Here's a brief rundown of what is in store for PICCA Fest 2010. Brief pa lang yan.
The Second Philippine International Cartoons, Comics, and Animation (PICCA) Festival will unfold in four full days on October 22-25, 2010 at the SM City North Mall, University of the Philippines (UP) Film Center and UP College of Fine Arts.
This years theme: “Content Creation, Animation Gear Up to Build a Nation”
Take a load of these:
INTERNATIONAL TALKS
“Creation and Production of Anime” by Mr. Tatsutoshi Nomura and Ms. Emi Matsumoto of Japan
“How to get into Canada Animation Industry” by Trevor Bentley and Mauro Caselese of Canada
“How the Chinese Government Supports the Creative Industry” by Liuyi Wang of People’s Republic of China
“Comics in Southeast Asia through the Years” by John Lent of the USA
“Indie Comics” by Gerry Alanguilan and Carlo Vergara of the Philippines
“Women in Cartoons” by Filipina cartoonists
“Comics on Web” by Zach Yonzon of the Philippines
“The Potentials of the Gaming Industry” by Jeff Agala of Canada
“The Magic of Voicing for Animation” by Pocholo Gonzales of the Philippines
"Preserving Your Artworks Done on Paper" by June Dalisay
And also
“The Guiyang Initiative: Revolutionizing Animation Software” by Johnny Lau of Singapore
PICCA is expecting more than 20 foreign delegates from USA, China, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Australia, Israel, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Pakistan.
CARTOONS AND COMICS EXHIBITS
Group Exhibit: “Slices of Life: A Tribute to Larry Alcala” by the Samahang Kartunista ng Pilipinas, the 33-year-old organization of cartoonists from major Philippine newspapers and magazines co-founded by cartoonist-educator Larry Alcala who was also its first president.
Student Comics Competition Exhibits
Photo/Video Documentation of “Pintado” Body Comics Painting Contest
“Kakaiba ka, Kababaihan”, an Exhibit by Filipino Women Cartoonists and Illustrators
“24 Hour Comics Challenge” Winners
ANIMATION SHOWINGS WITH PRODUCTION NOTES
Showing of “Dayo” (The Outsider) and “Urduja”, the first two animation feature films in the Philippines
Showing of works by Nomura and Matsumoto
Showing of works by Tuldok Animation, an NGO composed of young people dedicated to social advocacy through animation
Showing of samples by Atomic Animation, Canada
Open forum will follow
COMICS COMPETITION
“Francisco Coching Awards” Comic Creation Competition, dedicated to the dean of comics illustrators, open to PICCA members
“Hugo Yonzon Jr. Awards” Caricature Competition or Caricathon, caricature-marathon, professional and student categories
Kiddies On-the-Spot Comics Drawing Competition
“Comic Challenge 24 Hours” online, done
“Pintados: Comics Body Painting Contest”
ANIMATION COMPETITION
“Animation Jam” a 24-hour animation creation contest between different multi-media schools (PICCA members) to be held simultaneously in different venues
"Lupit Mo, Pro!" Animation Competition for Pros
BOOK LAUNCHES
“Lansangan” (Street) a graphic memoir by Piya Constantino
“SKP Color Folio”, a compendium of graphic arts by cartoonists
“Mwahaha” a humor magazine relaunch
THE PICCA TRADE AND SHOWCASE
ΕΎBooths
Animation Producers/Studios: Seventoons, Holy Cow, Creative Voices
Schools: College of St. Benilde, iAcademy, Mapua University, Far Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities, Far East Asia Technological Institute
Publishers: Yonzon Entertainment Syndicate (YES), Vibal Publishing, Sacred Mountain, Core, etc.
Mainstream and Indie Comics Creators
Gaming Companies: Anino
Organizations: Creative Media Professionals Guild of Asia and the Pacific, Komikon, Instituto Cervantes, Game Developers Association of the Philippines, Animation Council of the Philippines
Exhibits
Francisco Coching
Alfredo Alcala
“KOMIKS: Yaring Pinoy”
“Comics of the World”: Spanish, French, Russia, ASEAN representations
Animation
Watch short animation clips from India, China, Philippines, and Turkey
Note: booths and panels still available. List of participants here is as of August 21, 2010 only
WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS
Character creation, storytelling with comics for children
PARANGAL (HONORING) AT PASASALAMAT
ΕΎThe “Oscars” of the comics sector where peers give recognition to peers for outstanding works and positive contribution to the growth of the craft and to the richness of Philippine culture.
An elegant evening for honorees and supporters of PICCA. Semi-formal affair.
2010 Parangal Nominees: Tony Velasquez, Clodualdo del Mundo, Izzy Izon, Elena Patron
CARICATURE FOR A CAUSE
The Samahang Kartunista ng Pilipinas will hold caricature sessions to raise funds for colleagues in the arts in need
COSPLAY SHOWS
Cosplayers do anime and game stars, plus Filipino folklore denizens. Competition: Open and for PICCA members only
PICCA BIG PARTY!
To toast its growing base of card-carrying members, PICCA will hold a party featuring the country’s popular and indie bands: Sponge Cola, Gorgoro, Indio, and more. There will also be raffle of art materials, comics, and original works.
PRE-EVENTS! PRE-EVENTS! PRE-EVENTS!
To make a stronger statement for PICCA, there are several events leading up to the main PICCA Event. These are:
“Komiks in Real 3D”, a group exhibit by distinguished Filipino sculptors and mixed-media artists, doing works inspired by comics. Exhibitors are multi-awarded artists Junyee, Bobby Feleo, Freddie Cacnio, Seb Chua, Pete Jimenez, Paul Quiano, Glen Ramasta, and Merlito Gepte.
Oct. 1-15, Arts in Taguig City
Oct. 1-15, Arts in Taguig City
“Komiks Yaring Pinoy” showcasing the works of Filipino comics artists in the past 60 years.
Starting September 12
SM Southmall, SM Manila, SM North Annex
OUR PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS
Presentors: Mango Comics, SM Malls
Sponsors: Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, Panda Travel Service, Derwent Art Supplies, Design Plus, SFX Production
Media Partners: Philippine Daily Inquirer, People’s Journal
Event Partners: Samahang Kartunista ng Pilipinas, Seventoons, Holy Cow Animation, Creative Media Professionals Guild of Asia and the Pacific, University of the Philippines (UP) College of Mass Communication and Film Center, UP College of Fine Arts Alumni Foundation, Japan Foundation, Instituto Cervantes, Francisco Coching Foundation, Arts in Taguig City, Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), Comic Quest.
Member/Participating Schools (as of Aug. 21 only): Ateneo de Naga University, College of Saint Benilde, Cosmopolitan Institute of Information and Technology, De La Salle University Dasmarinas, iAcademy, Far Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities, Far East Asia Technological Institute, Lyceum of the Philippines, Mapua University, University of Makati
Participating Organizations: Animation Council of the Philippines, Game Developers Association of the Philippines, Komikon, Creative Voices
EVENT MANAGEMENT: Yonzon Associates Inc., PICCA, Inc.
Our thanks: Maria Montelibano, Joy Buensalido, Tony Tuviera, Atty. Lily Gruba, Oscar Chong, Danny dela Cuesta, Lynett Villariba, Architect Ed Padilla, and dozens more
Looks loaded?!!! There are more!
GEE, bigtime!!! “Hugo Yonzon Jr. Awards” Caricature Competition or Caricathon, caricature-marathon, professional and student categories. Way to go, Boboy!!!
ReplyDeleteI owe it to my Dad. He was really one of the best. Quite under-rated but clearly one of the best.
ReplyDeletePearl, ano, date na tayo dito? if North Mall, di ba Trinoma yan...kaya sa train even if may baha sa ilalim..hehehe..
ReplyDeletemore power! hope this will go on and on and on..beyond great-great-great grandchildren pa...and that the industry here will be to the level of how animation and manga is treated in Japan...
ReplyDeleteTrinoma is Ayala's, Cat. SM City North is Sy's. Trinoma was the train depot of MRT that was converted to a mall. Across the street is SM City which started the trends in malls here in the country.
ReplyDeleteloud YEAHHHH!
ReplyDeleteok, teka..reorienting...malapit lang sila (ginawa palang landmark ang Trinoma hehe)...so if I land in Trinoma..I can walk to SM north...ayan..dapat makapunta ako this year..last year I was beating myself on the head missing on the caricatures...huhuhu!
ReplyDeleteeven if di animation fans, I hope those who pass by repost and share this info with others :-)
ReplyDeletethank you!