Pasko Ng Komiks 2007

Read Or Die, the UP Institute of Creative Writing and the UP College of Arts and Letters in partnership with Komikera and the New Worlds Alliance invite you to attend Pasko ng Komiks, a symposium on Filipino komiks. The event is the culminating activity of the 2007 College of Arts and Letters Week. The symposium will bring together komiks writers and artists from different groups and backgrounds along with respected critics.

There will also be an exhibit of komiks prints from select collections and artists in FC Gallery 2 as well as an open cosplay event featuring characters from comics--whether Filipino komiks, Western comics and graphic novels, or manga and manwha. We would like to invite everyone to participate in the cosplay. For more information please see our guidelines.

If you are a komiks publisher or artist and would like to sell your work during the symposium, please see our selling guidelines.

"Pasko ng Komiks" will take place on December 11 (Tuesday) from 8AM to 5PM at the Claro M. Recto Hall, Faculty Center, UP Diliman. Registration starts at 8AM.

For questions regarding the symposium please contact Read Or Die at readordie.ph@gmail.com.

ABOUT

DATE: December 11, 2007 (Tuesday)

VENUE: Claro M. Recto Hall, Faculty Center, UP Diliman, Quezon City.

Registration starts at 8AM. Registration is FREE.

Pasko ng Komiks is a symposium on komiks organized by Read Or Die, the UP Institute of Creative Writing and Komikera in cooperation with the UP College of Arts and Letters. Pasko ng Komiks is the culminating activity of the 2007 College of Arts and Letters Week. The symposium will bring together komiks writers and artists from different groups and backgrounds along with respected academics.
For more information please contact Read Or Die at readordie.ph@gmail.com.

SYMPOSIUM

This symposium is the first in a planned series. It was initiated by Read Or Die as part of our goal to hold educational events focusing on different aspects of Filipino literature and the arts for the benefit of the public and sponsored by the UP Institute of Creative Writing and the UP College of Arts and Letters.

Below is an outline of this year's program with confirmed speakers. A more comprehensive program with the complete guest list and bionotes will be posted by the end of the month.

As of November 16, 2007

8 AM: Registration

8:30 AM: Virgilio Almario

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Gerry Alanguilan, Patrick Flores, Glady Gimena

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Dennis Villegas, Orvy Jundis

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch Break

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Ofelia Concepcion, Vivian Limpin, Elizabeth Chionglo,

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Carlo Vergara, Randy Valiente, Andrew Drilon, Carlo Pagulayan, Melvin Catinglo, Andrew Villar, Victor Balanon, KC Cordero, Lawrence Mijares

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Romulo Baquiran, Emil Flores, Bienvenido Lumbera

EXHIBIT

Selected Filipino komiks prints and artwork will be displayed in FC Gallery 2 from December 7 to December 14. The exhibit will be curated by Komikera founding member Teta Tulay. For inquiries about exhibiting your work, please contact Komikera at komikera@gmail.com.

KOSTRIP

The UP College of Arts and Letters and Read or Die would like to invite all dedicated cosplayers as well as casual cosplay fans to KOSTRIP, an afternoon of food at fun at the University of the Philippines Diliman Faculty Center on December 11, 2007

Everyone is invited to come in their best cosplay ensembles for a special merienda buffet, games and contests, and special prizes for participation, absolutely for free! Plus, cosplayers who come as their favorite Pinoy komiks characters get special privileges!

For more information, please contact the event staff at readordie.ph@gmail.com. See you guys there!

Event Guidelines

1) All participants must register with the secretariat booth to receive their badges. Only participants wearing the official badges will be given access to their privileges, including and not limited to: the event grounds, the buffet table, and the goodie bags.

2) Read or Die reserves the right to bar entry to or eject from event premises individuals who do not comply with written or verbal security or safety reminders or other guidelines as given by the staff.

3) Read or Die reserves the right to modify event programme without prior notice.

New Worlds Alliance

The New Worlds Alliance will also be participating in the cosplay and will be coming as a group to the event. If you are a member of NWA, please contact Mau at purple.maven@gmail.com for cosplay information. Otherwise you are free to join the general cosplay.

SELLING

There will be space for selling komiks in and around the FC ground floor. However slots are limited and sellers will have to bring their own tables to the event (one table only per seller or group). If you wish to reserve a slot please contact us at readordie.ph@gmail.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

VENUE

1) How do I get there?

You can take the MRT and alight at the Quezon Avenue station. There will be a terminal for jeepneys going to the UP Diliman campus. Ask the driver to put you down in front of Faculty Center. The Claro M. Recto Hall is on the ground floor.

When taking the bus alight at Philcoa and then take the UP Philcoa jeepneys parked beside McDonald's.

2.) Is there parking for us who are bringing cars?
You can park at the AS parking lot which is almost right in front of the Faculty Center. FC also has a parking lot but it is reserved for faculty members and employees. Parking is free.

PARTICIPATION

1) Is there a registration fee?

No, entrance is free.

2) Will I get a certificate if I participate in the symposium?

That will depend on the UP College of Arts and Letters. However the goal of the symposium is to serve as a talking point or forum for komiks artists and writers. It is not a conference or a workshop.

3) How can I sell my comics during the event?

Please be sure to contact us at readordie.ph@gmail.com if you plan to sell. Unregistered sellers will not be allowed to set up. However, note that you will probably have to bring your own table and chairs to the event. We might be able to make arrangements but in the meantime you will have to consider the logistics of bringing equipment.

4) Can I sell publications aside from comics?

Yes, as long as you sell comics too, but we will prioritize people who will only be selling comics, especially indie creators. 4) Can you arrange an interview for me with your speakers?

No, sorry. Please approach them personally and make your own arrangements.

5) How about autograph sessions?

Still under consideration. At the moment there are no scheduled signings but again you can always approach your favorite artists or writers during breaks.

CONTACT

For questions about programming and sponsorship please contact Read Or Die at readordie.ph@gmail.com with ATTN: Tin Mandigma as your subject heading. You may also text or call us at 09283555365.

For inquiries regarding the komiks exhibit and whether or not you can submit your work please contact Teta Tulay at komikera@gmail.com.

General cosplay inquiries may also be directed to Read Or Die. However, if you are a member of the New Worlds Alliance, please contact Mau at purple.maven@gmail.com as NWA will be participating as a group in the event.