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US Genre Preference: How Anime Meets Needs Not Met by Other Media
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Researchers Launch Survey to Gain Insight on Anime Conventions and COVID
Swathes of anime conventions have been cancelled, postponed, or moved online in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid-19. As the world begins to open back up, though, what will cons look like after this prolonged absence? What new safety guidelines
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From Fan Site Reviewer to Anime Distribution Company Founder
Andrew Partridge of Scotland-based distributor Anime Limited aims to share his passion-driven approach to collector’s editions with a global audience.
Project Anime: Global 2020
Evolving with the Events Industry
As the landscape of the industry changes rapidly in response to current events, events and businesses have been compelled to adapt accordingly. This has given rise to new uncharted ventures and opportunities, including virtual/hybrid events and unique digital engagement
Together, we strive to weather the present circumstances and establish long-term sustainability and success. Project Anime 2020 invites event organizers and business professionals to join us for engaging discussions on how to navigate these changes and shape the future of the industry.
Schedule
2020 Speakers
Cosplayer & Creator, #ScrapEpicChallenge
Kirilee Cosplay
Managing Director, The Frame Shop
Carol Knight
Senior Director of Business Development, SPJA
Azusa Matsuda
Director of Sales, The Novo at L.A
Berenice Palacios
Director of Events, Crunchyroll
Adam Sheehan
Co-Chair, MomoCon
Jessica Merriman
General Manager, The Novo
Kyle Robinson
Head of Events, Crunchyroll
Mary Franklin
Founder & CEO, Davidson Learning Company
John Davidson
VP of Anime Events, Leftfield Media
Peter Tatara
Research Manager, Interpret
John McCallum
Vice President, Interpret
Brett Sappington
Creator, Crunchyroll Hime's Cosplay Cup
Charlene Ingram
Trade Shows & Events Senior Manager, VIZ Media
Elizabeth Ellis
Influencer Marketing Manager, Twitch
Stephanie Guzzardo
Co-Chair, MomoCon
Chris Stuckey
Executive Director of Business Development, NPD Books
Kristen McLean
Business Development Manager, Shotcall
Justin Varghese
Founder, The Frame Shop
Don Williams
Head Project Manager, AoE Creative
Nabil Pervez
Director of Publishing Services, Penguin Random House
Ben Applegate
Illustrator
Crisalys
Event Management Consultant
Nick Marinelli
Assistant Marketing Manager, SPJA
Meg Tsuruda
Director of Business Operations, MAGFest
Emily Hickman
Founder/President, The Kliman Group & Co-Founder, Events Industry Council APEX COVID Business Recovery Task Force
David Kliman
Chairman/Founder, DoKomi
Andreas Degen
Vice President of Event Services, Los Angeles Convention Center
Carisa Norton
VP, Antinos Management America Inc.
Nadeshiko Nakahara
VP of Events, Envy Gaming
Justin Rojas
Marketing Manager, Idea Factory International
David Alonzo
Director, Japan Music Culture Export (JMCE)
Tak Furuichi
SVP, USI Insurance Services.
Gregorio Casalenuovo
Sr. Director, Head of Audience Development, Funimation
Marshall Wright
Founder & Managing Principal, Japan Intercultural Consulting
Rochelle Kopp
Executive Director, MAGFest
Paul Birtel
Content Manager, Japan Weekend
Samuel J. González
Vice President of Events, LeftField Media
Lauren DeMaio
Co-Founder & President, Attack The Music, Inc.
Eddie Lehecka
CEO & Publisher, Anime News Network
Christopher Macdonald
Founder, Tasty Design Studio
Joanna Metoki
Let's Get Grants
Kim Sanchez
Nonlinear World
Dallas Middaugh
Talent Manager & Chief Operations Officer, GeeXPlus Inc
Meilyne Tran
General Manager, Los Angeles Convention Center
Ellen Schwartz
President, Otakuthon
Amanda Arrizza
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Interested in partnering with Project Anime or hosting a Project Anime at your event/location?
For more information on our Partnership Packages, please email us at EventSales@spja.org.
Testimonials
"Our first project anime was valuable. Networking, Panels and discussions really strengthen our nationwide community of event runners and industry."
"Project Anime is a great resource for anyone in the Anime industry and not to be missed! Great for staying current on trends and connecting with the right professionals."
"Project Anime has been a really informative and educational experience for our team. I especially like the opportunities given to us to network with others involved in the industry of conventions. We will certainly like to participate in the next one!"
"Project Anime provides a wonderful experience to meet other convention runners and industry professionals that you might not otherwise get the chance to meet on your own."