On occasion at Segalization we have taken a look at community/enthusiast productions. Some of you reading this site may be familiar with Sonic and SEGA Fan Jam. It’s a series of annual fan conventions sponsored by our partner site SEGAbits that began last year. On the heels of a new site being launched specifically for this year’s coming event, I thought I’d contribute a small article of my own to draw attention to this fan-organized event.
Sonic and SEGA Fan Jam is a general SEGA-enthusiast convention designed for fans of SEGA’s output throughout the company’s history. The Fan Jam last year featured a variety of content: fan film/media productions, a cosplay contest, and various game exhibitions (including Project DIVA F 2nd and Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax, among many other titles), some more modern and some more classic. To see what was on offer last year, check out this SEGAbits writeup.
The 2015 Fan Jam is set to reprise its venue from last year – the Guild Hall in Savannah, Georgia, in the US. The event is set to take place during the Fall of this year, with more details including ticket prices and special guests to be announced over time.
As it stands, event management is accepting donations to cover various expenses associated with running the event (venue fees, special guests, and other elements.) There is a GoGetFunding page available for those willing to contribute – donations start at a modest $1, and are transacted through PayPal accounts. In the future, special prize giveaways for those who donate at particular value levels will be announced. The event hopes to see has a tentative goal of $7,000 (and may be adjusted upwards in the future), so keep that in mind. In addition, event management is also welcoming donations of personal SEGA software and hardware for the use of the event’s attendants. If you may have something you’re interested in bringing to the convention, reach out to the organizers through segabits@gmail.com with your name and address and someone will start a dialogue with you as soon as they can.
Kori-Maru’s (event organizer and multiple SEGA franchise fan extraordinaire) writeup on SEGAbits announcing this year’s Fan Jam has already been published; be sure to check it out! There is also a separate Facebook page for the Fan Jam series if you are looking for another direct information outlet.
*the featured image is taken directly from the SEGAbits announcement article for the 2015 Fan Jam event. If only I had the drawing skill.