Rene Villanueva’s Unpublished Works Revealed

Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan, the Philippine’s premier children’s book illustration organization will celebrate the life and unpublished (secret!) works of the late Filipino children’s book author, Rene Villanueva in its 18th annual exhibit entitled “FOREVER RENEVER“.

It will be held the at the CCP Little Theater on November 19, 2009 – starting at 7pm. The exhibit runs until the 29th of November. See you there!

James Jean’s Creative Process Talk in Manila

Date: November 23, 2009
Venue: Green Room, School of Design and Arts campus,
College of St. Benilde
Time: 10AM – 12NN (with book signing)

For those not part of the College of Saint Benilde you can register for the talk here: marketing[at]fullybookedonline[dot]com.
to reserve a slot. RSVP by November 18.

James Jean is best known for his work on the covers of the Fables series.

Comics, Manga & Graphic Novels Seminar

This event will be held in the Philippines. But the organizers, Glass House Graphics, is a company that has branches internationally. Check them out online.

For posters or flyers of announcement for your school , clubs or office, please contact MARYEL ROMAN – +63 917 8947575

Mangaholix Manga Mania Convention

The GroundBreakers are shaking things up again! This time at the World Trade Center for their annual Mangaholix Manga Mania Convention.

With some surprises in their sponsorship lineup… including the Japan Foundation and… of all organizations… the Philippine’s National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)! All in the happy bond of the UNESCO!

Banzai!

Suspended Animation Media Seeks Digital Artists

Calling ALL Digital Artists.

Description:

Suspended Animation Media is in urgent need of Digital Artists/Painters who want to have a successful career and would like to grow with our company.
We are a fast developing Game Art Studio, in San Pedro Laguna that offers a competitive pay and a superb working environment. We have several expanding accounts and we are in need of Artists who possess the following:

• Responsible
• Able to meet deadlines
• Able to work under pressure and cope with it.
• Takes initiative
• Has a good social ethic
• Kind and caring (this may sound funny but if we’re going to be working together for a long period of time, we’d only like to work with people who are such)
• Honest
• Has a good work ethic
• Able to take instructions correctly
• And, up to the challenge of fulfilling their ambitions.

Preferably living in Muntinlupa or San Pedro Laguna.

To those interested, please contact:
Lalita Saulo
0929.6136959
And send resume/portfolio to: Suspendedanimation_media[at]yahoo[dot]com
(URL to your online Folios are acceptable)

Komikon 2009 – Now At Megamall

Komikon was usually held at the Bahay ng Alumni in the University of the Philippines. Now the “original” comic convention of the Philippines will be in a much much BIGGER venue – the Megatrade Hall!!

With the new venue, you’ll have to bring more cash to the event! Why?

1. Entrance is now 80Php, and you can’t escape it.

Job Opportunity at McCann

If any of you have any friends or know of anyone looking for
a job in advertising or communication agency, interested parties can email Mitchell Dauz at mitchelldauz[at] gmail[dot]com . Since this is a good agency they use people with experience because everything is based on a deadline and turn around time is crucial. If you don’t have a portfolio it does not matter because you will be given a test to see if you are suitable for them to join.

It is an advantage if you are graduate of an advertising or fine arts course and literate in Photoshop, Freehand and
Illustrator. Main requirement is that you need to learn fast and you work well
under pressure. Please contact Mitch directly if you are interested to join McCann

Manila Comic Con

It’s this weekend! August 08 and 09! At the Megatrade Halls 1 & 2. http://manilacomiccon.com/

Facebook Comic Con Celebrates Summer Gala With Pinoy Komiks Art Showcase

Facebook Comic (FBCC) has announced that its 2009 Summer Gala will take place online from the morning of Thursday, August 13th through the night of Sunday, August 16th. As part of the festivities, the virtual comic book convention will celebrate the past, present, and future of Filipino super/heroes and villains with an online Pinoy Komiks Art Showcase to be held during that time at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=101024056149.
All artists from the Philippines are invited and encouraged to take part in the showcase. Art submissions will be accepted directly at the special events page from now until August 12th at 12:00 o’ clock midnight.

Guest commentators including Comics Creators, J. Torres and Elbert Or will also be on hand to advise and critique submitted pieces throughout the celebration, as well.

For submission guidelines, technical assistance, or any further information about the FBCC Pinoy Komiks Art Showcase, please contact:

Event Coordinator, Stacey Aragon at rockitqeengnr[at]aol[dot]com (United States), or
Assistant Event Coordinator, John Becaro at johnbecaro[at]yahoo[dot]com (Philippines).

Graphika Manila 2009 – The Book

Graphika Manila is Manila’s premiere International Multimedia event, and now YOU get the chance to be a part of their book!!

Hop on over to Graphika Manila to read the guidelines.