G-Fest


G-Fest, often typeset as G-FEST, is an annual convention devoted to the Godzilla film franchise and other kaiju franchises such as Gamera and the Ultra Series. G-Fest is staged by Daikaiju Enterprises, Ltd., and G-Fan magazine. It regularly features panels, contests, and theatrically screened films of interest to fans of Japanese monsters.
Actors, directors, special effects technicians, and other famous people who worked on Godzilla, Ultraman, Gamera, and other kaiju movies in Japan are frequent guests at G-Fest. Often, the major guest is honored with the coveted "Mangled Skyscraper Award" for their lasting contributions to the kaiju genre.
G-Fest was founded in 1994 by J. D. Lees, publisher of G-Fan magazine and the G-Fan website, and the late John Rocco Roberto.
G-Fest features a Dealer's Room, a costume parade, a model show and competition, and a fan film competition. Other popular activities are film screenings video game tournaments, children's activities, and autograph sessions. G-Fest also raises money for charitable causes.
In May 2020, Daikaiju Enterprises, Ltd. made the decision to cancel G-Fest for the first time in its 27-year history due to restrictions on large gatherings imposed by Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker. Its initial 27th annual convention was instead moved to the future date of July 2021.

Conventions

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;G-Fest XVII
  • Date: July 9–11, 2010
  • Guests: Akira Takarada, Bob Eggleton, Robert Scott Field, William M. Tsutsui, David Kalat, Damon Foster
  • Films: Son of Godzilla, Godzilla vs. Mothra, Godzilla 2000, Godzilla vs. Megaguirus, Godzilla vs the Sea Monster, Godzilla
  • Mangled Skyscraper Award presented to: Akira Takarada
  • Rosemont Hotel at O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois
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;G-Fest XXV
  • Date: July 13–15, 2018
  • Guests: Megumi Odaka, Keizo Murase, Kenpachiro Satsuma, Don Frye, Gene Rizzardi
  • Films: The Valley of Gwangi, Dinosaurus!, The Mighty Peking Man, Pacific Rim Uprising, Rampage, Godzilla vs. Mothra
  • Mangled Skyscraper Award presented to: Megumi Odaka, Keizo Murase, Kenpachiro Satsuma
  • G-Fest Hall of Fame Award inductees: Skip Peel, David Nunes, Paul Gavins
  • Crowne Plaza O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois
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