Ok, a week or so ago I had the responsibility of planning/running a convention's viewing room dropped in my lap (Well, after volunteering. Damn my non-resistance!)
I've already got a schedule written up but I'm wondering who I should be contacting for permission to show all this stuff. I'm assuming I should talk to the companies that have the domestic distribution licenses, but I've never done this before so I'm not sure. Also, what do I do if the show hasn't been licensed? Am I allowed to show fansubs? Do I have to contact the studio in Japan for permission? If I don't hear back from any of these people in time, can I show their stuff anyway? The con is only three weeks away (I was brought in at the last minute) and I don't know if that's long enough to get any of this stuff done.
I'm assuming that no one here minds if I show their videos. There won't be an actual contest (no time, maybe next year) so everything will just be filler. If you do mind, just say so.
And finally, the shameless plug:
Come to Steelcon 2003 March 28-30 at the Holiday Inn of Stillwater, Oklahoma! It's mostly a gaming con, but I'll be running an anime viewing room! Pre-reg is $15 for all three days and it only costs $20 at the door! Come play card games, PnP rpgs, miniature wargames, and even a VLARP (if you're into that kind of thing)!
To register send check or money order for $15 with name, age, sex, address, city, state, and confirmation phone# and/or email to:
Ivory and Steel
221 N Perkins RD STE 14
Stillwater, OK 74075
To make room reservations call (405)372-0800 for rooms at the:
Holiday Inn
2515 W. 6th Ave.
Stillwater, OK 74074
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anneke
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Yeah!
I do the same thing for a Gaming convention in L.A., running an Anime room that is. Yes contact the various companies. You can find out how to get rights on their webpages.
Anneke
Anneke
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iserlohn
- Joined: Sun Mar 11, 2001 1:40 am
- Location: Wien, Österreich
E-Mail the anime companies and ask for permission. If there's no license, go ahead and show the fansub. As for AMVs, I *do* mind if you show mine without asking in a setting like that, ask people first.
Good luck with your con.
Good luck with your con.
"I'm recording an album tonight. Funny material and laughter will be dubbed in later."
--Bill Hicks
--Bill Hicks