AniManGaki Press Pass

AniManGaki would like to give working journalists/photographers over the age of 16 the chance to get media access throughout our event. All applications must be sent no later than 11th August, 2017.

The eligibility for a Press Pass may fall under one of the following categories;

Printed Media & Newswire Reporters

Individuals employed under an official media outlet must be able to present and provide:

• A copy of your business card with name, title, and media outlet logo AND
• A copy of your identification card, or government issued photo identification clearly showing your name and date of birth, AND
• A published article from your publication written by you and published within the last three (3) months (copy must clearly show the your name, publications and by-line), OR
• A letter from your editor (official letter) verifying your assignment to cover the event and convention area; if an editor is not available, please submit a letter of intention explaining your purpose for attending the convention.

Freelance Journalists/Photographers

Individuals from societies, self-established firms or studios are required to register in order to qualify as media. We require that you provide:

• A copy of your business card with your name and title (if any), AND
• A copy of your driver's license or government issued photo identification clearly showing your name and date of birth, AND
• A letter from a publisher, editor, or producer (on their letterhead) stating that you are covering AniManGaki on assignment, OR
• A byline interactive entertainment industry-related article from a publication written by you and published within the last three (3) months (the copy must clearly show the name of the publication and your by-line).

Online Reporters

Web sites must be previously established and updated regularly (at least every seven days) with original and current news, and have a minimum of 10,000 unique hits per month via Google or Facebook Analytics. Web sites such as blogs, news portals, or any site that provides coverage of Anime, Comics & Games (ACG) that fall under this category. To qualify as online media, please provide:

• A copy of your driver's license or government issued photo identification clearly showing your name and date of birth, AND
• A copy of your business card with name, editorial title and media outlet's logo (if any), AND
• A physical copy of a URL to your online publication with your name and title appearing in a by-lined interactive entertainment industry-related article from your publication written by you and published within the last three months (the copy must clearly show the name of the publication and your by-line), OR
• A letter from your editor (on letterhead) verifying your assignment to cover the convention; if an editor is not available, submit a letter of intention explaining your purpose for attending the convention.

Broadcast (TV & Radio) Journalists & Photographers

Please provide:

• A copy of your driver's license or government issued photo identification clearly showing your name and date of birth, AND
• A copy of your business card with name, editorial title and media outlet's logo

AniManGaki understands that there are times when a team compromising of more than one individual will be assigned to cover the convention. However, as space is limited, each company is limited to a maximum of four total representatives. Please contact us for further information and consideration. If you have questions regarding your team, please contact the Public Relations department at [email protected].