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Important Information Regarding Programs and Autographs at Comic-Con

All 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.

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COMIC-CON 2010 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED TO FIRST TIME APPLICANTS!

Comic-Con 2010 Professional Registration Closed May 8, 2010.
There will be no onsite registration.

2010 Adult Guest of Professional Registrations
are Sold Out!

As you know, to help prevent overcrowding, Comic-Con has placed a limit on adult and junior guests. The adult guest limit has been reached, and no additional adult guests -- free or paid -- will be accepted for professionals, even if they have not registered for their free guests yet. While we are pleased that we are still able to offer you, our verified creative professionals, a complimentary admission to this sold out event, we express our sincere regret that not everyone can attend.

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PROFESSIONAL CONTACT:
Heather Lampron

Welcome 2010 Professionals!

Professional Pre-Registration Closes May 8, 2010
There will be no onsite registration.

Click here to login to the Professionals-Only Portal

First-Time Professional Applicants

Professional registration is closed to First-Time Applicants at this time. If you are a First-Time Professional applicant who completed your online application, mailed verification documents, and received notification that your application has been approved, you may log in online to complete your registration. Follow the instructions in your approval email (subject line Incomplete Registration - CCI 2010) to log in to the Professionals-Only Portal, and the online registration system to register to attend Comic-Con 2010.

Returning Pros

Returning professionals were sent a professional registration letter and an email with instructions to register in March 2010. You may log in online to complete or change your registration.

If you did not receive the professional registration letter or email and need the login information, please send an email to proreg@comic-con.org for instructions to access the Professionals-Only Portal. From the Professionals-Only Portal, you can log in to the online registration system and submit a request to send your validation code to your email address on file. Please be sure to download the 2010 Information For Attending Professionals document from the Professionals-Only Portal.

Important Information for All Attending Professionals

Please keep in mind that professional registration is non-transferable. You may not transfer, sell or reuse your membership or your guest registrations. Each creative professional must apply and register separately. Any guest badges purchased through a professional registration may be refunded by June 21, 2010, but they may not be transferred to another name before or after this date.

Pre-Registered creative professionals are admitted to Comic-Con with a complimentary professional pass. This pass is good for entry to all of the events held at Comic-Con (space permitting). The pass, however, does not allow for early entry into the Exhibit Hall or programming seminars and does not necessarily guarantee seating.

Each creative professional applying to Comic-Con for complimentary badge is required to submit verification documents every three years. Verification questions and documents may be submitted during the open registration period only. Details will be included in the professional registration packet.

All verification materials must be submitted by mail with a tracking number from your online application. We are unable to accept faxed or emailed verification. Details are included in the professional registration packet.

For artists/creators of all kinds who create credited work:

• an original or a photocopy of the credits page
• a sample of the work
• a screen capture
• a printed out webpage, IMBD, MobyGames, etc. which clearly displays your name and title as an artist

For artists/creators who create uncredited work, and for professionals applying as executives:

Please submit two forms of verification that show your job title and the company you work for. This may include a business card and employee badge, a print out of your company webpage listing you as a principal or executive of the company, or a letter from the company which states your name and your job title as an artist of some type or a company executive. Freelance artists may submit a letter (on company letterhead) from a company stating they have completed freelance artwork for them that is not credited.

Unfortunately, professional status does not extend to support staff including sales, marketing, accounting, managers, testers, analysts, administrative staff, IT, facilities, operations, etc. who are not directly involved in the creative process.

About complimentary registration for creative professionals with Comic-Con

We at Comic-Con are grateful to the many comic book, and related popular arts individuals who give of their time and expertise by participating on panels, programs and workshops. While it may not be possible for every creative professional to take part in programming, we appreciate the contribution to art and culture these individuals make. For this reason Comic-Con has always had a policy of granting complimentary badges to creative professionals in a variety of popular arts fields.

As Comic-Con has grown, we have experienced an increase in requests for professional badges. In fact, we now get over 10,000 requests a year! To qualify for a professional membership at Comic-Con, a person must work as a creator (writer, artist, etc.) or be an executive (publisher, editor, producer) in comic books, comic strips, animation, or other related popular arts. Professional status does not extend to support staff (sales, marketing, accounting, managers and administrative staff, IT, facilities, operations, etc.) who are not directly involved in the creative process.

If you work as a professional in a capacity that supports the artists and executives, or one of the many other professionals who do not directly create artwork, we recognize your contribution to your industry, and we applaud the work that you do to support the creative process, however that work does not qualify you for a Comic-Con professional badge.

Who qualifies for creative professional status at Comic-Con?

Comic-Con offers complimentary professional memberships to creative professionals and executives in the comic book, book publishing, animation, films, television, gaming, and related industries. (By related, we mean producing material based on comic book, graphic novel, comic strip, animation, or fantasy/sci fi properties). A creative professional is someone who takes an active role in the creation, design, writing, editing, or production of comics, animation, films, books, videogames, or toys. Job titles might include writer, artist, penciller, inker, colorist, letterer, animator, designer, sculptor, editor, publisher, producer, actor, etc.. Retired career professionals from comics and related popular arts fields also qualify. Professional status is also extended to those responsible for the content of websites that promote the historic or ongoing contribution of comics to art or society. Determination of creative professional status is ultimately at the discretion of Comic-Con.