Vlad Pohnert has been involved with Fan Conventions since the late 80s as both an organizer, and as a pillar of the Anime Music Video community. He is well known and respected among Anime Music Video (AMV) creators worldwide for his work, having won well over fifty awards at multiple Anime Music Video competitions across […]
Read More >We’re excited to announce our Winterfest Guests of Honour, Seishun Youth Academy! Seishun Youth Academy is a girl group based in Vancouver, Canada and is a sister unit to the Japanese rock group Seishun Gakuen. They aim to make a difference in the world with their positive message of friendship, acceptance, and never giving up. […]
Read More >Ai-Kon is delighted to announce our partnership with Next Level Escapes who will be hosting a pop-up escape room at Winterfest. Stay tuned for more exciting developments!
Read More >Ai-Kon and @azolandpictures is very thrilled to announce that we will be distributing BanG Dream! 6th Live across Canadian theaters this winter! To celebrate the screening, we are giving away a pair of tickets, please check out our contest on Ai-Kon’s facebook page! Also watch for some excited new musical announcements for Winterfest coming soon!
Read More >The Ai-Kon treasury department is looking for a staff member to fill the Junior Treasurer / Secretary position. In addition to secretary duties, the Junior Treasurer will be mentored and trained to one day take the Ai-Kon director position of Treasurer. Description of Duties :Understudy to the Treasurer with the intention to take over the […]
Read More >Ai-Kon is excited to announce, with permission of Eleven Arts Anime Studio, Liz and the Blue Bird, screening at Winterfest 2019 Liz and the Blue Bird( リズと青い鳥 ) Runtime: 90 min Director: Naoko YamadaStarring (voice): Atsumi Tanezaki, Nao Toyama, Konomi Fujimura, Yuri Yamoka, Shiori Sugiura, Miyu Honda, Mizore Yoroizuka plays the oboe, and Nozomi Kasaki […]
Read More >Applications for the Winterfest Traditional Fashion Show are now open! We will be showcasing all Traditional Asian Fashion, if you have an outfit you’d like to show off, please apply using the following form: https://form.jotform.com/90017139719256
Read More >Are you a dance group, stage group, musical act or another performer who would like to perform on stage at Winterfest 2019? We are now taking applications for performance time slots for the event! Check out the application form for more details: https://form.jotform.com/90017009872252
Read More >Ai-Kon is excited to announce, with permission of Eleven Arts Anime Studio, Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms, screening at Winterfest 2019 MAQUIA: WHEN THE PROMISED FLOWER BLOOMS(さよならの朝に約束の花をかざろう) Runtime: 115min Director: Mari OkadaStarring (voice): Manaka Iwami, Yūki Kaji, Tomokazu SugitaIn Japanese with English subtitles The people of Iorph live far away from the lands of […]
Read More >Join Team Awesome and volunteer for Winterfest 2019! Volunteering comes with a lot of perks for only a few hours of your time, such as a reduced cost to entry (free for returning volunteers), special access to Winterfest programming and more! For more details, visit our Volunteer page.
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