, what would you be doing now?
I would be in the Behavioral Analysis Unit of the FBI and studying the mind of the criminals. Yeah~ that or I’d be baking cakes, cookies, pastries in my own coffee shop– in Japan. Char~! 🙂
4) Is it a big deal being a female artist?
Women is power!!! Just kidding! XD For me gender isn’t an issue but if I think about it, men dominate this type of field. I don’t know why and I can’t justify it because I don’t know it’s statistics. Hahahaha! But there are some cases when they see my art, they automatically think that I’m a man. O_O And when they meet me in person, they would go– “Babae ka pala?! Asteeg!” hahahaha! That’s the time when you kinda have that “bragging rights” in your head but being male or female isn’t really what people wanted to see but the work of the artist. If it’s good, whether you’re a boy or a girl, it’s still good and that’s what matters.
5) Any advice to female cartoonists, or aspiring young artists?
For female artists, we know that it is still a paternal world out there but again, gender isn’t the issue. What’s important is we, as a good person, do our best on everything we do and never get tired of learning no matter how young or old we are.
For the aspiring artists, observe situations, gain knowledge and do the best. Practice. practice and practice. NEVER quit. If something holds you back, deal with it. If you think you’re not good enough, try harder. It’s never too late to be an artist.