Do you have a passion you want to share? Do you have a hobby that you’d like to introduce others to? Do just want to talk about all your favorite parts of your favorite anime?

Then you want to run a panel or workshop! Download and submit this form by August 19th to get on the schedule. Panels are juried & reviewed (we don’t want to have 5 Hetalia panels ^_^). If your panel is accepted you will be contacted no later then September 1st.

We look forward to hearing from you soon! Download either the PDF or the word Doc and submit to panels@animesyracuse.com

• 2011 Anime Syracuse Panel PDF format (PDF version)
• 2011 Panels Word Format (Word Doc version)

Please right-click to download and complete only one.

Here are a list of accepted panels!

Write Like You Mean It
Tristan MacAvery

Fan-fic, blogging, short stories, novels, or memoirs – the essence of telling stories begins with knowing what it is that you want to say and to find the best way to say it. Tristan MacAvery, author of six published books, a score of produced screenplays, and several hundred stories, articles, blogs, and balderdash, provides a look at the fundamental resources for great writing, from word choice to theme construction. This short workshop includes handouts and discussion time; beginners, amateurs, pros, and furries welcome!

Anime Opening/Closing Themes
Cosplay Comedian Joe

Do you like Anime Openings and Closings? Then you’ll love this panel! Come see some of your favorite anime songs, and share your thoughts on, what’s your favorite song and why? Which ones haven’t gotten enough credit? Which ones would you recommend to others, and more!

The Cosplay Comedian Joe AMV hour
Cosplay Comedian Joe

We’ve all seen AMV’s but how often do we get to hear from the people who make them? Well you will in this panel, as Cosplay Comedian Joe shares some of his AMV’s.

Beginners Guide to Asian Ball Jointed Dolls
Carissa

Quick guide for the beginning hobbyist in the world of Asian Ball Jointed Dolls

Anime Dating Game
Cailin Tyler, Ryan Conner

An audience interactive game where a ‘bachelor’ or ‘bachelorette’ tries to win a blind ‘date’ with one of the contestants~!

Hey it’s a Hetalia panel!
Jamie “England”, Alfie “ America”, Collen “Canada(who?)”, Carrie “Hungary”, and Tabby “Prussia”

A few countries have gathered together to discusses important topics, such as economy, global warming and the real issue:  the Hetalia fandom. Come help the countries by giving your opinions to help us solve these issues. We need more heroes and as Russia would put it   — come be one with Russia Da?

Anime & Philosophy: Mars Needs Women
John Hartung

Like Anime? Like deep questions? Like assassinroid girls in hot pants? Come and discuss the philosophical issues raised by the “Robot with a Soul” characters frequently seen in Japanese animation.  We will explore artificial intelligence, the moral status of robots, and the will to love robots, chiefly through the anime feature; “Armitage the Third: Poly-Matrix” and related titles.  Be prepared to confess your love to your favorite girl-bot or guy-bot.
Pirates VS Ninjas: The Definitive Answer!
+2 Comedy

Since the dawn of time pirates and ninjas have been fighting, but who truly is the greatest. We take a look at both sides, then using the same technology as the Spike TV show Deadliest Warrior we give the definitive answer on who is the greatest!

Geek Comedy Panel
The 404s, +2 Comedy, Cosplay Comedian Joe

What happens when you get too many geek comedians in the same room?  Does it cause a rift in the time-space continuum?  Will it bring about the end of the world as we know it?  We don’t know.  Let’s find out.

Shading Beautifully in Graphite
Ling Tang

For all skill levels!  We will be drawing and shading using the trusty ol’ pencil with the help of a blending stump.  I will share personal techniques & tips.

The Porcelain Salamander Reading
Michael Brady

People forget that the most important word in “voice actor” is ACTOR. The over-the-top choices in your favorite anime are just a small part of an actor’s arsenal.  To demonstrate the more subtle aspects of performing, join Michael Brady as he performs Orson Scott Card’s short story, “The Porcelain Salamander” with the permission of the author.  Card described this fable as one of three stories that together summed up what he was trying to say as an author, and it has been reprinted numerous times.  No recording devices please.

The Various Types of Anime Parody
Dave

This 56 Minute presentation will categorize and show samples of the various types and styles of parody done with Anime from studios to fan works.  Categories include:  Movie Trailers, Still Captioning, Super Deformed, Made-Up Subtitling & Dubbing, TV/Movie Scenes & Opening Theme parodies, Crossover [Mixing Things That Don't Belong], AMV Parody Songs, Large Fan Projects, and Mixed Plus!   Brief Questions period at the end.