ARTIST ALLEY EXHIBITOR’S FILE www.parismanga.fr

1 SUMMARY

TH PARIS & SCI-FI SHOW 29 EDITION PRESENTATION ...... 3 INCREASE ...... 3 MANGA AND JAPANIMATION ...... 4 VIDEO GAMES ...... 5 STAGES ...... 5 SCI-FI SHOW ...... 6 CULTURE, ANIMATIONS AND ACTIVITIES ...... 7

COMMUNICATION AND PARTNERS COMMUNICATION AND PARTNERS ...... 8 RATP POSTERS AND URBAN ...... 9 FLYERS AND POSTERS ...... 9 MEDIA INSERTS ...... 9 INTERNET...... 10 PRESS RELATIONS...... 10

BECOME EXHIBITOR PORTE DE VERSAILLES ...... 11 EVENT INFORMATION ...... 11 TRANSPORTATION ...... 11 FLOOR MAP HALL 3 ...... 12 PRICES ...... 13 REGISTER ...... 14 CONFIRMATION AND INVOICE ...... 14 REGISTRATION FORM ...... 15

REGULATION ...... 16

DO YOU HAVE ALL THE ITEMS BEFORE SENDING YOUR FILE? ...... 17

2 PARIS MANGA & SCI-FI SHOW 29TH EDITION

PRESENTATION

PARIS MANGA & SCI-FI SHOW, hosts twice a year on more than 22,000 square meters, the major Parisian event about and Sci-Fi.

With over 150,000 visitors each year, PARIS MANGA & SCI- FI SHOW is the appointment of all fans, amateurs and professionals of manga, Asian culture, video games, TV shows, movies and comics.

It is also an opportunity for the public to discover new worlds in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

For this new edition, children and adults will discover, by themselves, in group or in family, new activities and animations, many shops and publishers, and will of course meet prestigious guests from all around the world.

INCREASE

1st edition 10th edition 28th edition 29th edition

5 000 VISITORS 72 000 VISITORS 55 000 VISITORS 72 000 VISITORS EXPECTED ESPACE CHAMPERRET PORTE DE VERSAILLES PORTE DE VERSAILLES 1 700 M² PORTE DE VERSAILLES 15 000 M² 20 000 M² 22 000 M²

3 MANGA AND JAPANIMATION

Manga and universe is now everywhere in our daily life and are an integrated part of our culture since many years. France is the second biggest mangas consumer, just behind Japan.

PARIS MANGA & SCI-FI SHOW allows visitors, fans and beginners to discover theses universes through entertainment, activities, shops and publishers, through which they can discover a multitude of products from these topics (DVD, books, plushs, figurines, clothing ...).

It is also the opportunity for the public to meet our guests from most prestigious animation studios and Japanese publishing houses. Some remember of the coming of Shingo Araki, chara designer of Saint Seiya or Masaru Gotsubo (Samurai Champloo). More recently, we had Masashi Kudo chara designer of the successful anime Bleach.

PARIS MANGA & SCI-FI SHOW has also been fortunate to receive many chara designers, mecha designers, directors such as Mamoru Yokota (Death Note), Toshihiro Kawamoto (Cowboy Bebop), Yasuhiro Irie (Full Metal Alchemist) or Shigeto Koyama (Ghost in the Shell). In october 2015, Yoshitaka Amano, this genius illustrator, honored us of his presence, for the pleasure of all his fans.

In November 2016, Tetsuro Araki, Tetsuya Nakatake, Maiko Okada and Yasuyuki Ebara from WIT Studio (, Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress) came and, last edition, the successful mangaka Kiyo Kyujyo (Trinity Blood) was there (world premiere).

4 VIDEO GAMES

PARIS MANGA & SCI-FI SHOW is also an area dedicated to video games.

On free play or in competitions organized during the show, everyone can test their favorite games or compete against real arcade champions.

The public can also find all the news and exclusives, as it has been the case during the previous editions including the spaces of Bandai Namco Entertainment, Nintendo, R-Cade Cup and Warner Video Games.

All the fans can also meet our guests from the video games world with demonstrations and signing’s sessions (Dina, Marcus, Siphano, Bob Lennon, Joueur du grenier, Kayane, Benzaie, Frigiel, Sora, Guillaume & Kim, ...).

STAGES

The convention has 4 stages welcoming during the whole week-end showcases, concerts, panels, cosplays, dance and video games contests...

1. Paris Manga Stage 2. Sci-Fi Show Stage 3. Just Dance Stage 4. Comics Forum Stage SCI-FI SHOW

The SCI-FI SHOW aims to put the spotlight on movies, TV series, comic books, but also everything related to fantasy and science fiction.

Fans of Spiderman, Batman, Star Wars, Harry Potter Walking Dead will find their happiness in derivatives’ products and complete their collections of comic books through the booths of the biggest European specialists.

SCI-FI SHOW also hosts authors and illustrators of comic books from around the world. Bob Layton (Iron Man), Art Suydan (Marvel Zombies), Bob MacLeod (New Mutants), Fabian Niecieza (Deadpool), Alan Davies (Excalibur), Mike Ploog (Ghost Rider) or Pat Mills (Requiem) have already made the trip to the delight of our visitors.

It is also an opportunity to have their photo taken alongside icones like Pamela Anderson and Richard Dean Anderson. And also with their favorite movie heroes and TV series. Christopher Lloyd aka «Doc Brown» from Back To The Future, Christopher Judge (Teal’c in Startage), Michael Shanks (Dr. Jackson in Stargate SG1), Anthony Daniels (C3PO in Star Wars) or Dave Prowse (Darth Vader in Star Wars) have already responded present in previous editions. In 2017, for Buffy The Vampire Slayer 20th anniversary, we were very pleased to receive James Marsters, Nicholas Brendon, Charisma Carpenter and Juliet Landau...

Since 2013, the lastests ones were Melissa McBride (Carol) and Robert Singleton (T-Dog) of the blockbuster series The Walking Dead, Finn Jones (Loras Tyrell) and Natalia Tena (The savage Osha) from the series Game of Thrones and Sylvester McCoy who played one of the famous Doctor Who.

Without forgetting Jason Momoa (Game of Thrones) or John Rhys Davis (The Lord Of The Rings), Nicholas Lea (X-Files), Harry Melling and Stanislav Ianevski (Harry Potter) or the team of Power Rangers Megaforce were on the SCI-FI SHOW.

6 CULTURE, ANIMATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

PARIS MANGA & SCI-FI SHOW, it’s also many activities for people to discover traditional Asian cultures, as well as entertainment to immerse themselves in the world of manga and make them spend unforgettable moments.

Among the activities, the most popular is none other than the famous Cosplay, true institution to recreate the costumes of characters from manga, video games, comic books and even iconic characters from movies and TV series. Karaoke, concerts and fashion shows featuring the latest creations of our young designers, among others will complete the many activities available from the public.

For the culture part, Ikebana workshops, calligraphy, origami, drawing, but also introductions to Go, Mahjong allow visitors to discover and to better understand some aspects of this rich Asian and particularly Japanese culture.

Martial arts will be featured with demonstrations of Karate, Ninjutsu, Aikido or Hai Dong taking place throughout the weekend. The more adventurous visitors can learn the art of fighting with true professionals.

TV series and science-fiction fans can also spend time dreaming with the different animations dédicacted to Star Wars and cars from TV series and movies. COMMUNICATION AND PARTNERS

Since its creation PARIS MANGA & SCI-FI SHOW has continued to see its reputation growing through communication operations’ and partnerships’ in place following a huge ads schedule in all kind of medias.

A communication campaign (press, radio, television...) is deployed throughout the year. Two months before the event, promotion of the show is enhanced by several marketing operations in various medias.

PARIS MANGA & SCI-FI SHOW is also strengthened by its presence on the web. Its website has become the most important information source for visitors, including numerous newsletters and all the social networks in constant interaction with our community of fans.

8 2 000 RATP’S POSTERS & URBAN POSTERS

1.2 MILLIONS OF FLYERS AND 20 000 STORES’ POSTERS

A3 posters will be put in stores, specialized shops A5 flyers will be distributed at strategics points in and partners... Paris.

MEDIA INTERNET

Social Networks Website : 450 000 views per month

Regular Newsletters : over more than 120 000 adress

92 000 fans

27 500 followers

11 500 subscribers

WiderPRESS press RELATIONS feedbacks

Shooting and interviews on site

A privileged framework for media

10 PRACTICAL INFORMATION

PORTE DE VERSAILLES

Known for hosting the most prestigious events, the Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles also opens its doors to PARIS MANGA & SCI-FI SHOW for March 07th and 08th of 2020.

Regular Newsletters : over more than 120 000 adress

EVENTS INFO

Opening hours visitors : Saturday : 8.30am to 7.00pm Sunday : 8.30am à 6.00pm

Prices :

Ticket 1 day : 16€ Ticket 2 days : 31 € VIP tickets : 70 € VIP Premium tickets : 110€

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

At the gates of Paris, the Parc des Expositions de la Porte de Versailles offers many opportunities for access, metro, tram and bus. The site is also easily accessible by car and Velib’, more parking available. FLOOR MAP HALL 3

12 PRICES

The stands reserved exclusively for the Artist Alley all have a price of 250€. This amount also covers the administrative costs, the furniture (a 2 meters long table and a chair) and one pass for the two days for one person.

The spots will be assigned on selection by Paris Manga & Sci-Fi Show

To apply for the Artist Alley, you must respect the following conditions :

1. To be a designer or an illustrator 2. Being able to justify your activity with Facebook, Deviantart, Instagram links ... 3. Promote on the stand only your own work 4. To assure signings and drawings on the spot 5. Do not sell goodies or derivative products other than off-print and artbooks of your own work.

If during the event our team notice one of these conditions is not respected we allow ourselves the right to have your stand closed.

It’s imperative to contact us at +33 (0) 1 47 35 37 88, to verify the availability of the booths before sending your file.

CHAIRS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE STAND. USE THE REGISTRATION FORM TO ORDER.

13 REGISTRATION

1. Read the entire file.

2. Call +33 (0) 1 47 35 37 88 to check availability of the booth. Then make the reservations to our sales manager.

3. Send back the registration form : - By mail : ABYSSIUM / PARIS MANGA & SCI-FI SHOW 197 Avenue Pierre Brossolette 92120 MONTROUGE - FRANCE

(You have only 7 days to return by mail your registration form to confirm your reservation. If the file is not transmitted during this period, your booth will be immediately put up for sale.)

4. Documents to include in your registration file : - Company registration paper (in the case of a company) - Copy of an identity document (in the case of an individual or association) - Filled Registration Form - Proof of payment.

(Warning, if the payement is missing in the record or if the amount does not match, the file will be automatically considered incomplete and therefore not treated.)

CONFIRMATION AND INVOICE

After receiving your application, our exhibitor department will confirm your registration and send you your invoice by email. Administrative processing varies between 2 to 3 weeks after receipt. Please check your spam box before any claim.

FILE FEES

Administrative costs : 200€. Free for any application before December 31st 2019. Cancellation : in case of cancellation the administrative costs will be charged or deducted from refund.

INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY

Our team provide you a folder, «Installing and uninstalling the event PARIS MANGA & SCI-FI SHOW», two weeks before the event to your e-mail address provided during registration. In it, you will find all the information to prepare your arrival at the show (schedules, address, dooraccess, constraints of the Exhibition Center of Porte de Versailles ...). If you don’t receive that file one week before the show, please contact us so we can send it to you again.

14 INSCRIPTION’S FORM (To complete, if your application is accepted)

ATTENTION ! TO WRITE IN CAPITALS, INCOMPLETE FILES WILL NOT BE TREATED IT’S IMPERATIVE TO CONTACT US TO VERIFY THE AVAILABILITY OF THE BOOTHS BEFORE SENDINF YOUR FILE

LAST NAME / FIRST NAME : ...... ARTIST NAME (IF NECESSARY) : ......

ADRESS : ...... CITY / COUNTRY : ...... ZIP CODE : ...... MOBILE : ...... PHONE : ...... E-MAIL : ...... WEBSITE : ......

NATIONAL ID CARD (FOR PARTICULAR ONLY) THANKS TO DELIVER A COPY NUMBER : ...... DELIVERED : ...... TO : ......

DUE TO PAY IN €VAT INC = 250,00

OBSERVATIONS : ......

The registration form must be returned by mail with all the other document within 7 days of booking, to : ABYSSIUM / PARIS MANGA & SCI-FI SHOW - 197 AVENUE PIERRE BROSSOLETTE - 92120 MONTROUGE - FRANCE PARIS MANGA & SCI-FI SHOW reserves the right to award the booth for sale if the deadline is not met (Stamp of postmark).

Date and signature of be honor I, the undersigned, ...... (preceded by the distinction «Well for agrement», ...... with stamp for professionnals). declare to have acquainted with the regulation of PARIS MANGA & SCI-FI SHOW and undertake me to respect clauses and to enforce them by the other members of the booth for whom I am responsible.

15 REGULATION -ARTICLE 1- -ARTICLE 7- PARIS MANGA & SCI-FI SHOW, event dedicated to manga, The exhibitors and their teams are responsible for any incident, anime, science-fiction and comics, on March 07th and 08th theft, or any other inconvenience that can happen to themselves 2020 at the Parc des Expositions de la Porte de Versailles Hall or to their stuff during the event (including unloading, delivery, 3, is organised by ABYSSIUM S.A.R.L. The promoter keeps the install, uninstall and opening periods), as well as the incident right to accept or refuse subscriptions without justification. The that they can cause to others. The exhibitors have to insure at promoter can exclude any exhibitor that doesn’t follow the rules, their own cost their products, material, furnitures and employees, doesn’t sell products corresponding to the event subjects, or and must subscribe a third-party insurance during the event disturb the event progress, without being asked for refunding or (including unloading, delivery, install, uninstall and opening compensation. periods).

-ARTICLE 2- -ARTICLE 8- Only the exhibitor that has fullfilled and sent back the exhibitor’s The exhibitors must only sell their own products, that will form, as well as the PARIS MANGA & SCI-FI SHOW rules, will be correspond to the event subjects, and are respecting the admitted. The exhibitor has no right to re-rent or give a part or european’s legislation (unofficial products are not allowed). If their complete booth, and will have to occupy the space with there is a positive observation of unofficial products, we would their own products. Will be admitted as exhibitors : professionals, have to report to the beneficiaries. The promoter keeps the associations, fanzines, and individuals. A copy of registration right to remove from the booths, the non-authorized products (for professionals), or status (for associations), or ID card (for or products that doesn’t respect rules and text about selling on individuals) will be needed for the subscription (copy will have to the French territory. The exhibitors cannot sell foodstuff without be included with the exhibitor’s form and rules). Any incomplete approval from the promoter. form or without the needed copies won’t be handled. -ARTICLE 9- -ARTICLE 3- Any animation, data collection, or sound broadcasting must be For the install, the hall will be opened to the exhibitors from 8.00 approved by the promoter. Promotion for any other event on the am on Friday March 06h 2020 from 7.00 am on Saturday March exhibitor’s booth must be approved by the promoter. Distribution 07th 2020 and Sunday March 08th 2020. Exhibitors will have to finish of flyers inside or outside of the show must be approved by the installing before the public opening at 8.30 am on Saturday and promoter. Sunday. Exhibitors make the commitment to stay until the end of the event, and not uninstalling before 6.00 pm on Sunday. -ARTICLE 10- Exhibitors agree to open their booth maximum at the public -ARTICLE 4- opening (8.30am on Saturday and Sunday) and not to leave their The exhibitors’ vehicles, during the install, must be parked on equipment in the aisles on the public opening. A fixed penalty of the specific areas. Vehicles should always be removed after 300€ will be applied if this commitment is not respected. unloading before installation in the showroom. The unloading area will be closed to any vehicle from 8.15 am on Saturday and -ARTICLE 11- Sunday. A parking lot is available for any exhibitor that want to In case of cancellation of the exhibitor’s participation, or in the park his vehicle during the event (at his own cost). Other parking case of a no-show at the opening time (8.30 am on Saturday lots are available on the streets around the convention center. and Sunday), the amount already paid is kept by the promoter, The promoter disclaims all liability if any vehicle is the object of that can dispose freely of the concerned booth. The exhibitor can theft or degradation. cancel his booth during the 14 days that follow his subscription, and so being refunded (cancellation fees : 10%). -ARTICLE 5- In case on cancellation of the event, amount paid will be refunded Exhibitors must not go over the limits of their booth, or disturb to the exhibitors without any penalty. The promoter keeps the the visitors’ traffic on the dedicated paths. The addition of table right to change hall/booth location, giving him an equivalent or or other material is only authorized in the limits of the booth. Any superior hall/booth, without justification or penalty. This change modification of tables, walls or material must be appoved by doesn’t give the right of cancellation without penalty for the the promoter. The promoter keeps the right to refuse without exhibitor. justification, any change that can be harmful to the image of the event, or disturbing the event’s progress. -ARTICLE 12- Foodstuff is ruled to specific conditions and must be approved -ARTICLE 6- by the promoters. The exhibitors must only put on their booth (tables or floor) fireproof fabric (M1) and have to respect the security’s rules of -ARTICLE 13- the event that they will receive, sign and resend. The presence of guests on your booth must be approved by the promoter.

16 DO YOU HAVE ALL THE ITEMS BEFORE SENDING YOUR FILE?

Read the file in its entirety

Call +33 (0) 1 47 35 37 88 to reserve the stand number

Complete the file in its entirety

Make the paiement

Send the complete folder through e-mail

IMPORTANT : From your phone call, you have 7 days to send us all the requested items. Once the file is received, you are informed by e-mail of its support. Any incomplete file will not be processed and your booth will be back on sale on our behalf. In case of cancellation, it is imperative to inform our services.

Contact ABYSSIUM 197 avenue Pierre Brossolette 92120 MONTROUGE - FRANCE

[email protected] + 33 (0)1 47 35 37 88

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