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Press Release for Kamikazecon 3 |
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Press Release
Kamikazecon, founded in 2003, had it's first convention back in March 25-27, 2005. With over 3200+ attendees, it was THE largest first year con at the time. The result of the 2 years of planning was that it was one of the most successful conventions ever and set the bar very high for other conventions.
Kamikazecon 2, which ran April 10-12, 2009, continued that standard with professional care to all attendees alike. Filled to the brim with Japanese Culture, the 2009 convention entertained all those that attend with 24-hour Anime viewing rooms, panels, industry information, and Japanese guest Shinichi Watanabe. The highlight of the convention was a complete concert by the Japanese Band "m.o.v.e."
Kamikazecon 3, which is scheduled to occur March 19-21, 2010, will take place during Spring Break weekend for almost eveyrone in Texas. With all the excitement of a new year and the understanding of what needs to be done to make a great convention, we hope to create an event which the attendees will never forget. The weekend will be packed full of panels and fun events. We invite you to come for the enjoyment - and leave with some free stuff.
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Press Registration for Kamikazecon 3 |
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Press Registration Criteria
Kamikazecon is please to offer press passes to members of the media who wish to cover the convention.
As a member of the working press attending Kamikazecon 2010, you will have full access to:
-- Exhibit Halls
-- Video Rooms
-- Art Rooms
-- Game Rooms
In Addition to the above, you'll have reserved press seating at the following events. Please note that you'll have to arive early (10 minutes prior) to have seating. Any seats not occupied 5 minutes prior to the event will be open for other con attendees.
-- Panel Rooms
-- Industry panels
-- Main Events room
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Press Registration General Info
A Photo ID must be presented to obtain your press pass at the convention. A confirmation letter will be given if accepted, but passes will not be mailed out.
Web Site Representatives
If you are a representative of a website that publishes anime news or convention reports, you must get pre-approval from the Kamikazecon. Please include the following when requesting your letter of approval here:
-- Your Website Address
-- Your Title
-- Any current links or lists about your site
Media Outlet Representatives
If you are a representative of a Major Media outlet (TV station, newspaper, etc) or an editor or writer for a college/high school newspaper (sorry no yearbook editors/writers), you must get pre-approval from the KamiKazeCon's Press Liaison. Please include the following when requesting your letter of approval here:
-- The media company's name that you work for
-- A copy of a by-lined article published within the past 6 months (if you're a freelancer)
-- A copy of company letter head showing Name and Title (orignal copy to be presented at the con)
-- Link or list of any pusblished articles that you may have written in the past 6 months
-- A letter of approval assigning bearer to cover KamiKazeCon from your publisher/editor(original copy to be presented at the con)
Non-Qualifying Criterias
You don't qualify for a pass if you are:
-- A publisher
-- A freelance photographer
-- Any other non-editorial personnel
-- Creating a student documentary
-- A representative of a web site or fan magazine that does not publish anime news or convention reports
-- A representative of a web site or fan magazine which has not contacted the Kamikazecon to send a representative.
If you do not apply to any of the above criteria but feel that you should still qualify as press, contact the press liaison with your reasons for inclusion. A decision will be made after careful review.
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Disclaimer for Press Registrants
Kamikazecon reserves the rights to refuse or limit press passes to anyone or any organization for any reason, including but not limited to the failure to complete the registration 72 hours prior to the opening of the convention. If for any reason that there was a mistake in registration for a press pass, it will be taken care of on a case by case basis. Please be sure to carry any identifying and required material with you incase an issue should arise. Press passes are not transferable. Any violation of this policy will result in removal of badge and personel from the location. A Final letter of approval will be given by the Press Liaison for those that qualify.
* Please note that we cannot guarantee approval for requested interviews. Requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
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