Kwentoon Fest to happen this July

Attention comics, manga, games, and toy aficionados! Kwentoon Fest on July 1-2 at the SM Megatrade Hall. There will be toys, games, comics/manga, and more – the event promises to be ‘the Coachella for Pinoy geek families.

What to do at Kwentoon Fest?

Artists such as Pol Medina (of Pugad Baboy), Aj Bacara (of Sskait), Ivyree Del Rosario (Little Things PH), and Drew Borja (of Hunghang Flashbacks) will be present at the event, along with over 150 artists.

Kwentoon Fest is a fun and educational event for kids where they can learn Animation from Mookie Tamara, who has worked on Big Hero 6: The Series, Ducktales (2017), Oggy and the Cockroaches, and Lackadaisy

Aspiring artists can also attend panel talks from Tristan Yuvienco (Character Designer for Disney, Cartoon Network, Dreamworks), Tepai Pascual (Duty Ka Ba Comics), and Elmer Damaso (Titan Comics, Robotech), who will share their insights about the creative industry as well as character design, storytelling, and manga creation.

Around 40 new Pinoy Manga will launch in this event. A product of the collaboration of Kwentoon and Intellectual Property of the Philippines aiming to help create original IPs through intensive Manga training involving various professional mentors from the Philippines and Japan. Subsequently, this event aims to mitigate piracy by helping provide world-class quality content for Filipinos.

One of Kwentoon’s major advocacy is to promote content for kids and teens. Thus, outstanding works From the Manga Boot Campers shall be recognized.

Support Pinoy creators and sellers and get access to affordable toys and stickers.

Jack En Poy Competition

Yes, you heard that right! Join the Jack En Poy Competition and win a cash prize (₱500). Open for participants from 15 and above.

Mobile Legends

Who said mobile games are just for kids? Dads, Moms, Titos/Titas (MPT) are invited to compete in the first MPT Mobile Legends Competition.

Kwentoon Festival will happen on July 1-2 at the SM Megamall Mega Trade Hall 3 for any inquiries on how to join the event. Tickets are ₱150 each, and kids 12 years old and below are FREE.

Visit kwentoon.com and their Facebook for more information.

 

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