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Artist Profile: Current Comics


The creative team of Current Comics will be returning to Cyprus Comic Con once again to share their passion for comics and illustration!

Find out more about Current Comics on their Facebook page and Tumblr.

 

Anna Fotiadou is a multi-disciplinary artist working in the fields of graphic design, illustration, video

art and performance. Currently she is a part-time lecturer in the Graphic Design Department of The European University Cyprus. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Graphic Communication (University of Nicosia) and a Master of Arts in Performance Design and Practice (University of The Arts London).

She attended courses in iconography, painting and etching in Cyprus, Italy and England respectively. She has presented her artwork in venues, exhibitions and biennials in various countries (representing Cyprus at the 12th Biennale of Young Artists from Europe and Mediterranean) and has been distinguished and awarded for her work (including the Cyprus State Award for Illustration).

She is one of the three co-founders of «Current Comic Book Anthology», Cyprus’s first comic book anthology. She works in collective art projects and collaborates with artists of different disciplines.

To see more of Anna’s work, visit her online portfolio.

 

Denis Constantinou is a Designer and Art Director with great expertise in animation and illustration and a passion for branding.

He has worked on productions for Cbeebies, Nickelodeon and Disney XD amongst others. He represented Cyprus for the European Exhibition at the Angouleme Comic Book Festival in 2012 with MilkCart.

He has been working in the Tech Industry for the past 5 years where he co-founded two companies. He is currently the Art Director and co-founder at Adsvise, a startup that makes online advertising simple for small businesses.

George Alexandrou is a freelance animator, illustrator and video editor.

After graduating with a degree in Animation in 2007 he has worked on a vast array of projects including comic strips, posters, banners, magazine covers, childrens books, theatre projections, tv shows and series.

George has worked for MusicBox and Zedem Media and has collaborated with a number of established people and institutions including THOC, Sigma tv, Ant1 tv, Charis Romas, Vassilis Mirianthopoulos, Panos Metaxopoulos, Antigoni Tasouri, Christiana Artemiou, Neoclis Neocleous, Elia Ioannidou, Achilleas Grammatikopoulos and more.

Nearchos Konstantinou has a Master of Arts in Communication Arts (with Distinction) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Graphics (Cum Laude) from the New York Institute of Technology.

Nearchos is a multi-disciplinary creative artist, with the hybrid skillset of an animator, a motion designer and an illustrator. He has worked for nine (9) years as a Senior Motion Designer at Lumiere TV, a Cyprus premium cable television network. He has also been a freelancer and taught a series of seminars and short courses in the areas of Motion Graphics, Animation, Illustration and Comic Art. He has participated in several Art, Graphic and Motion Design festivals and Comic conventions in Cyprus and around the globe.

He is currently working as a 3D/Graphic Designer at Rolandos Enterprises Ltd. and a Special Scientist in Graphic Design at The School of Arts and Education Sciences of European University Cyprus. He is the creator and one of the three co-founders of CURRENT COMIC BOOK ANTHOLOGY, Cyprus’ first comic book anthology.

Visit Nearchos’ website Frame Render Studio to see more of his work.

Tasos Anastasiades is an Assistant Professor in Graphic Design at the European University Cyprus. In 2004 he started publishing the “Plastic Comics” magazine, the first comic book created and published in Cyprus. He is a Co-Founder and Organizing Member of the Cyprus Comic Con, a non-profit organization that organized the nation’s first comic book convention, which is set to become an annual cultural event. In 2015, Tasos Anastasiades’ visual work was selected to be used in the official Promo Reel of Poser Pro 11. Poser Pro 11 is a 3D software that is produced by Smith Micro, one of the biggest companies in the field of 3d design, animation and illustration.

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Special Guest: Stephen B. Scott


STEVE SCOTT (4)Cyprus Comic Con is proud to announce Stephen B. Scott as one of our esteemed Special Guests at this year’s convention!

Stephen B. Scott has illustrated such titles as; Batman, X-Men Forever, JLA, Batman Confidential, Marvel Adventures Hulk and many more. Over his eighteen year career, the publishers have included, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Image, Dark Horse, London Knight Studios, Malibu Comics and several independent publishers.

You can follow Stephen on DeviantArt and Twitter!

In addition to his work in comics, Stephen has worked in TV, Film, and, video games. His work for television has been seen on two episodes of the hit TV series Smallville during season six. The work for Smallville was titled “Justice and Doom” for which Stephen illustrated one complete episode and was called back to work on the final episode of the series. In addition, Stephen was called upon by ABC Family’s hit series KYLE XY to illustrate a story bridging the gap between seasons one and two.

In films, Stephen was selected to draw the only adaptation to the 2008 Oscar winning film Batman the Dark Knight. His work was overseen and approved by director Christopher Nolan. This artwork was part of the packaging offered with the Special Blue Ray edition of Batman Begins. Also, that same year, George Lucas approved Stephen to be the artist for Indiana Jones and the Tomb of the Gods. This series, written by Rob Williams, was very popular with Indiana Jones fans all over the world. Much of the art from the series was purchased by Mr. Lucas himself and is now part of his permanent collection.

His most recent work can be found in the Award Winning adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s, “The Graveyard Book”and the critically acclaimed series, “Independence Day” from Titan Comics. Now in stores.

 

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Cyprus Comic Con 2016 Official Trailer!


The much-awaited Cyprus Comic Con 2016 trailer is finally here!

Can you spot all of the pop culture references?

Feeling a little nostalgia? Hyped up for this year’s event? 😀
You should be! It’s going to kick major backside!

Many thanks to all of our sponsors, participants, artists, staff, volunteers & guests for their ongoing support!

Cultural revolution is a GO!

 

A big thank you to the amazing Shirobon for letting us use his chiptacular sounds in this video! The tracks used are from his latest EP, titled ‘Pleasure Island‘.

Don’t forget that Shirobon will be playing LIVE at the Cyprus Comic Con After Party! You can’t miss it!

Starring:

Nick Aristides as the Zombie Accountant
Nicos Tsouris as Thor
Andreana Lemonari as Lagertha (Vikings)
Nyree Hapetian as Death
Andy Markides as Deadpool
Frixos Masouras as himself
Nicholas Tsinontas as himself
Constantina Charalambous as herself
Christoforos Christofidou as himself
Andreas “Splash” Kyriacou as himself

Credits:

Directed and Edited by Andreas “Splash” Kyriacou
Cinematography by Andreas Kopriva
Special Makeup FX by Rakis Georgiou
Story by Andreas “Splash” Kyriacou
Cosplayer Coordinator Helen Christofi
1st Assistant Director Harry Ayiotis
1st Assistant Camera Ektoras Papageorgiou
Sound Recording by Giorgos Adamides
Production Assistants Crystal Michael and Neil Barnett
Catering Naja Love

Camera Equipment provided by The Thumbkey
Post Production Services provided by GeekOtopos.com

Special Thanks to Giorgos Vavanos

Artist Profile: Maria Christina Gantt (Nightwalker)


Maria Christina Gantt (AKA Nightwalker) is returning to CCC16 as one of our Featured Artists!

Maria is an energetic artist and big time video game fan from Cyprus, with a great passion towards Illustration, Concept Art and Game Art. After completing her Bachelor’s degree in Applied Multimedia Arts at the University of Nicosia, along with a Minor in Illustration and Graphic Design, Maria now focuses on developing her skills towards Concept Art and Illustration, creating characters from her imagination and making them come to life through storytelling.

To see more of Maria’s work, visit her pages on Facebook and Instagram!

She currently works as a Freelance Artist,tackling projects from both Cyprus and the U.S, creating various designs ranging from Character Illustration, Storyboarding and Graphic Design. She is also, the lead Artist and designer for GameOn Video Game Store CY, creating and illustrating their store mascot Yaba.

Maria’s main goal is to continue developing her skills and someday becoming a successful Professional Artist in Illustration and Concept/Game Art!

 

 

Featured Shop: POW! The Shop


13307468_708922812581874_7749894917404397305_nOne of the stores that will be present at this year’s Comic Con is POW! The Shop.

When it comes to cult entertainment the destination is POW! The Shop @ Ledras Street where every visit is a new experience!

“Come On In and Show Off Your Geeky Glory” is their motto and we are here to provide you with the most unique products, stimulate your geeky imagination and fuel up your inner superhero soul!

“POW! The Shop” is specialized in officially licensed merchandise from pop culture, the cream of movies, television and Video Games including Nintendo, Sony Playstation, Marvel, DC Comics, Doctor Who, Game Of Thrones, Star Trek, Star Wars, Transformers and many more!

Wether you’re looking for T-Shirts, Video Games, Memorabilia, Toys, Figures or Collectibles and accessories they have them all on offer for you!

Check out POW! The Shop’s Facebook Page and visit its website here!

Find them at 250 Ledras Street, Nicosia and at 34 Nissi Avenue, Ayia Napa

Tel: +35722253020 / +35723816556 / Hotline: 7001111

 

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