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Special Guest: Michael Dialynas

31/07/2015 by

dialinas4Michael Dialynas is an accomplished comic book illustrator who has co-created Amala’s Blade for Dark Horse Comics, drawn comics like Spera for Archaia, Superior Spider-man Team-up for Marvel and currently, the critically acclaimed The Woods for BOOM! Studios with writer James Tynion IV.

He has also co-published a collection of short stories he wrote and illustrated called Trinkets: An Attic Full of Stories (now available from Comicdom Press).

He is based in Athens, Greece and can be found online on his official site: woodencrown.com

CYPRUS COMIC CON FILM FESTIVAL 2015

30/07/2015 by

filmOne of the many parallel event sections of the Cyprus Comic Con is an in-house film festival specializing in genre short films (sci-fi, horror, fantasy, fan films etc) & following last years successful film screenings it is upgraded to a worldwide competition for this years edition.

We are also very excited to announce that this years edition also marks the beginning of a yearly partnership with the official International Short Film Festival of Cyprus (ISFFC) with specialized sections hosted in both festivals.

A jury of acclaimed filmmakers and comic book artists will give out a “Best of Con” award worth 2000€ in post production services from one of the islands premium production houses. Beyond our jury award, the top-5 shortlisted films for the prize will be also screened in October at the International Short Film Festival of Cyprus, as part of a specific section.

Submissions from all over the world are accepted but we encourage local genre filmmakers to participate and show off their film making talents. The selected films will be screened at this years Cyprus Comic Con on 29th of August @ the Filoxenia Conference Center in Nicosia. Late deadline for film registrations is August 23, 2015.

For more info and submissions click here.

Somersby sponsors CCC’15!

29/07/2015 by

somersbyWe are very excited to announce that Photos Photiades Group is a main sponsor for Cyprus Comic Con 2015, which will take place at Filoxenia Conference Center in Nicosia, on August 29. The cooling and refreshing cider Somersby will be endorsing the event for another year!

We thank Photos Photiades Group for their ongoing support since day one and we look forward to enjoying lots of ice cold Somersby on the day of the convention!

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Photos Photiades Group was founded in 1942 and has grown into one of the largest and most successful, reliable, responsible and fastest evolving private groups of companies in Cyprus and throughout the Balkans.

More than 1100 people work for the group, which is a leader in the field of beverages production, beverages and other goods distribution, as well as real estate projects and financial services. The group has significant presence in Cyprus, Greece, Romania, Croatia and Slovomilosenia.

 

Enjoying together every moment

The group’s motto is to enjoy together with its customers every moment of life. Whether this is in regards to quality entertainment, healthy lifestyle, luxury housing or the protection provided by a valuable life insurance product, the group’s goal is to provide for every consumer, every single moment, the most enjoyable, qualitative and responsible choice.

Based on its three Fundamental Value Pillars, Credibility, Responsibility and Growth, the Photos Photiades Group managed through time to develop exceptional manufacturing, commerce, financial and marketing skills.

Win a 1 year graphic design scholarship!

29/07/2015 by

EUC_LAUREATE_LOGO_COLOUR_GRCyprus Comic Con announces an Art competition with a prize of a one year full scholarship in Graphic Design from The European University Cyprus. The taught language is in Greek and the candidates must be fluent in the Greek Language.

The contestants are invited to submit a photo or scanned image of a design that they have already created solely themselves. Each candidate is allowed to submit only ONE artwork. The file must be no more than 2 MB.

The topic is up to you but must fall into the following categories:

Graphic Design / Illustration / Painting / Sculpture / Comic Book design

Before submitting please read the following terms and conditions:

  1. The competition is open to people over 17 years of age.
  2. There is no entry fee to enter this competition.
  3. Send your submissions at: t.anastassiades@euc.ac.cy. In your submission you must include the following details: age, place of residence and a phone number we can contact you with.
  4. The submission starts on the 29th of July and Closes on 10th of August. Submissions after the 10th of August will not be considered valid. Online Voting will start on the 11th of August until the 20thof August. The winner will be announced on the 29th of August at the Cyprus Comic Con.
  5. No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.
  6. The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event.
  7. No cash alternative to the scholarship offered. The scholarship is NOT transferable.
  8. The winner will be chosen based on the online voting (30% of the overall voting) and a designated Cyprus Comic Con Committee (70% of the overall voting).
  9. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.