The first MANGA-MAKING COMPETITION in Bacolod

AT LONG LAST!!!  WE HAVE THE MECHANICS.

FYI, this is not ON-THE-SPOT.  We're giving you time...we're not masochists...well, at least Oya and Shida's not...  MWAHHAHAHAH!  Anyway, here are the 

Mechanics for the ICI/ ANIMOTION2011 MANGA-MAKING COMPETITION:

1. OPEN CATEGORY/ CONCEPT (a story with a connection with how MASSKARA started)

2. WORKS SHOULD BE IN B/W

3. SUBMIT A MINIMUM OF 6-8 Pages

4. STORY SHOULD BE A ONE-SHOT NOT A SERIALIZED ONE

5. MAKE SURE YOUR TEXT IS CLEAN AND READABLE

6. PAPER SIZE SHOULD BE 8.5" X 11"

7. NO NUDITY, VIOLENCE & VULGAR/ EXPLICIT IDEAS

NOTE: Please include your, NAME, AGE, ADDRESS, CONTACT NUMBER & EMAIL ADDRESS when submitting the Artwork in a BROWN ENVELOP.  DOMO!

WINNERS WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO PUBLISH THEIR WORK IN OUR ISSUE 6.0 THAT WILL BE RELEASE BY THE END OF OCTOBER.

Submission of Entries must be on or before October 3, 2011 at 888 Chinatown Square Administration Office 2F.  For more information please call 708-0888.

INSIDER: MUTED COLORS + BLOTS Inc.

Apart from taking care of this blog, there are several projects that we have in our hands.  Ice Cream Indie has not only proved to the Bacolodnons that WE CAN DO IT, but also open up a chance, an opportunity for other artists to be a part of this company.   Of course, the company does not accept artists immediately.  As I recall, Oya (Kouyuki-Kun Yelo) requires a proposal and several studies of the art to be published.

A Study of SALATAN by Offbeat

Ice Cream Indie is known for its 'manga'-style art and yes, it did start with a fondness for the art style.  But the company doesn't close its door to other styles.  One of the upcoming projects that will be running under the ICI banner is a project created by Vivi Villegas.  The working title of this project: THE DATU, illustrated by Offbeat (MUTED COLORS), Offhand (MUTED COLORS), Jay Wong (BLOTS Inc.) and guided by Shin Oe (BLOTS Inc.).   

This project is scheduled to be released this November 2011 and will be having its debut in the Komikon Awards Event.  The Bacolod Readers will have to wait till after the event for the distribution in the region.   

So what's THE DATU about?  

Vivi Villegas explained that this project was created to remind the younger generation that we, Filipinos do have our own Mythology and that they are, if not more...as interesting as those of the Greeks.  But Villegas said that unlike all the 'ALAMAT' that were made to entertain the children  years back, she opted to create her own yet still stay true to the very nature of the deities. 

The artists actually met each other in another project that was delayed and because of the time they spent with each other, they decided to do this project while waiting for the first one to begin.  

A Study of SULAYMAN by Offbeat

THE DATU is based on several Filipino Legends and will be using the 'HILIGAYNON' language I heard.  It's going to be one of the firsts!  The story centers around the Visayan Islands mainly because it is the birthplace of the artists and the writer that created it.

"For the younger generation to forget our legends, it's a sad thing.  We need to rekindle the fire that is dying out."  Vivi said.  "You can just imagine to what lengths the Japanese do to their legends just to keep them alive.  Samurai X and most of their anime series and mangas were based on these stories.  A good friend of mine even told me, why not make Rizal 6 ft. tall with cool hair?  HAHAHAH!  Now that's a great idea!"

It's true that as artists it is one of our duties to nurture the culture that is 'us.'  Indeed, it can not only be seen in Japan but also around the world.  Vivi said it's not enough that we draw good and we write interesting stories.  She believes that in every story we write, in every stroke of our brushes...we must give out a part of who we are.  

What then will happen now that all cultures are basically clashing and mashing together?

A Study of PANAY from Offhand

"Most people will then be tempted to embrace other cultures.  It's normal...really.  But then again, let's try to keep Ours living.  I don't deny the fact that I read manga and adore the Japanese culture."  Vivi laughed.  "But I always make it a point to remember who I am...thus, I always want to put in Filipino traces in the stories I write."  

 

When asked about the story, Vivi told me she doesn't want to give any hints of what the story is about.  She'd rather have the readers find out for themselves.  THE DATU will be produced by ICI and will be in stores by November 2011.  I've attached some studies that were made for this project.  

See ya around,

Shin Oe

A Study of Princesa Manai-a by Shin Oe

A Study of Sumakwel by Offbeat

A scene from the 1st release. A study by Offhand

MADAMO NA SALAMAT (Maraming Salamat - Thank you very much)

 http://www.komikon.org/2011-nominess-for-grassroot-award/

WOW!  I mean... W.O.W. <-- WALLOWING OVER WILLIES... HAHAHHAHA!  I checked the KOMIKON2011 Awards site earlier this day because Oya told me to check the competition.  FTW!?  The first thing that SLAPPED me is that we're competing with MY IDOL!!!! 0,0  MY IDOL!!!! *crawling into my personal cavern of doom now....

Yeah~  Anyway!  We need your support.  I know that we're not yet THERE...we need more improvements and more ideas...NOT TO SAY....STAMINA! HAhahahahahha~  So yeah.  Guys, thank you so much for supporting us through the months...  We'll do our best to cater to all of you!

Here's what I thought first when I saw that the creator of PASIG is competing with us...

"We're competing with the very person that inspired me to enter the world of comics.... At first I was like, OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG! Then, hmmm....does that mean we're doing something right...we're on the right track... Then, I CAN MEET HIM!!!! *takes out pen and paper.... KACHING! FAN MODE!"

Again, there are no other words that could express our gratitude...  THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!  GOD BLESS US ALL!

Shin Oe 

Ps# I'm working on the interview with Shids-kun...don't worry~  I'll post it this week.  Domo~

AniMotion2011, Soaring High

For all those who are still wondering where I live, I'm proud to say I'm living in Bacolod City.  I'm born and breed here.  Most of the people in Bacolod are fond of FOOD.  Yup!  We're Food-lovers.  But now that we're in the "BER" months, Bacolodnons start to anticipate the MASSKARA FESTIVAL, our local Grand Festival of Masks.

So what's with this Masskara Festival?  How did it start?  Well, it started when our hometown's sugar industry is not doing well and to boost the morale of the people, Bacolod decided to have this festival of masks to celebrate despite the rigors.

Now, it's been 32 years since that happened and we are now celebrating Masskara with more complex events and more locations every year.  For one, there are (2) Main Locations in Masskara, the Lacson Area (Electric Masskara) and the Plaza Area.  But we're not talking about Masskara, really~  Masskara is just the Festival where one of the unique events can be found.  ANIMOTION 2011.

What is AniMotion 2011?  

Actually, two Bacolod pioneer cosplayers decided on the name.  There were a couple of names that were nominated for this event.  Hachi-Con (8th-Con) and the like...  But AniMotion won.  AniMotion means, "Anime In Motion."  This was then nurtured by 888 Chinatown Square and was made an Annual Event for Bacolod Cosplayers.  It started last year 2010 and garnered 166 cosplayers.

The Bacolod crowd is still adjusting to this new modern performing art.  Some Bacolod cosplayers opt to leave and compete in Manila because cosplay is very welcome out there.  But despite this, most Bacolod Cosplayers still keep their hopes and look forward to the AniMotion event every October.

This AniMotion 2011, there are several additions to the competitions.  The ABB (Anime Band Battle) was added and will be held in a different day.  There is also the participation of ICE CREAM INDIE!  This is the reason why I wrote and promote this event... :3  We'll be hosting an "ON-THE-SPOT MANGA-MAKING CONTEST!!!"  Though, I must say... I'm still waiting for the mechanics from Oya-sama (Kouyuki).

Keep your hopes up, cosplayers and manga-lovers!  Let's try our best to win Bacolods Heart!  Leaving you with AniMotion2010 Pictures!  Will post updates about the Manga-Making ASAP!  See ya there!!! 

Zooming off,

Shin Oe

KosupureDetto 2011 - TINTAproductions Team

AniMotion 2011 - TINTAproductions Team

KosupureDetto2011 - Tinta & Hitsuzen + Gecco (Cebu Cosplayers)

KosupureDetto2011

AniMotion2010 Staff

Biang Uy - TINTAproductions - Byakuya Rocks!

BACOLOD COSPLAYERS!!!

Raikee | Team Jugatsu

Team Otaku Geirin

Kakashi & Kaka-she! Gecco - Cebu Cosplayers! Miss you guys!!!

Team OG

who is SHIN OE?

NAME: Shinju Oe A.K.A SHIN OE

JOB: Marketing Personnel | Column Writer | Rook Creator/ Inker

GENDER: Female

 HEIGHT: 5'6"

WEIGHT: 174 lbs.

 HAIR: Black

EYES: Dark Brown

ALL ABOUT SHIN:

           Shin loves to read manga and watch anime in her spare time.  She started writing at a very young age and realized that writing is something she can't live without.  One of her most depressing memories was loosing all her written works in highschool because her computer crashed and she said she is so dumb back then to not create back-ups.  It was fated, she said.  

Graduated in a local university and opting to finish a course for the shallow reason of:

"The course has no board exams and minimal MATH subjects!  What more can I ask for?"

Shin never really imagined herself being thrown into the world of the ARTS.  For some reason, she thought she'd end up as a flight attendant <--- which she planned on back when she was in Highschool.  

RAW file of a canceled page in ROOK OF THE RATS.

But it wasn't a SUDDEN thing.  Shin indeed was placed in the ARTS but didn't start as a writer or a mangaka at all.  She was thrown into the art of costume designing, worked in a national TV network and did several cameos in a Filipino Fantaserye (no kidding).  She was surrounded by film-makers and the like.  In fact, one of her mentors is the great Peque Gallaga who is not only a teacher but a great friend.  

"Direk Peque is cool.  A lot of people think he's very strict...but you know, HE IS with good reason at that.  But I love the way he pushes me (not that  I'm a masochist..haha...) to my limits and squeezes all the artistic juices off my head.  He's one of the people that molded me into who I am today...and probably molded a lot of other great artists.  I think, without him, I'd be a bit lost and I wouldn't have found the courage to take pride in what I do."  Shin shared.  "Direk always believes that we Ilonggos can soar high and we must love our culture.  We must love our home.  I think this is the most important thing direk taught me - to love who we are...where we live and to share it to the world."

 

Shin did a couple of exhibits and one of them was held in the National Museum (Manila).  She is an Installation Artist...not by choice, she reminded me but loved the opportunity all the same.  The experience taught her so much about being an artist, the influences that an artist can exude and that  it made her realize how important CULTURE is to us all.  

One of Shin's earlier projects.

"I wanted to be close to my family.  Sure, I got what everyone wants (a great paying job P2,500/day)...but it's never what you thought it's going to be."  Shin explained.  "People want to reach for their dreams thinking that it's the BEST of the BEST and that they know they'll love it.  Some might have the determination to cling to that dream despite the sacrifice but it doesn't turn out that way for everyone.  When I got my dream of being in a national studio, I was happy.  But when I continued living the dream for months...I slowly realize what's more important."

Shin decided to leave Manila because she misses her family.  It wasn't because she was bored or that she got tired.  She said it was more of really seeing what you NEED.  Being an only child, her family is very important to her.  

"There was a time when I didn't even know that my mom was hospitalized and that my auntie got married."  Shin laughed.  "So what does that say about me?  I think I was so in love with the job that I forgot my family...and I realized that my heart really wants to be close to them.  Besides, now...I think it was fated that I left Manila..."

To make her MANGA-AWAKENING Story short, she came back from Manila to work in a regular job with regular pay.  She did a couple of jobs from being a tour guide, being a farmer, freelance costume coordinator for indie films, freelance artist, accounting personnel (wild card) and finally, an Event Manager.  She then met Shida and Kouyuki in an event she organized and they hit it off.   

"It's not about how good you plan your life to be."  Shin chuckled.  "The more you plan your life, the more you'll be disappointed.  But yeah, go on and plan your life...that's what we are expected to do, of course.  I think it's instinct...you know - to survive.  But always leave some space for adjustments.  You'll never really know what's in store for you.  We might hate to admit it but we're not in control of our lives.  I used to love thinking that I AM IN CONTROL...but I sure did learn the hard way."

SHIDA as a Girl.  Mischief art by Shin Oe.

SHIN loves humor.  She told me that without it, she'd probably go insane.  She's mischievous and often times misunderstood as very intimidating because once she knows you, she's going to go beyond the boundaries regardless your permission.  Take for example this drawing she made of Shida Shinpan-sama.  At first she thought it was funny, but then again...she became a bit worried that Shida-kun might not have liked the idea of him...as a girl...wearing a bikini.  She did it anyway~

SHIN's favorite mischief victim is Jay Wong (Head Sketch).  Jay is also her bestfriend since Nursery.  There was once a time when Shin texted Jay out of boredom.  She texted, "Jay, this is Shin's mom.  Shin is currently in the ICU.  She was hit by a car and broke her spinal column.  Please pray for her."  Jay, being the bestfriend that she is immediately texted their BATCH in highschool to pray for Shin...who texted her the next day, "Hey, you got my message?  Pretty funny, huh?"  By then, Shin told me that Jay was fuming and that Jay texted back all the other friends about the GAG.

Shin's relationship to the other staff members are basically stable.  Her closest being Jay Wong who is also the head sketch of Rook of the Rats.  Fuko (CG Artist) is a long-time friend who she met in her cosplay gigs (yes, Shin's a cosplayer).  Jo (CG Artist) is also a long-time friend who she met in her cosplay gigs too.  Shin met Shida before Kouyuki when she attempted to get Shida to cosplay.  

HITSUGAYA TOUSHIRO of Bleach. Shin-Style

"I didn't know him well yet...  He was introduced by a couple of cosplayers that are friends of friends.  The first thing I thought of when I saw Shida was...  Ooohhh...long hair...will do well being a bishie cosplayer.  HAHAHAHAH! Peace, Shids!"

Shin met Kouyuki later on in one of the events she organizes where she also met Shida the second time.  After that, she joined the Ice Cream Indie.

So what do you think about the different stories in ICI, Shin?

"I think people probably misunderstand the notion of COMICS.  Sure it's made to make people laugh and enjoy their free time...but the complexities of a graphic novel changed a long time ago.  Older people think otherwise and due to this kind of treatment, the stories within the comics have low expectations.  People tend to say, "It's JUST comics."  But the stories within are mirrors that reflect each and everyone.  When people tell me that what I do is just a hobby, I just give them a smile knowing that they're basically closing their minds to something that they're afraid of...something real.  I think the stories in ICI reflect the lives of the Staff and the lives of everyone who reads them.  If you look closely, the stories have different genres to cater to everyone."

ROOK in Rook of the Rats.

When asked who her favorite character in Rook of the Rats is...

"I think my favorite in Rook of the Rats is...Rook. HAHAHAHA!  That was obvious.  Nawh...  It's not only because I can relate to her evil lil self but also because she takes life as it should be taken.  You know...stop complaining and just do your shit?  Because if we look at life closely, it's all about survival.  It's not about fame, fortune and what-not.  It boils down to surviving and like what you'll be reading in the future issues...well, let's just say you guys will get what I mean."

Favorite character in One Step Closer?

"RYU.  You gotta love a girl with guts!  Quoting from the Issue 4.0 she thought, Ha?! Bakit ko naman gagawin yun?  Pero parang yun and gusto ng lahat... <--- AHAHHAHAH!  She kicked the ball and yet she doesn't know how.  I love that attitude.  You know, JUST DO IT!  In the end, it's very significant in our lives.  There are lots of opportunities that we usually push away because we're afraid of failing.  Sheesh!  Grab it and if you fail, chuck it to experience!"

Favorite character in Wishful Thinking?

"Duh?  Hot guy with no shirt! XD Seiji-kun of course...though I am really gonna kill Oya (Kouyuki) for not yet revealing the whole story!"

Favorite character in Rising Underground?

"Sarhento Ardus Fierce? Duh~ Coz he's wearing a cool coat! HAHAHA! Joke~  But I like KIM...the girl with the hat in Issue 3.0, right?  Shida?  I haven't seen her in Issue 4.0!  What happened to her!"

"Lux et Tenebrae" work-in-progress

Favorite character in In Her World?

 "Remi, mainly because he's sweet. HAHAHHA! I mean...he's not like the others who label people - he wants to know the real deal.  I think it's pretty brave of him to pursue Aya when he's not even sure she'll accept him.  Kewl~"

Shin Oe also has a SERIOUS side.  Not everyone sees this side of her.  Most people think of Shin as someone who doesn't really have any plans in life due to her 'laughing the days away' attitude.  Despite being able to draw, Shin chose to be a writer because it is something she takes very seriously.

"Other people might think that a writer's job is just to provide normal people an escape from reality but little do they know that we warp their thinking...  We do it slowly...but surely."  Shin said, paused and laughed adding, "This is not meant to scare you!  I'm just saying, we have a message and we hope people recognize these little morsels.  But yeah, beware of us!  We writers have power!  We will poke your eyes and you'll bleed to death --- okay, shutting my mouth now~"

Among her hobbies and work includes painting, sketching, playing the guitar, collecting headphones, drawing nonsense, writing poems...and so on.  

Shin's Hobby

What can you say about Ice Cream Indie being a part of your Life?

"ICI? Pffft~  I think it's Fate.  HAHAHAHA! I mean, when I look back and check on everything that happened in my life, I think I was permitted to experience so much for this moment.  Without the depressions, without the networking, without the support...people I've worked with, without even my current regular job... I wouldn't have met the others.  People might say it's an absurd answer...but yeah.  I think I was fated to be a part of the team.  I never planned on this...and if you ask Kou, he'll say the same thing."  

Any LAST WORDS?

     

"I'll leave y'all with an excerpt from one of my poems...*clears throat...  -- LIVE OR DIE, DIE TO LIVE IT'S A DILEMMA ALL IN ALL --- DO WE CHOOSE TO FLY IN THIS LIFE OR DO WE CHOOSE TO FALL. --  With that said, I rest my case."

Snagged a couple of pictures.  Hope you guys enjoy this and next up with be SHIDA SHINPAN-SAMA!

DESIGNS.  One of the projects Shin's working on with Sharkee.

STORYBOARING - is a Bitch.

ROOK.  Earlier designs.  Mix of Jay and Shin's work.

SZAYEL. Apron Chronicles Fan Art by Shin.

PHOTOGRAPHY. A part of Shin's Hobby.

Painting is Therapy.

Keeping your hands busy is Important.  Never stop improving.

WE ARE OFFICIAL NOMINATED FOR KOMIKON AWARDS 2011

Greetings!

KOMIKON AWARDS 2011 featured cover, "ROOK of the RATS"

The 7th Annual Filipino Komiks Convention or Komikon 2011 is on November 19, 2011, 10 am to 7pm at the Bayanihan Center, Pasig City
with the theme, “Bayanihan: Komiks Moving Onward”. One of the highlights for this convention would be the awarding of the 3rd
Komikon Awards for Komikon 2011.


We are very glad to announce that you ICE CREAM INDIE has been nominated for Grassroots Awards. We
would like to request a high resolution image of the latest cover and sample pages of your comics for promotional purposes. Please submit to us the
image not later than August 17, 2011 (Wednesday). We hope to release the official list of nominees as soon as we have gathered all of the
images from all the nominees. We would just like to ask that you promote your nomination after the official list has been released.
Voting and voting procedures will be announced a few days afterwards.


We have also attached this logo for your promotions, should you wish to use it.


Thank you for your cooperation and good luck !


Sincerely yours,


Sherry Baet-Zamar
KOMIKON Program Director

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THANK YOU FOR ALL THE SUPPORT, MINNA-SAN!!!! (TAT)  We love you all!!!

Ja matta~
Shin Oe

Initium

Ohayo, Minna-sama!  Shin Oe here, gozaimasu!  I've created this page not only to update you with the artists' personal lives (looks about making sure not one of them hears me) but also to make you aware of what's been happening within the Ice Cream Indie Headquarters.  If there are announcements, you can count on this blog to inform you.  Now...why do you ask I name this blog VENENATIS ULTRICES INDIE?  Can you take a guess?  

It's Latin for Ice Cream Indie. Pfffftt~  So, yeah!  Basically I'll update this blog as soon as I can.  Will be posting behind the scenes and funny instances...videos and the like.  If you want to know more about an artist, please message me in my FB account: Shin Oe.  I'll try to cater to everybody!

In the mean time, I'll be posting summaries, reviews, events and more to make up for the "LAG" times in our team.  If you find this page boring, please send me a message and I'll see what I can do!

Thanks to my pals, Shida, Kouyuki (Oya), Jay, Fu and Jo!!!  Let me dive into your lives and share the stories here...  Please don't kill me~  Also, thanks so much (fans) for supporting us!  Please pray for us so that we won't end up in the hospital. HAHAHAH!

Ja matta, 

Shin Oe