WHAT IS CON-X-TREME?
CON-X-TREME is volunteer-run animation al thing media convention held this year over the extended Labor Day weekend at the San Mateo Marriott Hotel. The primary area of emphasis is focused on the creation of art and media, traditional and non-traditional, without the limitation of holding true to a certain theme or topic.
While some may view this as simply it is another anime or science fiction convention event, the real opportunities this event brings forward is an opportunity for fans of all mediums to meet and network with both other fans and professionals alike. Whether it be physical art, virtual art, film & television, video games or music, CON-X-TREME attempts to have compelling, knowledgeable, and well-spoken Guests of Honor who are willing to spend time sharing their experiences within their respective industries, mentoring our attendees through discussion panels, classroom instruction, and other programming events.
Throughout each day of the weekend event, CON-X-TREME presents curriculum through a series of classroom programming where event members may participate in the discussion or hands-on study of particular subjects.
CON-X-TREME is not all classrooms, lectures, and study however, as we temper much of the proceeding with many other programming alternatives including, but not limited to, the following:
v A 24-hour anime programming room featuring professional and fan-created animation videos and programs;
v A room dedicated to premiering the latest in console and computer video games and technology;
v Dedicated space for costume gatherings and workshops which will culminate in a full costume contest event;
v Event space which promotes and displays artwork from many of the Bay Area’s most vibrant and popular artists;
All in all, CON-X-TREME aspires to provide opportunities for the truly creative side of fans and professionals to mix freely within an environment which inspires creativity and spontaneity.
2008 Convention Dates:
Labor Day - (Aug 29 - Sept 1)
Location:
San Mateo Marriott
1770 South Amphlett Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94402 • 650.653.6000
Convention online registration is available
Children 13 and under are free and must be accompanied by parent.
www.con-x-treme.org
Things you may Encounter at Con-X-Treme
Hands on Workshops in Animation, Manga, video blogging, Special effects, flash, Video editing
ex’pression College for Digital Arts
3D modeling
Portfolio Review
Cosplay
Bofing
Art Show
Art Contest
Video Contest
Karaoke
Gaming room
Anime veiwing provided by Bay Area Animation Society
Spreading the Love from the Members of Con-X-Treme.
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