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A LOOK BACK AT COMIC-CON 2009
2009 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!Programs You Won't Want to MissWhile there are a ton of Seminars and Workshops on the how-to's of Art, Illustration, and Writing, the programs we've split out below are tailored specifically to helping you land the job; either through networking and goal-setting, or getting a better understanding of a Company's submission requirements (based on the Program Description). Click on the program name to get its full description.
2009 Portfolio Review ScheduleListed by CompanyPlease note: You cannot schedule a review session in advance. Registration generally takes place onsite and is usually on a first-come, first-served basis thirty minutes before each session begins. 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. Arch Enemy EntertainmentArch Enemy Entertainment, the company that brings you Tyrese Gibson's Mayhem! published by Image Comics, is looking for sequential artists, conceptual artists, and colorists to work on a variety of projects. For sequential artists, conceptual artists, and colorists, they have quite a few upcoming projects and want to give the next generation of great artists a chance to have the world see their work. (Note: They're not looking for inkers at this time.)
Cartoon Network StudiosCartoon Network Studios produces several animated favorites, including 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 action/comic backgrounds 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. Due to a scheduling conflict Cartoon Network will be unable to conduct portfolio reviews on Saturday as shown in the Events Guide but has added a session on Sunday.
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 story lines 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.
Committed ComicsCommitted Comics is going to go the extra mile again in 2009 and do another full day of portfolio reviews/talent search. At the 2008 San Diego Comic Con, Committed Comics signed over half a dozen creators and they're still looking for more talent! Editor-in-chief Tom Doherty will be reviewing portfolios nonstop! Committed Comics is actively seeking new projects and creators to work with. They are looking for creators who have the drive and determination to go to the next level. Committed Comics will review pencils, ink, colors, letters, as well as full projects. Writers, please see the website for details for writing submissions. Additional information and what to include in your portfolio can be found at www.CommittedComics.com.
Dark Horse ComicsDark Horse Comics will be reviewing the storytelling work of professional-level comics artists. We 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 coloring samples, pin ups, or sketches are invited to submit work by following instructions at www.darkhorse.com/company/submissions. It is suggested that this review be treated as a job interview.
Disney InkDisney Ink wants to see your art! They are looking for talented and committed artists to work on all-ages comics and graphic novels. Previous comics experience is a plus; they need people who bring talent and dedication to the table. Representatives will be reviewing pencil, ink, and color samples. They will not be looking at or accepting any story submissions. Reviews will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
eigoMANGAeigoMANGA will be reviewing submissions for manga publication projects for Rumble Pak and Sakura Pakk series.
HasbroHasbro 3D Design/Sculpt Team is looking to review portfolios of talented sculptors with experience in the following:
IMPACTIMPACT, a publisher of art instruction books, seeks artist authors who can teach beginners step by step with pictures and words in comics, manga, graffiti, fantasy, science fiction, and popular art styles, including basic people/bodies/heads/characters, facial expressions, action poses, basic drawing and lettering (including graffiti and fantasy calligraphy styles).
Lucasfilm AnimationLucasfilm Animation would like to review portfolios of concept designers/artists, including character concepts as well as environment concepts.
Lucas LicensingTroy Alders, art director at Lucas Licensing, will conduct portfolio reviews, provide critiques, and offer tips for aspiring artists. Bring a portfolio selection of your best work and see if you have what it takes to create art for the ever expanding Lucasfilm galaxy.
Marvel Entertainment, Inc.Marvel Entertainment, Inc., one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, will be reviewing portfolios of artists, inkers, and colorists for potential future work at the House of Ideas. All creators interested in having their portfolio reviewed can bring copies of their artwork (no originals) to the Marvel Booth, #2429, throughout the show but no later than 7:00 PM on Saturday. After reviewing all samples at the end of each day, Marvel will display a list of creators on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings, listing the names and corresponding times of those people they'd like to speak with. Pencilers should be prepared to drop off at least five pages of sequential art as well as examples of cover illustrations. Inkers' portfolio samples should contain examples of their work over at least three different pencilers. Colorists should provide samples that effectively display their different techniques and coloring abilities on various types of pieces. Samples will not be returned.Nickelodeon Animation StudioNickelodeon Animation Studio, the world's only multimedia entertainment brand dedicated exclusively to kids, is always looking for funny 2D and CG artists to work on all aspects of pre-and post-production for its shows. Specifically, they can always use storyboard artists and CG artists who use Maya. If you love funny, strong characters and excellent storytelling, please stop by to have your work reviewed by actual Nick artists and get the chance to meet the Nick recruiter and internship coordinator!
Petrol AdvertisingPetrol Advertising, an entertainment advertising agency based in Burbank, CA, is reviewing portfolios of both digital and traditional illustrators with strong anatomy skills. Representatives 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 will be reviewing portfolios of aspiring pencilers, inkers, and colorists of sequential art seeking an opportunity to work with a growing producer of independent comics.
Revolution ComicsRevolution Comics, an Independent comics company, is looking for colorists and digital painters for new books to be released in 2010.
Smorgasbord ProductionsSmorgasbord Productions is an animation studio that creates animation for clients such as G4's Attack of the Show as well as own animated TV shows such as Supa Pirate Booty Hunt and Mad Beanz! They are primarily looking for talented animators, storyboard and layout artists. Comic book portfolios will also be reviewed, but to a lesser extent.
Stone Arch BooksStone Arch Books publishes graphic novels, picture books, and YA and junior novels that are funny, scary, mysterious, and action-packed. They work with genres of all ages. Representatives are looking for strong, reliable illustrators and authors to help contribute to their innovative product line.
Walt Disney Animation StudiosWalt Disney Animation Studios brings imagination to life through traditional and computer animated films. The Disney crew is filled with diverse talent from all around the globe whose passion is to create beautiful and timeless films through the art of storytelling, the magic of animation, and the science of technology. Representatives open to reviewing a variety of artistic portfolios as related to animation include James Lavrakas (talent development), Mark Empey (CG supervisor), Darin Hollings (visual effects supervisor), and Dawn Riveria- Ernster (director of talent development).
Wizards of the Coast LLCWizards of the Coast LLC You are encouraged to drop off your portfolio (clearly marked with your name and a call back number) with Katherine Morrison at the Autograph Area Information Desk in the Portfolio Review Area. Wizards of the Coast art directors will review your work for all WotC Brands, including Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: the Gathering. If your work is a good fit for one or more of their brands, they will call the number you provide with your portfolio and arrange a time to meet with you at the Portfolio Review Area. While the utmost care will be taken with all materials, Wizards of the Coast is not responsible for loss or damage to materials. NO original art must be submitted. What they are looking for: painted fantasy work, painted sequential art, concept illustration, character design, cartography. What they are not looking for: photography, pencil-only sequential art, 3D art (sorry, guys, we just don't use this type of art currently.) Please remember to pick up your portfolios from Katherine Morrison at the Autograph Area Information Desk. Materials need to be claimed by 6:00 PM Thursday–Saturday and by 5:00 PM Sunday. Also please note that while the utmost care will be taken with all materials, neither Wizards of the Coast nor Comic Con International is responsible for loss or damage to materials.
Zeros 2 Heroes MediaZeros 2 Heroes Media is looking for examples of strong sequential work in all styles—from manga to "traditional" to photorealistic. Prior professional experience is not required, but work must be of exceptional quality. A broad range of subject matter is appreciated—children, elderly, vehicles, animals, period and futuristic settings, etc. Please bring your résumé along with your portfolio and business card.
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