SINGAPORE Comic Publishing Forum
More information from Rookiyong over at Hobbyhype -I really do need to get some Chinese language reviews on site soon -anyone?
COMICS PUBLISHING FORUM 2007 - “Inside the Panel, Outside the Box”
http://www.gatecrash.com.sg/?page=misc_comics
If you have a passion for drawing, a talent for storytelling, a great idea you want to see published, or simply want to know the latest trends and opportunities in the industry, the Comics Publishing Forum 2007 is just the event for you.
Hosted by the Media Development Authority of Singapore, this flagship event of the First-Time Writers & Illustrators Publishing Initiative will bring you both commercial and artistic insights from the experts.
Representatives from industry leaders such as TOKYOPOP and Diamond Book Distributors, as well as leading Singapore comic artists, will take you through the ins and outs of the comic book industry, concept creation and development, and how to break into the business.
Speakers at the Forum include:
Masashi ‘Sho’ Matsuhashi, Director & General Manager, TOKYOPOP, USA
Kuo-Yu Liang, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Diamond Book Distributor (DBD), USA
Wee Tian Beng, President, Comics Society (Singapore)/ Managing Director, TCZ Studio, Singapore
Jerry Hinds, President, Association of Comic Artists (Singapore)/Founder, Nice One Entertainment, Singapore
Max Wong, Asia Manga Cultural Exchange Association, Taiwan
DATE: 23 June 2007 (Saturday)
TIME: 9.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
(Registration starts from 8.30 a.m. Event Begins at 9.30 a.m.)
VENUE:
Conference Hall 1, Singapore Management University
TICKETS $10 (includes lunch)
Available at:
* www.gatecrash.com.sg
* Hotline 6222-5595
* S.A.M Kiosks (Touch the GATECRASH button or “Shop@SAM”)
* SingPost Post Offices
* The Substation
FOR DETAILED SCHEDULE and INFO: http://www.gatecrash.com.sg/?page=misc_comics
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2 Responses
Hello i’m winzaw and i would like to ask if this comic forum 07 is for people of all ages.I’m 16 and i am intrested in being involved in comics. Is there a way to be a part of it?
Posted on August 13th, 2007 at 8:32 am
My website is mmzaw@hotmail.com pls let me know if theres anything more to know
Posted on August 23rd, 2007 at 8:42 am
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