Press and Content Creator Accreditation
As Otaku Konnect, we welcome press outlets and creators from Zimbabwe and around the world to cover Otakukon Anime Festival, Button Bash Gaming Convention, and Nakamarket. We offer complimentary Press Passes. Press registration for Nakamarket which will be held on the 7th of December is open now. You must register online. There is NO Press registration onsite.
A NOTE FOR YOUTUBERS: While we understand that the format of content differes for creators, we would like to avoid a situation where YouTubers attend specifically to make “comedy” videos around asking our attendees provocative, sensitive, or sexual questions. This is unacceptable and against Otaku Konnect’s Anti-Harassment Policy. Any Press who engage in stalking, harassing, or otherwise inappropriate behavior will receive a permanent ban and will not be approved in future years.
PRESS ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
Accreditation is currently open.
READ THE INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE APPLYING
Press Passes Are For Journalists Only
Press Registration is open to journalists making regular editorial contributions only. Editorial Press includes Writers, Reporters, Reviewers, Producers, Photographers, and Cameramen who are attending specifically to cover Nakamarket. Non-Editorial personnel at media companies such as Marketing and Sales staff do not qualify for Press Passes and will not be approved. Friends and family of Editorial Press also do not qualify for Press Registration.
Active Outlets Only
Press Passes will not be approved for dormant outlets or outlets created only with the intent of obtaining free admission. If you’re applying with a website that hasn’t been updated in six months, a blog that’s launching soon, or a YouTube channel with only two videos, you’re not likely to be approved. Otaku Konnect checks every application that is submitted.
Your Pass is Yours
Press Passes are non-transferable. You may not loan or sell your Press Pass, and anyone conducting such behavior will have their Press Pass revoked and will be disqualified from Press Passes at future Otaku Konnect events.
Each Person In Your Organization Must Submit Their Own Application
Each person in your organization must submit an application for a press badges. Badges are issued individually.
DECISIONS ARE FINAL
Otaku Konnect reserves the right to approve or deny any application. This decision is final and cannot be appealed. Include any and all information in your application that will allow Otaku Konnect to make an informed decision – you won’t be able to submit further information later on.
Application
After reading this page, please click through to the form which follows when the application opens. Complete this form in its entirety. After Otaku Konnect receives your application, our Press Team will respond by the date listed below. Please understand that submitting an application does not guarantee you a Press Pass. It is only after your full form is received, reviewed, and approved that a Press Pass will be issued. Incomplete applications will not be approved.
