When we organized the first San Pablo Comics Festival we were neophytes...in the worst possible way. We had no experiences whatsoever in organizing an event.
We literally just said one day, “let’s organize a festival about comics” and thus the first Festival was conceived.
It was a lot of fun really but we had no idea what we were doing. The only thing that was really going for us at the time was sheer bullheadedness. If we say we were going to get it done, come hell or high water (barring acts of God), by golly we were going to get it done...or die laughing.
Laughter definitely made organizing the first Festival easier.
We lost money in the first Festival but it was never conceptualized as a money making activity. The San Pablo Comics Festival was conceptualized to push our advocacy for furthering awareness of the rich history of Philippine comic books and help bring about its revival.
Now, six years later, we’re back once again.
We’re a little bit wiser, definitely more experience, and a whole lot older.
We should do better this time around.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Entrance Fee
There has been some questions and, yes, there is an entrance fee: Php 10.00.
No, that's not a typo. It really is Php 10.00 (ten pesos). Isn't it great?
No, that's not a typo. It really is Php 10.00 (ten pesos). Isn't it great?
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Accommodations
Living outside of San Pablo and looking for a nice place to stay overnight for the festival? Check back on this page often as we will be updating this page with places that we can recommend.
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One of the best places to stay in San Pablo is "Tahanan ni Aling Meding", a former residential mansion converted into a hotel/restaurant/function area for various activities. It's overlooking Sampalok Lake, and it's walking distance to the venue.
Check out their site here.
Phone number: (049) 562-5855
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If you're looking for the the finest place to stay in San Pablo, it's Casa San Pablo. It's a short tricycle ride from here to the venue.
Check out their website here.
For reservations, call: (0917) 812-6687
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FOR SAN PABLO CITY VISITOR INFORMATION check this out.
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One of the best places to stay in San Pablo is "Tahanan ni Aling Meding", a former residential mansion converted into a hotel/restaurant/function area for various activities. It's overlooking Sampalok Lake, and it's walking distance to the venue.
Check out their site here.
Phone number: (049) 562-5855
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If you're looking for the the finest place to stay in San Pablo, it's Casa San Pablo. It's a short tricycle ride from here to the venue.
Check out their website here.
For reservations, call: (0917) 812-6687
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FOR SAN PABLO CITY VISITOR INFORMATION check this out.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
On the Spot Contest Guidelines
There will be an on the spot art contest as part of the activities of the festival!
Who Can Join?
The contest is open to amateur artists only (people who are not professionally employed as an artist and/or have never been published) as well as students and out of school youth.
There will be two categories:
Children’s Category 12-16 years old
Young Adults 17-25 years old
Proof of age is required: Bring ID's or a birth certificate that verifies your age.
Criteria
Composition 30%
Technique 30%
Visual Interpretation 30%
Overall Impact 10%
The theme will be announced at 10:00 AM on the day of the event.
Prizes
There will be only one winner for each category. Winners will receive cash, valuable items, and a certificate signed by the organizers. The winning pieces will be featured on the event blog and website. Judges decision are final.
*Artworks remain the property of their respective creators but by joining the contest however they allow their works to be displayed publicly during the event and on the event website, blogs, and other online assets.
Who Can Join?
The contest is open to amateur artists only (people who are not professionally employed as an artist and/or have never been published) as well as students and out of school youth.
There will be two categories:
Children’s Category 12-16 years old
Young Adults 17-25 years old
Proof of age is required: Bring ID's or a birth certificate that verifies your age.
Criteria
Composition 30%
Technique 30%
Visual Interpretation 30%
Overall Impact 10%
The theme will be announced at 10:00 AM on the day of the event.
Prizes
There will be only one winner for each category. Winners will receive cash, valuable items, and a certificate signed by the organizers. The winning pieces will be featured on the event blog and website. Judges decision are final.
*Artworks remain the property of their respective creators but by joining the contest however they allow their works to be displayed publicly during the event and on the event website, blogs, and other online assets.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Programme of Activities
Programme of Activities
9:30 AM-10:00 AM
Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
10:00 AM-10:30 AM
Start of Portfolio Reviews
10:30 AM-11:00 AM
Art Contest Mechanics and Proper
11:00 AM-onwards
Launch of Hourly Trivia Contests
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Panel Discussion/Interviews with Guest Artists.
2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Start of Book Signing by the Guest Artists.
3:00 PM-5:00 PM
Presentation/Comics Workshop
5:00 PM-5:30 PM
Announcement of Art Contest Winners
5:30 PM-6:00 PM
Presentation of Certificates
6:00 PM Closing
The San Pablo Comics Festival is organized by KOMIKERO Publishing and JONASDIEGO, Inc. in cooperation with the KOMIKERO Artist Group and the GRAPHIC LITERATURE GUILD of UPLB.
The event is co-presented by Simoun Ung.
9:30 AM-10:00 AM
Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
10:00 AM-10:30 AM
Start of Portfolio Reviews
10:30 AM-11:00 AM
Art Contest Mechanics and Proper
11:00 AM-onwards
Launch of Hourly Trivia Contests
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Panel Discussion/Interviews with Guest Artists.
2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Start of Book Signing by the Guest Artists.
3:00 PM-5:00 PM
Presentation/Comics Workshop
5:00 PM-5:30 PM
Announcement of Art Contest Winners
5:30 PM-6:00 PM
Presentation of Certificates
6:00 PM Closing
The San Pablo Comics Festival is organized by KOMIKERO Publishing and JONASDIEGO, Inc. in cooperation with the KOMIKERO Artist Group and the GRAPHIC LITERATURE GUILD of UPLB.
The event is co-presented by Simoun Ung.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Graphic Literature Guild of UPLB.
I would like to welcome the Graphic Literature Guild of UPLB who will be part of the organizing bodies, together with the Komikero Artist Group, for the San Pablo Comics Festival.
Glad to have you aboard, guys!
Glad to have you aboard, guys!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Simoun Ung is Co-presenting the San Pablo Comics Festival
I would like to thank my friend, Simoun Ung, for co-presenting the San Pablo Comics Festival this coming December 6, 2009 Sunday at the Lion's Den Clubhouse in San Pablo City, Laguna.
Simoun Ung is an American businessman based in Makati City and is one of my clients.
I owe you one, man!
Simoun Ung is an American businessman based in Makati City and is one of my clients.
I owe you one, man!
Monday, November 9, 2009
The Venue: Lions Club of San Pablo
The group went to check out the venue yesterday so we could better plan the layout.
This is a familiar location to San Pablo City residents. If you ask anybody "where is Lion's Club, Sampalok Lake?" everybody will be able to tell you where it is. It's overlooking Sampalok Lake, and is located just beside the huge long stairs.
At the venue.
Taking some measurements.
Checking out the view overlooking the balcony.
The view from the club of the lake.
This is a familiar location to San Pablo City residents. If you ask anybody "where is Lion's Club, Sampalok Lake?" everybody will be able to tell you where it is. It's overlooking Sampalok Lake, and is located just beside the huge long stairs.
At the venue.
Taking some measurements.
Checking out the view overlooking the balcony.
The view from the club of the lake.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Manix at the San Pablo Comics Festival
What Jonas said. Let me reiterate, as this is a matter of earthshaking significance!
Cartoonist Manix Abrera, who we in the Komikero Artists Group fondly (and passionately) call "The Great Manix Abrera", will be a special guest at our Comics Festival this December. This is confirmed!
Manix is one of the country's most promising cartoonists through his immensely popular Kikomachine Komix serialized at the Philippine Daily Inquirer, and the just published groundbreaking graphic novel "12" published by Visprint.
This is your chance to meet Manix and have your comix signed! But please, no man-handling! :)
Cartoonist Manix Abrera, who we in the Komikero Artists Group fondly (and passionately) call "The Great Manix Abrera", will be a special guest at our Comics Festival this December. This is confirmed!
Manix is one of the country's most promising cartoonists through his immensely popular Kikomachine Komix serialized at the Philippine Daily Inquirer, and the just published groundbreaking graphic novel "12" published by Visprint.
This is your chance to meet Manix and have your comix signed! But please, no man-handling! :)
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