Chibi-Pa: Next - 2006 Year End Event

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Convention: Chibi-Pa: Next - 2006 Year End Event
Where: Meyer Amphitheater, West Palm Beach, Florida
When: December 30, 10am - 10pm
Cost: FREE!
Website: http://www.chibipa.com

Announcements

Calling all Cosplayers!
We have a new event planned in which we need Cosplayers to Volunteer. This will be fun and big. So if you have a REALLY good costume please contact Mike at eo@chibipa.com.
What we are doing is a live action rendition of "Where in the world is Carmen Sandeigo". Ok So we are calling it "Where in Chibi-Pa is Carmen Sandeigo". What we are looking for is villians or psuedo bad guys. You know the people who are confused for bad guys till the end of a series.
Tekkie will tell you more about what your role is. What you need to do is have a picture of yourself in Costume. That way we can judge who would be best to use. We will need to get this organized around the end of August. So if your making a costume it has to be finished by then.

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First Post - Official Info
Second Post - About Chibi-Pa
Third Post - Events
Fourth Post - Cosplay Events
Fifth Post - Guests
Sixth Post - Reserved
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About Chibi-Pa

Chibi-Pa is a Japanese Animation Festival held in West Palm Beach, Florida. Chibi means "small" or "little" and Pa is a Japanese abbreviation for "party". Of course I was informed that pa in Japanese could be an abreviation for the word Baka (which means moron, stupid or idiot)... don't ask me how.... So take it as you wish. We are either having a Little Party or we are Little Idiots.

Chibi-Pa is a fun way for fans of the Japanese culture and pop culture to gather and meet. This is our second year and we hope that everyone has as much fun as they did last year.  

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Events

Definite

* Festival Games
* Cosplay Events
* Video Viewing Stations
* Pachinko Machines
* Sumo Wrestling
* Game Shows
* Panels
* Lectures
* Movie Premieres
* Live Entertainment


Game Shows

* Lets Make a Deal – Based off of the hit TV show “Let’s Make a Deal”. Contestants will answer questions and win prizes. After each correct answer they have the opportunity to keep their current winnings or open a box in which they could win more or lose it all.
* Advanced Rock, Paper, Scissors – Contestants will play Rock, Paper, Scissors. The winner of each round will then get the opportunity to hit the loser over the head with a hammer as the loser attempts to get a bowl over their head. If the winner hits the loser on the head with the hammer they win a point. First contestant to get 3 points wins the round.
* Win Jason Bailey's Money – Based off of the TV Show “Win Ben Stein’s Money” Contestants will compete against each other. The contestant with the highest scores goes head-to-head with Jason Bailey.
* Where in Chibi-Pa is Carmen Sandiego? – Based off of the hit TV show “Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego” Carmen has a few tricks up her sleeve as she attends Chibi-Pa.


Panels

ICC Panel - The creators of The Ice Cream Club plan on doing a Q&A type panel to discuss their project and to help any other group figure out what they need to do their own movie. This may include the cast. Even our own Jason Bailey may be there to tell you how he walked with a limp for a week because of his stunts that may be pulled out in post-production.

Demented Dragon Press Release Panel - The publishing editor from Demented Dragon will be present along with one or two other staff members from the company to discuss upcoming releases and events.
Publishing Editor Amanda, will be able to answer questions on what to expect from the company in the coming year, explain some of the structure of the publishing house, and display some previews for new artists and titles being published in the coming months.

Manga Publication - Manga artists interested in the opportunity to have their work published by Demented Dragon Books & Games will have the opportunity to hear about the submission and publication process offered by Dragon. The company’s publishing editor; Amanda will answer questions on both the business of manga publishing and the art form.
Amanda will review some of the basic tips and tricks of the trade that can help the aspiring magaka in the North American market. The panel will review everything from business perspectives & current marketing through graphic and illustrative art. Amanda has previously worked in animation, comic illustration, and graphic design. Some of the other staff at Dragon have experience stretching from companies such as Sanrio, People Magazine, Lyrick Studios, etc.

Lectures

Chris from www.misfile.com
Lecture on how to start your own online Amanga

More to come...

Movie Premieres

The Ice Cream Club High School indy film. Made in West Palm Beach. Starring local kids and our own Jason Bailey. This will be the first time you get to see something like this.

Live Entertainment

"Take Today" (Formerly "Error Carried Forward") cover songs from the Beck anime.

So far the set list looks like (in no particular order)

* Hit in the USA
* Face
* Moon on the Water
* Spice of Life
* like a Foojin
* By Her
* Slip Out
* Ive Got a Feeling
* Journey
* My World Down
* Brainstorm
* Follow Me
* Reloaded
* a few rock covers
* a couple original songs


Tentative

* Local Bands
* Fushu Daiko
* Live D.J.
* More Lectures
* Martial Art Demostrations



More to Come...

How to start an event!

Do you think it would be great to demonstrate your skills? Do you have an idea for a fun game you would like to host. Do you want people to think your cool and come up to you in the mall and go hey man weren't you the ..... guy?

Well send us your information to events@chibipa.com. Tell us about your idea. Tell us wether you would like to host your event. And if you do please tell us your name and how we can get in contact with you.
No one is too young to do something. You just have to be willing.  

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Cosplay Events

Current Cosplay Events:

Currently we only have a couple of events we plan on doing this year. We are willing to listen to any person willing to organize other events. The Events listed for the time being is just events that the Organizers of Chibi-Pa plan on hosting. And for the most part they are continuations of events that we had last year.

1. Cosplay Tri-Athalon
2. Chibi-Pa's Cosplay Improv Contest
3. Super Deformed Baseball




Costume Contest

The number of contestant slots is limited!

If you've made a costume you'd like to present on the stage you should sign up as soon as possible. To be accepted as a contestant you must submit an entry form and meet the criteria set forth in the rules. While you may register at the convention itself, requesting a contestant spot early is strongly recommended!

No purchased or otherwise commercially obtained costumes are allowed!

We ask that you keep the costumes anime/manga themed. No original characters will be accepted. Video Game character will only be accepted if they are also from an anime (ex. Advent Children)

Trophies & Awards: A panel of guest judges, prizes categories of Best In Show, Judges' Choice, Best Group, and Best Young Fan.

1) Reference materials are required. They must be submitted to the cosplay coordinator before the beginning of the contest. No reference materials, no participating. Keep in mind that not all of the judges know the character, so please make sure that your materials show of the version of the costume you are portraying.

2) Costumes must be of original construction, or show significant modification of pre-existing materials. No costumes are allowed that are purchased or otherwise obtained from a commercial source. It is expected that some costumes may include as minor elements some purchased items. If your entry utilizes many of these, check with the Cosplay Coordinator for approval. This is a show of creativity and craftsmanship, not shopping ability. Costumes entered in our previous shows may not return.

3) No liquids, messy substances, food, or anything that may pose a danger is allowed on stage.

4) Unsheathing of bladed weapons is not allowed!!! Violating these rules will disqualify you, and possibly result in escort off the premises. Due to safety concerns, minors may not perform combat simulations.

5) Nothing is allowed that would be prohibited in a "PG-13"-rated movie. This includes, but is not limited to: nudity, or implied nudity; “slash” actions; implied substance abuse; etc. If you wouldn’t do it in front of mom, grandma, and a whole bunch of important people, you probably shouldn’t do it at Chibi-Pa.

5) Category definitions: Cosplay: A costume copied from a pre-existing design, such as from a movie, comic book, famous artwork, etc. Young Fan: Age 8 to 14. For safety reasons, children under age 8 are not allowed. A Young Fan must have a parent or guardian present with them backstage, and minors' parents will be asked to sign a permission form.

6) A costume that has previously won Best In Show or Best In Master Class at any convention is not eligible. You’ve won your prize, no matter how great your costume may be. Let other people have their chances.

7) Contestants agree to show up no later than 11:45am, and to allow video recording and photography of their costumes for non-profit purposes.

cool The Coordinator may reject an entry on the basis of inappropriate or unsafe behavior or content, because of too many purchased items, or because the event has reached its limit for entries.

9) If your costume is worn on stage by someone other than the maker, the maker must be given credit for the costume. Even mom’s need shout-outs.

For more information and for the early entry form please go to our website!

About the events planned so far:

Cosplay Tri-Athalon
This is a series of three events. What events you ask? Too bad. I ain't tellin. Plus if this year is a repeat of last year it will be what ever Lynn can bring to me at the last moment. But its a winner takes all for a good prize.

Chibi-Pa's Cosplay Improv
Ah yes. This will seperate the men from the boys. And evidentally make a pregnant woman out of a evil villian. Cosplayers get on stage and do what they are told. And the cosplayer who can stay in character and do the best... wins. Wee that was fun. I loved last year. Lots of people loved last years event. Ok so we pissed off some cosplayers. But its all in good fun.

Super Deformed BaseBall
The idea is two teams of cosplayers get out on a field and play baseball with a 2 foot wide base ball. Its only going to be 3 or 4 innings. No mitts required. Just a lot of energy.  

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Guests

Guest of Honor

Steve Bennett

A lot of you younguns may not know this but Steve Bennett has been around for a while. He was a founding member of Studio Iron Cat. Which even then you may not know. SIC fell apart in 2004 when his partner screwed him over. But for years SIC provided us with manga and I think videos. They were around before TokyoPop.
If you hang around him enough he will claim to have been the start of the Crosplay scene. Which is a very funny story. But he's worked in Japan. And is using his new found free time to produce an online comic about his mis-adventures as a con hopper. Find out more at www.stevebennettart.com.

Demented Dragon

Exactly what they are planning we are not sure. We know the plan on doing a couple of lectures on things like getting published and the such. They also plan on doing a press release about their upcoming titles to be released in the spring.
Also they plan on trying to get some of their artists to attend. One of which used to work for Sanrio (Hello Kitty Japan). So this is all exciting.

Special Guests
Chris from www.misfile.com
Lecture on how to start your own online Amanga

Stephanie Château
Stephanie Château is an artist and entertainer who works extensively with both Universal Studios and Star Souls. She is also the owner of Galaxy Productions, a company that specializes in comic books, conceptual art, costuming, and character design. Stephanie is an avid enthusiast of a wide range of interests, including anime, gaming, and cosplay conventions. Her career as a manga artist started early as she landed a job doing a comic for the "Orlando Spotlite" a promotional business magazine for Downtown Orlando.Stephanie has also made appearances at many special events and trade shows representing the "unusual entertainment" company, Star Souls. These events and shows include the illustrious trade show for IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions), and at these events she modeled her well-known costume designs, most notably the nefarious Captain Caribbean Blue. Capt. Blue is the principal character of her self-published manga "Oh, Captain!", and originally appeared as the hostess for Star Souls' venues at Universal Studio's "Halloween Horror Nights" ("HHN") XIV. In addition to the professional cosplaying done for Star Souls, Stephanie is also an award-winning "scare actor" for Universal Studios theme park, playing the part of "Granny" in "The Scream House".Stephanie has also played "Guderelle", a member of the Queen's Black Guard for "HHN" XV, and has recently been filmed playing said character for Universal Studio's future promotional films.  

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