Mission Statement

Further Confusion is an AA&E sponsored event with AA&E being a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational and charitable organization. As such, AA&E has a responsibility to educate the public in regards to anthropomorphic arts and the resulting fandom. Therefore, Further Confusion will not impose a media ban.

Further Confusion as an organization does not seek out or invite media facilitators to the annual convention. Further Confusion does, however, have a responsibility when the media expresses an interest in the convention to investigate, report and manage such contacts. The reputation and comfort of Further Confusion and its attendees and guests are of paramount concern in FC's dealings with the media.

The purpose of this policy is to educate the public and set guidelines for media relations.

Convention Policy and Guidelines

1. FC reserves the right to admit or deny access to any member of the media, whether invited by an individual or a direct inquiry from the source. When FC is contacted by the media, the Media Relations Department of the convention organization will investigate and determinate the media's credentials, purpose and requirements.
   
2. Media Relations will report findings to the Convention Executive Committee and maintain contact.
   
3. Once sufficient information has been gathered, including the specific times that the press will be in attendance and which specific events they wish to cover, the Executive Committee of the Convention will make a decision in regards to the request. Each request will be considered individually and on a case by case basis.
   
4. At the convention, the press is required upon arrival to check with Convention Operations, obtain their credentials and meet with FC Media Relations. The Director of Media Relations or his designated representative will escort the media during their entire course of stay at the convention.
   
5. All press must agree to the following minimum conditions in order to obtain credentials:
   1. Media coverage must be limited in time and scope
   2. Any footage obtained at the convention may only be used in regards to the convention itself and must be used as one continuous segment.
   3. FC producers and panelists have the right to deny media access to their specific event.
   4. All FC attendees have the right to refuse participation in media coverage and the media shall respect those rights.
   5. Under no circumstances will the media be allowed to film, photograph or reproduce anything within the Art Show or Art Auction.
   6. Any media organization which wishes to cover FC in any way must contact the executive staff no less than 30 days before the start of the convention.

Attendee Guidelines

If any attendee of FC is contacted by a representative of the media they should direct the inquiry to FC Media Relations at . If anyone has any questions or concerns regarding media presence at FC, please contact contact us through the same email address.

If you, as an FC attendee, are approached by a member of the media, you have the right to say NO . The convention will enforce those rights.

If you, as an attendee, witness any member of the media unescorted, you should contact Convention Operations (Con-Ops) immediately.

If you have any questions or comments regarding Further Confusion policies, please send email to .