GUEST CATEGORIES
Professional Creators (comic creators, media guests, and book authors)
Professional creator guests must be currently active or have a legacy in one of the following industries:
- Comic books
- Film/television (acting, producing, writing, directing, etc.)
- Novels (book authors)
All approved professional creator guests will receive:
- One (1) guest show badge (non-transferable)
- One (1) guest companion show badge (non-transferable)
- One (1) professional creator guest table*
- Listings of your appearance on the TCC website, TCC app, and select promotional materials
- Listings of your show exclusives on the TCC website*
*NOTES:
- Professional creator guest tables are only issued to the creator(s) listed on the application. Tables are not transferable.
- Additional table space may be purchased by approved professional creators at normal table rates upon request, subject to availability.
- Exclusives are submitted via a separate online form.
- The sales of items not created by the professional creator guest applicant(s) are strictly prohibited.
Professional creator guest tables do not include:
- Electrical outlets – power may be purchased through the convention center’s contractor before the show. Information and rates will be included in your guest packet.
- Drayage service – drayage service may be purchased through the convention center’s contractor before the show. Information and rates will be included in your guest packet.
PROGRAMMING: You may be asked to participate in a 50-minute panel during TCC as part of your appearance.
Cosplay Guests
All potential cosplay guests must:
- Have demonstrable proficiency in costume design and construction, such as sewing, material work (EVA foam, Worbla, metals, leather, etc.), props, hair, makeup, wigs, etc.
- Have constructed at least 75% of their costumes themselves.
- Have a minimum of two (2) complete costumes to be worn during TCC.
- Be 18 years of age or older
All approved cosplay guests will receive:
- One (1) guest show badge (non-transferable)
- One (1) guest companion show badge (non-transferable)
- One (1) cosplay guest table*
- Listings of your appearance on the TCC website, TCC app, and select promotional materials
*NOTES:
- Cosplay guest tables are only issued to the cosplayer(s) listed on the application. Tables are not transferable.
- The sales of items not created by the cosplay guest applicant(s) are strictly prohibited.
Cosplay guest tables do not include:
- Electrical outlets – power may be purchased through the convention center’s contractor before the show. Information and rates will be included in your guest packet.
- Drayage service – drayage service may be purchased through the convention center’s contractor before the show. Information and rates will be included in your guest packet.
PROGRAMMING: You may be asked to participate in TCC programming events as part of your appearance.