PRESS REGISTRATION

THE EL PASO COMIC CON PRESS PASS HAS RULES

Your Press Pass allows complimentary access during all public hours. Your Press Pass does NOT allow early access or special access.

  • Your Press Pass does NOT allow you to cut lines.
  • Your Press Pass does NOT guarantee you seats.
  • Your Press Pass does NOT guarantee you autographs or free autographs from guests. 

Everyone attending El Paso Comic Con as Press MUST follow all El Paso Comic Con policies.

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 El Paso Comic Con. 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.

Complimentary media credentials are extended as a courtesy. Attendees and featured guests are valued and we strive to provide an enjoyable experience for them. As such, all media representatives are expected to maintain a friendly environment for attendees, vendors, guests, and staff at all times. Violation of convention policies or press/media rules may result in revocation of your credentials.

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. El Paso Comic Con checks every application that is submitted.

YOUR PRESS 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 Fatman Events events.

APPLY ONCE PER ORGANIZATION

Please only have one member of your media outlet apply for badges – he or she can apply for your full team. This person should be your organization’s main contact, and they will be responsible for picking up all of your badges onsite.

YOUR PRESS PASS DOESN’T GUARANTEE INTERVIEWS

If you’d like to speak with an invited guest, please arrange this prior to the show after your Press Passes have been approved. Talent or guest Interview requests made at the show cannot be guaranteed at the event. All our guests have preapproved schedules and onsite requests will be very difficult to fulfill.

PRESS PASSES AREN’T MAILED

If approved for Press Passes, all your badges will be available for pickup in the check-in area in the Mount Franklin Lobby of the El Paso Convention Center. Press Badges are not mailed in advance.

MEDIA APPLICATION PROCESS

  • There will be NO on-site media registration
  • All applications must be received at least 30 days prior to event date
  • If approved, you may receive up to two (2) media credentials per outlet
  • Team member, position, and examples of work for each team member listed on the application are required for approval
  • Applying does not guarantee approval for a media credential
  • Prior approval for a previous El Paso Comic Con event does not guarantee approval
  • We highly recommend applying as early as possible as media credentials are extremely limited and we will likely reach capacity for media credentials before the deadline
  • Professional photography, filming, and interviews are NOT permitted without approved media credentials
  • Absolutely NO photos are to be taken in Celebrity Row without prior approval

ELIGIBILITY & APPROVAL GUIDELINES

  • Pre-show coverage of El Paso Comic Con is required BEFORE media credentials will be sent
  • Proof of pre-show coverage is required no later than 30 days prior to event to receive your media credentials
  • Editorial press members include journalists, reporters, reviewers, podcasters, etc. who are attending for the sole purpose of covering El Paso Comic Con for an editorial media outlet
  • Photographers & videographers without media credentials are not permitted to perform professional photography/videography services or activities on-site without prior, express, written permission
  • Photography business websites, social media pages, personal blogs, fan sites, and community forums will not be considered for media credentials

DEADLINE TO APPLY

The deadline to apply for media for El Paso Comic Con is 30 days prior to event date or once all media credentials have been allocated, whichever comes first. We recommend applying as early as possible! Once the deadline passes, no other applications will be accepted.

DECISIONS ARE FINAL

El Paso Comic Con 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 El Paso Comic Con to make an informed decision – you won’t be able to submit further information later on.

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.

To apply for press badges send an email to troy@fatmanevents.com with the following information:

  • Name of media outlet
  • Name(s) of individuals (no more than 2)
  • Link to pre-show coverage of event

Press Registration will close approximately 30 days