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. The event includes a workshop on techniques of sequential art storytelling by Mr Max Wong, Executive Director, Asia Manga Cultural Exchange Association, from Taiwan.
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Age 16 and above only.
DATE: 23 June 2007 (Saturday)
TIME: 8.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
(Registration starts at 8.30 a.m. Event Begins at 9.30 a.m.)
VENUE:
Conference Hall 1, Singapore Management University, Administrative Building, 81 Victoria Street, Singapore 188065
TICKETS $10 (includes lunch)
Available at:
- Hotline 6100 2005
- S.A.M Kiosks (Touch "Book/Pay for Tickets")
- SingPost Post Offices
- The Substation
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| PROGRAMME
| 8.30 am | Registration
| | 9.30 am | Welcome Address
Speaker: Seto Lok Yin, Assistant Chief Executive, Media Development Authority of Singapore
| | 9.35 am | Comics and More
The largest English language publisher of Manga in the world will fill you in on the inner workings of the fastest-growing segment in the publishing industry, and the role comics play in this multi-platform entertainment sphere. Find out what US publishers are looking for in terms of concepts and the strategies undertaken to maximise their creations.
Speaker: Masashi 'Sho' Matsuhashi, Director & General Manager, TOKYOPOP, USA
| | 10.20 am | Who's Buying What
What titles are selling and why? How is the market changing? Where is the demand? Find out what kind of products will grow the market in the next three years, from the world's largest comic book distributor.
Speaker: Kuo-Yu Liang, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Diamond Book Distributor (DBD), USA
| | 11.00 am | Tea Break
| | 11.15 am | Independence Day
Comic book creators have a hard time pitching their work to publishers and readers and finding the best way to present, market and distribute their work. This session will discuss what it takes and how to self-publish comics in Singapore. (This presentation will be conducted in Mandarin with simultaneous English interpretation.)
Speaker: Wee Tian Beng, President, Comics Society (Singapore) and Managing Director, TCZ Studio, Singapore
| | 11.45 am | Breaking into the Market
Besides tips on breaking into the comic book industry and practical advice on how to get your book developed, learn what it takes to make it in the comics and graphic novels arena, the important differences between self-creation & self-editing and working under directions within a professional team set-up. Find out the best way to submit your work, and learn the dos and don'ts of the business.
Speaker: Jerry Hinds, President, Association of Comic Artists (Singapore) and Founder, Nice One Entertainment, Singapore
| | 12.15 pm | Panel Discussion
| 12.45 pm
| Lunch Break
(Lunch will be provided)
| | 1.30 pm | Workshop: Techniques of Sequential Art Storytelling
Learn the process of producing a well-paced, comic book. Good page design brings clarity, rhythm, accent, and life to your comics. Starting with the basics, such as balloon placement and panel shapes, and stepping up to more advanced layout concepts, such as pacing and style. Learn the processes professionals use to lay out impeccable and unforgettable pages. (This presentation will be conducted in Mandarin with simultaneous English interpretation.)
Speaker: Max Wong, Asia Manga Cultural Exchange Association, Taiwan
| 3.30 pm
| Q & A
| | 4.00 pm | Close
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| WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Professional and aspiring comic book creators, artists, writers, publishers, animation studios, game developers, production houses, film-makers.
Press
All journalists and industry press are welcome to attend the event free of charge. To apply for your press pass please contact Marcus_lim@mda.gov.sg or call Marcus at 6837 9781.
Media registration is reserved only for editorial professionals (reporters/editors/correspondents/ writers/publishers of magazines, trade publications and newspapers, as well as producers/presenters of broadcasting stations). It does not apply to blogs nor corporate and company newsletters. If you are a non-editorial staff of a media group, please register as a visitor to the show.
Contact
For more information, send your email to Marcus_lim@mda.gov.sg or call Marcus at 6837 9781.
About Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA)
The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) was formed on 1 January 2003 to champion Media 21, a blueprint to transform Singapore into a global media city. Media 21 seeks to create a vibrant media environment by establishing Singapore as a media exchange, exporting Made-by-Singapore content, internationalising local media companies, nurturing local media talent and developing digital media. More information on MDA can be found on www.mda.gov.sg.
About First-Time Writers & Illustrators Publishing Initiative
The First-Time Writers & Illustrators Publishing Initiative is an initiative by the Media Development Authority (MDA) and the National Book Development Council of Singapore (NBDCS) to nurture talents in the publishing industry. The Initiative is targeted at assisting the publication of new works by unpublished local writers and/or illustrators.
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