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ANIME THEATER 128 COURTYARD CAFÉ Scan or visit atrium 3 goo.gl/WbjTFG PANELSatrium B 2 PANELSatrium A 1 RUSTLERS restaurant MAIN STAGE http://program.con-jikan.com prefunction EXHIBITORS HALL embassy ballroom FRONT DESK SANDIA SPRINGS LOUNGE VIDEO/CARD GAMING bar crest 1+2+3 CON HOURS Registration Security Exhibitor’s Hall Video Gaming Board Gaming Sat 8a - 6p Sat 8a - 12a Sat 10a - 6p Sat 10a - 12a Sat 10a - 12a Sun 8a - 4p Sun 8a - 6p Sun 10a - 6p Sun 10a - 6p Sun 10a - 6p 2 3 RULES AND ETIQUETTE RULES AND ETIQUETTE CODE OF CONDUCT ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY Our anime convention has a number of rules, policies, and regulations that help make the Con-Jikan takes a firm stance against harassment, which includes the following convention run smoothly and be as fun as possible for everyone. We encourage you to read behaviors: our rules to understand what is expected to help make the best, most successful, and most fun weekend possible. Violations of these rules and responsibilities can result in loss of privileges, • Stalking • Continuous disruption of events up to and including ejection without refund, legal action, or involvement of the authorities. • Unwanted photography or • Offensive comments recording • Inappropriate contact The Most Important Rule: Do not do anything that could make the convention • Intimidation • Physical violence. less fun for other attendees, the hotel, the staff, or for yourself. If it’s dangerous, obnoxious, uncomfortable, or otherwise, do not do it. It is all of our responsibility to In addition, Con-Jikan prohibits discrimination, hate speech, and verbal abuse. If you make sure that everyone has a safe, respectful, and fun weekend. witness, or are the victim of, harassment, please notify Con-Jikan staff immediately. If it is illegal outside of the convention, it is illegal here. Excessive or underage alcohol use, drug use, harassment, carrying firearms, and many other things are illegal, and will result in your loss of the privilege to attend our convention. If you have a safety or security concern, CON-JIKAN HEROES bring it to the convention’s operations center immediately. In emergencies, dial 911. If you are hosting a party where alcohol is being served, it is your responsibility as host to You can recognize Con-Jikan’s volunteer force by their ensure that the age of anyone drinking alcohol is checked. You should also designate someone distinctive red shirts bearing the Con-Jikan Heroes insignia. not to drink, so that there is a fully competent person present to deal with any emergencies Our crew can assist with directions, questions, and rules that might arise. violations. They’re stationed all around the convention, so All attendees must wear their badge at all times throughout the convention, and it must be there should never be a volunteer out of earshot. presented to convention staff on request at any time. Don’t hesitate to call on a member of the heroes if you Cosplay props/weapons must be checked and peace bonded. No live-steel, realistic-looking guns or other potentially hazardous props will be allowed. need help — that’s what they’re there for! And if your case requires an extra level of attention, the hero volunteer will Selling anything of any kind at the convention is prohibited unless you are a registered get you to a staff member pronto. exhibitor with the convention. Bootleg merchandise is prohibited. If you suspect a vendor of selling unlicensed goods, please alert a volunteer or staff member. Please only use public walkways, elevators or stairs. Do not obstruct thoroughfare. ON THE SUBJECT OF RIBBONS Pets and animals are not allowed in the convention space or hotel, unless they are working animals (such as seeing eye dogs). Ribbons are a unique aspect of Con-Jikan where attendees are rewarded for engaging with what the convention has to offer. Smoking and vaping are not allowed in our hotel (including the courtyard). You might get one for participating in a panel, meeting with Be courteous during any ‘ribbon hunting’. Ribbon distributors are usually busy members of a guest, or bundled with a purchase in the exhibitor’s hall! the staff, exhibitors or guests. At times they may be too busy to award any ribbons. But when available, they will be happy to award any ‘earned’ ribbons. Please do not try to barter for or That being said, please keep the following in mind when trade for ribbons that have not been earned though. “ribbon hunting:” By attending the convention you understand that convention staff may take video footage and photographs throughout the convention which may be used in highlights, marketing endeavors, or other media. You consent to be filmed or photographed by staff, approved 1. Ribbons are not everywhere; please be respectful industry, or media during the entire convention without compensation to you. Your attendance when inquiring about ribbons and do not hound constitutes a grant of rights to the convention to reproduce, display, distribute, perform, ribbon distributors. creative derivative works of, or otherwise use any video or pictures that it obtains and in 2. Some ribbon distributors will have specific any manner throughout the world in perpetuity, including online, for broadcast, or other transmissions. requirements for ribbon acquisition and not everyone will be entitled to certain designs (e.g. These rules apply to all types of attendees, including exhibitors, press, and other congoers. We Cosplayer ribbons are reserved for cosplayers). may also establish additional policies covering press, exhibitors, and others. 3. Do not haggle with a ribbon distributor; be nice. The convention’s code of conduct and other rules are subject to change at any time, and without notice, at the discretion of the convention. Violation of the rules is grounds for immediate loss of your convention badge and suspension from the convention. 4 5 FEATURED GUESTS COSPLAY EVENTS GUESTS OF HONOR COSPLAY CHESS Chess on a giant chessboard, where each cosplayer plays a role. Each capture pits characters from very different universes against one another, and the entire event is emceed for maximum drama! SESSION 1 Sat @ 1200p | Main Stage SESSION 2 Sat @ 530p | Main Stage SESSION 3 Sun @ 100p | Main Stage Michele Knotz James Carter Cathcart Voice Talent Voice Talent/Musician It is said that Michele Knotz hails from a distant Prepare for trouble (and make it double)! An ingredient faraway planetoid called New Jersey. She known by many names, you might know James through his MASQUERADE commutes to New York to work on this series currently voicing himself (That’s Team Rocket’s James!) on you may have heard of called Pokémon. Now Pokemon, a role that he’s called his own since the Hoenn A keystone event where cosplayers display their skill in craftsmanship and in their 21st season, Sun and Moon, Michele Saga. He also voices Meowth! If you’re not into Pokemon, returns as the voice of Team Rocket’s Jessie maybe you remember him as the voice of the underhanded performance before a live audience. Contestants show off their costumes on stage in and as an added bonus, Michele voices Bewear, Weevil Underwood in Yu-Gi-Oh! or Vector the Crocodile in front of a panel of judges, who evaluate each entrant before awarding prizes. Mudbray, Morelull, and Shiinotic! Michele is Sonic X. A proud American (and New Jersey-an!), we would also a script adapter and time coder for various certainly be remiss if we did not mention his love for music. dubbing projects and lends her voice to many Influenced by Pop, Rock, Jazz, and Classical styles, James other types of work. To see all of Michele’s has both performed and recorded music alongside notable MASQUERADE Sat @ 700p | Main Stage credits, guest appearances, and listen to her artists such as John Tesh, Ace Frehley, Gerry Mulligan, voice demos, check out her website at Garland Jeffreys, and Katey Sagal, among many, many Rules and Prizes http://micheleknotz.com/ others in his decades-spanning career. Prizes are awarded for excellence in the following categories: POKEMON PARTY Sat @ 12p Panels A GOTTA WRITE ‘EM ALL Sat @ 1p Panels A • Craftsmanship, for cosplay that is more than 50% participant made or modified DUBBING PANEL Sat @ 2p Main Stage PIANO CONCERT Sat @ 330p Main Stage and demonstrates considerable attention to detail and commitment to the art DOUBLE TROUBLE Sun @ 10p Main Stage DOUBLE TROUBLE Sun @ 10p Main Stage and craft of costuming. AUTOGRAPHS Sat @ 430p, Sun @ 11a Main Stage AUTOGRAPHS Sat @ 430p, Sun @ 11a Main Stage • Awards will be given for best in Novice, Journeyman, and Master divisions • Performance, for performance art that is true to the character, series, or mood of the cosplay; demonstrating a powerful stage presence and a passionate ADDITIONAL GUESTS portrayal of fandom. • Judge’s Choice, for honoring cosplay deemed excellent by one of our esteemed judges. • Three judges will each award a Judge’s Choice award To Sign Up... If you would like to participate in the Masquerade, you must sign up or check in at the Event Registration desk between 10a and 1p on Saturday. • You must attend pre-judging at your assigned time between 2p and 5p. • You must provide or suggest pre-recorded sound or music to accompany you CheeseCakePanda Dawn (Usamimi) Leah Stevo during your stage time (30-90 seconds) Cosplay Artist Podcast Host Cosplay Artist CheeseCakePanda Cosplay is an Bernalillo- Dawn (aka “Usamimi”) is the producer and host of The Leah Stevo is a cosplay artist located in Santa Fe, New based cosplay artist who specializes in Anime Nostalgia Podcast! A fan of anime since the 80s, Mexico who specializes in “insanely huge, detailed armor armor and makeup.