OFF SITE: Friday, April 11, 7:00 PM Pre-Party Meet and Greet at Austin Books & Comics, 5002 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin TX 78751

SHOW Hours: Saturday, April 12, 11 AM – 6 PM; Sunday April 13, 12 PM – 6 PM.

SATURDAY PANELS

12-1 PM: Texas Film Commission (TFC) Overview of Programs and Resources Texas has a long history in both film making and digital media. In this session learn about the TFC programs and resources available to anyone interested in making Video Game, Animation, Visual Effects, Extended Reality, Film, Television and Commercial projects in Texas. A presentation by Michelle Habecker of TFC.

1:30-2:30 PM: Making Webcomic: Start to Finish Creators Julia Kay, Jason Poland, Zach Cranor & Mad Rupert take you through the process of making a webcomic, from idea through publication and all points in between! Moderated by Kevin Garcia

3-4 PM: Character Design with Ro Higashi Join Half of the Crown creator Ro Higashi for a hands-on workshop on character design! Learn how distinct silhouettes make characters instantly recognizable and explore how expressions differ in Asian comics. Using live demos, you’ll refine your own designs and bring characters to life with expressive faces. Perfect for artists of all levels!

4:30-5:30 PM Latinidad Comics Moderated by Kevin Garcia

OFF SITE: Live Art Show KOOP Radio Benefit! Saturday, 7-11 PM at St. Elmo Brewing 440 E St Elmo Rd. – Artists from STAPLE! make art LIVE! Donate to KOOP and take some home!

SUNDAY PANELS

1-2 PM: Brian Blomerth – My Work So Far: Join acclaimed illustrator and cartoonist Brian Blomerth for a career spanning “survey of all the awful ideas and bad comics I did – and how I (hopefully) have improved over the years.” Moderated by Dale Wallain.

2:30-3:30 PM: Q&A with Kazu Kibuishi Moderated by Kevin Garcia

4-5 PM: Comics Meets TTRPG! Jason Poland, Kennon James, Anton W. Blake & T. Shirley discuss their interdisciplinary approach to creating works in the fantastic realms of both comics and TTRPGs!