KCU Pitchfest Showcase 2025 (Top 50)
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Comics creators from around the world have submitted their unpublished projects to be previewed online by editors and agents. A panel of judges have selected the top pitches. The projects are archived here so that industry pros may view them and discover new talent.
Rinse And Repeat
Quinn hasn’t seen her mother since she moved away a year ago, leaving her with her single-father and a storm of unresolved emotions on her first day of highschool. Accidentally stumbling on her mother’s dusty old film camera gives her a chance to finally have her questions answered, as she enlists the help of darkroom-extraordinaire Bebe to uncover the forgotten photographs in the camera. In seeking closure from old memories, she begins to capture new ones with Bebe- as unexpected feelings blossom and reveal more about herself and her family than she anticipated.
Age Range:
Young Adult (approx ages 13+)Genre:
Fiction, LGBTQ+, Mystery, Own Voices, Realistic Fiction/Slice of Life, Romance, Social-Emotional, SportsPage Count Estimate:
250
My Why:
I think it’s important to have queer representation in coming of age love stories. Not only romantic, but in that mother-daughter bond that shapes us before we even learn the word “queer.”
Rinse and Repeat is inspired by my experiences in highschool navigating the unresolved grief and questions I had after my own mother moved back to Ukraine. Seeking closure often means opening up a new chapter of your life- and sometimes needing to find that closure within yourself when you can’t find the answers you’re looking for.
Amelie Shypilova
Hey! I’m Amelie Shypilova (she/they) and I’m a cartoonist from Vancouver, BC. I write and draw comics and children’s books, where I’ve been self-publishing my comics for the past few years. My work is all about quirky characters with swooshy hair and piercings, but I strive to tell nuanced stories based on themes close to my heart- such as queer identity, mental health, and growing up.
I am currently pursuing a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration at Emily Carr University.