Indy PopCon: Full Schedule

PLEASE NOTE! Times below are PRELIMINARY. Schedule is subject to change.

All panels and workshops are free, non-ticketed events unless otherwise specified. Add your favorites to your own personal schedule planner but please note that attendance to panels will be first come, first serve!

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12:00pm EDT

To be Deadpool is Not Consent

People believe that dressing up as Deadpool gives them an excuse to act inappropriately and without restraint. Some even believe that they know the character by what friends have told them and what few comics they've read. In this panel, learn what Wade Wilson is all about. History, family, friends, loves, losses, humorous times, sad times, and current story up to his recent marriage, all from a fellow D. Pool cosplayer.

Speakers

Kyle Akers

Friday May 30, 2014 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Room 140 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis IN 46225

Cosplay

12:00pm EDT

Professional comic portfolio review

Are you someone who eats, sleeps, dreams comics? Do you want to draw Spider-Man swinging from NYC rooftops? Do you crave penciling the next great battle of the X-men? Or do you have the need to redesign the next Batman armor? Are you unable to leave your house without your pencil and sketchbook?

It sounds like you need to be drawing comic books! (comics?) Chris Allo former Talent Liason/Associate Editor for Marvel comics is here to give you information on how to begin your professional career. Learn how to put together a professional portfolio. Understand the basics of comic art as well as the business side of the industry. Get your artwork looked at and critiqued by the man who set Marko Djurdjevic on the road to comic stardom!

Speakers

Chris Allo

Chris Allo's career at Marvel Entertainment spanned nearly ten years from Internship to Talent Management. He assisted in managing hundred of freelancers in various capacities. He Hosted and reviewed art for visiting students from SCAD, RISD and did portfolio reviews... Read More →

Friday May 30, 2014 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Room 143-144 Indiana Convention Center

Comics

12:00pm EDT

Why Should Players Care about Story in Video Games?

Video games are a unique medium that combine audio, visual, and interactive elements. This makes video games unlike any other media as a story-telling mechanism. But why do games need story in order to be enjoyable? And how can video games take advantage of their narrative capabilities? In this panel, we’ll take a look at some of the interesting ways that video games tell stories through interactivity and examine the role of video games as narrative devices. Each panelist will share some examples of story-telling done right and done wrong and give their personal dos and don’ts for video game story-telling.

Speakers

Andrew Nee

(Negativeworld.org) – Owner and web developer of video game website, Negative World.

Ragtag Studios

Ragtag Studio is an independent game development company founded in 2011. The team is comprised of friends and industry veterans, Matt Carter, Chris Cobb, and Shawn Halwes. After developing games together for more than a decade for studios such as Activision, Ion Storm, and Disney... Read More →

Dave Welch

(Experimental Gamer) – Developer of Boot Hill Heroes, a wild west RPG.

Friday May 30, 2014 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Room 141-142 Indiana Convention Center

Gaming, Entrepreneur

12:00pm EDT

Crit Confirm Entertainment

Friday May 30, 2014 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Sam Ash Stage Indiana Convention Center

Internet, Live Podcast

1:00pm EDT

Indie Comics Roundtable

Starting a comic? Already knee-deep in one and want to learn about networking, promotion, and self-publishing? Never fear! You’re not alone. We’ve assembled a crack team of panelists with varying levels of involvement and experience in the independent comics world. We’ll talk shop and discuss the challenges and rewards of doing comics yourself. Hosted by the Indy Webcomics Group.

THE PANELISTS
The Hobbyist, Chris Ludden of Chris & Gin (http://chrisandgin.com)
The Entrepreneur, Lee Cherolis of Little Guardians (http://littleguardianscomic.com)
The Kickstarter, Jackie Crofts of Nutmeg (http://nutmegcomic.com)
The Pro, Kyle Latino of Outlaw Territory vol. 3 and Prime 8′s (http://www.ktino.com)

THE MODERATOR
The Geek, Tony Troxell, Geeking in Indiana (http://www.geekinginindiana.com)

Speakers

Lee Cherolis

Jackie Crofts

Ginger Dee

Her, Chris & Gin

Comic creator Ginger Dee was born on the totally, completely unknown island of Oahu. There she learned the survival skills that would make her the queen of all lizards- able to endure the searing tropical heat and unbearable humidity. After boring of travelling the Pacific and... Read More →

Kyle Latino

Chris Ludden

Friday May 30, 2014 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Room 140 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis IN 46225

Comics

1:00pm EDT

Cosplay Props and Armor Making

Cosplay Prop and Armor discussion with CosAwesome Studios members around the following topics:

Common Cosplay Materials overview – Foam, Plastic, Worbla, PVC, Fiberglass, Bondo, Putty, etc.

Reusing/Repurposing items for Props and Armor – Quick examples of what you can do with commonly found items.

Fabricating costume pieces – Different tricks and strategies when working with cosplay materials.

Kit-Bashing – Just as it sounds, smash one pre-made kit or prop with another to make a prop all your own.

Painting / Detailing – Really making your props and armor pop and stand out.

Question and Answer session at the end and also at the CosAwesome fan table.

If we have a projector or screen available we’ll have a member of CosAwesome making a prop or armor piece during the panel.

Speakers

James T. Wulfgar

Friday May 30, 2014 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Room 141-142 Indiana Convention Center

Cosplay

1:00pm EDT

Steam vs Diesel: Dieselpunk 101

You've heard of steampunk. You've seen the gadget clad victorian retronauts online and at cons. But have you heard of Dieselpunk? Dieselpunk is the fastest growing genrepunk and as the producer and host of The Diesel Powered Podcast, "Big Daddy Cool" Johnny Dellarocca is one of the leaders in the global dieselpunk community. Join this media interactive panel to learn about Dieselpunk!

Speakers

Johnny Dellarocca

Owner, BDC Entertainment Network

Johnny Dellarocca is a walking talking reminder of a time long past. He describes his entertainment style as Dieselpunk - a fusion of the styles and aesthetics of the past, with the sensibilities of contemporary culture. Johnny fuses magic with high energy vocal swing music and... Read More →

Friday May 30, 2014 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Room 143-144 Indiana Convention Center

Fantasy, Performance

1:15pm EDT

Nerd's Domain Podcast

Friday May 30, 2014 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Sam Ash Stage Indiana Convention Center

Internet, Live Podcast

2:00pm EDT

Belly Dance - the hippest dance of all time

Have you had your picture taken with a bellydance at a Con? Well, come and get your picture taken with one of our bellydancers. Then hang out in our Egyptian Fantasy Inspired Lounge and learn more than you ever wanted to know about Bellydance. This panel will explore the current bellydance subculture in American. Bellydance has a long history in American popular culture. It is the premiere social dance, and fitness routine for many American women. The panel will present the bellydance culture of Indianapolis through live bellydance performances, drumming, costume display, and question/answer sessions. Free bellydance lessons will also be available. Cosplay strongly encouraged!

Speakers

Stacie Michele Jones

Principal, ColdFissionBellyDance

Bellydance is my passion and I am the hostess of the panel Bellydance: The Hippest Dance of All Time. Bellydance has a reputation as the oldest dance form and it has a big presence in Con Culture. Come and learn how to have fun at a Con ~ Fantasy Bellydance style! Get new ideas... Read More →

Friday May 30, 2014 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room 140 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis IN 46225

2:00pm EDT

Making a Board Game - From Concept to Execution

There's nothing quite like opening a fresh new board game, punching out the pieces, and gathering around a table with good friends for old school gaming fun. Learn from several board game developers about their new projects and how they took their love of board gaming and turned it into an actual game for others to enjoy.

Speakers

Action Phase

Kathryn Steele

Friday May 30, 2014 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room 141-142 Indiana Convention Center

Gaming, Entrepreneur

2:00pm EDT

Pro Wrestling Funtime Arcade Panel

Thomas Green (writer, editor for Joe Gagne's Funtime Pro Wrestling Arcade on Youtube) hosts this session, discussing the history of pro wrestling video games! Over two years, fifty-plus episodes, and hundreds of thousands of views on Youtube (Youtube.com/MikeAndTomPresent), the Funtime Arcade has covered the good, the bad, and the ugly (and there is a LOT of ugly) of pro wrestling in video games! During this panel, we span the entire spectrum -- from Starman to Cena and everything in-between! Step in the ring, grab your controller, and always remember - a winner is you!

Moderators

Patrick Scott Patterson

It all started in 1981 when he dropped a quarter into a Pac-Man machine…Patrick Scott Patterson (Scott to his friends) makes his living as the go-to guy for video game content and insight. From the earliest days of video game history to commentary on the latest and greatest... Read More →

Speakers

Thomas Green

Friday May 30, 2014 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room 143-144 Indiana Convention Center

TV & Movies

2:00pm EDT

Camel Spiders

Shot and filmed in Indiana!

Based on actual creatures that for years have tormented United States armed forces in the Middle East, these creatures have now invaded the southwestern deserts of the United States. The Camel Spiders now freely hunt for prey, unafraid of any predator - including man. No place is safe no one is beyond their paralyzing sting. In the end, a small band of hearty fighters are forced to make one last stand against the creatures.

Rated R. Children under 17 not admitted.

Friday May 30, 2014 2:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Screening Room 242

TV & Movies

2:30pm EDT

Obsessive Viewer Podcast

Friday May 30, 2014 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Sam Ash Stage Indiana Convention Center

Internet, Live Podcast

3:00pm EDT

Roller Derby Q&A

Roller derby is currently one of the quickest growing amateur sports. There are 323 leagues registered with the Women's Flat Track Derby Association, and 34 teams registered with the Men's Roller Derby Association. Come learn more about this amazing sport and what it means to those who play it.

Friday May 30, 2014 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 143-144 Indiana Convention Center

Art & Music

3:00pm EDT

The Art of Found Object Costuming

It’s a common dilemma: You want to cosplay, but you don’t have much cash. Or you don’t have access to a sewing machine, and wouldn’t know what to do with it if you did. Or the con is in two days, and you don’t have time to make something from scratch. Sound familiar? If so, this panel is for you! We’ll show you a variety of costumes made for less than $10, plus discuss character selection, making your character recognizable, and how to build a complete costume out of things you have around the house.

Friday May 30, 2014 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 141-142 Indiana Convention Center

Cosplay

3:00pm EDT

Heroes, Trolls, and Game Changers: Video Game Law Dungeon Crawl

Law is a source of much fear and confusion, located as much in the realm of witchcraft and magic as necromancy. Join Suzanne Jackiw, Dawid Danek, and Ross A. Hersemann, apprentices in the dark arts of video game law, as they disclos,e the secrets and spells behind copyright, trademarks, and game licenses.

Friday May 30, 2014 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 140 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis IN 46225

Gaming, Entrepreneur

3:00pm EDT

The Unlockable Characters

When four seasoned comedians realized that they could merge their love for nerd pop-culture and Stand-up, the Unlockable Characters were formed. Touring clubs and conventions all around the country, this quartet of laugh inducing ninjas revel in entertaining an audience that is often overlooked at standard venues. With a production of the utmost quality and a show specifically geared toward its varying audiences, the Unlockable Characters stand-out among its competition. Be it Anime, Comic Books, Video games or Sci-fi, these comedic scholars are well versed, despite the cost of their high school popularity.

Moderators

Johnny Dellarocca

Owner, BDC Entertainment Network

Friday May 30, 2014 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
Main Stage Indiana Convention Center

Art & Music, Performance

3:45pm EDT

1 More Castle Podcast

Friday May 30, 2014 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Sam Ash Stage Indiana Convention Center

Internet, Live Podcast

4:00pm EDT

Nerd-prov

INDYPROV is an Emmy® Award nominated improvisational comedy troupe and his been performing for over a decade. Join us for an improv show based on your suggestions about all things nerdy! We will visit comics, gaming, Dr. Who and all things geek like! Audience interaction highly encouraged!

Friday May 30, 2014 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Room 143-144 Indiana Convention Center

All Anime Art & Music Comics Fantasy Gaming Internet Sci-fi TV & Movies

4:00pm EDT

Cosplay Pics 101: Posing in Costume

Want to look better in your cosplay photos? Want to make quick hallway snapshops look as good as a staged photoshoot? It’s possible with a little posing practice! Come learn the secrets of creating flattering and dynamic poses for any character, as well as the best ways to show off your costume, props and makeup in pictures.

Speakers

Alena van Arendonk

"...And Sewing Is Half The Battle!"

Alena has been cosplaying for more than two decades, and has provided professional costuming and SFX makeup work for film, live theatre, and museums. She is a member of “…And Sewing Is Half The Battle!”, an Indiana-based cosplay team that has garnered more than 50 awards for... Read More →

Friday May 30, 2014 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Room 141-142 Indiana Convention Center

Cosplay

4:00pm EDT

Awkward Twitter Mingle

Calling all Twitter users! Here is a chance to meet and great and connect with other twitter geeks!

Speakers

Greymattersplat

Friday May 30, 2014 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Room 140 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis IN 46225

Internet

4:15pm EDT

Stage Setup

Friday May 30, 2014 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Main Stage Indiana Convention Center

5:00pm EDT

The Delinquent Comic Art of Willy Harroff

Who Knows What Evil Lurks in the Hearts of Men (& Women)? I Do! I Do!

Ever wonder when parents first started NOT trusting their kids? The 1950s! Soon after the words “juvenile delinquency” were paired together, no child was spared! Suddenly comics, rock & roll, smoking and the birds & the bees were suspects. Comic book burnings literally swept the nation. Sound familiar?

This humorous, but informative talk would include an homage to the fantastic comic book artists and writers of the 1950s and 60s along with a stinging indictment against the self-appointed culture wars critic of the era, Dr. Fredric Wertham (think Dr. Phil). Wertham, author of Seduction of the Innocent, declared comics were responsible for juvenile delinquency and, unintentionally, brought the Comics Code Authority into practice, permanently whitewashing the quality out of mainstream comics.

In my own comics, I take Wertham’s quasi-scientific argument to the extreme. Wertham claimed horror and crime comics caused youth to go on delinquent, sometimes murderous, crime sprees and sexual romps. I apply Wertham’s bogus method of removing micro-sections of early comics for close inspection, morph them into beautiful quilt-like kaleidoscopic patterns and transform them into fresh funny images.

Wascally Wee Willy Harroff

Speakers

Wascally Wee Willy

Friday May 30, 2014 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Room 140 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis IN 46225

Comics

5:00pm EDT

Write Or Wrong - A Writer's Guide to Creating Comics

Join Dirk Manning, author of Write or Wrong - A Writer's Guide to Creating Comics, as he walks you through the creative process of writing for comic books. Have a story you've been dying to turn into a comic book? Come learn from Dirk!

Speakers

Dirk Manning

Friday May 30, 2014 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Room 143-144 Indiana Convention Center

Comics, Entrepreneur

5:00pm EDT

Meet the 501st and Rebel Legion

Learn about what it takes to join the ranks of the 501st and Rebel Legion from the members of Star Wars Indiana. Come armed with your lightsaber and questions, and they’ll help guide your way to costume mastery.

Friday May 30, 2014 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Room 141-142 Indiana Convention Center

Sci-fi

5:00pm EDT

Nicholas Brendon Q&A

What's Xander from Buffy the Vampire Slayer up to now? Ask him yourself and find out!

Moderators

Johnny Dellarocca

Owner, BDC Entertainment Network

Speakers

Nicholas Brendon

Friday May 30, 2014 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Main Stage Indiana Convention Center

TV & Movies, Celebrity

5:00pm EDT

Adult Swim: The Minds Behind Making Return of Aetheria

Professors discuss the game development process from conception to completion and all the areas between.

Speakers

Mathew Powers

Friday May 30, 2014 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Room PoPCon Academy 139

Gaming

5:00pm EDT

Nazis at the Center of the Earth

Researchers in Antarctica are abducted by a team of masked storm troopers. They are dragged deep underground to a hidden continent in the center of the earth. Here Nazi survivors, their bodies a horrifying patchwork of decaying and regenerated flesh, are planning for the revival of the Third Reich.

Rated R. Children under 18 not admitted without their parents.

Friday May 30, 2014 5:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Screening Room 242

TV & Movies, Film Screening

6:00pm EDT

Cosplay =/= Consent aka basic Con and Cosplay Ettiquette

The ‘Cosplay is not Consent’ movement actually reaches out a LOT further than just through being photographed without permission. It’s more of an anti-harassment movement, which can encompass anything from inappropriate gawking/glaring, which can make people feel very uncomfortable, to inappropriate and unwelcome touching or word exchange, which both men and women have been victim to. Especially in the geek community where many of the people are too shy or afraid to speak up, or worried that by saying no, they’re going to cause an issue of some sort, even though they were just put in a position of feeling violated. This is just a basic etiquette panel on, “just because you’re at a con, doesn’t mean all rules are out the window!” People still have feelings, there are still boundaries that shouldn’t be crossed just like on the street or in the office, and just because a costume is showing some skin….it’s not an excuse for inappropriate behavior. Through a series of power point presentation and mini-skits, we’ll go over some do’s and don’ts during certain situations that may and will come up during your convention experience.

Speakers

Mogchelle Cosplay

Michelle Mussoni, also known in the Cosplay (a play on words meaning Costume Play) world as Cospinay or Mogchelle, started in the costume world by just being an average geek attending a Japanese Animation convention in 1999. Seeing all the other people in costumes around, just looked... Read More →

Friday May 30, 2014 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Room 143-144 Indiana Convention Center

Cosplay

6:00pm EDT

True Dungeon 101

Have you ever been curious about True Dungeon and how it works, but failed your will checks to participate? Don't worry! Meet the creators behind True Dungeon and learn how the game works, so you can participate in future sessions!

Speakers

Jeff Martin

Dwarven Forge, LLC

I am President of Dwarven Forge (raised over $4 million on Kickstarter in 11 months), and Founder of True Dungeon (biggest event at Gen Con Indy).

Friday May 30, 2014 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Room 141-142 Indiana Convention Center

Fantasy

6:00pm EDT

Riffing Myself: Joel Hodgson's One Man Show

Joel Hodgson is the creator and original host of Mystery Science Theater 3000, the Peabody Award-winning movie riffing show. Recently, MST3K has been listed in "Top 100 TV shows of all time" lists in Entertainment Weekly and Time Magazine. Joel has also performed on "Freaks and Geeks" "Saturday Night Live " and "Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee". He also currently voices the character of "Mayor Bill Dewey" in Cartoon Network's "Steven Universe"

About "Riffing Myself"
"Riffing Myself" is the creation story of Mystery Science Theater 3000 - ever wonder how Tom Servo, Crow and Gypsy came into the world? Ever wonder how Joel with a rag tag group of comics and the staff at a UHF channel in Minneapolis went on to make a TV show that won the Peabody Award? And how do you go about finding "the worst movies in the world" ? The answers to these questions and many more will be revealed in Joel Hodgson's "Riffing Myself". Q and A to follow.

Speakers

Joel Hodgson

Friday May 30, 2014 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Main Stage Indiana Convention Center

TV & Movies, Celebrity

6:30pm EDT

Private Meet and Greet with Red Power Ranger Steve Cardenas

Closed to the general public. Tickets available online at www.indypopcon.com.

Speakers

Steve Cardenas

Friday May 30, 2014 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Room 140 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis IN 46225

TV & Movies

7:30pm EDT

Free Concert with Paul & Storm

Join us for our PopCon Kick Off Concert featuring our special guest headliners, Paul & Storm! This concert is FREE for all PopCon fans with a valid Friday/3-Day pass for the convention.

With Support From The Harp Twins and Playboy Psychonauts, and with "Big Daddy Cool" as MC, this concert is sure to take the roof off the convention center!

Moderators

Johnny Dellarocca

Owner, BDC Entertainment Network

Speakers

Playboy Psychonauts

Paul and Storm

Paul and Storm (Paul Sabourin and Greg “Storm” DiCostanzo) have been writing and performing funny songs together for a long, long time, starting with their stint together in a cappella band Da Vinci’s Notebook. Their music has appeared on pretty much every type of media... Read More →

Harp Twins

Friday May 30, 2014 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Main Stage Indiana Convention Center

10:00am EDT

Intro to Anime

Are you new to the world of anime? Maybe you’re interested but things seem a bit over whelming with all of the shows out there. Well, this may help you out a little. Come find out what are some good anime to get you started in this huge world we call anime!

Speakers

Courtney Pollard

Founder/Public Rep., Sodesune Entertainment

Hey there XD My name is Courtney (Kiki) Pollard. I love love love anime! It is the one thing in life that I have found that I can always count on! It is my passion and I love nothing more than to share it with the world! I am current student at IUPUI to get my degree in Computer... Read More →

Cameron Pollard

Saturday May 31, 2014 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Room 143-144 Indiana Convention Center

Anime

10:00am EDT

Make-up For Costuming

No costume is complete without appropriate makeup! Makeup can make you truly resemble your character and look better in photos. Learn how to look more masculine or more feminine, give yourself enormous anime eyes, create alien prostheses, or add special effects. We’ll show you what makeup you need, what products to use (and which to avoid!) and how to achieve the effect you want.

Speakers

Alena van Arendonk

"...And Sewing Is Half The Battle!"

Saturday May 31, 2014 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Room 140 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis IN 46225

Cosplay

10:00am EDT

Game of Thrones: Dragons and Lannisters and Starks, Oh my!

Join Liz and Lindi of Team TV Supernatural Dramas (TeamTSD) to talk about the latest news in Westeros. We'll talk predictions, Khaleesi, and of course be giving away prizes! And guys, bring your dragons on a leash. #FangsOut

Speakers

Liz Pochop

Co-Creator, TeamTSD

Liz is co-creator of Team TV Supernatural Dramas (TeamTSD) with her best friend, Lindi. She loves all things X-Men, Beyonce, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer (of course). Liz and Lindi host fan panels across the country promoting their favorite supernatural TV shows: The Walking Dead... Read More →

Lindi Smith

Co-Creator, TeamTSD

Lindi is co-creator of Team TV Supernatural Dramas (TeamTSD) with her best friend, Liz. Her dream is to somehow become Daenerys Targaryen and take over the world. She loves all things outer space and Doctor Who. Liz and Lindi host fan panels across the country promoting their... Read More →

Saturday May 31, 2014 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Room 141-142 Indiana Convention Center

TV & Movies

10:00am EDT

Saturday Morning Cartoons - Magic of Big Daddy Cool

Speakers

Johnny Dellarocca

Owner, BDC Entertainment Network

Saturday May 31, 2014 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Sam Ash Stage Indiana Convention Center

Art & Music, For Kids

10:30am EDT

Sharknado

When a freak hurricane swamps Los Angeles, nature's deadliest killer rules sea, land, and air as thousands of sharks terrorize the waterlogged populace.

Rated R. Children under 18 require parent for admission.

Saturday May 31, 2014 10:30am - 12:15pm EDT
Screening Room 242

Sci-fi, Film Screening

11:00am EDT

How to Break into the Business of Art

To some, it may seem like a career in the fine and/or applied arts is an impossible dream. The reality is different. This panel will address some of the challenges related to breaking into the business and entering the marketplace. Hear the first-hand experiences of two respected “young guns”--alumni Joseph Crone and Lowell Isaac, who are in the early stages of building their careers-and an esteemed Herron professor - Vance Farrow, who is currently educating the next generation of artist and illustrators.

Speakers

Vance Farrow

Associate Professor, Herron School of Art and Design

Farrow received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drawing from Murray State University in 1993, and an MFA in drawing from the University of Cincinnati in 1996. He taught at the Art Academy of Cincinnati until his eventual move to Indianapolis where he currently teaches as an Assistant Professor... Read More →

Lowell Isaac

I'm a lifelong cartoonist, illustrator, and writer– with experience in film, comics, advertizing, and childrens books. I studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, worked as a freelance storyboard and concept artist in Los Angeles, and recieved my... Read More →

Artists

Vance Farrow

Associate Professor, Herron School of Art and Design

Saturday May 31, 2014 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Room 140 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis IN 46225

Art & Music, Entrepreneur

11:00am EDT

I Want to Play Your Indie Game

Developers! Come on a journey that will help your indie game jump to the front of the pack by hearing from the one that will be the most critical to your success: the gamer.

Join a panel of indie gamer creators as they talk through the pros and cons of inie development, publishing, marketing, etc...

Moderators

Eric M. Hunter

Speakers

John D. Kennedy

Jay Margalus

Patrick Scott Patterson

Saturday May 31, 2014 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Room 143-144 Indiana Convention Center

Gaming

11:00am EDT

How I Beat a Patent Troll with Drew Curtis from Fark.com

Drew Curtis, the founder of leading internet Not-News site, Fark.com, shares with PopCon the story of how he fought a lawsuit from a company that had a patent, "...for the creation and distribution of news releases via email." Where others gave in to the challenge, Drew fought back and won, and provides you insight to his process and shares some startling statistics about the growing legal problem of frivolous patents.

Speakers

Drew Curtis

Founder, Fark.com

As the founder, sole owner, and CEO of Fark.com, Drew Curtis is in a very unique position where digital media is concerned. For the past 15 years, he has watched as media evolved from an industry who eschewed and dismissed the digital realm to an industry very much aware that their... Read More →

Saturday May 31, 2014 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Room 141-142 Indiana Convention Center

Internet, Entrepreneur

11:00am EDT

Modeling 3D Assets for Games/Movies

Speakers

Zeb Wood

Saturday May 31, 2014 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room PoPCon Academy 139

Gaming, PopCon Academy

11:00am EDT

Geek Trivia

You think YOU know Geek Culture? Prove it in our Geek Team Trivia challenge on the Main Stage!

Saturday May 31, 2014 11:00am - 12:45pm EDT
Main Stage Indiana Convention Center

All

11:15am EDT

Project-Nerd Podcast

With special guest Michael "Knightmage" Wilson

Saturday May 31, 2014 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Sam Ash Stage Indiana Convention Center

Internet, Live Podcast

12:00pm EDT

Creating Your First Comic

How to Print, Self-Publish, and Profit as an Indie Creator

The Sun Bros have written, illustrated, and published their first three comics in just three years—Chinatown, Apocalypse Man, and their latest graphic novel, Monkey Fist. Their Kickstarter campaigns have generated over $40,000 and now their books are featured at comic conventions and on the shelves of bookstores and comic shops throughout Chicagoland. But how did they do it? From the creative process to crowdfunding to tabling at your next con, join WesleySun and Brad Sun from Sun Bros Studios for an interactive panel discussion and learn how to get your own work out there!

Speakers

Sun Bros Studios

Saturday May 31, 2014 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Room 140 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis IN 46225

Comics

12:00pm EDT

Publishing Your Game for the Next Generation - Xbox One and PS4 Development

Publishing on Steam is a great feat for any game developer, but joining the PlayStation and Xbox networks is a whole other level for indie game developers. Hear from game developers on how they developed their relationships, and what the development process is like for the console industry.

Moderators

John D. Kennedy

Speakers

Young Horses

Ragtag Studios

Dave Welch

(Experimental Gamer) – Developer of Boot Hill Heroes, a wild west RPG.

Saturday May 31, 2014 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Room 143-144 Indiana Convention Center

Gaming, Entrepreneur

12:00pm EDT

My Life as a Meme

What happens when you take a bad high school photo and the internet gets ahold of it? Well…. You become the poster-boy for millions of people to make fun of ironic, unlucky situations. Meet Kyle, the real person behind the Bad Luck Brian meme and find out what it's like to be internet famous. We have a bonus MYSTERY MEME guest joining him as well!

Moderators

Patrick Scott Patterson

Speakers

Bad Luck Brian

Bad Luck Brian is an image macro series featuring a photo of a blonde teenage boy wearing a plaid sweater vest and braces, accompanied by captions that describe a variety of embarrassing and tragic occurrences. The first Bad Luck Brian submission was uploaded on January 23rd... Read More →

Saturday May 31, 2014 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Room 141-142 Indiana Convention Center

Internet, Celebrity

12:00pm EDT

Making Games with the Unreal Development Kit

Speakers

Mathew Powers

Saturday May 31, 2014 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room PoPCon Academy 139

Gaming, PopCon Academy

12:30pm EDT

Zero Budget Filmmaking

Saturday May 31, 2014 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Screening Room 242

TV & Movies, Entrepreneur

12:30pm EDT

Dungeons & Dragons Improv-active

The hilarious cast of the D’n’DUI podcast is going to be doing a live podcast show, and want IndyPopConians to participate. Think Who’s Line Is It Anyway, if it were run by Chris Hardwick.

The members of D’n’DUI are going to be bringing their characters to life in a fast-paced, free for all session of D&D and are going to use the audience to help write and tell the story. Let’s say Audience Member Dave volunteers, he is now transformed into Golbin Hex Master Dave! GHMD is now a character in the scene and then gets to go home with a belly full of laughs and some sweet swag. The whole affair is going to be recorded for podcast goodness!

Come check it out and roll the die!

Saturday May 31, 2014 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Sam Ash Stage Indiana Convention Center

Art & Music, Live Podcast | Fantasy, Live Podcast | Gaming, Live Podcast | Sci-fi, Live Podcast

1:00pm EDT

Kandyse McClure Q&A Panel

Meet THE Dualla from the hit show Battlestar Galactica, Kandyse McClure! Ask her about her time on the show, her experiences with werewolves in Hemlock Grove, or her new projects!

Moderators

Johnny Dellarocca

Owner, BDC Entertainment Network

Speakers

Kandyse McClure

Saturday May 31, 2014 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Main Stage Indiana Convention Center

Sci-fi, Celebrity

1:00pm EDT

Saving Star Wars Panel

The team that brought you the film Saving Star Wars is back with a special announcement, and some special guests along the way!

Saturday May 31, 2014 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Room 141-142 Indiana Convention Center

Sci-fi, Celebrity

1:00pm EDT

Joel Hodgson Private VIP Panel

ADMITTANCE FOR VIP JOEL HODGSON EXPERIENCE TICKET HOLDERS ONLY!

For tickets, click here: https://popcon.ticketbud.com/indypopcon

A private extended version of Joel Hodgson's "Riffing Myself" Behind the Scenes show, plus a 25 minute Q&A with a private audience of MST3K die-hards only!

All attendees receive a free exclusive poster officially welcome them into the Royal Order of Free and Accepted Mystery Scientists

Speakers

Joel Hodgson

Saturday May 31, 2014 1:00pm - 1:55pm EDT
Room 140 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis IN 46225

TV & Movies, Celebrity

1:00pm EDT

Building Games with Scratch

Speakers

Jennifer Stewart

Saturday May 31, 2014 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room PoPCon Academy 139

All, PopCon Academy

1:00pm EDT

Making Return of Aetheria– War of Realms: Programming & Media Promotion

Speakers

Todd Shelton

Saturday May 31, 2014 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 143-144 Indiana Convention Center

Gaming, PopCon Academy

1:30pm EDT

Serkprojects Presents Intentions

In this panel SERK Projects will be showing off their new film Intentions which has been two years in the making. We will start off by introducing some of the cast and crew then we will show you a clip from the film. We will finish up with fielding questions from the audience. They may ask questions about film, production, or our experiences as indie film makers.

Speakers

Serkprojects

Saturday May 31, 2014 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Screening Room 242

TV & Movies, Film Screening

1:45pm EDT

Stage Setup

Setting up the stage. NOTHING TO SEE HERE. No, seriously...

Saturday May 31, 2014 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Main Stage Indiana Convention Center

1:45pm EDT

Not Another Teen Wolf Podcast

Saturday May 31, 2014 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Sam Ash Stage Indiana Convention Center

TV & Movies, Live Podcast

2:00pm EDT

Writing a Comic Book Live on Stage

Creating a comic-book story live on stage. We'll be working with the audience to create and write a comic-book live on stage, which we'll produce and distribute afterwords. Awesome opportunity to spark the creative crowd, the comic-book crowd, and more. This would be a production of Follow Networks.

Moderators

Johnny Dellarocca

Owner, BDC Entertainment Network

Speakers

Chad Ettelbrick

Founder, Follow Networks

Chad Ettelbrick is the founder of Follow Networks, a creative community that collaborates to create comic-books, films, video, and more. Community members who collaborate on projects and whose ideas are used and included receive a portion of the profits created by that project. Chad... Read More →

Saturday May 31, 2014 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room 140 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis IN 46225

Comics

2:00pm EDT

So You Want to be a YouTuber

YouTube isn't just a hobby anymore - it's a legitimate business! Years ago, one would need to be discovered to become famous, but these days? Grab a webcam and go nuts. Learn from several YouTube stars who are starting to make careers off of their YouTube channels about how they started and what they do to earn new subscribers.

Moderators

Patrick Scott Patterson

Speakers

Elspeth Eastman

Lordminion777

Michael T. Mann

StevRayBro

Harp Twins

Saturday May 31, 2014 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room 141-142 Indiana Convention Center

Internet, Entrepreneur

2:00pm EDT

Making Return of Aetheria – War of Realms: The Women of ROA

Speakers

Mathew Powers

Saturday May 31, 2014 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Room 143-144 Indiana Convention Center

Gaming, PopCon Academy

2:00pm EDT

Student Films from the School of Informatics and Computing

Saturday May 31, 2014 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Room PoPCon Academy 139

TV & Movies, Film Screening

2:30pm EDT

Off the Air Podcast LIVE with Chick McGee

Come see Chick McGee and the Off the Air podcast as they record a show live on the PopCon Main Stage. Special guests TBA!

Speakers

Jess Hooker

Chick McGee

Saturday May 31, 2014 2:30pm - 3:45pm EDT
Main Stage Indiana Convention Center

Internet, Celebrity

2:30pm EDT

Saving Star Wars Screening

Watch the Saving Star Wars film in our screening room

Saturday May 31, 2014 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Screening Room 242

Sci-fi, Film Screening

3:00pm EDT

Action Figure Customization

See exclusive figures and what goes into making them.

Get tips from the pros.

Ask them questions about their work.

Speakers

Jamie Sillof

Sillof's Workshop

My work has been featured online on blogs, websites, and online news services. In newspapers at the local, national and international levels. In books and magazines nationally and world wide. On television in local news, national news, cable, and overseas. In independent... Read More →

Saturday May 31, 2014 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 140 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis IN 46225

3:00pm EDT

Making Return of Aetheria – War of Realms: Artwork and Game Design

Speakers

Mathew Powers

Saturday May 31, 2014 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 143-144 Indiana Convention Center

Gaming, PopCon Academy

3:00pm EDT

Dead Fans Walking (A Walking Dead Fan Panel)

Come for a fun-filled fan panel on AMC's hit show, 'The Walking Dead', hosted by Liz and Lindi of TeamTSD.com (@TeamTSD) and a chance to win some awesome Walking Dead prizes! You'll also have the chance to share your thoughts and predictions on the show. See you there! No Walkers allowed.

Speakers

Liz Pochop

Co-Creator, TeamTSD

Lindi Smith

Co-Creator, TeamTSD

Saturday May 31, 2014 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 141-142 Indiana Convention Center

TV & Movies

3:00pm EDT

Tales From The Geek Live!

Join the cast of the Popular web show Tales From The Geek as they film their show live and welcome celebrity guests!

Speakers

Johnny Dellarocca

Owner, BDC Entertainment Network

Dee Volpe

Saturday May 31, 2014 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Sam Ash Stage Indiana Convention Center

TV & Movies

4:00pm EDT

Joan of Dark- knitting for nerds

Joan of Dark has published two books on knitting that left the mainstream generic scarves and sweaters. She has instead journeyed down the path of roller derby, sci-fi, and many different geeky interstets.

Saturday May 31, 2014 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Room 140 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis IN 46225

Art & Music Cosplay

4:00pm EDT

True Dungeon - Meet the Creators

True Dungeon is a massively popular live role playing experience that seems to get bigger every year. Pick the minds of the creators of the game and learn how it all started.

Speakers

Jeff Martin

Dwarven Forge, LLC

I am President of Dwarven Forge (raised over $4 million on Kickstarter in 11 months), and Founder of True Dungeon (biggest event at Gen Con Indy).

Saturday May 31, 2014 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Room 141-142 Indiana Convention Center

Fantasy

4:00pm EDT

Video Games in Today's Pop Culture

Join Patrick Scott Patterson (PSP) and a panel of game industry afficianados as they discuss how video games have transformed over the years and grown from a hobby for nerdy guys into one of the largest entertainment industries across the globe.

Speakers

Tom Hall

A gamer for 27 years, Tom combined his love of video games with his love of writing and talking. Tom contributes to 1morecastle.com, is a co-host of the Breaking Bits podcast on officialvghc.com, and is now branching into speaking engagements and other forms of gaming media.

Raychul Moore

Raychul Moore is a well-known and frequent face in the cosplay and gaming communities. Typically an attendee of major conventions, Raychul comes to PopCon as a special guest for her talent as a cosplayer and her excellent ability to self-market, self-promote, and self-publish. Raychul... Read More →

Patrick Scott Patterson

Saturday May 31, 2014 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Room 143-144 Indiana Convention Center

Gaming

4:00pm EDT

Game of Thrones Panel

Ever wanted to know what it's like to be on the set of Game of Thrones? Ever want to know about the exotic locales the show features? Want to know what it's like to fear George R.R. Martin is going to kill off your character at any given minute?

Join two fan favorites from the cast as Esme Bianco (Ros) and Kristian Nairn (Hodor) share the stage, and their stories from Game of Thrones.

Moderators

Liz Pochop

Co-Creator, TeamTSD

Lindi Smith

Co-Creator, TeamTSD

Speakers

Esmé Bianco

Esmé Bianco starred in several British features before gaining American notoriety by portraying Ros in Game of Thrones.

Kristian Nairn

Kristian Nairn is best known for his re-occurring role as fan-favorite character, Hodor, and the HBO award winning series, Game of Thrones. During his free time, Nairn remains a loyal sci-fi and fantasy fan dabbling in not only his on-screen role of ‘Hodor,’ but also finding... Read More →

Saturday May 31, 2014 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Main Stage Indiana Convention Center

TV & Movies, Celebrity

4:00pm EDT

Responsive Websites: How Does It Look on Your Many Devices?

Speakers

Todd Shelton

Saturday May 31, 2014 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Room PoPCon Academy 139

All, PopCon Academy

4:15pm EDT

The Hammer & Nigel Show

A live podcast recording of the Hammer & Nigel show!

Saturday May 31, 2014 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Sam Ash Stage Indiana Convention Center

Internet, Live Podcast

5:00pm EDT

Ron Glass Firefly Q&A

Meet the great Shepherd Book from Firefly, Ron Glass!

Moderators

Johnny Dellarocca

Owner, BDC Entertainment Network

Speakers

Ron Glass

Saturday May 31, 2014 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Main Stage Indiana Convention Center

5:00pm EDT

Podcasting 101 - Content

Have you ever considered starting a podcast? There's a lot to consider, but we'll be focusing on how to come up with good content and work out the format for what you're doing. We'll also discuss how to get started on the cheap side with what we've used and others have suggested.
Panelists:Matt QuiettShirley NiedzwieckiScott Troiano

Speakers

Matt Quiett

Saturday May 31, 2014 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Room 140 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis IN 46225

Internet, Entrepreneur

5:00pm EDT

Star Wars VII Speculation

Jar Jar Binks returns? Man, we hope not.

Speakers

Anthony Lillig

Saturday May 31, 2014 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Room 141-142 Indiana Convention Center

Sci-fi TV & Movies

5:00pm EDT

Film Makers Panel with Andrew Stevens and Bill Devers

Speakers

Bill Devers

Andrew Stevens

Saturday May 31, 2014 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Room 143-144 Indiana Convention Center

TV & Movies, Entrepreneur

5:00pm EDT

Gila!

A giant lizard terrorizes a rural mid west community with a group of heroic young people led by Chase Winstead attempting to destroy the creature.

Hot Cars, Hot Music, Hot Chicks ... And One Big Monster

Rated R. Children under 17 not admitted without parents.

Saturday May 31, 2014 5:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Screening Room 242

Sci-fi

6:00pm EDT

KickStarter - How to Be Successful

Many of our exhibitors, guests, and panelists have completed successful KickStarter campaigns. We'll bring together a panel of the most, and least, successful to talk about their experiences using KickStarter.

Speakers

Tom Bancroft

Tom Bancroft is a Disney animator from the Long Beach, California area who is best known for his creation of the Mulan character, Mushu. He stayed with Disney for about thirteen years, working on approximately nine features until he left in 2000. Since leaving Disney, Tom has been... Read More →

Action Phase Games

Ragtag Studios

Saturday May 31, 2014 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Room 143-144 Indiana Convention Center

6:00pm EDT

Sylvester McCoy Q&A Panel

Come chat with Sylvester McCoy, the 7th Doctor and Radagast the Brown from The Hobbit!

Moderators

Johnny Dellarocca

Owner, BDC Entertainment Network

Speakers

Sylvester McCoy

Saturday May 31, 2014 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Main Stage Indiana Convention Center

Fantasy, Celebrity | Sci-fi, Celebrity

6:00pm EDT

Podcasting 101 - Hardware and Tech

Getting started with podcasting doesn't require much, but you do need some hardware and equipment. Learn from a seasoned podcast and radio producer the ins and outs of microphones, sound boards, and recording equipment and learn simple ways to ensure your recording sounds great.

Speakers

Brad Shoemaker

Saturday May 31, 2014 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Room 140 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis IN 46225

Internet

6:00pm EDT

Women in Geek Culture

Saturday May 31, 2014 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Room 141-142 Indiana Convention Center

7:30pm EDT

Cosplay Contest

Join us for our premier cosplay event featuring guest judges Raychul Moore and Nicole Marie Jean! Cash prizes and trophies for contest winners.

Details TBA.

Moderators

Johnny Dellarocca

Owner, BDC Entertainment Network

Speakers

Jessica Lynn Gonzalez

Jessica LG is one of teh true rising stars of cosplay!

Nicole Marie Jean

Nicole Marie Jean is a cosplayer, artist, sculptor and designer from Boston, Massachusetts. Nicole began her journey into the cosplay and convention world in 2011. It was the previously year that she discovered what cosplay was. Nicole fell in love with the idea of being able to... Read More →

Raychul Moore

Saturday May 31, 2014 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Main Stage Indiana Convention Center

Cosplay

10:00am EDT

Magic You Can Do!

"Big Daddy Cool" Johnny Dellarocca teaches you some easy to master magic routines that you can perform like a master immediately. Free Illustrated hand-outs for each participant!

Speakers

Johnny Dellarocca

Owner, BDC Entertainment Network

Sunday June 1, 2014 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Room 143-144 Indiana Convention Center

Art & Music, For Kids

10:00am EDT

Learn to Draw with Norm Breyfogle (VIP Event)

Meet one of the masters of Batman, Norm Breyfogle, and get tips and tricks for your own art and how to break into the industry.

For VIP Breyfogle Ticket Holders only!

Speakers

Norm Breyfogle

Norm Breyfogle was born on February 27, 1960 in Iowa City, Iowa. From a very early age, Norm liked to draw. When he was 12 years old, he began taking private lessons from commercial artist Andrew Benson. Around this time, he also won his first award at a town and country art show... Read More →

Sunday June 1, 2014 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Room 141-142 Indiana Convention Center

Comics, For Kids

10:00am EDT

Behind the Blog with Indy Geek Girls

Ever wonder what it's like to run your own blog? What goes into increasing your reach and building a strong reader base? Come hear the women of IndyGeekGirls.com talk about what blogging is to them and how they've grown their sites.

Speakers

Nicole Zeckner

Sunday June 1, 2014 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Room 140 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis IN 46225

Internet

10:00am EDT

The Nerds You're Looking For Podcast

Sunday June 1, 2014 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Sam Ash Stage Indiana Convention Center

Internet, Live Podcast

10:30am EDT

Kevin Eastman Q&A and Fan Panel

Meet with the creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the great Kevin Eastman! Ask him about how he thought up such a zany concept and what he's working on today.

Moderators

Johnny Dellarocca

Owner, BDC Entertainment Network

Speakers

Kevin Eastman

Born in Portland, Maine in 1962 Kevin Eastman began drawing at a very young age copying children’s books and reading comics. Inspired by master storyteller Jack Kirby, and later by self publishing creators Richard Corben, Vaughn Bode, and Dave Sim, all of his early work focused... Read More →

Sunday June 1, 2014 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Main Stage Indiana Convention Center

Comics, For Kids

10:30am EDT

Movie Critics Panel

A discussion with several movie critics in the Indianapolis area, where they discuss their process, background, experiences, and offer their expertise on the art and craft of film criticism.

Joe Shearer, The Film Yap
Christopher Lloyd, The Film Yap/The Current/Sarasota (Fla) newspapers
Richard Propes, The Independent Critic(.com)
Ed Johnson-Ott, Nuvo Newsweekly

Speakers

Joe Shearer

Movie critic, DVD reviewer, writer, commentator, The Film Yap

A film geek at heart, Joe Shearer ‘s love of cinema began in the drive-ins of Ft. Bragg, N.C., in the early 1980s, then Indianapolis theaters in the mid-to-late 80s, cutting his teeth on films like A Nightmare on Elm Street, Hellhole, and Chopping Mall, Brewster’s Millions, Red... Read More →

Sunday June 1, 2014 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Screening Room 242

TV & Movies, Entrepreneur

11:00am EDT

Who's That Pokemon?

See how many Pokemon you truly know. Top contestants will win prizes, all are welcome to try!

Speakers

Courtney Pollard

Founder/Public Rep., Sodesune Entertainment

Cameron Pollard

Sunday June 1, 2014 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Room 141-142 Indiana Convention Center

Anime, For Kids

11:00am EDT

Comics in the Classroom

Not a dream! Not a hoax! Not an imaginary story!
Parents and teachers who want to bring heroic excitement into their child’s learning should join Jim McClain (Solution Squad, Reading With Pictures) and Bruce Nelson (My Geek Odyssey), veteran teachers and comic creators to learn the educational value of comics in the classroom. Students of all ages can benefit from a healthy dose of comic books and graphic novels. We’ll be sharing ideas, resources, and activities including some great comics that should be in every classroom.

Speakers

Jim McClain

Bruce Nelson

Sunday June 1, 2014 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Room 140 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis IN 46225

Comics, For Kids

11:00am EDT

Open Hardware and Gaming, an Intro to Project Libity

The future of gaming isn't entirely in software, it's in hardware too. Oculus Rift's billion-dollar purchase by Facebook shows how new, innovative hardware devices can go mainstream and change the direction of the entire gaming industry, so it's important that developers look at hardware, not just software. Hear about the importance of Open Hardware and see a demo of Project Libity, a new hardware controller from Lunar Giant games.

Speakers

Jay Margalus

Sunday June 1, 2014 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Room 143-144 Indiana Convention Center

Gaming, Entrepreneur

11:00am EDT

Stop Motion Animation

Speakers

Susan Tennant

Albert William

Sunday June 1, 2014 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room PoPCon Academy 139

All, PopCon Academy

11:30am EDT

Two is Company Live Podcast

Zack Luye and Kristian Nairn take the stage for a live recording of the Two is Company podcast featuring a special guest celebrity!

Speakers

Zack Luye

Kristian Nairn

Sunday June 1, 2014 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Main Stage Indiana Convention Center

Internet, Live Podcast

11:30am EDT

Aspiring Film Makers Workshop

Have you wanted to get into the business of filmmaking? Learn from an industry expert, Andrew Stevens, and get an inside track to shooting your first successful film!

Speakers

Andrew Stevens

Sunday June 1, 2014 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
Screening Room 242

TV & Movies, Film Screening

11:45am EDT

The Established Facts Podcast

Sunday June 1, 2014 11:45am - 12:45pm EDT
Sam Ash Stage Indiana Convention Center

Internet, Live Podcast

12:00pm EDT

Teaching with Pop Culture

Did you ever go to class and it was the most boring thing you had ever experienced and the birds outside provided more entertainment. I have. So what did I do, when I teach I use as much popular culture as possible. Have you ever watched Firefly as part of your course or had Netflix as your required textbook. That is the way I teach. If you are an instructor and love popular culture and don't think you can use it in class, any class, think again. Pick this panel and let me show you how. Let me give you some suggests and let others help you along. You can use anything from Duck Dynasty to The Hunger Games Trilogoy to the new Marvel heroine Kamala Khan.

Speakers

Giovanna Follo

Sunday June 1, 2014 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Room 140 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis IN 46225

12:00pm EDT

Learn to Draw with Kevin Eastman

Join the original creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kevin Eastman, as he helps teach children the fundamentals of drawing and shows them how they can draw their very own Ninja Turtles.

This event will be for participants younger than 18 years old. Parents may attend and observe with their children present.

Speakers

Kevin Eastman

Sunday June 1, 2014 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Room 141-142 Indiana Convention Center

Comics, For Kids

12:00pm EDT

Indy Hackathon - The Importance of Open Software

Open data is changing the way governments and citizens interface around the world. From municipalities tracking potholes to NASA observing asteroids, governments are making data public and consumable at an unprecedented rate. As a result, tech innovators have the opportunity to seek out commercial applications while providing solutions to their communities with the potential to save lives and resources. Today’s panel includes several of Indiana’s most prominent open data advocates: Bree Baxter with Interactive Intelligence, Cory Gackenheimer with Healthx and Matt Kirby with the Indy Chamber – plus the winning team from Indy Civic Hack Day, Indy’s first open data hackathon.

hack day jpg

Sunday June 1, 2014 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Room 143-144 Indiana Convention Center

Internet, Entrepreneur

12:00pm EDT

Creature Design for Video Games

Speakers

Mathew Powers

Sunday June 1, 2014 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room PoPCon Academy 139

Gaming, PopCon Academy

1:00pm EDT

Kid's Cosplay Championships

Bring your little superheroes and evil villains to the Main Stage to show off their costume for the crowd. For ages 14 and under! All levels of skill welcome as this is for fun!

Volunteers

Dee Volpe

Sunday June 1, 2014 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Main Stage Indiana Convention Center

1:00pm EDT

OH NO!!! My Kid is a Gamer/Comic Book Reader/Geek

As parents, we want the best for our children and we want them to grow and enjoy many hobbies. But what do we do when they get older, and we don't understand those hobbies? Learn how to foster your children's creative sides and learn about new geek industries they can join.

Turn what they love into a budding career!

Speakers

Patrick Scott Patterson

Sunday June 1, 2014 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Room 140 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis IN 46225

All, For Kids

1:00pm EDT

Learn To Draw with Guy Gilchrist!

Nancy and Muppets artist Guy Gilchrist teaches you the real work of cartooning!

Speakers

Guy Gilchrist

Syndicated Writer/Cartoonist of Nancy & The Muppets Guy Gilchrist cut his cartoon teeth on the stylings of Walter Lantz (Woody Woodpecker), Dr. Seuss and Walt Disney. After high school, Guy was already working on his own children’s books and working for Weekly Reader Books... Read More →

Sunday June 1, 2014 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Room 141-142 Indiana Convention Center

Art & Music, For Kids

1:00pm EDT

Beginners Guide to Cosplay Sewing

Been dying to get into Cosplay, but you’ve never sewed a stitch in your life and don’t know where to start? Got a few costumes under your belt but you need some tips and tricks to take your work to the next level? Join costumer and seamstress Rose Hipps as she walks you through some essential costuming information for beginners, such as:

Taking your measurements – the foundation of any well fitted garment. Lots of people struggle with altering clothing or patterns to fit them properly. Having accurate measurements can speed up the process and help you get the best results every time, right from the beginning of the project, and is also very important when purchasing or commissioning items from other crafters.

Learn to analyze source material to look for material clues as well as identify basic garment shapes.
Is that shiny bit in your research image satin or pvc? Is that a circle skirt? or is it gored? pleated or gathered? Learning to see these shapes can speed the process when developing your patterns and help you avoid wasted materials.

Get some basic sewing tips on fitting, fasteners and finishing.
These three things can make your break your costume and are often the ones beginner costumers struggle with the most. Learn tricks to fit the garment to your body with or without a helper, learn to plan head for fastening and gets tips on how to apply zippers, hooks and snaps properly and how to make your garments look just as great on the inside as the outside.

Learn to use your google-fu and walk away with a master resource list to get you started on your next project.
The internet is a wonderful resource for beginners, with a wealth of suppliers, tutorials and other information which can sometimes seem overwhelming. We’ll cover favorite resources for a variety of areas such as armour, historical garments, corsetry and supplies.

Moderators

Dee Volpe

Speakers

Rose Hipps

Rose learned to love costumes at a young age, going to living history sites and reenactments with her family. Her love of historical clothing and costumes lead her to pursue a career in the world of theatrical costuming. She earned a BFA in Costume Design from College of Santa Fe... Read More →

Sunday June 1, 2014 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Room 143-144 Indiana Convention Center

Cosplay

1:00pm EDT

Student Cinematic Team Screening: led by Prof. Zeb Wood

View a student produced 3D movie, learn how it was made and provide your feedback during Q&A.

Speakers

Zeb Wood

Sunday June 1, 2014 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room PoPCon Academy 139

All, PopCon Academy

1:00pm EDT

Out of Continues Podcast

Sunday June 1, 2014 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Sam Ash Stage Indiana Convention Center

Internet, Live Podcast

2:00pm EDT

Naptown Roller Girls

Meet the Naptown Roller Girls and talk derby with the crew.

Sunday June 1, 2014 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room 140 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis IN 46225

Art & Music

2:00pm EDT

We Cosplay and So Can You

Cosplay discussion with CosAwesome Studios members around the following topics:

Picking a cosplay for you – Suggestions of how to pick a cosplay and some reasons why we have cosplayed certain characters.

Knowing your character – Suggestions on how to really get into character, know the details, etc.

Etiquette of cosplay – What to say and not say to a costumer when addressing their costume, picture taking, their character, etc.

Costumed heroes and bullies – Examples of how to be a hero (Charity event worker, work with kids) and how to deal with Cosplay bullying.

Building Vs. Buying costumes – Quick run down of opinions on crafting and commissioning a costume.

Competitive cosplay – Do’s and don’ts of contests

Photo shoots vs con floor – Planning your costumes and surroundings for photo shoots and con floor events.

Question and Answer session at the end and also at the CosAwesome fan table.

Speakers

James T. Wulfgar

Sunday June 1, 2014 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room 143-144 Indiana Convention Center

Cosplay

2:00pm EDT

Gaming for Money - The Biz of Let's Plays

Did you know that Twitch.tv, a streaming video service focused on showing nothing but people playing video games, is bigger than Hulu? Well, it is! And nowadays, gamers can grow audiences and make a career out of playing video games online. Talk to panelists who are starting to make a living playing and talking about video games and learn what you need to do to start.

Moderators

Patrick Scott Patterson

Speakers

Fr4gShout

Lordminion777

Raychul Moore

Sunday June 1, 2014 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room 141-142 Indiana Convention Center

Gaming, Entrepreneur

2:00pm EDT

Teen Wolf Panel with Keahu Kahuanui

Moderators

Johnny Dellarocca

Owner, BDC Entertainment Network

Speakers

Keahu Kahuanui

Sunday June 1, 2014 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Main Stage Indiana Convention Center

TV & Movies, Celebrity

2:00pm EDT

What the Future Holds for Those Interested in Game Development: The Real World

Speakers

Joseph Defazio

Mathew Powers

Albert William

Sunday June 1, 2014 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Room PoPCon Academy 139

Gaming, PopCon Academy

2:00pm EDT

Fire From Below

Digging at a nearby cave, a careless industrialist unearths a vein of pure base Lithium and inadvertently brings it to the surface, where the Lithium combusts when coming into contact with water and begins to wreak havoc on the country side.

Starring Kevin Sorbo and shot in Indiana.

Rated PG-13 for action violence and peril

Sunday June 1, 2014 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Screening Room 242

TV & Movies, Film Screening

2:30pm EDT

Nerd Wars Podcast

Sunday June 1, 2014 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Sam Ash Stage Indiana Convention Center

Internet, Live Podcast

3:00pm EDT

The Comic Colliseum: Who Would Win In A Fight?!

Unshaven Comics hosts the ULTIMATE NERD DEBATE! Attendees will be invited to wage in hotly-contested debates on the ultimate fights (chosen at random... like Blackhand vs. Silver Surfer, The Hulk vs. Spawn, or Captain Planet vs. The Thing!)... And Unshaven Comics (and a few special surprise guest judges) would declare winners.

We'll have some 'greatest hits', a few funny mort rounds, as well as team battles to boot. Join us, and help defend your favorite heroes and villains in a knock-out drag-down comic geek debate. To the death!

Sunday June 1, 2014 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 143-144 Indiana Convention Center

Comics

3:00pm EDT

How to Publish and Market Your Indie Game

Releasing a successful indie game gets harder every day. With increasing barriers to publishing, marketing and funding, small game companies need to band together and help each other succeed. Come hear how indie companies Lunar Giant and The Amiable did just that, and how you can do it too.

Speakers

Russ Lankenau

David Laskey

Jay Margalus

Peter Sheff

Sunday June 1, 2014 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 141-142 Indiana Convention Center

Gaming, Entrepreneur

3:00pm EDT

Martial Arts Class with Rocky the Red Ranger

FOR VIP STEVE CARDENAS TICKET HOLDERS ONLY

$40 for children under 10 (they still get free admission to the rest of the show!)

Get tickets here: https://popcon.ticketbud.com/indypopcon

Speakers

Steve Cardenas

Sunday June 1, 2014 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 140 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis IN 46225

TV & Movies, For Kids

3:00pm EDT

Voice Actors Panel with John DiMaggio and Eric Stuart

What is life as the voice behind the scenes? Find our from John DiMaggio and Eric Stuart, two professional voice actors whose credits include Adventure Time, Futurama, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Final Fantasy, and several other awesome shows, games, and movies you know and love!

Moderators

Johnny Dellarocca

Owner, BDC Entertainment Network

Speakers

John DiMaggio

John DiMaggio is a beloved and well-known voice actor for some of the most iconic characters to grace the silver screen – and video games worldwide! A native of New Jersey and a huge New York Jets fan, you’ll recognize John for his roles as Bender for Futurama, Jake the Dog... Read More →

Eric Stuart

Brooklyn born and raised singer/songwriter Eric Stuart is a special blend of talent. He has successfully combined the world of music, voice acting and directing for many years. Besides starring in hit shows including Pokémon (Brock, James) and Yu-Gi-Oh! (Seto Kaiba), Eric has toured... Read More →

Sunday June 1, 2014 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Main Stage Indiana Convention Center

TV & Movies, Celebrity

3:00pm EDT

Making Art from Code

Speakers

Travis Faas

Sunday June 1, 2014 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room PoPCon Academy 139

All, PopCon Academy

4:00pm EDT

PopCon Team Q&A, Praise, and Vent Session

What did we do great? What did we do not so great?

Tell us your con experience as we look ahead to 2015 in 2014. But.... please bring coffee.... we'll need it.....

Sunday June 1, 2014 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Room 141-142 Indiana Convention Center

All

4:00pm EDT

Grading Comics with Steve and Rick

Have a box of comics lying around in your attic and curious how valuable they may be? Well, a lot of it comes down to what condition they are in. A simple torn corner could mean the difference of hundreds or thousands of dollars in value. Learn from two industry experts who helped write the guidelines on comic book grading and hear special tips for protecting your collection.

Speakers

Steve Borock

Rick Frogge

Long time editor of the Overstreet Price Guide, and now the co-owner and lead editor of ComicsPriceGuide.com.

Sunday June 1, 2014 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Room 143-144 Indiana Convention Center

Comics, Entrepreneur, VIP

4:00pm EDT

Game of Owns Live Podcast

Speakers

Kristian Nairn

Game of Owns

The spoiler-free thrice-weekly Game of Thrones/Song of Ice and Fire podcast representing both sides of the fandom; those who have read the series, and those who remain Unsullied. Hosted by Zack Luye, Eric Scull, and Micah Tannenbaum.

Sunday June 1, 2014 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Main Stage Indiana Convention Center

TV & Movies, Live Podcast