Many movie geeks become movie geeks because of the worlds that are created on film. If you've ever wondered about how these worlds are created, or how to create cinematic worlds of your own, this is the place to learn. Elling Lien and Justin A. Foley are local film industry professionals (and geeks!) and want to share their knowledge/answer your questions.
"Women in Geekdom is a workshop to talk about people who identify as women in the world of geeks. The workshop has two aims, the first is to celebrate the progress that has been made in the past few decades and the women who represent this progress such as activists, gamers, actors, writers, directors, scientists, etc. The second aim is to touch on some issues that still remain within Geek culture and geeky industries for women. Everyone of any age or gender are more than welcome to join us for this workshop!"
Steampunk Newfoundland presents our popular free workshop: Make your own Steampunk Brooch/Decorate your own Mini-Journal. All materials are supplied. Low-heat glue guns are used, so children under 12 will need to be supervised by parent or guardian. Space is limited to room capacity.
Cosplay Snatch Game is a nerdy twist on the fan favorite main challenge from Rupaul's Drag Race, Snatch Game! A parody of the game show Match Game, where contestants attempt to match celebrities' answers to fill-in-the-blank questions.
Cosplayers chosen to play will be impersonating the character they are cosplaying and answer fill in the blank questions along with two contestants hoping to get a match among their answers. The contestant with the most matches and the cosplayer who best portrayed their character win!
As a special treat you might see the host lip sync for her life!
Geek Survivor is a trivia game that runs throughout the weekend. Teams of three compete to qualify in on the first three games with the winner of each round moving onto the final game. You can come as a team or find one when you arrive. It is first come as to which teams compete for get there early! Although it is called "Geek Survivor", it more closely resembles Jeopardy! and Beat the Geeks in structure and style. It is a trivia-based game, where contestants answer questions of varying difficulty about different Sci-Fi topics. At the end of the game, the contestant with the highest score is crowned "Ultra Geek".
The faeiries around here need a few more homes, let's hear a few Faerie tales and decorate some faerie doors & stones you can take home for your own garden!!
Dungeons and Dragons can be great for the whole family or a fun night with friends. Come learn and discover how to get started, or get your kids started, in this time honoured gekk tradition!
Learn the basics of how to use LED's and basic electronics to light up your costumes and super-charge your cosplay! There are a million ways to use lighting in props and directly in costume materials not to mention how to easily power and control all those fancy lights, so come by to learn how you can apply a new bright idea to your costume.
Starlord & his Superhero buddies would like to share their favourite childhood stories with you, come along for storytime and a great opportunity to get photos or ask your favourite heroes questions!
Women have been saving the day for a long time in comic books. Some you've never heard of, some you didn't know were around so long and definitely a bunch you can look up! Let me introduce you to them!
Ever thought about starting a podcast? Ever not start one because you didn't know where to start? Good news! Stylin' Steve from The Whostorian Podcast is here to help. He'll cover everything from what equipment you need, where to have your podcast hosted online and even how to do some editing.
Hosted by Darren Hann”That Star Trek guy” and Jeff Keeping “ The Big Dirty Nerd” . Join them and discuss your thoughts on the good and bad points of Star Trek Discovery.
Geek Survivor is a trivia game that runs throughout the weekend. Teams of three compete to qualify in on the first three games with the winner of each round moving onto the final game. You can come as a team or find one when you arrive. It is first come as to which teams compete for get there early! Although it is called "Geek Survivor", it more closely resembles Jeopardy! and Beat the Geeks in structure and style. It is a trivia-based game, where contestants answer questions of varying difficulty about different Sci-Fi topics. At the end of the game, the contestant with the highest score is crowned "Ultra Geek".
Ember is a post-apocalyptic Live Action Role Playing Game (Larp) that operates out of St. John's. We have created our own post-apocalyptic world which centers around our unique aesthetic we call Analog Punk. This panel is to teach about the basics of Larp and our Larp specifically.
Do you have a novel in you, but it just won't get on the page? Novel Writing Foundations is a condensed version of the class that Bestsellers credit with getting their work into print! You can do it!
A follow up to my previous Platinum Age presentation, an intro to the Golden Age of comics including information on the included years, defining titles/characters and its lasting effects on comics.
From comic books to galaxies far far away prosthetic limbs have been a feature of science fiction heroes and villains alike. This panel will discuss how fictional devices compare to what is available today, along with how science fiction has changed the way society view prosthetics. Members of the War Amps Champ program will be bringing along some of their devices to show and answering your questions about prosthetic limbs. This is a child-friendly presentation and all ages are welcome.
Two traditionally published authors, Kristen Ciccarelli (The Last Namsara, published by HarperCollins) and Hope Cook (House of Ash, published by Abrams) discuss the ins and outs of writing and publishing YA fantasy, sci-fi, and horror in a highly competitive industry. Kristen and Hope will discuss their rejections, the need for perseverance, and their ultimate successes—including how they got their agents and eventual book deals. Bring all your burning questions!
Have you ever wanted to learn Puppetry just like they do on shows like The Muppet Show, Sesame Street or Fraggle Rock? Now’s your chance! You well have the chance to learn how to preform puppets while using Monitors just like the Muppet Puppeteers!
Are you looking to get your work published? Don't know where to start? The owner and editor-in-chief of Atlantic Canada's #1 Genre publisher are here to help you! We have tons of information and will answer any of your questions!
Four participants will compete in a battle of wits, answering questions of the Earth's mightiest heroes. Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse, and more will be featured in this trivia.
We will have a discussion about the amount of LGBTQ+ representation in various video games throughout the years. Some of it may be good, some of it may be bad or some of them may be something in between. No matter what it is, we will have an open discussion about all of it.
This exciting presentation is a must see for video game lovers of all types and anyone who is interested in how video games are designed and developed. Come out and meet game designers from across the province, see their video game demonstrations, and ask questions! Artists, audio designers, creative writers, and prospective Video Game Art & Design college students will find this glimpse into the process of indie game development especially interesting. Student games from the CNA Video Game Art & Design program will be showcased.
Geek Survivor is a trivia game that runs throughout the weekend. Teams of three compete to qualify in on the first three games with the winner of each round moving onto the final game. You can come as a team or find one when you arrive. It is first come as to which teams compete for get there early! Although it is called "Geek Survivor", it more closely resembles Jeopardy! and Beat the Geeks in structure and style. It is a trivia-based game, where contestants answer questions of varying difficulty about different Sci-Fi topics. At the end of the game, the contestant with the highest score is crowned "Ultra Geek".
What do our favourite characters all have in common? Find out in this workshop! Using Rey and Finn from The Force Awakens as a case study, we’ll break down the elements of good character construction in order to figure out what, exactly, makes them tick. If you’re a writer wanting to craft enthralling, complex characters with epic, transformative arcs, come to this workshop and learn how!
NewfoundLUG- Collecting, Creating, and Displaying LEGO Creations- Come join us at our panel where will introduce our local LEGO users group. Learn about what we do, from collecting & creating custom LEGO creations! We will discuss building tips & techniques, designing digitally, and much more! We will also have some creations on display for you to check out!
Ever wanted to create your own fantasy world? This panel is designed to help would be writers, DMs, and directors create their own fantasy and sci-fi worlds with unique characters, concepts, and cultures.
Please join us for a live taping of Welcome to Deadhouse: A Goosebumps Book Club. Come explore the books and their main themes with us, as well as share your experiences with the series.
A convention tradition! A staff of writers that are usually polite fight over the answers to your questions and answers, revealing there really is no one way to write!
Come one, come all to the anime extravaganza! Here we will host a Jeopardy-style game to assess your anime aptitude, and show an anime episode after, if time allows it. The contestant seats are somewhat limited, so to ensure your spot, we suggest that you sign the sign-up sheet you'll see if you visit our stand in the clubs & groups space.
Let’s get moving and grooving at Magical Games and Sing-a-long. A workshop for ages 2-7 year olds (adult supervision required) take part in themed games, dance, and sing songs.
Ever wonder what support is available to you as you write the next sci-fi or fantasy epic? Are you looking for programs to take your horror or paranormal romance to the next level? Come find out what the Writers Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador is doing for the local writing community!
Hello, future space cadets! We are the paladins of Voltron, here to answer any of your questions about us, our adventures in space, or whatever you'd like! To help us sway you to follow your dream to become one of the defenders of the universe, we will also be answering your truth or dares and play a game or two. Even paladins need to have a bit of fun! Please join our interactive hologram and ask away. Form Voltron!
We will be holding a class on the defense against the dark arts, teaching spells you would need to defend yourself against Voldemort (unforgivables are prohibited). At the end of the class there will be an interactive dueling competition between students that will culminate in a class champion.
Geek Survivor is a trivia game that runs throughout the weekend. Teams of three compete to qualify in on the first three games with the winner of each round moving onto the final game. You can come as a team or find one when you arrive. It is first come as to which teams compete for get there early! Although it is called "Geek Survivor", it more closely resembles Jeopardy! and Beat the Geeks in structure and style. It is a trivia-based game, where contestants answer questions of varying difficulty about different Sci-Fi topics. At the end of the game, the contestant with the highest score is crowned "Ultra Geek".
A detailed look at the history of Sega's time as a console manufacturer, it's place in the gaming industry and culture of the 80s and 90s, and it's departure from the console business.
Are you curious about what life was like in the Middle Ages? Have you ever wanted to strap on armour and hit people with swords? Do you love dressing up? Did you know you are actually living in a Kingdom? Take a step into the Modern Middle Ages, and learn about all the things we do, and plan to do, here in our Shire of Ar n-Eilean-ne.
Ever wondered how Klingon came to be? Or where the intricate sounds of Na’vi came from? Or how you could invent a language of your own? Come learn the ins and outs of fictional languages and how you can start creating one yourself!
I bet you have a idea, don't you? One you bet would be the talk of the whole con. Want to turn that idea into a reality? Learn the basic first steps in that journey from a local businessman who's made all of the mistakes for you!
A panel of established and emerging fantasy authors shares their experiences about writing for different demographics. Open to audience questions about everything from the writing and publishing process to specific queries about fantasy and paranormal fiction.
Come learn about Puppets and take a moment to play during this hands-on experience! We'll cover everything from The Muppets to Indonesian Shadow Puppets! Additionally you'll learn about the cultural relevance, construction, stylization and manipulation of some of your most beloved characters.
"Have you ever wanted to travel back to 17 Century England and meet a charming demon butler and his lovely young master? Then, look no further!
Coming to you straight from the 1800s, meet the Earl, Ciel Phantomhive, and company in the extraordinary “Simply One Hell of a Talk Show!” Join Lord Phantomhive as well as Sebastian Michaelis, Grell Sutcliff, the Undertaker, and many more in a spectacular event featuring Q&A, games and much more!
So hurry on to our show as it will be the best you ever see! (Because if it couldn’t be that much, then what kind of show would it be, really?)
“(This panel will contain some mature language and themes. Not for those who are easily offended.)”"
Last year the NL Ghostbusters took their panel audience on a technical journey, presenting the basic How-To's on becoming a Ghostbuster. This year, we're feeling a bit more emotional. Join us for a personal journey into the Ghostbusters fandom and what it means to our members. We'll be sharing our passion and love for the franchise as well as some funny anecdotes. Come prepared with your own stories as well as we want to hear from you! We will also be touching upon the 2016 reboot and it's surrounding controversy and speculating on what the recently announced Ghostbusters 2020 film may bring! You'll laugh, you'll cry, dogs and cats will be living together. Mass hysteria!
