Cosplay Guest Secrets Revealed

The Comprehensive Guide to Booking Cosplay Guest Gigs.

ISBN: 978-1-5323-7552-1
By: Odango, Philip

ABOUT THE BOOK

So you want be a Cosplay Guest? A fan convention is a remarkable and exciting economy of organizers, artists, vendors, panelists and guests. To be invited as an official Cosplay Guest is a rewarding and challenging opportunity. The biggest question asked by many enterprising cosplayers is: “How do I get booked as Cosplay Guest?” After wading through the gloss and glamour of cosplay fame, followers and filtered selfies, there are patterns and protocols that can be measured and repeated. And now I present to you — with no frills — the concise and comprehensive guide to booking cosplay guest gigs, covering important topics such as - Understanding the Booking Cycle - What Convention Organizers are Looking For - What Goes in your Convention Rider - Negotiating Terms and Contracts - How Much to Charge?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Philip Odango

Philip Odango is a Filipino-American theatre producer, author and costume crafter. Born in the Philippines and raised in the United States, he has spent the last decade directing and producing over two dozen theatrical productions, and is known for his award-winning costume design work as Canvas Cosplay. A seasoned competition champion, his cosplay of Maui from Disney’s Moana is recognized by Disney’s head of animation as “The real Maui.” His costumes have officially been featured by Marvel, Disney, Cosplay Culture Magazine, SyFy Channel, The New York Times, Good Morning America and more. He has appeared as an invited guest, costume contest judge and panelist in many conventions, including Wizard World Comic Con, San Diego Comic Con, Disney’s D23 Expo, New York Comic Con, Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, Dragon Con, AsiaPOP Comicon, Rose City Comic Con, Tidewater Comicon, HawaiiCon and more. Philip is known for his meticulous scrutiny as a costume craftsmanship judge who will inspect garments and armor outside and inside for clean execution, and he recently judged the Crown Championships of Cosplay in Chicago alongside cosplayer colleagues Riddle and Yaya Han, and Marvel Head of Visual Development Ryan Meinerding. As an influencer within the global cosplay community, Philip serves as a brand ambassador for Singer® Sewing Company, advocates for visibility of underrepresented artists and men who sew, and empowers professional development through his books Cosplay Marketing & PR 101 and Cosplay Guest Secrets Revealed.