PANEL SCHEDULE Last updated 5/21/18

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FRIDAY EXHIBITOR HALL 12:00pm - 7:00pm // East Comic books, graphic novels, toys, magazines, cards, artwork, games, apparel, cosplay, guest artists and celebrity guests-- they can all be found in the exhibitor hall! It's truly the hub for nerdy commerce! STAR SIGNING AND PHOTO OPS 12:00pm - 7:00pm // Grand Ballroom Want to meet your favorite celebrity? Head over to Star Signing to meet media guests from all of your favorite fandoms! Autograph and photo-op sales are cash only, so be sure to visit an ATM first! EVENT REG 12:00pm - 6:00pm // 2nd Floor All events are first come, first serve! Sign up for the following events:

● Nerdy Speed Dating STAR WARS COSTUME CLUB EXPERIENCE 12:00pm - 6:00pm // Rm. 202 Meet members of the three largest international Star Wars Costume Clubs - Golden Gate Garrison

of the 501st Legion, Rebel Legion’s Endor Base, Saber Guild Golden Gate Temple, and . Take photos and interact with club members to learn more about this exciting and worthwhile endeavor! LARP 12:00pm - 11:00pm // Rm. 210 Try Live Action Roleplaying (LARP) with Alliance and Realms of Conflict. Learn to fight with foam boffer weapons, go on a dungeon crawl adventure, and more! LIMITLESS ESCAPE ROOM 12:00pm - 11:00pm // Rm. 213 Do you have what it takes to escape the room? Join Limitless Escape Room and find out for yourself! SABER CITY 12:00pm - 11:00pm // California SABER CITY at SFCC: Imagine a world where searchers find themselves, and train with heroes!

CROWN OF GAMING 12:00pm - 11:00pm // Oakland Video Games, Tournaments, and a small VR experience. Come and sign up! SO YOU WANNA COSPLAY: COSPLAY 101 12:30pm - 1:30pm // Rm. 203 Thinking about cosplaying but don't know where to start? Are you already cosplaying but need help? The Cosplay 101 panel is an information Q&A covering the basics of cosplay, to safety, self-awareness, and much more. FILM FESTIVAL: SCI-FI/FANTASY BLOCK 12:30pm - 1:30pm // Rm. 206 Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which flicks you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! IMPROV 101 1:00pm - 2:00pm // Rm. 204 Ever seen 'Whose Line is it Anyway?' and thought; "That looks like fun!" In this three-day workshop you can learn the fundamentals of improv through activities, games, and scenes. Hosted by members of the touring improv comedy troupe Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov). THE GREAT AND POWERFUL TIM 1:00pm - 2:00pm // Rm. 208 Magician and comedian Tim Hoffman returns yet again! Featuring an all new show with mind blowing illusions and a hilarious storyline. Tim is a member of the Academy Of Magical Arts and the Magic Castle. He can be seen touring all over North America. www.TimTheWebsite.com YAYA HAN Q&A 1:30pm - 2:20pm // Junior Ballroom Join this cosplay goddess for a one-on-one that delves into her live as a professional cosplay entertainer, designer, and model! FREESTYLE D&D 1:30pm - 2:30pm // Rm. 207 Never heard of Dungeons & Dragons? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Love D&D and know everything about it? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Still reading this description? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Watch as audience (non)volunteers are pitted against monsters and villains on

their quest for glory! This is a freestyle version of a freestyle version of D&D, sort of… (@Freestyledd on Facebook!) COMICS AND CULTURE 2:00pm - 3:00pm // Rm. 203 A discussion about the influence of comics and superheroes on real-world culture and politics, and vice-versa. Topics should span from the creation of the medium, to influential characters, to the recent Black Panther film. FILM FESTIVAL: FEATURE FILM - “MESSIAH” 2:00pm - 3:00pm // Rm. 206 “Messiah” - A fallen hero, with the power to resurrect the undead, must save the world from a deadly infection that has turned the world's population into undead savages. WHO PAYS FOR ACTS OF GODZILLA? 2:30pm - 3:30pm // Rm. 201 Who is financially responsible for Acts of Godzilla? Is King Kong protected by the Endangered Species Act? Does Gamera have a duty to rescue children? Join us for When Monsters Attack as our panel of attorneys and Kaiju do battle over Carl Denham's liability for Kong's rampage across New York, whether the United States has a treaty obligation to defend Japan from Godzilla, and whether any companies could be responsible for Hedorah clean up costs. COSPLAY AND FITNESS 2:30pm - 3:30pm // Rm. 205 Muscle Geek Physique (MGP) is a nationwide group of cosplayers that loves cosplaying along with living a nerdy and healthy lifestyle. Learn about cosplaying, convention survival, working out and eating healthy. MGP believes that everyone can have the body of the Super Hero, or Super Villain, that they always wanted. PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY 2:30pm - 4:00pm // Rm. 208 Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov) is a touring improv comedy troupe. Similar to 'Whose Line is it Anyway?', they create brand new hilarious scenes based off of suggestions from the audience (aka YOU) so no two shows are ever the same. You’ll laugh your socks off! No seriously, pick up your socks. VOICE ACTOR Q&A 3:00pm - 3:50pm // Junior Ballroom Spend time with the voices that’ve been part of your entire life! Meet Nolan North (Nathan Drake - “Uncharted”), Veronica Taylor (Ash Ketchum - “Pokemon), and Rodger Bumpass

(Squidward - “Spongebob Squarepants”) as they showcase their skills and answer your questions. FREESTYLE D&D - CELEBRITY EDITION 3:00pm - 4:00pm // Rm. 207 Never heard of Dungeons & Dragons? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Love D&D and know everything about it? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Still reading this description? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Watch as audience (non)volunteers are pitted against monsters and villains on their quest for glory! This is a freestyle version of a freestyle version of D&D, sort of… (@Freestyledd on Facebook!) GERRY CONWAY TALKS MARVEL BULLPEN 3:30pm - 4:30pm // Rm. 203 Legendary writer Gerry Conway regales with stories from the 1970's era Marvel bullpen, inspiration for the creation of Punisher, and his thought process for the beloved run of Amazing Spider-Man that he authored. BATKETEERS CAST AND CREW- SEASON 3! 3:30pm - 4:30pm // Rm. 206 Even heroes need a vacation. The Cast and Crew of Batketeers are back giving guests an EXCLUSIVE behind the scenes look at the process of the show, and a SPECIAL SNEAK PEEK at Season 3. After traveling to Hollywood, the Gotham City characters have realized becoming a true movie star is harder than they anticipated. Presented by Actors Reaching Out. www.ActorsReachingOut.org MONSTERS OF THE LAW - FRANKENSTEIN, MUMMY, WOLF MAN, AND THE CREATURE 4:00pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 201 Frankenstein. The Mummy. The Wolf Man. The Creature from the Black Lagoon. The Classic Universal Monsters set the gold standard for horror films. These movies also raise great legal issues. Could Frankenstein’s Monster be legal competent to stand trial for the death of Little Maria? Is the Wolf Man a Peeping Tom? Is the Creature an Endangered Species? Is it desecration of a corpse to bring a mummy to life? Join our panel of lawyers to find out the answers to these monstrous legal issues. BALLOONEY FACES 4:00pm - 6:00pm // Rm. 204 No costume? No problem! BalLooney Faces can turn you into your favorite comic character! Don't want your face painted? We can also make character balloons instead!

AMTGARD IN THE BAY AREA AND FURTHER 4:00pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 205 Stop by to learn about Amtgard in the Bay Area and around the world. Amtgard is a fast-paced medieval combat LARP. You use safe boffer replicas to take the field in everything from one on one tournaments to large wars. It's a fantastic way to get out off the couch and start beating your friends with structurally sound foam swords. Our game focuses around fighting systems but also has an integral component of crafting and social interaction. If you want to learn more, or where to find a group (how to start a group if there isn’t one) in your area, stop by! The community is great and the system is all over, almost assuring you can be out this next weekend swinging foam! We will be doing demos at Lafayette Square at 1pm every day of the convention where people can come sign up and play! MICHAEL BIEHN Q&A 4:30pm - 5:20pm // Junior Ballroom Meet this old-school sci-fi favorite in a panel where Michael discusses his roles in The Terminator (Kyle Reese), The Abyss (Lt. Hiram Coffey), Aliens (Corporal Hicks), and other awesome series! GEEK ED: WOMEN IN GAMING INITIATIVE AT UC BERKELEY 4:30pm - 5:30pm // Rm. 207 Esports programs are a growing trend at colleges and universities across the country. Cal Esports redefines what it means to be a collegiate student-athlete and gamer at UC Berkeley. Come here not only about UC Berkeley’s Esports program and the Women in Gaming Initiative which is working to support and encourage women to compete at the highest level of online gaming! THE ART OF LIGHTSABER COMBAT 4:30pm - 5:30pm // Rm. 208 Swordsman Michal demonstrates the Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu technique as it would be employed in the Star Wars universe. YES YOU CAN! COSPLAYING WITH CONFIDENCE 5:00pm - 6:00pm // Rm. 203 Panel discussion focusing on body image and confidence in oneself, self worth, ways to work on confidence and how to stay positive in the community when faced with negative people or negative comments on social media. Other topics covered will be cosplaying regardless of age, gender, body type/size, disability, etc and having respect for one another. Short Q and A if time permits TIM JACOBUS GIVES US GOOSEBUMPS! 5:00pm - 6:00pm // Rm. 206

Tim Jacobus, the painter whose work has graced the cover of over 100 of R.L. Stein's Goosebumps books, shares his technique and experiences in working on everyone's favorite playfully scary series. THE LAW WILL BE WITH YOU 5:30pm - 6:30pm // Rm. 201 Did Luke Skywalker have a legal duty to save the galaxy from the First Order? What are the charges against Poe Dameron for disobeying both General Leia Organa and Vice Admiral Amilyn Holdo? Could surviving family members from the first Death Star sue the Empire for Galen Erso’s intentional design defect? Join our panel of attorneys as we explore these answers and more from Rogue One, The Last Jedi, and Solo. RATED E FOR EVERYONE 5:30pm - 6:30pm // Rm. 205 We’ve come a long way, baby: comics and superheroes aren’t just for straight, white men any more! As comic culture becomes more mainstream (and as minds open to diversity), creators have branched out to appeal to a broader audience. Hear several creators talk about what they’ve done to make superheroes (and regular heroes) accessible to everyone. JONATHAN FRAKES Q&A 6:00pm - 6:50pm // Junior Ballroom Join the man behind Riker (Star Trek) and J’son/The Narrator (Guardians Of The Galaxy TV Series) for a look into his space-tastic life! ACTORS REACHING OUT 6:00pm - 6:50pm // Rm. 207 Actors Reaching Out presents an exciting panel! Learn about this nonprofit organization promoting literacy and community outreach through the theatrical arts. Discussion highlights include their New York City premiere, SKYWALKER, Harry-oke, Seuss-abration, their many benefit concerts, and much more! www.ActorsReachingOut.org CRITICAL HIT COMEDY 6:00pm - 7:00pm // Rm. 208 Returning for their third year in a row to SF Comic-Con, those rascally Critical Hit Boyz are at it again! The Bay Area’s premier nerd-centric stand up comedy show featuring very special SF Comic-Con lineups! THE INFINITE UNIVERSE OF JIM STARLIN 6:30pm - 7:20pm // Rm. 203

Legendary creator Jim Starlin looks back at his storied career from his groundbreaking 1970s Marvel Comics Captain Marvel and Warlock through his creator-owned comics and the cosmic superhero stories that influenced a generation of comic book creators and filmmakers. This panel is moderated by the San Francisco Cartoon Art Museum's Andrew Farago, curator of the museum's current Jim Starlin retrospective exhibition The Infinite Universe of Jim Starlin. FILM FESTIVAL: FEATURE - “YOU & ME” 6:30pm - 8:00pm // Rm. 206 “You & Me” - A funny and moving love story about a deaf woman who meets a recently blinded man. COSPLAYING ON A BUDGET 7:00pm - 8:00pm // Rm. 201 Cosplay can be for everyone, even if you don't have much in the way of funds or if you lack the skill. This panel focuses on tricks and tips of cosplaying on a budget. The focus will be on found cosplay and crafting things from easy to procure materials. This panel is geared towards beginner's cosplay. PIN TRADING MEET-UP 7:00pm - 8:00pm // Rm. 205 Brought to you by Dolores T., this is a meet-up where people who collect pins can come make like-minded friends, discuss their collections, and trade pins! NERDY SPEED DATING 7:30pm - 9:00pm // Rm. 204 Sign up at Event Reg before 6:00pm Roses are red, violets are blue, all my base are belong to you! Whether you are looking for a significant other, or simply looking to meet new people, speed dating is a fast and fun way to make a connection! UTOPIA OF HORROR 7:30pm - 8:30pm // Rm. 207 In constructing the genre of horror, every author/filmmaker creates and advances the notion of horror as an(almost)perfect reflection of the best of societal evolution. PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY (WITH BAAAAD WORDS) 7:30pm - 9:00pm // Rm. 208 Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov) is a touring improv comedy troupe. Similar to 'Whose Line is it Anyway?', they create brand new hilarious scenes based off of suggestions from the

audience (aka YOU) so no two shows are ever the same. You’ll laugh your socks off! No seriously, pick up your socks. SCI-FI D20 8:00pm - 9:00pm // Rm. 203 Night time has fallen on Comic Con, and new dangers lurk around every corner. Based off the hugely popular FREESTYLE D&D developed by the infamous Freestyle DM DragonWagon. Continue your adventures in a sci-fi/horror setting long form improv comedy panel inspired by Android, Shadowrun, Whitewolf, and of course D&D. FILM FESTIVAL: DRAMA BLOCK 8:00pm - 9:30pm // Rm. 206 Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which flicks you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! BRINGING DIVERSITY TO COMICS 8:30pm - 9:30pm // Rm. 201 Big Tree Comics discusses making comics in today's market. Listen to the California publisher talk about making and producing comics that are more than just the standard superhero comic. STEAMPUNK SUPERHEROES 8:30pm - 9:30pm // Rm. 205 The rise of retrofuturism has introduced fantastical new steampunk writing with the DC Bombshells -- heroines without the men, all set in World War II. There's also Gotham by Gaslight, JLA: Age of Wonder, Batman: Leatherwing, Batman/Houdini, and more -- who's doing it right, and how steampunk are these stories? ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW 9:00pm - 11:00pm // Junior Ballroom Rocky Horror with live cast Barely Legal. Experience a sleek, sexy and professional show complete with a full set of stage props, screen accurate costumes and audience partici ... pation! LOCAL COMIC CREATORS TALK! 9:00pm - 10:30pm // Rm. 207 Come listen to Bay Area locals talk about the ins and outs of comics and how they make them! LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE 9:30pm - 10:30pm // Rm. 203

The LGBTQ+ community's fight is far from over! Join Flee Drinks and Does Stuff for a bit of grouplove. We'll share stories, gush about fandoms, and remind ourselves that we have growing representation in nerd culture. FILM FESTIVAL: FEATURE - “HOUSE OF DEMONS” 9:30pm - 11:00pm // Rm. 206 “House Of Demons” - Four friends reunite and spend the night in a remote home that was once used by a Manson Family-like cult. As the night progresses, the friends are forced to confront their deepest secrets and darkest demons. STAND UP NERDITY 9:30pm - 10:30pm // Rm. 208 Join comedians Robert Berry, Joe Joe Louis, Luke Soin, and Damian Harmony for a nerd-flavored comedy show you'll never forget. These Sacramento based comedy veterans have been entertaining crowds from clubs to comic book stores for years and they'll have plenty of geeky genre based jokes and stories that are irreverant and hilarious. Come ready to laugh! MAKE AMERICA DANK AGAIN 10:00pm - 11:00pm // Rm. 201 The guys from Blacker Than Black Times Infinity are back to provide insight on the most captivating things that have happened in the nerd world this year. OUTLANDER'S MYTHS AND SYMBOLS 10:00pm - 11:00pm // Rm. 205 Outlander is much more than a television romance about a World War II nurse and a Jacobite in a fetching kilt. Inspired by the Irish legends of Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the prophecies of Brahan Seer, the storyline is also filled with mythology and symbolism from around the world, from the Fair Folk and the Loch Ness monster to wendigos, ghosts, zombies and succubae. Let’s find out all the deeper meanings of this clever, nuanced show.

SATURDAY EXHIBITOR HALL 10:00am - 7:00pm // East

Comic books, graphic novels, toys, magazines, cards, artwork, games, apparel, cosplay, guest artists and celebrity guests-- they can all be found in the exhibitor hall! It's truly the hub for nerdy commerce! STAR SIGNING AND PHOTO OPS 10:00am - 7:00pm // Grand Ballroom Want to meet your favorite celebrity? Head over to Star Signing to meet media guests from all of your favorite fandoms! Autograph and photo-op sales are cash only, so be sure to visit an ATM first! EVENT REG 10:00am - 6:00pm // 2nd Floor All events are first come, first serve! Sign up for the following events:

● Cosplay Contest ● Nerdy Speed Dating ● Nerdy Speed Dating - The Rainbow Connection

STAR WARS COSTUME CLUB EXPERIENCE 10:00am - 6:00pm // Rm. 202 Meet members of the three largest international Star Wars Costume Clubs - Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club, Rebel Legion and The 501st Legion. Take photos and interact with club members to learn more about this exciting and worthwhile endeavor! FILM FESTIVAL: DRAMA BLOCK 10:00am - 11:00am // Rm. 206 Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which flicks you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! LARP 10:00am - 11:00pm // Rm. 210 Try Live Action Roleplaying (LARP) with Alliance and Realms of Conflict. Learn to fight with foam boffer weapons, go on a dungeon crawl adventure, and more! LIMITLESS ESCAPE ROOM 10:00am - 11:00pm // Rm. 213 Do you have what it takes to escape the room? Join Limitless Escape Room and find out for yourself! SABER CITY 10:00am - 11:00pm // California

SABER CITY at SFCC: Imagine a world where searchers find themselves, and train with heroes! CROWN OF GAMING 10:00am - 11:00pm // Oakland Video Games, Tournaments, and a small VR experience. Come and sign up! CAMREN BICONDOVA Q&A 10:30am - 11:20am // Junior Ballroom Camren is the Cat(woman)’s meow! Meet Selina Kyle from “Gotham” and “Gotham Stories”, and hear about her stories from these silver screen versions of Batman. BALLOONEY FACES 10:30am - 12:30pm // Rm. 204 No costume? No problem! BalLooney Faces can turn you into your favorite comic character! Don't want your face painted? We can also make character balloons instead! MANDALORIAN MERCS - INTRO TO ARMOR CRAFTING 11:00am - 12:00pm // Rm 203 The local chapter of the Mandalorian Mercs will present a crash course to Armor Crafting and prop making. One lucky attendee will receive a light set of Mandalorian Armor JIM STARLIN TALKS GALACTIC MARVEL 11:00am - 12:00pm // Rm. 206 Jim Starlin, the legendary artist and writer responsible for the creation of Thanos, and epic storylines including: Infinity Gauntlet, Infinity War, Infinity Crusade, Thanos Quest, Death of Captain Marvel, and so much more, sits down to discuss the Marvel galactic universe. THE VAMPYR RESISTANCE CORPS 11:30am - 12:30pm // Rm. 201 The Vampyr Resistance Corps is a 6-part interactive web series stars award winning actors Joe Seo (Spa Night), Karen Obilom (Mr. Student Body President) and Hollis W. Chambers (American Woman), and was created by Terence Johnson (The Pull of the Moon) after participating in the Film Independent Incubator Lab. The panel would reunite key members of the creative team to discuss the making of the series, how weaving in diversity helped aid in the pitch to be accepted in the lab and enhanced the story, as well as practical tips for making content. This panel is for content creators or those who want to become content creators, fans of the show, and anyone who wants to support LGBT content. COSPLAY 101

11:30am - 12:30pm // Rm. 205 Join the veteran cosplayers and award-winning ladies of HCC (whatishcc.com) and learn about the basics of cosplay! We'll cover proportioning, materials and tools, basic construction, and tips and tricks for wearing. Got a question about a costume? We can help. Promise. VOICE ACTORS Q&A 12:00pm - 12:50pm // Junior Ballroom Spend time with the voices that’ve been part of your entire life! Meet Nolan North (Nathan Drake - “Uncharted”), Veronica Taylor (Ash Ketchum - “Pokemon), and Rodger Bumpass (Squidward - “Spongebob Squarepants”) as they showcase their skills and answer your questions. THE GREAT AND POWERFUL TIM 12:00pm - 1:00pm // Rm. 208 Magician and comedian Tim Hoffman returns yet again! Featuring an all new show with mind blowing illusions and a hilarious storyline. Tim is a member of the Academy Of Magical Arts and the Magic Castle. He can be seen touring all over North America. www.TimTheWebsite.com INTRO TO GEEK JOURNALISM 12:30pm - 1:30pm // Rm. 203 Have you ever wanted to start your own geek media outlet only to be unsure of how to set it up? It may seem easy but there is more to it than sharing your "unique" voice. This is an insightful look into how to setup and grow your own media outlet while also debunking the myths that hold creative people back. FILM FESTIVAL: SCI-FI/FANTASY BLOCK 12:30pm - 1:30pm // Rm. 206 Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which flicks you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! INDIE COMIC CREATOR GUIDE 1:00pm - 2:00pm // Rm. 201 Have you always wanted to make comic books? Learn everything from business to creative from an indie comic creator. IMPROV 102 1:00pm - 2:00pm // Rm. 204

Ever seen 'Whose Line is it Anyway?' and thought; "That looks like fun!" In this three-day workshop you can learn the fundamentals of improv through activities, games, and scenes. Hosted by members of the touring improv comedy troupe Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov). KOMBUCHA: FROM YOUR KITCHEN TO YOUR COSPLAY 1:00pm - 2:00pm // Rm. 205 Kombucha from your kitchen to your cosplay. How to grow your own kombucha leather, and how to cut, sew, and wet form it to create biodegradable cosplay. KEVIN CONROY Q&A 1:30pm - 2:20pm // Junior Ballroom Na na na na na na na na CONROY! Revel in the glory of our modern Batman voice, found in film, TV, and videos, brought to you by the legendary Kevin Conroy! THE LADIES OF ILLUSTRATION 1:30pm - 2:30pm // Rm. 206 A trio of three guest artists (Robin Eisenberg, Ursula Decay, and Wendy Ortiz) share their experience and insight on the business of being a professional female illustrator, how they got their start, their inspiration & role models, their artistic technique, and so much more! FREESTYLE D&D 2:00pm - 3:00pm // Rm. 203 Never heard of Dungeons & Dragons? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Love D&D and know everything about it? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Still reading this description? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Watch as audience (non)volunteers are pitted against monsters and villains on their quest for glory! This is a freestyle version of a freestyle version of D&D, sort of…(@Freestyledd on Facebook!) BLOOD & MONSTERS 2:00pm - 2:50pm // Rm. 207 Discussing various aspects of special effects in film with industry professionals. KAIJU LAW 2:30pm - 3:30pm // Rm. 201 Who is financially responsible for Acts of Godzilla? Is King Kong protected by the Endangered Species Act? Does Gamera have a duty to rescue children? Join us for When Monsters Attack as our panel of attorneys and Kaiju do battle over Carl Denham's liability for Kong's rampage across New York, whether the United States has a treaty obligation to defend Japan from Godzilla, and whether any companies could be responsible for Hedorah clean up costs.

WHAT TO WEAR: DRESSING FOR DYSTOPIA 2:30pm - 3:30pm // Rm. 205 Katniss lights the fire of revolution with her flames and mockingjay dress. In Delirium, Matched, Withered, and more, the teen heroine’s gowns indicate a progression from innocent green, blue, and white to the red and black of rebellion. Join in a presentation of all the fabulous fashions from Capitol to Faction headquarters to learn the meaning behind dystopian dress. PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY 2:30pm - 4:00pm // Rm. 208 Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov) is a touring improv comedy troupe. Similar to 'Whose Line is it Anyway?', they create brand new hilarious scenes based off of suggestions from the audience (aka YOU) so no two shows are ever the same. You’ll laugh your socks off! No seriously, pick up your socks. COSPLAY CONTEST 3:00pm - 4:00pm // Junior Ballroom Sign up at Event Reg before 12:00pm to compete Come one, come all for the con’s most beloved event – San Francisco Comic Con’s Cosplay Contest!

Categories TV/Movie Comics

Video Games Anime

Star Wars Kids

Prizes

Best In Show - $500 Best Group - $300

Best Craftsmanship - $150 1st Place In Categories - $150

1st Place Kids - $100 2nd Place Kids - $75 3rd Place Kids - $50

FIRST LOOK AT THE FEATURE FILM: WORTH

3:00pm - 3:30pm // Rm. 206 Meet the cast and crew of a bay area made feature film about a Muay Thai fighter and his struggle in the martial arts world. NO BUDGET HORROR FILMMAKING 3:00pm - 4:00pm // Rm. 207 It’s never easy to make a film, especially with no budget or money. However, with all the tools we readily have access to, all the education is at our fingertips. Knowing how to accomplish your goal without asking for permission is the best place to be. GEEK ED: UNIVERSITY OF WAKANDA 3:30pm - 4:30pm // Rm. 203 The success of Wonder Woman and Black Panther this year have resulted in a lot of discussions on college campuses around the importance of representation and inclusivity. Higher Education professionals explore cultural identity issues in pop culture and explore how they use this intersection to serve students at colleges and universities. COLLABORATOR CONNECTION 3:30pm - 5:30pm // Rm. 204 Are you an aspiring or indie comics creator? A writer trying to find artists to bring your story to life? An artist looking for great stories to showcase your talents? A freelance colorist, editor or letterer or indie podcaster? Then this “career speed dating” panel is for you! Hosted by the Creator After Con Network and Jeff Rider of Cloudwrangler Comics, this panel can help you jumpstart your comics career! FILM FESTIVAL: FEATURE - “WORTH” 3:30pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 206 “Worth” - Ricky, a top contender in Muay Thai Kickboxing trains for the title belt, all the while dealing with new relationships, money problems, and family drama. THE LAW OF UNIVERSAL MONSTERS 4:00pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 201 Frankenstein. The Mummy. The Wolf Man. The Creature from the Black Lagoon. The Classic Universal Monsters set the gold standard for horror films. These movies also raise great legal issues. Could Frankenstein’s Monster be legal competent to stand trial for the death of Little Maria? Is the Wolf Man a Peeping Tom? Is the Creature an Endangered Species? Is it desecration of a corpse to bring a mummy to life? Join our panel of lawyers to find out the answers to these monstrous legal issues.

SO YOU WANT TO BE A JEDI 4:00pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 205 One of the easiest ways to get started in Star Wars costuming is to be a “generic” Jedi. But being generic doesn’t mean grabbing a brown bathrobe and a stick. Let’s help you create a character and outfit with ideas from tunics to boots to the symbol of a Jedi - a lightsaber. We will offer links, resources and tips on how to make yourself look like you’re really part of the galaxy far, far away. BEARD COMPETITION 4:00pm - 4:30pm // Rm. 208 Show up and show off your beards, mustaches, or peach fuzz! Anyone is welcome to compete for the following categories: Just the Stache, Best Partial Beard, Best Styled Beard, Grizzliest Beard, Longest Beard, Audience Choice MATT SMITH Q&A 4:30pm - 5:15pm // Junior Ballroom Is there a Doctor in the house? Spend time with the Eleventh Doctor (Doctor Who), Alex (Terminator Genisys), Parson Collins (Pride And Prejudice And Zombies), and more of your favorite characters, all wrapped up in one man: Matt Smith! FROM PAGE TO STAGE 4:30pm - 5:20pm // Rm. 207 How do you take an author's vision and present it in a live theatrical format? Join the creative team at Actors Reaching Out as they describe their process of adapting various projects to the stage, including Harry Potter, Winnie the Pooh, the stories of Roald Dahl, and more! Presented by Actors Reaching Out. www.ActorsReachingOut.org KOMEDIO COMEDY STAND UP SHOWCASE 4:30pm - 5:30pm // Rm. 208 Komedio Comedy is a network/guild/justice league of nerdy comedians from the San Francisco Bay Area. This rag tag group of friend has been touring the country convention by convention representing their favorite fandoms and cracking jokes about all of them! FREESTYLE D&D - CELEBRITY EDITION 5:00pm - 6:00pm // Rm. 203 Never heard of Dungeons & Dragons? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Love D&D and know everything about it? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Still reading this description? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Watch as audience (non)volunteers are pitted against monsters and villains on their quest for glory! This is a freestyle version of a freestyle version of D&D, sort of… (@Freestyledd on Facebook!)

FILM FESTIVAL: COMEDY BLOCK 5:00pm - 6:00pm // Rm. 206 Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which flicks you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! STAR WARS LAW 5:30pm - 6:30pm // Rm. 201 Did Luke Skywalker have a legal duty to save the galaxy from the First Order? What are the charges against Poe Dameron for disobeying both General Leia Organa and Vice Admiral Amilyn Holdo? Could surviving family members from the first Death Star sue the Empire for Galen Erso’s intentional design defect? Join our panel of attorneys as we explore these answers and more from Rogue One, The Last Jedi, and Solo. WISEWOMEN AND WARRIORS: THE HEROINE’S CLASSIC QUEST 5:30pm - 6:30pm // Rm. 205 Many know Joseph Campbell’s theory of the hero’s journey. Now mythologist Valerie Estelle Frankel, author of the first book on the heroine’s journey in myth, explores the epic girl’s plot. We’ll journey step-by-step through ancient myths of Coatlicue and Durga to the butt-kicking ladies of Wonder Woman and The Hunger Games, upsetting popular notions of the passive, helpless heroine. LITERARY POP 5:30pm - 6:30pm // Rm. 207 Literature and Pop Culture collide. Writers, storytellers, spoken word artists and comedians share work about and inspired by their pop culture obsessions. Hosted by Wonder Dave. BONNIE WRIGHT Q&A 6:00pm - 6:50pm // Junior Ballroom Travel to Hogwarts with Ginny Weasley herself! Experience stories from our favorite magical movies straight from the talented Bonnie Wright herself! CRITICAL HIT COMEDY 6:00pm - 7:00pm // Rm. 208 Returning for their third year in a row to SF Comic-Con, those rascally Critical Hit Boyz are at it again! The Bay Area’s premier nerd-centric stand up comedy show featuring very special SF Comic-Con lineups! CARRIE: 40 YEARS LATER 6:30pm - 7:30pm // Rm. 203

Stephen King's suspenseful novel Carrie has been terrifying people for over 40 years. Being adapted into several films and a musical, this story continues to appear in current media, including a Season 2 episode of Riverdale. Join Actors Reaching Out as they dig deep into the intriguing characters, the haunting story, and the bloody prom. It's going to be a night you'll never forget. Presented by Actors Reaching Out. www.ActorsReachingOut.org. FILM FESTIVAL: HERO/FAN FILM BLOCK 6:30pm - 8:00pm // Rm. 206 Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which flicks you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! COSPLAY FILMMAKING: 101 7:00pm - 8:00pm // Rm. 201 Cos&FX presents a special panel presentation on how to make your very own movie utilizing today's technology and resources. Local filmmaker, costume designer and propmaker, DESCIPLE, expands the cosplay community with the introduction of movie making featuring highlights from Herofest. SYMBOLS OF WONDER WOMAN 2017 7:00pm - 8:00pm // Rm. 205 Wonder Woman the 2017 film blazed into the theaters and thrilled audiences with its killer action. However, viewers may not realize the deep symbolism of Diana’s lasso, shield, and crown, especially the new film versions. Why is her island filled with shells and spirals? As she explores Edwardian London, how is her journey particularly feminine yet superheroic? NERD RAGE: THE GREAT DEBATES 7:00pm - 8:00pm // Rm. 207 "Star Trek" vs. "Star Wars!" Buffy vs. Lara Croft! Superman vs. Goku! When there are geeky debates to be had, there will be nerds to rage over them. Join some of the Bay Area's funniest and nerdiest stand-up comics from the Komedio Comedy network for a raucous, no-holds-barred free-for-all, as they debate some of the biggest and hottest topics in all of geekdom. Bring your topics for suggestion. All will be settled -- are you ready to rage? NERDY SPEED DATING 7:30pm - 9:00pm // Rm. 204 Sign up at Event Reg before 5:00pm Roses are red, violets are blue, all my base are belong to you! Whether you are looking for a significant other, or simply looking to meet new people, speed dating is a fast and fun way to make a connection!

PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY (WITH BAAAAD WORDS) 7:30pm - 9:00pm // Rm. 208 Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov) is a touring improv comedy troupe. Similar to 'Whose Line is it Anyway?', they create brand new hilarious scenes based off of suggestions from the audience (aka YOU) so no two shows are ever the same. You’ll laugh your socks off! No seriously, pick up your socks. GOLDEN GATE KNIGHTS: SAGA OF THE SABER PERFORMANCE 8:00pm - 8:30pm // Junior Ballroom The Golden Gate Knights is a Star Wars fan club that combines cosplay with performances and choreography. Watch as performers reenact your favorite duels from your favorite space fantasy saga under a single narrative. Come watch as they put on a forceful display of an elegant weapon from a more civilized age. NERDS N HIP-HOP 8:00pm - 9:00pm // Rm. 203 Nerds N Hip-Hop is about the longtime connection between Hip-Hop culture and geek culture. Join the nerdMOB as they introduce the connection and discuss how the two worlds are more alike than we think. CHEW ON THIS SAYS WTF? 8:30pm - 9:30pm // Rm. 201 // Ages 18+ Join us for a LIVE podcast where we take some of Hollywood’s most popular movies and look at some of the moments that make us say, “WTF?” Come for the laughs and stay for some cool prizes! FILM FESTIVAL: HORROR BLOCK 8:30pm - 9:30pm // Rm. 206 Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which flicks you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! GOLDEN GATE KNIGHTS: SAGA OF THE SABER PERFORMANCE 9:00pm - 9:30pm // Junior Ballroom The Golden Gate Knights is a Star Wars fan club that combines cosplay with performances and choreography. Watch as performers reenact your favorite duels from your favorite space fantasy saga under a single narrative. Come watch as they put on a forceful display of an elegant weapon from a more civilized age. CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY: ARKHAM CASE STUDIES

9:00pm - 10:00pm // Rm. 205 Come learn about criminal psychology, what it looks like in the real world, and how it applies to characters from Batman's Arkham Asylum! SCI-FI D20 9:00pm - 10:00pm // Rm. 207 Night time has fallen on Comic Con, and new dangers lurk around every corner. Based off the hugely popular FREESTYLE D&D developed by the infamous Freestyle DM DragonWagon. Continue your adventures in a sci-fi/horror setting long form improv comedy panel inspired by Android, Shadowrun, Whitewolf, and of course D&D. UTOPIA OF HORROR 9:30pm - 10:30pm // Rm. 203 In constructing the genre of horror, every author/filmmaker creates and advances the notion of horror as an(almost)perfect reflection of the best of societal evolution. NERDY SPEED DATING - THE RAINBOW CONNECTION 9:30pm - 11:00pm // Rm. 204 Sign up at Event Reg before 6:00pm Roses are red, violets are blue, all my base are belong to you! Whether you are looking for a significant other, or simply looking to meet new people in the LGBTQ+ community, come out and make a connection at this mingle! FILM FESTIVAL: FEATURE - “URYDE” 9:30pm - 11:00pm // Rm. 206 “URYDE” - On a calm night in an average city a hardworking URYDE driver, Brandon, picks up just another fare, Judd. Using interactions that blur the lines between the technological world and the physical one, Judd explains a messy breakup. Brandon offers an empathetic ear and a sympathetic heart to his new friend to help him pick up the pieces. Aggregated profiles, algorithms, links, likes and comments bring people closer. But how close is too close? GOLDEN GATE KNIGHTS: SAGA OF THE SABER PERFORMANCE 10:00pm - 10:30pm // Junior Ballroom The Golden Gate Knights is a Star Wars fan club that combines cosplay with performances and choreography. Watch as performers reenact your favorite duels from your favorite space fantasy saga under a single narrative. Come watch as they put on a forceful display of an elegant weapon from a more civilized age. HOGWARTS BATTLE ROYALE 10:00pm - 11:00pm // Rm. 201

Flee Drinks and Does Stuff is back for more interactive wizard shenanigans! Defend your House's claim to your favorite characters from all sorts of books, movies, comics, and shows! STAND UP NERDITY 10:00pm - 11:00pm // Rm. 208 Join comedians Robert Berry, Joe Joe Louis, Luke Soin, and Damian Harmony for a nerd-flavored comedy show you'll never forget. These Sacramento based comedy veterans have been entertaining crowds from clubs to comic book stores for years and they'll have plenty of geeky genre based jokes and stories that are irreverent and hilarious. Come ready to laugh! LAVA LAMPS COMIX PODCAST AND SIGNING 10:30pm - 11:00pm // Rm. 205 Isabella Acuna (aka DJ Nurse Annabella) of Free Radio Santa Cruz 101.3FM and KXSF 102.5FM will be finally debuting her brand new comic book called Hikikomori Nation! Signing and selling copies after a special presentation of original animation. This will also be recorded as a podcast and broadcast on the FM. https://www.youtube.com/c/DJNurseAnnabella

SUNDAY EXHIBITOR HALL 10:00am - 5:00pm // East Comic books, graphic novels, toys, magazines, cards, artwork, games, apparel, cosplay, guest artists and celebrity guests-- they can all be found in the exhibitor hall! It's truly the hub for nerdy commerce! STAR SIGNING AND PHOTO OPS 10:00am - 5:00pm // Grand Ballroom Want to meet your favorite celebrity? Head over to Star Signing to meet media guests from all of your favorite fandoms! Autograph and photo-op sales are cash only, so be sure to visit an ATM first! EVENT REG 10:00am - 3:00pm // 2nd Floor

All events are first come, first serve! Sign up for the following events: ● Nerdy Speed Dating

STAR WARS COSTUME CLUB EXPERIENCE 10:00am - 5:00pm // Rm. 202 Meet members of the three largest international Star Wars Costume Clubs - Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club, Rebel Legion and The 501st Legion. Take photos and interact with club members to learn more about this exciting and worthwhile endeavor! LARP 10:00am - 5:00pm // Rm. 210 Try Live Action Roleplaying (LARP) with Alliance and Realms of Conflict. Learn to fight with foam boffer weapons, go on a dungeon crawl adventure, and more! LIMITLESS ESCAPE ROOM 10:00am - 5:00pm // Rm. 213 Do you have what it takes to escape the room? Join Limitless Escape Room and find out for yourself! SABER CITY 10:00am - 5:00pm // California SABER CITY at SFCC: Imagine a world where searchers find themselves, and train with heroes! CROWN OF GAMING 10:00am - 5:00pm // Oakland Video Games, Tournaments, and a small VR experience. Come and sign up! WALLACE SHAWN Q&A 10:30am - 11:20am // Junior Ballroom Meet the American actor, voice actor, playwright, essayist and comedian who brought life to Vizzini (The Princess Bride), Rex (Toy Story), Taoiti (Kung Fu Panda), Zek (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), and more! BALLOONEY FACES 10:30am - 11:30am // Rm. 204 No costume? No problem! BalLooney Faces can turn you into your favorite comic character! Don't want your face painted? We can also make character balloons instead! REACHING OUT IN YOUR COMMUNITY

10:30am - 11:30am // Rm. 205 Volunteering and building up your community can sometimes be challenging, but anything's possible when you work with an amazing team! Members of Actors Reaching Out discuss their community goals in detail and how they (and you) can make a difference by doing simple tasks. Presented by Actors Reaching Out. www.ActorsReachingOut.org CRAFTING A HORROR FILM ON THE CHEAPSIES 10:30am - 11:30am // Rm. 207 It’s never easy to make a film, especially with no budget or money. However, with all the tools we readily have access to, all the education is at our fingertips. Knowing how to accomplish your goal without asking for permission is the best place to be. DYSTOPIAN DRESS-UP 11:00am - 12:00pm // Rm. 201 Katniss lights the fire of revolution with her flames and mockingjay dress. In Delirium, Matched, Withered, and more, the teen heroine’s gowns indicate a progression from innocent green, blue, and white to the red and black of rebellion. Join in a presentation of all the fabulous fashions from Capitol to Faction headquarters to learn the meaning behind dystopian dress. FILM FESTIVAL: ACTION BLOCK 11:00am - 11:30am // Rm. 206 Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which flicks you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! COSPLAY IS NOT CONSENT 11:30am - 12:30pm // Rm. 203 Discussing proper etiquette for interact with cosplayers and how you can help create a safe harassment free space for all attendees. FILM FESTIVAL: FEATURE - “DRAWN TOGETHER: COMICS, DIVERSITY, AND

STEREOTYPES” 11:30am - 12:30pm // Rm. 206 “Drawn Together: Comics, Diversity, And Stereotypes” - This film looks at the pervasive culture of racist stereotyping in U.S. society through the lens of comics and their dynamic creators. KOMEDIO COMEDY STAND UP SHOWCASE 11:30am - 12:30pm // Rm. 208 Komedio Comedy is a network/guild/justice league of nerdy comedians from the San Francisco Bay Area. This rag tag group of friend has been touring the country convention by convention representing their favorite fandoms and cracking jokes about all of them!

JONATHAN FRAKES Q&A 12:00pm - 12:50pm // Junior Ballroom Join the man behind Riker (Star Trek) and J’son/The Narrator (Guardians Of The Galaxy TV Series) for a look into his space-tastic life! THE HEROINE'S JOURNEY 12:00pm - 1:00pm // Rm. 205 Many know Joseph Campbell’s theory of the hero’s journey. Now mythologist Valerie Estelle Frankel, author of the first book on the heroine’s journey in myth, explores the epic girl’s plot. We’ll journey step-by-step through ancient myths of Coatlicue and Durga to the butt-kicking ladies of Wonder Woman and The Hunger Games, upsetting popular notions of the passive, helpless heroine. DIVERSITY, BODY IMAGE AND ACCEPTANCE IN COSPLAY AND POP CULTURE WITH

CHUNKY GIRL COMICS 12:00pm - 1:00pm // Rm. 207 Come chat with us as we explore diversity in cosplay and how it’s the differences that make this hobby so incredible! FROM PAGE TO STAGE 12:30pm - 1:30pm // Rm. 201 How do you take an author's vision and present it in a live theatrical format? Join the creative team at Actors Reaching Out as they describe their process of adapting various projects to the stage, including Harry Potter, Winnie the Pooh, the stories of Roald Dahl, and more! Presented by Actors Reaching Out. www.ActorsReachingOut.org THE FATHER OF STAR WARS TOYS 12:30pm - 1:30pm // Rm. 206 Jim Swearingen, the principal conceptual designer of the original line of Star Wars toys produced by Kenner, shares his experiences and sheds light on the toy industry. MEN IN TIGHTS: ADVICE FROM MEN IN COSPLAY 1:00pm - 2:00pm // Rm. 203 Have you ever thought about cosplaying, but want to know what it is like from a male perspective? Are there any wardrobe malfunctions that you should be aware of? What is the purpose of a dance belt? Have all these questions and more answered from our seasoned panel of male cosplayers! Q and A to follow

IMPROV 103 1:00pm - 2:00pm // Rm. 204 Ever seen 'Whose Line is it Anyway?' and thought; "That looks like fun!" In this three-day workshop you can learn the fundamentals of improv through activities, games, and scenes. Hosted by members of the touring improv comedy troupe Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov). THE GREAT AND POWERFUL TIM 1:00pm - 2:00pm // Rm. 208 Magician and comedian Tim Hoffman returns yet again! Featuring an all new show with mind blowing illusions and a hilarious storyline. Tim is a member of the Academy Of Magical Arts and the Magic Castle. He can be seen touring all over North America. www.TimTheWebsite.com BONNIE WRIGHT Q&A 1:30pm - 2:20pm // Junior Ballroom Travel to Hogwarts with Ginny Weasley herself! Experience stories from our favorite magical movies straight from the talented Bonnie Wright herself! RARE TOY AUCTION 1:30pm - 2:30pm // Rm. 205 A selection of rare toys spanning the decades will be live auctioned by Seattle Toy Show owner Rob Williams! HOW TO GET STARTED IN COSPLAY AT 30,40, OR 50 YEARS OLD 1:30pm - 2:30pm // Rm. 207 How do I get started in cosplay? Where do I get help, or supplies. I'm not a twenty something can I still do this? Come listen to an older cosplayer who has experiences to share that will help you get started and have fun! FREESTYLE D&D 2:00pm - 3:00pm // Rm. 201 Never heard of Dungeons & Dragons? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Love D&D and know everything about it? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Still reading this description? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Watch as audience (non)volunteers are pitted against monsters and villains on their quest for glory! This is a freestyle version of a freestyle version of D&D, sort of…(@Freestyledd on Facebook!) OSAMU TEZUKA AND ASTRO BOY: CREATING THE FRAMEWORK FOR THE MODERN MANGA AND ANIME INDUSTRIES 2:00pm - 2:50pm // Rm. 206

Using extensive visuals, Fred will give a crash course on Osamu Tezuka, one of the primary innovators of Japanese manga and animation. Focusing on Tezuka’s most popular and iconic work, Tetswan Atomu (known in English as Mighty Atom, or Astro Boy), he will show how Tezuka created the framework for the modern manga and anime industries, and contributed greatly to the global popularity they enjoy today. Frederik L. Schodt (“Fred”) is a veteran writer, translator, and interpreter in the San Francisco Bay Area. For his work introducing Japan’s popular culture to the world, he has won many awards, including the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette (2009), and The Japan Foundation Award (2017). He is the author of The Astro Boy Essays: Osamu Tezuka, Mighty Atom, and the Manga/Anime Revolution (Berkeley: Stone Bridge Press, 2007) and the translator of The Osamu Tezuka Story: A Life in Manga and Anime, by Toshio Ban and Tezuka Productions (Berkeley: Stone Bridge Press, 2016). GEEK GIRLS TALK FILM 2:30pm - 3:30pm // Rm. 203 Often women filmmakers feel they don’t have a place in the geek filmmaking world. This panel will discuss why women voices are important in the medium and give practical advice to getting your dream project out there for the world to see. Whether you want to create your first project or you are looking for ideas on how to grow a bigger audience for your current project, this panel is for you. PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY 2:30pm - 4:00pm // Rm. 208 Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov) is a touring improv comedy troupe. Similar to 'Whose Line is it Anyway?', they create brand new hilarious scenes based off of suggestions from the audience (aka YOU) so no two shows are ever the same. You’ll laugh your socks off! No seriously, pick up your socks. KEVIN CONROY Q&A 3:00pm - 3:50pm // Junior Ballroom Na na na na na na na na CONROY! Revel in the glory of our modern Batman voice, found in film, TV, and videos, brought to you by the legendary Kevin Conroy! 3 FROM TRIFECTA: WEST COAST IMPRINT, BAY AUTHORS, NEW TWISTS ON SF & HORROR 3:00pm - 4:00pm // Rm. 205 Three Bay Area authors, from new West Coast imprint Trifecta Publishing, talk about their new book releases, featuring S.F.-based vampires, L.A.-based zombies, and a near-future U.S. in dystopic disarray. Jerry Knaak, YA author Mark London Williams, and K.M. Riley will hold forth

on current releases, and dark tales to come, with late-breaking bonus panelist Samantha Heuwagen expanding the conversation to the very cosmos itself. FILM FESTIVAL: FEATURE - “BLACK LIGHTNING - TOBIAS’ REVENGE” 3:00pm - 3:30pm // Rm. 206 “Black Lightning - Tobias’ Revenge” - While on a mission to rescue the kidnapped mayor of Metropolis, Jefferson Pierce aka (Black Lightning) faces his nemesis Tobias Whale and several high ranking members of the 100 gang making it his toughest battle yet. FREESTYLE D&D - CELEBRITY EDITION 3:30pm - 4:30pm // Rm. 201 Never heard of Dungeons & Dragons? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Love D&D and know everything about it? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Still reading this description? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Watch as audience (non)volunteers are pitted against monsters and villains on their quest for glory! This is a freestyle version of a freestyle version of D&D, sort of…(@Freestyledd on Facebook!) NERDY SPEED DATING 3:30pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 204 Sign up at Event Reg before 3:00pm Roses are red, violets are blue, all my base are belong to you! Whether you are looking for a significant other, or simply looking to meet new people, speed dating is a fast and fun way to make a connection! BAY AREA COMICS CREATORS 3:30pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 207 Come listen to Bay Area locals talk about the ins and outs of comics and how they make them! CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY: REAL WORLD ARKHAM 4:00pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 203 Come learn about criminal psychology, what it looks like in the real world, and how it applies to characters from Batman's Arkham Asylum! FILM FESTIVAL: COMEDY BLOCK 4:00pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 206 Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which flicks you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award!

FILM FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

NOMINATIONS

BEST COMEDY Space Dad: Episode 2

Crypto Force Alpha Geek Lounge_Gauntlet

Futurecast Bragging Rights

BEST NARRATIVE

Imaginapped The Heartbreak Factory

Futurecast Bullies

Real Connection

MOST SHOCKING House Hunting

Wake Dylan

Last Night Smiley Death Face

BEST VFX

Imaginapped Star Wars: Emergence

Reclamation The Old Man

Real Connection

BEST FEATURE FILM You & Me URYDE

The Breakout: A Rock Opera Worth

Messiah

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY And Will

Star Wars: Emergence The Heartbreak Factory

Imaginapped PIMPKILLAH

BEST EDITING

And Will Futurecast

Real Connection Bullies

Crypto Force Alpha

BEST PERFORMANCE Waffles

Protectress Crypto Force Alpha

Bullies Imaginapped

SPIRIT OF COMIC CON

Fight Like A Girl Geek Lounge_Going Solo

Star Wars: Emergence Frankie and Jude: Star Wars - Situation Normal

Batman: Patient Zero

FRIDAY

SCI-FI/FANTASY BLOCK 12:30pm - 1:30pm // Rm. 206

The Heartbreak Factory Star Wars: Emergence

Reclamation Space Dad: Episode 2

FEATURE FILM - “MESSIAH” 2:00pm - 3:00pm // Rm. 206

“Messiah” - A fallen hero, with the power to resurrect the undead, must save the world from a deadly infection that has turned the world's population into undead savages.

FEATURE FILM - “YOU & ME”

6:30pm - 8:00pm // Rm. 206 “You & Me” - A funny and moving love story about a deaf woman who meets a recently blinded

man.

DRAMA BLOCK 8:00pm - 9:30pm // Rm. 206 The Breakout: A Rock Opera

BYTE: The Prequel The Rest of Your Life

Titanium Hold Your Arms Out

FEATURE FILM - “HOUSE OF DEMONS”

9:30pm - 11:00pm // Rm. 206 “House Of Demons” - Four friends reunite and spend the night in a remote home that was once used by a Manson Family-like cult. As the night progresses, the friends are forced to

confront their deepest secrets and darkest demons.

SATURDAY DRAMA BLOCK

10:00am - 11:00am // Rm. 206 Fight Like A Girl

And Will Waffles

House Hunting Dylan

SCI-FI/FANTASY BLOCK

12:30pm - 1:30pm // Rm. 206 Bullies

Real Connection Super Fun Show, with Learning!

Protectress Theo's Blues

Crypto Force Alpha

FEATURE FILM - “WORTH” 3:30pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 206

“Worth” - Ricky, a top contender in Muay Thai Kickboxing trains for the title belt, all the while dealing with new relationships, money problems, and family drama.

COMEDY BLOCK

5:00pm - 6:00pm // Rm. 206 THE OLD-MEN

Meryl F---in Streep Black Ash Ep. 8: Ash vs Gary

Believe Me Futurecast

HERO/FAN FILM BLOCK

6:30pm - 8:00pm // Rm. 206 Bragging Rights Injustice For All

The Edge Daipool

Batman: Patient Zero An Idiot's Array: A Star Wars Short Story

HORROR BLOCK

8:30pm - 9:30pm // Rm. 206 The Least Among Us

Girl Trip The After Party

Last Night Wake

Smiley Death Face

FEATURE FILM - “URYDE” 9:30pm - 11:00pm // Rm. 206

“URYDE” - On a calm night in an average city a hardworking URYDE driver, Brandon, picks up just another fare, Judd. Using interactions that blur the lines between the technological world

and the physical one, Judd explains a messy breakup. Brandon offers an empathetic ear and a sympathetic heart to his new friend to help him pick up the pieces. Aggregated profiles, algorithms, links, likes and comments bring people closer. But how close is too close?

SUNDAY ACTION BLOCK

11:00am - 11:30am // Rm. 206 PIMPKILLAH

ReAction Cazadora

FEATURE FILM

11:30am - 12:30pm // Rm. 206 “Drawn Together: Comics, Diversity and Stereotypes” - Drawn Together: Comics, Diversity and

Stereotypes looks at the pervasive culture of racist stereotyping in U.S. society through the lens of comics and their dynamic creators.

FEATURE FILM - “BLACK LIGHTING - TOBIAS’ REVENGE”

3:00pm - 3:30pm // Rm. 206

“Black Lightning - Tobias’ Revenge” - While on a mission to rescue the kidnapped mayor of Metropolis, Jefferson Pierce aka (Black Lightning) faces his nemesis Tobias Whale and

several high ranking members of the 100 gang making it his toughest battle yet.

COMEDY BLOCK 4:00pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 206

Hunters Geek Lounge_Going Solo

Geek Lounge_Gauntlet Committed

Imaginapped