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Get your Portfolio ready, and meet with major companies at Comic-Con's Portfolio Review sessions

2011 Portfolio Review Schedule

»	New Application Procedures
»	COMPANY SCHEDULES Updated: Sun, Oct 16, 20:52:36
»	Andrew Pepoy's advice about the review process

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 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 Con rolls on, so be sure to check the schedule at the Portfolio Review Information Desk each day.

New Application Procedures

To make the application procedure for Portfolio Review participation more equitable, the onsite process is as follows (if a company does not already have different procedures in place):

Portfolio Area grids and company information sheets will be posted daily, no later than 9:00 AM, in the Portfolio Review area. This information will include participating companies for that day and their requirements. Applicants are expected to review this information prior to applying for a Portfolio Review slot.

Up to 30 minutes prior to that company�s first review time, applicants may fill out a Portfolio Review Sign-up Ticket for the company they wish to see and give it to the CCI Portfolio Review volunteer at the sign-up table.
CCI Portfolio Review volunteers will randomly draw from the collected tickets for each company, and the applicant names will be listed in the order they were picked. This list of selected participants will be available at that company�s booth approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of their review time. It is each applicant�s responsibility to find his or her place on the list and to be in the Portfolio Review area when his or her name is called.
A volunteer assigned to the company�s booth and will call the names of each participant on the list as needed by the reviewer. A chair will be available next to the volunteer for the next participant to wait in. Each upcoming participant slot name will be called up to three times. If a participant does not answer after his or her name is called the third time, the person will be marked as a no-show, and the next participant on the list will be called.
If there are more applications than available slots for a company�s schedule, the remaining names will be placed on a waitlist in the order in which they were picked.

There is no guarantee that a company will complete its list or waitlist. It is up to each company to decide whether the list will be continued the next day or a new list drawing will be held.

2011 Portfolio Review Schedule

Listed by Company

Arch Enemy

Arch Enemy is looking for skilled, driven artists who do pencil work and colors (but not inkers). An artist who can do both would be an added bonus but is not a requirement. If you are unable to stay for a brief interview, submissions are welcome, as long as they are accompanied by valid contact information (phone and/or e-mail).

Thursday PR C 10:00�2:30

Friday PR C 10:00�2:30

Saturday PR C 10:00�2:30

Sunday PR C 10:00�1:30

Cartoon Network Studios

Cartoon Network Studios produces several animated favorites, including Adventure Time, Regular Show, The Problem Solverz, Generator Rex and Ben 10. 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, comedy, and 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.).

Thursday PR D 2:30�6:00

Friday PR C 2:30�6:00

Dark Horse Comics

Dark Horse Comics is looking for professional-caliber work focusing on sequential art for comic books. We want to see those whose work is ready for a professional assignment. If you're an aspiring artist looking for a general skill assessment, we unfortunately do not have time at this show for that kind of review. We will not be reviewing story proposals: see the Dark Horse website for submission guidelines.

Thursday PR H 2:30�7:00

Saturday PR C 2:30�5:30

Sunday PR H 10:00�1:30

Committed Comics

Committed Comics is seeking out the hungriest and most talented newcomers to the industry. Editor-in-Chief Thomas Doherty will once again offer an all-day (open to close!) portfolio review. On Friday Committed Comics is giving priority to letterers and inkers who are able to perform in a professional manner and have the drive and determination to produce high-quality products. On Saturday scripting submissions are being given priority and will move to the top of the list. Writing/story submissions and completed series are welcome but will not be reviewed onsite Please see the website for guidelines: www.committedcomics.com.

Friday PR F 10:00�7:00

Saturday PR D 10:00�2:30

eigoMANGA

eigoMANGA is reviewing submissions for original and world manga works to be published in their line of graphic novels and anthology magazines (Rumble Pak and Sakura Pakk).

Thursday PR G 3:30�5:00

Friday PR G 2:30�4:00

Saturday PR G 2:30�4:00

Sunday PR F 1:30�2:30

HarperCollins

HarperCollins is looking for cience fiction/fantasy/horror/urban fantasy/etc. stories. Diana Gill, executive editor at Morrow/Avon and head of Harper Voyager US, will review your submissions. Please come prepared to pitch and share your idea and hear critiques and comments in short 5- to 10-minute sessions.

Friday PR E 10:00�11:30

Hasbro

Hasbro will be reviewing portfolios concentrating on graphic design, illustration, and package designers.

Friday PR I 3:00�5:00

Saturday PR I 10:00�2:30

Sunday PR I 10:00�1:30

Hermes Press

Hermes Press�s art director and publisher will be reviewing portfolios of pencillers and inkers only.

Thursday PR A 10:00�12:00

Saturday PR B 3:00�5:00

Sunday PR B 10:00�12:00

IMPACT

IMPACT, a publisher of art instruction books, seeks artist authors who can teach beginners step by step with pictures and words in manga, fantasy, comics, graffiti, science fiction, and popular art styles, including basic drawing, creatures/animals, characters, illustration techniques and kids� activities.

Saturday PR F 10:00�2:30

JMP Creative

JMP Creative has expanded its business into publishing and TV animation and ise looking for toy designers, comic artists, storyboard artists and character designers.

Saturday PR E 10:00�2:00

LEGO Systems, Inc.

LEGO Systems, Inc. art directors Rob Johnson and Joe Dinunzio will be reviewing portfolios of illustrators and storyboard, comic, and 3D artists, as well as copywriters to discover experienced and innovative freelance talent who wish to work on various forms of communication for internal and licensed product lines. The primary focus will be on comic illustrators (ink and color samples, sequentials and cover art) and 3D artists proficient in MAYA and VRay. Please bring examples of your strongest and most recent work as well as a business card with your contact information.

Thursday PR J 10:00�12:00

Thursday PR J 3:00�5:00

Friday PR J 10:00�12:00

Friday PR J 3:00�5:00

Saturday PR J 10:00�12:00

Saturday PR J 3:00�5:00

Lucas Licensing

Lucas Licensing's art director Troy Alders is conducting portfolio reviews, providing critiques, and offering 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 Lucas film galaxy.

Saturday PR A 11:00�2:00

Marvel Entertainment, Inc.

Marvel Entertainment, Inc., one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies with a library of over 8,000 proprietary characters, 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 should bring copies of their artwork (no originals) to the Marvel Booth #2329 by 6:59 pm on Saturday. After all samples have been reviewed overnight, a list of creators will be at the Marvel Booth each morning at 10 am that includes the names and corresponding times of those people Marvel is interested in seeing. Depending on your area of expertise, you should be prepared to leave behind the following for prescreening review. Pencillers 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 pencillers. Colorists should provide samples that effectively display their different techniques and coloring abilities on various types of pieces. Samples will not be returned.

Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon is always looking for talented artists as well as folks interested in internships and production management to contribute to all aspects of their award-winning shows. If you love funny, strong characters and excellent storytelling, please stop by to meet studio recruiter Josilin Torrano, internship coordinator,Ashley Morley, and two seasoned Nick artists.

Friday PR B 10:00�2:30

Saturday PR B 10:00�2:30

Nickelodeon Creative Fellowships

Nickelodeon Creative Fellowships wants aspiring creators. If you're an aspiring TV writer or an aspiring animation studio artist, come by to find out more about the Nickelodeon Writing Fellowship or the Nickelodeon Artist Fellowship.

Friday PR D 2:30�7:00

Saturday PR D 2:30�7:00

Oni Press

Oni Press editors will be reviewing sequential art portfolios from aspiring creators and are looking for line artists and colorists for upcoming projects. Oni Press is a company with focused needs and will not be reviewing portfolios from inkers, cover artists, or superhero-centric illustrators.

Thursday PR E 10:00�1:00

Saturday PR E 2:30�5:30

Sunday PR E 10:00�1:00

Petrol Advertising

Petrol Advertising, an entertainment advertising agency based in Burbank, California, is reviewing portfolios of both digital and traditional illustrators with strong anatomy skills. They 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.

Thursday PR H 10:00�2:30

Friday PR H 10:00�2:30

Saturday PR H 10:00�2:30

Picture Plane

Picture Plane, a successful illustration studio with offices in Los Angeles and Arlington, Texas, is looking for a seasoned 3D illustrator and a concept artist. They are looking to fill a full-time onsite position.

Thursday PR E 2:30�7:00

Friday PR D 10:00�2:30

Radical Publishing

Radical Publishing is looking for talented artists who illustrate in a painterly and cinematic stylization while using hard brush stroke texture to create atmosphere and depth to their illustrations.

Friday PR J 1:00�2:00

Saturday PR J 12:00�1:00

Sunday PR J 12:00�1:00

Revolution Comics

Revolution Comics wants to see pencillers and inkers. Nothing else, just pencillers and inkers.

Friday PR A 10:00�11:00

Saturday PR A 3:00�5:00

Rockstar Games

Rockstar Games will be reviewing portfolios for the position of a concept artist.

Thursday PR I 2:30�7:00

Friday PR H 2:30�7:00

Saturday PR H 2:30�7:00

Smorgasbord Productions

Smorgasbord Productions, an animation studio that creates animation for clients such as G4's Attack of the Show as well as its own animated TV shows such as Supa Pirate Booty Hunt and Mad Beanz!, is primarily looking for talented animators and storyboard and layout artists. Comic book portfolios will also be reviewed, but to a lesser extent.

Thursday PR F 3:00�5:00

Friday PR E 3:00�5:00

Saturday PR F 3:00�5:00

Sunday PR A 10:00�1: 30

Space Goat

Space Goat's International Comic Art Talent Search comes to San Diego. Space Goat is the comic industry's premier talent agency and production studio. Clients get jobs at Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, IDW, BOOM! Studios, and other top publishers. Are you ready to get serious about a career drawing comic art? If you have professional-quality samples, Space Goat wants to see comic book story pages in pencil, pencil & ink, or color. They want to see professionals and talented artists ready to be professionals.

Thursday PR A 3:00�5:00

Friday PR A 3:00�5:00

Stone Arch Books

Stone Arch Books is looking for talented artists to illustrate/write their popular fiction line of graphic novels, and novels. They are looking for high-quality, consistent work in a wide range of styles from pictures books to young adults.

Thursday PR B 2:30�5:00

Friday PR B 2:30�5:00

Whatnot?! Entertainment, Inc.

Whatnot?! Entertainment, Inc. would like to see artists that are interested and have trained in animation to some extent, a knowledge of after effects or 3d modeling would be great. Storyboard artists, color artists and clean-up artists too.

Thursday PR B 10:00�2:30

Sunday PR D 10:00�1:30

Wizards of the Coast

Wizards of the Coast, the publisher of Magic:The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, and other exciting games and novels is looking for only the following types of work: traditional and digital sci-fi & fantasy illustration, traditional and digital anime illustration, and animation: Flash, cell, and 3D.

Thursday PR G 10:00�2:30

Friday PR G 10:00�2:30

Saturday PR G 10:00�2:30

Sunday PR G 10:00�1:30

This represents the Comic-Con International 2011 Programming Schedule as of this moment. Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Panelists scheduled to appear at each event are also subject to change. Please check the schedule signs outside each door for updated information.

Seating in all event rooms at Comic-Con is on a first-come, first-served basis. Because of the sheer number of attendees, simply having a badge does not guarantee a seat in programs and events, nor an autograph from a specific celebrity. Please...absolutely no recording of the video footage or images presented by the studios on the screens.