NEW: Thu, Jul 04, 07:09PM Comic-Con Film School is back for another four-day, nuts and bolts class on how to make a movie for very little money using available video hardware and software. Whether you're shooting your first Apex Legends fan film, or that story about the leather-clad girl who hunts Basilisks, this course will take you from script to final product so that you too can enter your own movie into the CCI: IFF. This first class covers the specifics of pre-production on the cheap, including screenwriting, scheduling, location scouting, crewing-up, and getting equipment for nothing. Panelists for the class include Valerie Perez (producer/star of the Paula Peril series), Jack Conway (creative producer of Next Generation Esports), Vera Vanguard (writer/producer/star of Breaking Barbi), Nick Murphy (writer/director of All Night Skate), Josh Perilo, (creator/writer of Hindenburg), and Sean Rourke (writer of Ballistica).
The hosts of the hit podcast Best Movies Never Made, Stephen Scarlata (producer, Jodorowsky's Dune) and Josh Miller (screenwriter, Sonic the Hedgehog), record a live podcast and talk about some of the greatest films never made, including Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian. Joining them will be Ashley E. Miller (writer, Thor, X-Men: First Class), Mallory O’Meara (author, Lady From The Black Lagoon), Steven Melching (writer, Star Wars Rebels, The Clone Wars), Judson Scott (producer, Atomic Monster), and several surprise filmmakers who will talk about the movies and TV series that got away. Aloha!
Thursday July 18, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 24ABC
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 08, 11:02PM Meet the talented women changing the status quo in film and television projects like Game of Thrones, Better Call Saul, The OA Part II, Watchmen, Space Jam 2, Clueless, Santa Clarita Diet, Unikitty!, Enchanted, BoJack Horseman, Black Monday, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Fahrenheit 451, War for the Planet of the Apes, Rampage, and more! Get insight from famed composers, costume, production, and sound designers on how they use their craft to champion for women empowerment, diversity, and inclusion in entertainment. These fearless women are revolutionizing Hollywood and they’re here to stay. Part 1 of 2 from Impact24's "Behind-the-Camera Superblock" panel series. Panelists include Paula Fairfield (Game of Thrones), Judy Rhee (Better Call Saul), Mona May (Clueless, Enchanted, Santa Clarita Diet), Meghan Kasperlik (The OA Part II, Watchmen), Melissa Bruning (Space Jam 2, War for the Planet of the Apes), Anna Drubich (Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark), Anna Hollingsworth (Unikitty!, BoJack Horseman), and more panelists to be announced. Moderated by Chandra Feltus (partner and director at Neer Motion) and Fiorella Occhipinti (cinematographer). Introduction by Impact24 PR's Andrea Resnick.
Thursday July 18, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 08, 11:06PM Experts in music, costume and production design, as well as visual effects sit down to discuss the process of creating the worlds of your favorite films, television shows, and video games! Learn how they use their craft to shape the story, induce emotion through music, and enhance the setting in projects like What We Do in the Shadows (TV Series), The Handmaid’s Tale, NOS4A2, The Man in the High Castle, Preacher, Battlewake VR, Weird City, Key & Peele, Workaholics, Firefly, The Order, and more! Part 2 of 2 from Impact24’s “Behind-the-Camera Superblock” panel series. Panelists include Brendan Taylor of Mavericks VFX (What We Do in the Shadows, NOS4A2), Gary Kordan (Weird City, Workaholics, Key & Peele), Jeremy NathanTisser (Battlewake VR, Raw Data VR), Jill M. Ohanneson (Preacher, Firefly), Lawson Deming of Barnstorm VFX (The Man in the High Castle), Natalie Bronfman (The Handmaid’s Tale), Patric Caird (The Order, Ed, Edd n Eddy), and more panelists to be announced. Moderated by actor Harvey Guillen (What We Do in the Shadows) and content creator Chris Villain. Introduction by Impact24 PR's Andrew S. Cohen.
Thursday July 18, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
Writers create dialogue, and now they are in control of the dialogue in this new landscape of agentless writers and community staffing boosts. But where does this leave newbies/pre-WGA/emerging writers? Leaders in the Solidarity Challenge and boosting movements will give advice on opportunities, hashtagging, mixers, and how to utilize the many platforms and resources available to writers at all levels. Featuring Joel Silberman (Writers Assistant Network, TBA Amazon show), Kristi Shuton (manager, creative talent development, Walt Disney Television), Jay Francis (VP Current Series, Diversity and Inclusion-Disney TV Animation), Teresa Huang (SEAL Team, Superstition) Nelson Soler (co EP, Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists), and more to be announced. Moderated by Ken Choy (GizmoPorn).
How can you become part of Hollywood and get involved directly in films, TV shows, and digital content? Legion M is the world's first fan-owned entertainment company. Through equity crowdfunding, they've made it possible for anyone to become an entertainment investor. And it's more than simply being a “shareholder”—members have access to special screenings, industry events, and exclusive Legion M meet-ups. Legion M executives Paul Scanlan, Jeff Annison, Terri Lubaroff, David Baxter, and others will reveal how Legion M is involved with films like Bad Samaritan, Colossal, Mandy, Tolkien, and their latest films: Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, directed by Kevin Smith (Clerks), and Memory: The Origins of Alien directed by pop culture documentarian Alexandre O. Philippe (The People vs. George Lucas). They will also have updates on projects in development.
Thursday July 18, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
Book agents and literary managers come together to answer all your questions about how to take your writing career from the blank page to sold. Bring your questions about markets, writing the breakout project, getting representation, what it takes to sell a book to film, and more. Panelists will give you the industry scoop—but no pitches, please. Panelists include Seth Fishman (The Gernert Company), Thao Le (Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency), Ava Jamshidi (Industry Entertainment Partners), Holly Root (Root Literary), and Lars Theriot (Industry Entertainment Partners).
Thursday July 18, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
WatchMojo leverages its relationships, copyright law, and common sense to build a business reaching 100 million unique viewers around the fair use doctrine and exception. With technology having radically redrawn the landscape and consumer behavior blowing the lid off traditional production and distribution models, it seems like the law and business practices have not yet caught up. Where does this leave fan engagement? In a future where everyone is a content creator, curator, and distributor of sorts, how open should the investors and creators of original intellectual property be? After all, Game of Thrones was one of the most pirated series ever, yet it also went on to become one of the most successful ever. HBO's decision to embrace its fan base spawned thousands of fan communities, series etc. which further propelled the franchise to global domination. In this discussion, WatchMojo founder Ashkan Karbasfrooshan brings a diverse set of perspectives on both sides of the debate to determine where the balance is between protecting rights holders versus the biggest proponents of fair use.
UPDATED: Sun, Jul 07, 05:47PM Not all female artists/creators are about unicorns and glittery vampires and silly pseudo-bondage. Some women create truly dark and challenging art and content, with just enough humor and whimsy to counterbalance all that darkness. Whether it's comic books, novels, or art, these are the women who are creating content that connects with the deeper, darker side of all of us. Panelists include Mairghread Scott (Netflix's Magic, The Gathering, Marvel Rising), MD Marie (Vindication), Susan Lee (founder, Women on The Dark Side), and Madeleine Holly-Rosing (Boston Metaphysical Society), moderated by Joelle Monique (Black Girl Nerds).
Thursday July 18, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
Screenwriters Marc Guggenheim (Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow), Georgia Lee (The Expanse), James Janowsky (SVA), Jason Brown (producer of The Expanse, Ben-Hur), and Jacob Robinson (producer at Tractor Pants, Legendary Pictures) will give attendees a look at how writing for the screen differs from writing for any other medium. And more than that, they'll discuss how the business of Hollywood works—the dos and don'ts of it all. Most important, they'll discuss taking an idea and shaping it into a coherent story and screenplay, ready to shoot! Moderated by Andy Schmidt (Guardians of the Galaxy).
Thursday July 18, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 11
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 11, 06:31PM Industry producers and writers discuss how to take fandom properties and adapt them for the big or small screen. Panelists include David Alpert (executive producer, The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead), Maggie Bandur (Co-EP, Deadly Class, Powerless), M. Raven Metzner (Co-EP and writer, Sleepy Hollow, Iron Fist), and Akela Cooper (producer; Luke Cage, American Horror Story). Moderated by Geoff Boucher (Deadline).
Thursday July 18, 2019 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Room 6A
This panel will explore the pitfalls and triumphs of the entertainment industry, including how to not only survive the stress but manage yourself in it. Panelists will touch on employer best practices, habits that are productive vs. counterproductive, and tips for creatives to build better relationships. Moderated by Kristin Donner (animation artist, co-chair of The Animation Guild’s Family and Membership Committee), panelists include Danelle Vierkant (The Orville, Aquaman), Ivonne Escoto (Aquaman, Hellboy), Denise “Dee” Chavez (HamCat, Curious George), Jo Holland (Avengers: Endgame, Captain Marvel), Haley Who (Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance), Alina Chau (Marshmallow and Jordan) and Chelsea Pickens (Word Party, Yamasong).
Thursday July 18, 2019 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
Animated TV series pretty much all have story editors. Their duties can range from being the head writer and supervising all of the scripts to sitting in on voice recording sessions, approving storyboards, and more. What skills do you need? How do you become one? And how do you, as a writer, get them to be aware of you and want to hire you to write on their shows? Experienced story editors including Craig Miller (Pocket Dragon Adventures, Majid), Elise Allen (Abby Hatcher, Rainbow Rangers), Bob Skir (Extreme Ghostbusters, Transformers: Beast Machines), Eugene Son (Avengers Secret Wars, Knights of the Zodiac), and Patrick Rieger (Unikitty!, DC Super Hero Girls) will reveal all.
The shifting 21st century digital frontier means the age-old methods of building a career have been rendered irrelevant. This group of Hollywood screenwriters and graphic novel creators share insider information, publishing secrets, and the professional realities on how to develop your ideas into a viable property and market yourself accordingly. Moderated by 2015 Disney/ABC Writing Program winner and 2014 Eisner Award nominee Brandon Easton (Transformers: War for Cybertron, Marvel's Agent Carter), the panel includes producer Geoffrey Thorne (Black Panther's Quest, The Librarians), artist/writer Tony Puryear (Queen of the South, the Schwarzenegger film Eraser), and writers Ramon Govea and Brandon Thomas (Catalyst Prime: Noble, Skybound's Horizon).
Thursday July 18, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
Bang Zoom! Entertainment brings you this one-hour panel/workshop about voice acting that covers practical dubbing techniques, important issues such as studio protocol, and what to expect at your first audition. This is a great opportunity for attendees interested in the voice-acting profession to get firsthand advice and experience from the pros in an intimate yet dynamic setting. You will learn directly from some of the best voice actors and directors in the world and also get some inside information on how to break in and what the industry is really like.
Thursday July 18, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 11
Screenwriters/producers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely (Avengers: Endgame) chat with Backstory magazine's (www.backstory.net) publisher/editor-in-chief Jeff Goldsmith (The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith Podcast) about what it took to plot, write, rewrite, and film both Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame as back-to-back productions for this historic wrap-up of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's amazing 22-film journey.
NEW: Fri, Jul 05, 03:45PM Day 2 of this four-day course on micro-budget movie-making focuses on the specifics of production, from shooting techniques, to lighting on the cheap, to crew positions you need (and don't need), to costuming, props, and set decorating for as little money as possible. Panelists for the class include Valerie Perez (producer/star of the Paula Peril series), Jack Conway (creative producer of Next Generation Esports), Vera Vanguard (writer/producer/star of Breaking Barbi), Nick Murphy (writer/director of All Night Skate), Josh Perilo (creator/writer of Hindenburg), and Sean Rourke (writer of Ballistica).
The Plot Against Static Shock: Are some banned Black creators deliberately set up by publishers? Yeah, it's like that, and that's the way, uh-huh uh-huh, I like it. I know you were expecting RUN DMC but got KC & The Sunshine Band instead. Well, Don McGregor (writer, Black Panther), Steve Geppi (owns Baltimore—yep, the entire city), and Greg Resse (journalist) love that song and are part of this year's panel. Wayne Brady (everything), Bill Duke (director and runner of red lights), and Lakita Garth-Wright (writer, media consultant) will join them. Also joining the panel will be Darryl McDaniels, better known as DMC. It's like that, and that's the way it is. Look for some big surprises. Any spokesperson who makes a Michael Davis announcement and isn't Michael Davis is lying.
Friday July 19, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Room 5AB
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 15, 05:08PM For the Russo Brothers, Avengers: Endgame was the culmination of an unprecedented four-film, seven-year journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe that has included some of the most iconic experiences in modern cinema. Come hear directors Joe and Anthony Russo reflect on Endgame and their epic road to it as they segue into life beyond Marvel with their new company, AGBO, which happens to include an exciting array of new and old creative friends. This new independent studio develops and finances filmed projects in any medium, while keeping creative control within the hands of artists. This discussion will be moderated by Collider's editor-in-chief Steven Weintraub.
Kyle Newman (director of the film Fanboys), John Campea (The John Campea Show), Kristain Harloff (creator of Movie Trivia Schmoedown), and Chris Gore (creator of Film Threat) discuss the challenges facing the comic book genre of movies after (and caused by) the epic success of Avengers: Endgame.
Hear from a panel of talented women from the Art Directors Guild whose careers span a variety of design roles within the film and TV industries. They will discuss their professional journeys in the industry, how they envision the Art Department of the future, and the unique challenges they face as visual storytellers, creating distinct and wondrous worlds for today's most popular films and TV shows. Oscar-winning production designer Hannah Beachler (Black Panther, Moonlight), art director Aashrita Kamath (Avatar 2 and 3,Kong: Skull Island), graphic designer Ellen Lampl (Bumblebee, Jurassic World), specialist set designer Andrea Onorato (Avatar 2 and 3,Westworld), art director Erin Riegel (Birds of Prey, Captain Marvel), and moderator Kate Weddle (set designer).
Costume Designers Guild member Laura Jean Shannon (costume designer, Stargirl, Doom Patrol, Titans, Black Lightning), Sarah Mgeni (assistant costume designer, Stargirl, Doom Patrol, Titans), Miracole Burns (super-suit supervisor, Doom Patrol), Gina DeDomenico Flanagan (costume concept artist, Stargirl, Doom Patrol, Titans S2), and Lesley Becerra (director of production creative character engineering, Stargirl, Doom Patrol, Titans), discuss the behind-the-scenes process that goes into designing and manufacturing the superhero costumes for several of the DC Streaming TV shows. The panelists will also take questions from the audience with an autograph table to follow. Special guest moderator, April Bowlby (actress, Rita Farr / Elastic-Woman from Doom Patrol).
They found Winterfell in Ireland, Themyscira in Italy, Asgard in Australia, and Wakanda in South Africa. Working alongside directors and production designers, location scouts are the visual artists who bring forth every place that you see on the screen. Six location scouts will discuss the creative and logistical aspects of their jobs, relate some exciting anecdotes, and answer audience questions. Moderator John Rakich (Shadowhunters,The Expanse) hosts Location Managers Guild International panelists Robert Boake (Game of Thrones seasons 1–8), Josh Dillard (Avengers: Infinity War, Ozark), Mike Fantasia (Ant-Man and the Wasp, Spider-Man: Homecoming), Catherine Kagan (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Guardians of the Galaxy 2), and Dustin Pitan (Avengers: Endgame, Stranger Things).
Mitch Hyman (creator, Bubba the Redneck Werewolf), Victor Osuna (director, Las Reglas the la Ruina), and Frank Rodriguez (producer, LYLU films) talk about how genre directors can work together to create new movies and make bonds between the two industries. Moderated by Sebastian Fink.
ASIFA–Hollywood and famed illustrators who have worked on entertainment art for the last 50 years will discuss their craft and what inspired them to pick up the baton and follow in the footsteps of their mentors. Moderator Stephen Kramer Glickman (actor, Big Time Rush, The Night Time Show) is joined by panelists Steve Chorney (Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Quigley Down Under), Robert Rodriguez (The Jewel of the Nile, City Slickers 2), James Goodridge (Deadpool, Book of Henry), Matthew Joseph Peak (Nightmare on Elm Street films), William Stout (Life of Brian, Wizards), Paul Shipper (Avengers: Infinity War, Star Wars: The Last Jedi), Akiko Stehrenberger (Kiss of the Damned, The One I Love), Rory Kurtz (Baby Driver; I, Tonya), and Jason Edmiston (Evil Dead 2, Texas Chainsaw Massacre).
Friday July 19, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 10, 05:14PM Ever wonder what goes into creating pulse-pounding action music, emotional character themes, or lush adventurous soundscapes? This panel pairs composers with their directors to discuss what creative thinking and conversations happen behind the scenes to develop music for fan favorite projects in film, television. and video games. Composer Tyler Bates and director Michael Schwandt (Cirque du Soleil, The Masked Singer), composer Frederik Wiedmann and co-creator Aaron Ehasz (Netflix's The Dragon Prince), and composer Austin Wintory and director Matt Nava (Journey, Abzu video games) will elaborate on the creative process. BMI's senior director of creative film, TV, and visual media Anne Cecere and president of White Bear PR Chandler Poling moderate. A Q&A with the audience will follow, along with fun giveaways.
Friday July 19, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 32AB
Everyone dreams of adventures in other places, on other worlds, and in other times—especially the people of Comic-Con. Could it be genre movies and TV? Where do those astonishing worlds come from? They begin with the production designer dreaming about the best possible world in which to set a story. There's research, and plenty of collaboration with the director, cinematographer, and an army of art department and visual effects artists. The Art Directors Guild brings you some of the foremost designers to share their techniques, thoughts, and dreams: Jeffrey Beecroft (Transformers: The Last Knight, 12 Monkeys), Bill Brzeski (Aquaman, Ironman 3), Todd Cherniawsky (Star Trek Discovery, Pet Sematary), Deborah Riley (Game of Thrones, Demonic), and moderator John Muto (Home Alone, Species).
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 15, 05:29PM Fandango and TCM correspondent Alicia Malone (author, Backwards & In Heels; The Female Gaze) returns to Comic-Con to conduct a new conversation about women working in genre film, the essential movies, the pioneers who paved the way, and the evolving landscape. Experts and filmmakers on the panel will give insights, discuss favorites, and share their own experiences. Free movie tickets for select attendees. Featuring Rachel Morrison (DP, Black Panther), Julia Hart (director, Fast Color), Gale Anne Hurd (producer, Aliens, The Walking Dead) and Jacqueline Coley (editor, Rotten Tomatoes).
From your Jedi Trials on Tatooine to a walk on the dark side in Vader Immortal, ILMxLAB is taking Star Wars fans on immersive journeys to a galaxy far, far away. Alyssa Finley (senior producer), Jose Perez III (senior experience designer), and Sarah Barrick (production coordinator) will give attendees a look back at these incredible adventures and a sneak peek at Vader Immortal: Episode II. Moderated by Justin Bolger (ILMxLAB marketing manager).
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 08, 08:30PM There is more science fiction and fantasy on TV and in the movies than ever before, and while these genres may seem like opportunities for a writer's imagination to run wild, in fact their stories benefit from rules and parameters. These guidelines help ground a writer's fancies and create a recognizable world for the characters. But coming up with the rules of magic and science fiction is more difficult than it seems. These professionals, who have created detailed, grounded worlds, tell how they did it: Deric Hughes (Arrow, The Flash, Warehouse 13), Jose Molina (Magic: The Gathering, The Tick), Julie Benson and Shawna Benson (Wu Assassins, The 100), Sarah Kuhn (Heroine Complex), Gennifer Hutchison (Better Call Saul, The Strain), Chris Dingess (Doom Patrol, Being Human, Manifest Destiny comic), Kieron Gillen (The Wicked & The Divine, Die), Adam Rogers (Wired magazine). Moderated by TV and comics writer Ben Blacker (DC's Hex Wives, The Thrilling Adventure Hour).
Friday July 19, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 09, 04:40PM A woman's place is anywhere she wants on a Hollywood set! Ever wonder what all the titles mean in the end credits? Do you dream of making movies, but not sure how or where to start? Join a discussion with Kacie Kane (director of post production, Marvel Studios), Amanda Rohlke (producer, Nat Geo's MARS), Temma Hankin (unit stills photographer, The Invitation), Meg Wilbur (SFX makeup artist, ALIEN Anthology), and Stephanie Gangel (assistant music editor, HBO's Deadwood) as they explore all the ways to get involved in film and television. Following Q&A session moderated by entertainment publicist Brittany Sandler.
Costume Designers Guild member Whitney Galitz (costume designer, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Ivy Heather Thaide (assistant costume designer, Altered Carbon season 2, The Orville, How to Get Away with Murder), Imogen Chayes (costume concept artist, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Terminator: Dark State, Deadly Class), and Lauren Silvestri (assistant costume designer, The Mandalorian, The Orville, Man in the High Castle) discuss the process behind designing, illustrating, and manufacturing the costumes for some of the most iconic sci-fi genre shows. Panelists will take questions from the audience with an autograph table to follow. Special Guest Moderator Zoe Hewitt (reporter, Variety).
Friday July 19, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
From the production companies that brought you Transformers,Deadpool,LEGO movies, The Walking Dead,Lumberjanes, and Mission Impossible, women executives discuss how they are pushing for female representation in Hollywood while adapting comics and games to the big screen. Moderator Tiffany Smith (DC All Access) is joined by panelists Jeannette Francis (Bad Robot), Mette Norkjaer (BOOM! Studios), Nikki Baida (Genre Films), Grey Cusack (Hasbro/Allspark Pictures), Aubrey Lee (Lord Miller), and Sam Crawley (Skybound Entertainment).
Friday July 19, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
Futuristic designs have inspired countless TV and film creators to dream up what the next great computer screen will look like in the hopes that their tech would one day become reality. The creative people behind the design, including Marti Romances (Territory Studio, Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy), Robyn Haddow (Ant-Man and the Wasp, Spider-Man: Homecoming), and Jayse Hansen (Iron Man, Batman v Superman), share more about their design process. Moderated by Michelle Gallina (Adobe).
For the first time, the secrets have been unearthed for Ray's unmade films: Missing scenes from the films you love. Stunning artworks, models, and test footage all revealing new worlds, epic lands, and fearsome creatures that until now had thought to have been lost for all time. Filmmaker John Walsh and collections manager Connor Heaney reveal the missing treasures.
Friday July 19, 2019 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
UPDATED: Thu, Jul 11, 04:56PM Star Trek: Deep Space Nine showrunner Ira Steven Behr, filmmaker David Zappone, and select DS9 cast members (including Andrew Robinson, Aron Eisenberg,Penny Johnson Jerald, Cirroc Lofton, and Chase Masterson) present an in-depth journey into What We Left Behind, the critically acclaimed documentary feature about Star Trek's dark and often overlooked “middle-child” series. Moderated by Brian Ward (Shout! Factory), the panel will also feature footage not included in the film's theatrical release.
Friday July 19, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 32AB
This panel of professionals from film, television, comics, and fine art will discuss the business of being creative. They'll cover topics such as how to break into the entertainment industry, the business of attending conventions, promoting yourself, and making connections-all in the name of living your dreams, vanquishing your enemies, and paying the mortgage. They will also be giving away a 12-month subscription of Adobe Creative Cloud courtesy of Adobe Educator Sean Glumace.
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 09, 04:42PM From the spine-tingling scores for Us, Get Out, and Ma to the gritty and horror-filled themes in Pet Sematary and Hellraiser to the ultra-spooky cues in Critters and The Head Hunter, horror films wouldn't be nearly as terrifying without their musical scores. Composers Christopher Young, Michael Abels, Gregory Tripi, Russ Howard,Carl Thiel, and Nick Soole pull back the curtain to reveal how they created some of the world's most frightening film music. Moderated by Steve Greene from IndieWire.
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 09, 04:45PM This is the 12th annual mixer of the CCAS where Christian professionals in the comic book entertainment and education fields discuss their faith and interact with the attendees. There will be time for people to network and the always-popular geek quiz where prizes will be given. Panelists will include Joe Queen (Geeky Guys and Gals 4 God), Hector Miray (Faith & Fandom), Scott A. Shuford (FrontGate Media), Eric Jansen (Foursquare Missions Press), Mario DeMatteo (Bear Truth Collective), and Luis Serrano (Samson).
Friday July 19, 2019 8:30pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 26AB
Day 3 of our course on micro-budget movie-making deals with how to direct actors, organize a crew, and keep them all happy without anybody making a dime. Panelists for the class include Valerie Perez (producer/star of the Paula Peril series), Jack Conway (creative producer of Next Generation Esports), Vera Vanguard (writer/producer/star of Breaking Barbi), Nick Murphy (writer/director of All Night Skate). Josh Perilo (creator/writer of Hindenburg), and Sean Rourke (writer of Ballistica), and actors Megan Rees,Kelsey Walmer,Dylan Rourke and Bradley Upton.
Come see this annual all-star, insider look at your favorite TV series from the scribes behind some of today's hottest genre shows. The lineup this year includes moderator Chris Parnell (co-president, Sony Pictures Television), Gabrielle Stanton (Titans,The Flash, Haven), Ashley E. Miller (Lore, Fringe, Black Sails), Amy Berg (Counterpart, Eureka), V. J. Boyd (Lincoln, Justified), Steven Melching (Star Wars Rebels, The Clone Wars), Ryan Condal (Colony), Deric Hughes (Arrow, The Flash), Javier-Grillo Marxuach (Netflix's Dark Crystal, The Middleman), Kay Reindl (Swamp Thing, Freakish), Michael Narducci (The Originals, The Vampire Diaries, Medium), and Mark A. Altman (CW's Pandora,The Librarians). Also win a chance to receive a free copy of the new Final Draft 11.
Saturday July 20, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Room 24ABC
Celebrate 10 years of Women of Marvel panels and 200 podcast episodes! Hosts Sana Amanat (VP of Content and Character Development, Marvel) and Judy Stephens (producer, Marvel) and others will talk 80 years of Marvel history, what it's like working as a woman in comics, and the future of the industry.
Saturday July 20, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Room 5AB
Halon Entertainment, a premier visualization and game cinematics studio, brings together the directors, supervisors, and lead artists to discuss the craft of storytelling, the advancement of virtual production, and the experience of creating today's highest-profile films and game cinematics, including Aquaman, the Borderlands 3 game trailer, and Dark Phoenix .
Saturday July 20, 2019 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
Costume Designers Guild members Alan Villanueva (costume concept artist, Watchmen, Nutcracker and the Four Realms, Titans), Gina Flanagan (costume concept artist, Stargirl, Doom Patrol, The Boys), Greg Hopwood (costume concept artist, Star Trek: Picard, Birds of Prey, See), Luca Nemolato (costume concept artist, Swamp Thing, Westworld, Titans S2), and Phillip Boutte Jr. (costume concept artist, Avengers Infinity War and Endgame, Black Panther, Captain Marvel) discuss the process behind creating costume concept art for some of the most exciting productions in film and television. The panelists will also take questions from the audience with an autograph table to follow. Special Guest Moderator Zoe Hewitt (reporter, Variety).
Saturday July 20, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 10, 09:53PM Moderator Spiro Skentzos (Arrow) and TV writers/showrunners Keto Shimizu (DC’s Legends of Tomorrow), Michael Narducci (The Vampire Diaries), Kira Snyder (Handmaid’s Tale), Michael D. Fuller (Locke & Key), and Averie Huffine (VP, Television Development, BOOM! Studios) discuss navigating the TV spec terrain, including beginner's mistakes, what they look for in a writer, and what it takes for you to write a killer spec that will stand above the crowd. There will be a huge Q&A component, so bring your questions.
Saturday July 20, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
Comic pages, storyboards, and production illustration have developed together since the invention of film, with each influencing the others. What skills do film artists bring to the job that are comparable between the printed page and the moving pictures? The Motion Picture Film Illustrators of the Art Directors Guild will share their experiences working on the major films, television, and streaming shows based on comic book, fantasy, and sci-fi adventures. What was once only possible on the printed page can now be brought to life by these talented artists. Panelists include Shane Baxley (Alita: Battle Angel, Captain Marvel), Matthew Cunningham (Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Doom Patrol), Danelle Davenport (Baby Driver, Ant-man), Aaron Sowd (Spider-Man: Far From Home, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil), and moderator Tim Burgard (Rampage, Justice League).
Saturday July 20, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
Explore the various positions behind the scenes in Hollywood's costume industry with Leo Castro (supervisor), Laura Wong (fabric buyer), Marilyn Madsen (manufacturing fore person), Dorothy Bulac-Eriksen (key specialty costumer), and Federico Cervantes (costume wrangler). Learn about the journey each costume takes to become your favorite on-screen character.
Each year, moderator Mark Evanier gathers a bevy of the most talented cartoon voice actors working today and invites them to explain and demonstrate their artistry. This year's lineup includes Marieve Herington (Big City Greens, Disney Junior), Adam McArthur (Star vs. the Forces of Evil, The Adventures of Puss in Boots), Laraine Newman (The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants, Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz), Lex Lang (Star Wars Resistance, Curious George), Eric Lopez (Young Justice, The Spectacular Spider-Man), Fred Tatasciore (Family Guy, The Incredible Hulk), and maybe a few other members of the vocal majority.
Saturday July 20, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 6BCF
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 10, 04:34PM HBO's Emmy-winning series Westworld returns for its third season in 2020. Creators, executive producers, and directors Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy and cast members Thandie Newton, Aaron Paul, Tessa Thompson, Evan Rachel Wood, and Jeffrey Wright, will present an early look at the forthcoming third season of the drama series, a dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the birth of a new form of life on Earth. Moderated by futurist Amy Webb.
Ever wonder what goes into creating a new comic series and building worlds from nothing? From initial concepts to the creation of compelling characters and fantastical locales, the look and feel of sci-fi and fantasy comics requires lots of thought to make these incredible stories real. Now you too can learn the secrets of comics world building from this panel of comics luminaries and masters of the craft, including Marc Bernardin (Castle Rock), Jim Zub (Stone Star, Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons), Spike Trotman (Delver, Iron Circus Comics), Richard Starkings (Elephantmen), Ariela Kristantina (Wolverines, InSeXts), and Clive Hawken (Delver). Moderated by Kiersten Wing (comiXology).
Saturday July 20, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
Master storyteller and voiceover artist Scott Brick puts volunteers from the audience through their paces to see if they (and you) have what it takes to join the competitive world of voiceover. Scott is an American actor, writer, and award-winning narrator of over 850 audiobooks by bestselling authors, including Michael Crichton, Frank Herbert, and Isaac Asimov. Joining him will be Townsend Coleman (voice-actor; best known for his work in animation, commercials, and network TV promos including the voice of Michelangelo on the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon) and Rachel Kimsey (American actress and voice actress; voice of Wonder Woman on all of DC's animated adventures).
Neville Page will be sharing techniques used to create creatures, characters, and props from films like Avatar, Star Trek Discovery, and SHAZAM!, to name a few. You will walk away with a better understanding to his design process as well as his use of unique tools used in creating his designs. Some good info will be shared on high-end cosplay techniques as well.
Saturday July 20, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
Fantasy master and Academy Award winner Guillermo del Toro (producer) and acclaimed director André Øvredal (The Autopsy of Jane Doe) give movie fans an exclusive window into their visionary process bringing the book series' iconic and terrifying illustrations to life for the upcoming thriller Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark . This intimate master class will also debut an original monster created specifically for the film and include a Q&A with the audience. It's 1968 in America. Change is blowing in the wind . . . but seemingly far removed from the unrest in the cities is the small town of Mill Valley, where for generations the shadow of the Bellows family has loomed large. It is in their mansion on the edge of town that Sarah, a young girl with horrible secrets, turned her tortured life into a series of scary stories, written in a book that has transcended time-stories that have a way of becoming all too real for a group of teenagers who discover Sarah's terrifying home. In theaters August 9. A CBS Films/eOne Entertainment presentation, a Lionsgate release.
Angry Video Game Nerd has been making fun of retro video games since the early days of YouTube, plus his own independent feature film. James Rolfe (director, creator) will share his experiences in moviemaking and web series production. There will be a Q&A session moderated by Pat Contri (podcaster, YouTuber).
From Godzilla's blaring brass to Chucky's spine-tingling toy pianos, screen monsters of all sizes are made even more terrifying with a memorable musical score. Hear from composer Bear McCreary (whose genre credits include Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Child's Play [2019], The Walking Dead, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Colossal, and God of War) in a unique scene study as he breaks apart the elements that make an effective monster score. McCreary will discuss the importance of themes and how he chooses unusual instrumentation, from Buddhist monk choirs to children's toys, in creating a monster's musical voice.
Saturday July 20, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
Molly Mahan (editor at DC Comics), Tomm Coker (Black Monday Murders, Image Comics), Paul Roman Martinez (Adventures of 19XX), Ethan McQuerrey (Lore of the Hávamál), and Cat Mihos (director of development for Neil Gaiman) will be discussing how to break in to self-publishing and much more.
Saturday July 20, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 19, 04:48PM Love Midsommer? Mandy? Get Out? The Witch? The Invitation? The Babadook? It Follows? Some of the most knowledgeable and influential voices in horror today discuss the state of indie and studio horror film, as well as the rise of horror in television and streaming services, and give a sneak peek at the best to come this year, with exclusive footage from festival standouts including Little Monsters starring Lupita Nyong'o, The Lodge from Goodnight Mommy directors Severin Fiala and Veronica Franz, Daniel Isn’t Real starring Halloween (2018)’s Miles Robbins and Villains, starring Maika Monroe (It Follows, The Guest) and Bill Skarsgård (It, Castle Rock). This is the place to come to find out which upcoming horror flicks should be on your must-see list and discuss current trends in the horror genre. Panelists include Ryan Turek (VP of Development, Blumhouse), Mali Elfman (producer, Before I Wake, The Party's Just Beginning, co-founder of Fun Size Horror), Akela Cooper (writer/producer, American Horror Story, Luke Cage, The Nun 2) Gigi Saul Guerrero (writer/director, Hulu/Blumhouse’s Into The Dark), and Adam Egypt Mortimer (writer/director, Some Kind of Hate, Daniel Isn’t Real). Moderated by film critic Amy Nicholson (host, Halloween: Unmasked, Unspooled).
Saturday July 20, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
From Mystery Science Theater 3000 to Gravity Falls, John Carpenter and more, get an in-depth look at the operations of an independent multiplatform studio, from facing the challenges of a rapidly changing entertainment landscape to how a project goes from acquisition to release. Hear from Jeff Nelson (senior director marketing, Scream Factory and Shout! Factory), Brian Ward (senior director of production), and moderator Bill Hunt (The Digital Bits) for an insider's look at Shout! Factory and Scream Factory and see how an indie pop culture label operates, along with special announcements and sneak peeks of upcoming releases.
Saturday July 20, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
Since 2006, GirlsDrawinGirls has grown from just 18 local LA women artists to around 200 women artists from all over the world. They are all professionals in the animation, comics, video games, and film industry and have chosen to draw pinup art, which has been predominately male dominated, to showcase the art from from a female point of view. By redefining the pinup, they are not only setting the focus on the diverse and talented women in the entertainment arts industry but are also embracing their own take on their bodies and their sexuality on their terms. Featuring Melody Severns (GDG founder, WB Animation, and Simpsons artist), Noelle Raffaele (WB director, DC Super Hero Girls), Danni Shinya Luo (world celebrated illustrator), and Lisa Dosson (Disney storyboard artist).
Saturday July 20, 2019 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
Celebrate 45 years of Troma and 50 years of filmmaking by Lloyd Kaufman (president of Troma, creator of The Toxic Avenger) with the man himself and panelists Dolph Ziggler (stand-up comedian, WWE superstar), Chuck Tingle (world's greatest author), Trent Hagga (star of Terror Firmer, director 68 Kill), James Rolfe (Angry Video Game Nerd, Cinemassacre), Patricia Swinney Kaufman (producer of RTNH and Poultrygeist), and others. Moderated by Megan Silver.
Saturday July 20, 2019 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Clerks, be the first to see an exclusive screening of the biographical comedy film depicting the indie filmmaking beginnings of Kevin Smith. Featuring 25 cameos from the original cult classic, the cast and crew, along with other panelists, will talk about an event a quarter of a century in the making.
Saturday July 20, 2019 10:00pm - 12:00am PDT
Room 5AB
The final day of our comprehensive course on micro-budget moviemaking will revolve around what to do after your movie is shot. Panelists will go over the basics of post-production on your home computer, as well as what software to use for editing, graphic design, sound design, visualFX, and finally, how to optimize your movie for uploading to the internet. Panelists for the class include Valerie Perez (producer/star of the Paula Peril series), Jack Conway (creative producer of Next Generation Esports), Nick Murphy (writer/director of All Night Skate), Josh Perilo, (creator/writer of Hindenburg), and Sean Rourke (writer of Ballistica).
UPDATED: Fri, Jul 12, 04:27PM Whether your X-Wing is chasing down a TIE fighter or you're whispering "dracarys" as your pet dragon turns your enemies to ash, it's undeniable that sci-fi and fantasy are linked. These forms of storytelling both do one thing: provide a way to imagine what could be. Hear from this panel of “wizards” as they discuss the subtle differences that separate sci-fi and fantasy or even if there truly is a difference at all. Featuring Geoff Mark (Serenity, The Orville), E. J. De la Pena (Jingle All The Way, Nobility), Geoff Thorne (Avengers: Black Panther's Quest, Librarians), Gillian Horvath (Sanctuary, Beauty and the Beast), Steven L. Sears (Xena, Stalag X), Ellen Dubin (Lexx, Skyrim), and moderator Joe Ochman (Naruto, Bones).
With the smash-hit success of yesterday's Cartoon Voices I panel, there's no choice but to do another one-with different but equally talented actors from the world of animation voicing. Once again, moderator Mark Evanier has assembled an all-star dais that will include Jim Meskimen (The Adventures of Puss in Boots, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Robin Atkin Downes (Ben 10, Star Wars Rebels), Secunda Wood (Boss Baby, Days Gone), Dee Bradley Baker (American Dad, Looney Tunes), Candi Milo (Fanboy & Chum Chum, Jimmy Neutron), and probably someone else.
Visionary concept artist Aaron Sims (Stranger Things, Ready Player One, Planet of the Apes trilogy) and the ASC Artist Team reveal the secrets behind their character and world-building concept designs, pre-visualizations, and visual effects for some of the most iconic film and television franchises of a generation. Through a series of 3D models, animatics, and breakdowns, they'll demonstrate how your favorite superheroes, villains, and monsters are brought to life, including some of this summer's biggest blockbusters, from sketch-to-screen.
Sunday July 21, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
Mayans M.C. is the next chapter in Kurt Sutter's award-winning Sons of Anarchy saga. Set in a post-Jax Teller world, Ezekiel “EZ” Reyes is fresh out of prison and a prospect in the Mayans M.C. charter on the Cali/Mexi border. Get an exclusive sneak peek at a scene from the upcoming season and a not-to-be-missed conversation with Kurt Sutter (co-creator/executive producer), Elgin James (co-creator/executive producer), and Kevin Dowling (executive producer), plus stars JD Pardo, Clayton Cardenas, Edward James Olmos, Sarah Bolger, Michael Irby, Antonio Jaramillo, Raoul Max Trujillo, Richard Cabral, Danny Pino, Emilio Rivera, Frankie Loyal, Joseph Lucero, and Vincent Rocco Vargas. moderated by Lynette Rice, Entertainment Weekly .
Panelist will explore gender roles of women in the modern entertainment industry. They will discuss their careers and experiences working in their various fields, focusing on success stories, and how to follow your dreams in the industry and creative professions. Moderated by Michelle Nguyen Bradley.
Bestselling romance authors talk about the extraordinary year in romance, the power of the happily ever after, and what to expect in the year ahead in books, TV, and film. They'll discuss the importance of the genre on the page and on screen, favorite troupes, and more. Featuring authors Raphael Bob-Waksberg (Someone Who Will Love You in All Your Damaged Glory), Tessa Dare (The Wallflower Wager), Jen DeLuca (Well Met), Christina Lauren (The Unhoneymooners), Alisha Rai (The Right Swipe), Rebekah Weatherspoon (Rafe), and moderator Kate Spencer (Forever35 Podcast). Room 29AB
Sunday July 21, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
Interested in a career doing voices for animation and video games? There are plenty of people around who'll take your money and tell you how to go about it, but here's 90 minutes of absolutely free advice from folks who work actively in the field. Hear from cartoon voice actors Jon Bailey and Candi Milo, talent agent Julie Thompson (SBV Talent), and your moderator, voice director Mark Evanier (The Garfield Show).
Sunday July 21, 2019 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 25ABC