We kind of have our pwn publishing house here at DFAT so if you creators out there who want to get your work out but don’t know how, hit us up! Anywho, this article is about Valiant and they are putting out a call for creators to submit YOUR work to them for their Virtual Portfolio Review Program! Check out all the meaty details below!


VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL PORTFOLIO REVIEW PROGRAM

July 1st, 2020 (New York, NY) – Valiant Entertainment is proud to announce its Virtual Portfolio Review program to nurture aspiring comic book creators, help them grow, and find new voices to work with on future projects.
In lieu of open-call portfolio review sessions at conventions, the award-winning publisher will offer digital one-on-one portfolio reviews for aspiring interior artistscover artistscolorists, and letterers.

These virtual one-on-one sessions will take place with senior editors Heather Antos (QUANTUM & WOODY, X-O MANOWAR) or Lysa Hawkins (RAI, BLOODSHOT) and will run for approximately ten minutes. Please read the below information very carefully for submission details, deadlines, and suggestions.

Dates of Digital Portfolio Reviews
  • Thursday, July 9th from 12pm-2pm EST
  • Friday, July 10th from 12pm-2pm EST

How to Submit

  • Email your submission to PortfolioReview@valiantentertainment.com
  • Subject line: Name, Discipline, Available Date
  • Subject line example: Ray Garrison, Cover Artist, July 9th & 10th
  • Please note: Submissions should be a single PDF document with an information page in the back that includes your name, a link to your online portfolio, and your contact information.
Submission Deadline
  • For July 9th Session: Wednesday, July 8th at 12pm EST
  • For July 10th Session: Thursday, July 9th at 12pm EST
  • Those selected will be notified by Wednesday, July 8th, and Thursday, July 9th, no later than 10pm EST.
Submission Suggestions
  • Interior artists: Feature action beats and talking heads.
  • Letterers: Include a variety of genres and SFX.
  • Colorists: Present covers and interiors.
  • All submitters: Include no more than 15 pages of materials.
“With convention season on pause due to the pandemic, it’s been important to us at Valiant to continue the outreach with both fans and creators alike that we would normally be able to do in person – and that includes one-on-one portfolio reviews with up-and-coming talent,” stated Heather. “Furthermore, we recognize that not every creator out there has the means or ability to travel to conventions, and it’s important to us to be as accessible as possible to those creators looking to get their feet in the door.”
Please remember to review all of the above information carefully before sending your submission. 10 people will be selected for each day of portfolio reviews. Valiant’s senior editors look forward to reviewing your work!

About DMG Entertainment

DMG Entertainment is a global media and entertainment company based in Beverly Hills, CA. Founded in 1994 by Dan Mintz, the company portfolio has grown to include diverse holdings across film, television, comic book publishing, gaming, and location-based entertainment. Operating as both a production and distribution entity, DMG Entertainment is best known for films such as Looper and Iron Man 3 and the #1 box-office release of Bloodshot feature starring Vin Diesel.

About Valiant Entertainment

Valiant Entertainment, a subsidiary of DMG Entertainment, founded by Dan Mintz, is a leading character-based entertainment company that owns and controls the third most extensive library of superheroes behind Marvel and DC. With more than 80 million issues sold and a library of over 2,000 characters, including X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, Harbinger, Shadowman, Archer & Armstrong, and many more, Valiant is one of the most successful publishers in the history of the comic book medium. For more information, visit Valiant on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and ValiantEntertainment.com. For Valiant merchandise and more, visit ValiantStore.com.