ICON announces AMV Competition

[J.Alana]

Hey all,

I was contacted yesterday by the good people at Stony Brook ICON and this year they've decided to go forward with the AMV Compeition.

Here's the link http://www.iconsf.org/anime.php

I'm gonna tell you all now, there isn't much time left. For future reference, I have suggested that they announce longer then a month in advance. All videos from the past year (2006) are eligible to enter.

They just posted this and have only given two weeks for submissions to be received in. Deadline March 1. All submissions must not contain studio names, graphics or what have you. Also all formats must either be .avi or mpeg and be compatible with the VLC Player.

In order to help with submissions my studio J&P Productions is offering to send submissions from other amv creators. If you would like simply send us a link and we will burn the submissions onto a disk since all I have to do is just hop in my car and drive over to the director of operations and give him the disk.

Rules are in pdf format and any questions that you may have can be directed to the Director of Operations at ICON or myself and I will be happy to help.

This is my favorite con. I have gone every year for about 13 years straight(except last year due to my job- but since i quit my job...ha! Don't have that problem) It not only has a kick-ass anime section but a cool science fiction section too. This year guests will include well known voice actors, stars from Star Trek: TNG amoung others. Well known authors will be present for autograph signing including one of my favorite Star Trek authors Mr. Peter David.

Also, if you attend, and if I like you I may just invite you back to my house for spaghetti dinner and if I dont like you, well, then too bad. lol Other then me from J&P, either Yoko Seishirou or Faythene may also be attending.

J&P may be holding a panel. If other amv creators would like to work with us on setting up a panel we would be happy to do so. Like I said we've just gotten the news and we know there isn't a lot of time. Two weeks isn't a lot of time but for those who like the fighting spirit, we are willing to help in anyway. So I will help in any way shape or form if you are interested.

What's the quickest way to reach me? Email. Send me a direct emal since as you know, I'm not always here on the org. My email can be found in my profile or through my site. For those that know me on skype, msn, or aim feel free to pm me and if you can't get a hold of me, you can always reach Yoko Seishirou, Krillin The Villin or Faythene. Both of them are involved in this as well.