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How to Apply for an Industry Pass
  1. Determine whether you qualify for an industry badge. Please see below for qualifications & policies.
  2. Submit an industry pass registration form (see the bottom of this page for a link).
    • Provide full legal names when registering. They must match your photo ID(s) during at-con pickup.
    • In the Credentials field, provide a link to your IMDB and/or AnimeNewsNetwork.com entry if you have them.

    You must submit your online application no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on October 31, 2014 in order to be considered for a complimentary badge. If you miss the deadline, you can still apply online or at-con but applications will be processed as resources permit and will be charged a $20 fee if approved. On-site applicants are bound to the same restrictions as online registrants. Applications can be approved or denied at the discretion of Industry Staff.

    Note: Due to the high number of industry applications, each qualifying organization may receive no more than four (4) complimentary industry passes. Additional passes can be purchased at-con for a discounted rate of $20 for the full convention weekend for any remaining individuals within the company who would like to receive industry membership. All additional passes are still subject to the industry qualifications, policies and convention review process.

  3. Provide proof of your relationship with the organization you registered with. This can be in the form of links to staff lists, IMDB and/or ANN entries if you have them.
  4. Wait. When you complete your registration form, you will receive a registration receipt page. This acknowledges only our receipt of your application; it does not signify approval.
  5. Please allow at least ten (10) business days for your application to be processed. Once your application has been received, we will review your submission and qualifications. You will be notified via email if your application is approved or denied, and you may also receive a postcard from PMX Registration. If you do not receive an e-mail informing you of your application status after ten (10) business days, feel free to contact the PMX Industry Liaison and inquire.

    At the Convention

    When you arrive at the Convention, present the following when you arrive at the Industry Office in room San Lorenzo A on the 2nd floor of the LAX Hilton:
    1. A valid photo ID
    2. Proof of approval or application:
      • Physical postcard from PMX Registration, or
      • Printout of approval e-mail, or
      • Printout of your registration receipt page from PMX web registration. This will help expedite your at-con processing, but it is not a valid approval document.
    3. A business card or letter of intent. All credentials must include company / organization name, individual name, and contact information. Your individual name on your credentials, and your badge name on your registration form, must both match your photo ID. Furthermore:
      • Business cards must be printed, not written.
      • Letters of intent must be printed on an official company letterhead. An example is provided here.

    NOTE: If you have any corrections, please, notify the staffer BEFORE your badge is printed. Otherwise, a $5 correction fee will be charged.

    You may only pick up your own badge. Proxy pick-up of badges for other members of your group is no longer allowed.

    PMX Industry Staff reserve the right to deny any applicant (online or at-con) who fails to produce any of the above documentation during check-in.

    Industry Qualifications

    Industry Pass Registration is only open to professionals with a substantial involvement in industries promoted by Pacific Media Expo. These industries include, but are not limited to, the Anime, Manga, and Asian entertainment industries. Pacific Media Expo welcomes creators, executives, talent, and marketing personnel from organizations that are actively working on current projects that interest PMX attendees.

    Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by PMX Industry Staff; therefore it is helpful for our staff to know about your current projects in order to review your application. If your project is not yet announced, we may be willing to sign reasonable non-disclosure agreements before you disclose the information. Please contact the PMX Industry Liaison to discuss any necessary NDAs.

    In this section, to be employed in the industry means working for a company or organization that is recognized as a licensing, production, post-production, distributor, or corporate level retail entity. We may recognize other employment arrangements at our discretion.

    All Industry Pass applicants must fulfill at least the following requirements:

    • Must be a minimum of 18 years of age by/on November 7, 2014.
    • Must have been employed in the industry, or an independent contractor hired by the industry, within the 12 months prior to November 7, 2014.
    • Must agree to the Privacy Waiver:
      • By submitting a request for an Industry Pass, the submitter grants Pacific Media Association the right to use their name, likeness and/or submitted image for promotional purposes.
    • Must agree to be added to PMX owned mailing lists that are relevant to Industry professionals. (You may of course unsubscribe if your situation changes.)
    • Provide proper credentials (as defined above) when checking in at the convention, that we may keep for our files.

    Further, to receive complimentary Industry Passes via pre-registration, applicants must also fulfill the following requirements:

    • Must be actively employed in the industry on November 7, 2014.
    • Must be an executive or hold a position in a creative department.
      • Office support/administration (data entry, accounting, assistant, etc.) and retail positions (store manager, sales associate, etc.) not eligible.
    • Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on October 31, 2014.

      There is a limit of four (4) complimentary passes per organization. Applicants over this limit will be considered for the other (non-complementary) application methods.

      Note: PMX reserves the right to deny/revoke any applicant or badge holder. Industry badges are non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost, misplaced, forgotten and/or stolen.

      Click here to begin PMX 2014 Industry Registration
 
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Parking Update!
Attention members the Hilton Los Angeles Airport has informed us that we are now at 100% capacity. Please use alternative parking. Please see this List. (11.08.14)

Program Update
Anime Dodgeball for Saturday has been Cancelled. (11.08.14)

Food Truck Update!
Please note the following regarding food trucks. FISHLIPS and Rolling Sushi Van will not be at PMX 2014. However, on Saturday November 8 CreativEats will be serving at lunch, and Tokyo Doggie Style will be serving dinner. (11.07.14)

Food Truck Change
Please note that Rolling Sushi Van's appearance at PMX 2014 has been cancelled. We will announce a replacement shortly. (11.06.14)

Program Schedule
The final version of the PMX 2013 Program Schedule is now available. For all schedule updates and the map for 2014 click here. (11.06.14)

Martial Arts
PMX is pleased to announce two additional martial arts workshops for Saturday Nov. 8: KaTa Tapados and Padded Weapons by Bunal Brand. (11.02.14)

Doce Pares Eskrima Change
Due to unforeseen circumstances Grandmaster Percival Pableo will be unable to attend PMX 2014 and the Doce Pares Eskrima Seminar has been cancelled. (10.27.14)

Fashion Night Market
Closet bursting? Can’t close your drawers? Sock overload? Then come clear out your closet at the PMX Fashion Night Market–a Swap Meet specifically for your surplus fashion items! More details can be found here. (10.24.14)

Hotel Update
Our room block at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport is sold out. Rooms are still available through the Hilton website or by phone, starting at $129. (10.17.14)

Swap Meet Info up
Swap Meet table sales open at 7:00pm, Wednesday 10/15. Click here for details. (10.13.14)

Fashion Update
We are excited to announce the return of Baby, the Stars Shine Bright and Alice and the Pirates to PMX 2014! They will be participating in our 2014 PMX Fashion Show and will have merchandise available in our Boutique. More details can be found here. (10.09.14)

Registration Back Up
Web registration is back online since about 5pm 10/8. Price deadlines have been extended. Click here for details. (10.08.14)

Preliminary Schedule
The first draft of the PMX 2014 Program Schedule is now available. Check out schedule updates for 2014. (10.08.14)

Application Update
The application for Kickboxing Tournament is now available. (10.08.14)

Lucky Bags
VIP passes and Lucky Bags for heidi. are now available through our indiegogo campaign. Quantities are limited, don't miss this opportunity to show your support for the band. (10.03.14)

CosFest
Registration is now open for CosFest Masquerade and Iron Cosplay. Additional information about CosFest can be found here. (10.02.14)

Sailor Moon Character Designer
PMX is proud to announce that Kazuko Tadano will be attending its annual convention as the Character Designer Guest of Honor. Ms. Tadano will be participating in an autograph session and a focus panel. This will be her first appearance at PMX. (10.01.14)

Sailor Moon Director
PMX is proud to announce that Hiromi Matsushita will be attending its annual convention as the Animation Director Guest of Honor. Mr. Matsushita will be participating in an autograph session and a focus panel. This will be his first appearance at PMX. (10.01.14)

Martial Arts
PMX is pleased announce two of our Martial Arts workshops for 2014. The Doce Pares Eskrima Seminar and Fight Choreography Workshop will be held Saturday Nov. 8. (09.28.14)

DJ Contest
PMX is looking for a select few DJs to rock the nightly dances. It could be you! Click here for more information. (09.27.14)

CosFest
CosFest, is our name for the wonderful options for all cosplayers. Please visit our Cosplay section to find out more about our events! Contestant Registration opens October 1, 2014 for Masquerade opens October 1,2014. (09.26.14)

Say Cheese
PMX is pleased to announce the return of the popular PMX Photoshoot Room. Bring yourself, your family, your friends, or any fellow PMX attendee to have your photos taken. (09.26.14)

heidi. at PMX
PMX welcomes Visual Kei band heidi. as our 2014 music guest of honor. (09.22.14)

Industry/Press Reg
Registration for Industry and Press are now open. (09.07.14)

Press Policies Online
The press policies and FAQs are now available. Press registration will be opening soon. (09.06.14)

AMV Contest 2014 Update
The rules for the AMV Contest have been updated. For the latest information on rules and how to participate click here. (08.31.14)

AMV Contest 2014
PMX is pleased to announce the return of our Anime Music Video Contest. For more information on rules and how to participate click here. (08.25.14)

Fashion Show Update
Our 2014 PMX Fashion Show lineup is growing! South Korean Lolita brand White Forest will be shipping pieces over to send down our runway. Don't miss this chance to see their dresses up close and in person! Click here for more information. (08.18.14)

Artist Market Update
PMX Artist Market registration will be opening soon. If you would like to receive the latest news and updates on Artist Market please join our mailing list by clicking here.. (08.10.14)

2014 PMX Fashion Show
PMX is pleased to announce that South Korean Lolita brand LIEF will be participating in our 2014 PMX Fashion Show! For more details please visit PMXFashion.com. (08.10.14)

Panel Reg is Open!
Would you like to present a Panel or Workshop at PMX? Click here for more information. (08.03.14)

Help Wanted
Would you like to attend PMX at no charge? With a little work we can make that happen! PMX is seeking qualified individuals to staff or to volunteer. Please see pages for details. (08.03.14)

Vocaloids Return!
By popular demand, Vocaloid divas Hatsune Miku, Gumi, and Yuzuki Yukari return in an unofficial concert at PMX! (07.26.14)

Book Your Stay
The Hilton Los Angeles Airport is now accepting reservations for PMX 2014. See the Location page for more information and location guides. (07.22.14)

Registration Open
Online pre-registration is now open! Full badges are $40 until September 5th. (07.18.14)

Innocent World Returns
PMX is excited to welcome Guest of Honor Yumi Fujiwara, President and Head Designer of Innocent World. For additional details please click on here. (07.07.14)

Coming Soon
Stay tuned to this webpage. PMX is all set to start making announcements. (06.16.14)

Save the Date!
PMX returns to the Hilton Los Angeles Airport in 2014. Mark your calendars for November 7-9, 2014. (06.16.14)




 
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