Welcome to Vidcon '08
July 18-20, 2008
July 18-20, 2008
Vidcon is Florida's only con devoted to fan fiction in all it forms. Come and interact with other fans who read, write and love fan fiction. We are gen and slash friendly!
Our new FAQ page will provide the all the answers to your questions about Vidcon. Click the link that is twenty-four words back from this period.
Vidcon '08 membership is only $40 until July 1st, $50 at door. Vidcon membership includes:
You may pay by check, money order or by PayPal.
Send checks or money orders made out to Vidcon or Stone Hill to:
We are moving to a new hotel. Find directions by going to this Directions Page. (coming soon)
| Name | Hilton Bayfront |
| Location |
333 First Street South St. Petersburg, 33701 Tel: 727-894-5000 Fax: 727-823-4797 |
| Price | $89 a night for 1 or 2 people, $99 for 3-4 |
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Reservation Information |
The link to the hotel for reservations will be available in mid-January but you can call 727-894-5000 now! |
| website | http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/SPTSHHF-Hilton-St-Petersburg-Bayfront-Florida/index.do |
Vidcon starts at 3:00 p.m. Friday and ends at 4:00 p.m. Sunday. The schedule includes fan panels, trivia contests, a Vogon prose reading, Welcome Party, songvids, and bloopers.
Proposed Panels:
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General Discussion General Discussion Future of Fandom GAFF/Fandom Wank Gay Issues Effects of the Writers Strike Misogyny in Fanfic Real People Fiction Changing Identity of Slash in Fanfic Fan Slang / Show Slang Organization for Transformative Works - Good idea / bad idea? Sturgeon's Law in Fanfic and Ways to Find Good Stories Pet Peeves I'll Watch Anything with blank In It! Buddy Shows Beyond the Badge Shark Jumping 2007 Canadian Shows 70's Cult Hits - S&H, Persuaders, Others More to come! |
Shows Chuck Heroes Summer Movies '08 Doctor Who Torchwood Supernatural Stargate Reality Shows Harry Potter - In All It's Forms Pushin' Daisies The Tudors |
Writing Basics in Fan Writing Characterization From Scene to Plot |
Events Live Journal Workshop Song vids favorites New song vid showings Vogon Prose Readings Trivia contest Welcome Party / Cheese tasting Dinners |
Please jump to Paypall on this page for information on how to pay, hotel information and more.
Please join the Vidcon email list. Anyone who joins the Vidcon list
can suggest panels. If you suggest a panel, be prepared to lead it.
The Vid Room shows old shows, new shows, song vids, and anything you'd like to share. The vid room schedule will be announced at the Con.
Email Deb at deb@stonehill.org
Call Deb between 7p - 10p to 813-982-9616.