PROGRAM GUIDE | New York

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Take a look at what's in store at

Fanfaire NYC 2024!

SATURDAY PROGRAM
APRIL 6, 2024

Click on each frame for a description of each panel.

Interactive Mural

Participate in this interactive mural project
that will bring the 5 FanfaireNYC mascots to
life!

AniMei Gamer Zone

AniMei Gamer Zone brings the fun with
gaming PCs and consoles featuring the
most popular games.

Interactive Art - Anime Panel

Tokyo Bronx ACG is onsite with a large
scale manga/comic style storyboard that
will come together collaboratively!

Cosplay Everyday in Every Way

Mom the Cosplayer will be moderating Panel members (NY Fantastic Four, Vanta Creates, and Marc Thompson) in a discussion about their love of cosplay and the ways it has benefited their lives.

Graphic Novel - Fighting to Belong!

Writer Amy Chu and artist Louis Chin, along with special guest Darryl DMC McDaniels, discuss the rewards and challenges of producing nonfiction graphic novels and comics for social change, focusing on their latest middle grade series Fighting to Belong! Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History (Third State Books) .

Graphic Novel - Fighting to Belong!

Special guest Darryl DMC McDaniels, along with writer Amy Chu and artist Louis Chin, discuss the rewards and challenges of producing nonfiction graphic novels and comics for social change, focusing on their latest middle grade series Fighting to Belong! Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History (Third State Books) .

Principles and Techniques of Visual Storytelling

Carl Potts shares the principles and techniques of sequential visual storytelling.

State of the Animation Industry

Abe Audish, Niko Guardia, John Hazard , moderated by Anthony Marques, in a discussion about where animation is now and where is it going (from hand drawn to AI )?

Portfolio Workshops

Professionals in Art and Design careers talk about how they see portfolios and give "First Look" impressions on an anonymous selection of student works. All students and professionals are welcome to attend.

Portfolio Workshops

Professionals in Art and Design careers talk about how they see portfolios and give "First Look" impressions on an
anonymous selection of student works. All students and professionals are welcome to attend.

Super Smash Bros Tournament Extravaganza

PTA President - Ricardo Fernandez hosts three Super Smash Bros sessions. Who will be the first FanfaireNYC Smash Bros Champion? Space is limited - advance sign-up required on our website page or at the door. First come, first serve!

Scene One | Take One - Acting!

Two Directors and Two Writers talk about the
creative process and working together.

Bad Kitty - Nick Bruel talks about his career

Nick Bruel, creator of the NY Times Bestselling 'Bad Kitty' series will talk about the children's book industry and give advice on breaking into it.

Can You Tell Me How to Get - Character Design

Louis Henry Mitchell designs all new Muppets and oversees character design for Sesame Street domestically and internationally. His story will inspire you to THINK BIG!

Adobe Demonstration

Adobe Education Evangelist, Kevin Carew-Bynoe, speaks on the importance of creativity in the classroom and how these skills transfer to future career goals.

[Graphic] Designing Your Career

Graphic designers Woody Batts, Lucie Kim, Jenny Miles, Judith Grey, and Joann Hill, discuss the trajectories of their careers, expounding on
everything from how they got their start to
the most unusual project they worked on.

Tough Conversations Through Illustration

Creatives Titus Thomas, Amy Chu, and Fabrice Sapolsky discuss how art and illustration can help to start a conversation around difficult topics or emotions and raise awareness about mental health.

VFX Storytelling

Learn the principles of design, storytelling and efficient workflows in the realm of computer graphics. Members of the Visual Effects Society speak about work that combines skills in graphic design, 2D
and 3D animation, and visual effects.

Technical Cosplay Contest

Technical Cosplay Contest - judged by
professional cosplayers. Saber Guild will give a demonstration while judges deliberate.

Cosplay Contest Intermission

Saber Guild will give a demonstration while judges deliberate on the winners of the Technical Cosplay Contest.

Noir | Black Comic Book Illustration and Publishing

Writers and illustrators in the comic book industry discuss the advantages and challenges of telling black stories.

Web Comics with Background Noise

Artist John Hazard and writer Lisa Burdidge talk about the creation and
promotion of their popular, autobiographical webcomic, Background Noise.

Creative Currency | How to Protect Your Work

Artists and designers discuss the value of creative work and professional practice. They give practical advice on how to negotiate project scope, fees and deadlines while keeping your work protected.