FRIDAY:

University of Louisville TaeKwonDo Self Defense Seminar Friday 6:00 pm

Elizabeth Spath/Aaron Germann
A two hour self-defense seminar where we discuss ways to be more aware of your surroundings, how to
escape/avoid harmful situations and an interactive part where we demonstrate and teach basic selfdefense strategies.
We provide everything (including release forms for participants).

Dieselpunk 101 Friday 6:00 pm

Johnny Dellarocca
This is a performance panel featuring Big Daddy Cool Johnny Dellarocca. Johnny is the producer and
host of THE Dieselpunk Podcast, The Diesel Powered Podcast. He is also a 30 professional live entertainer
specializing in Dieselpunk magic, music, and variety. In this interactive panel, Johnny opens with a
signature performance of Minnie The Moocher then walks the audience through Dieselpunk, followed
by Q&A from the audience. The panel concludes with a magical performance of Mack the Knife to
demonstrate Dieselpunk in practice as a fusion genre.

The Tale: Friday 6:45 pm

Airship Isabella
Steampunk adaptations across the fandoms

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to a Panel Friday 7:00 pm

Connor Schultz
Every game has a story; only one is a Legend. Come join us for an in-depth look at the games that make
the Legend of Zelda one of the greatest gaming franchises ever.

Robert Maillet Q&A Friday 7:00 pm

Walking Dead Q&A Friday 8:00 pm

Celebrity Game Show Friday 8:00 pm

Hosted by: Derek Maki & Coolwaters Productions
If you're a true fan of some of the celebrity guests attending Fandomfest then you do not want to miss
being a contestant on this game show! A cross between "Who Telling The Truth", "Trivia Pursuit" and
"Win, Lose or Draw" you're ready for a whirlwind of cool games associated with the celebrity
panelists! Join forces with the panelists to be the grand prize winner of the game! All chosen
contestants WILL WIN a signed prize donated by Coolwaters Productions and the grand prize winner will
win autographs, collectible and more! So if you're up for a fun time while learning about our celebrity
guests come join the fun. Audience members are needed also so if you don't want to play just come and
laugh and have a good time! Features Celebrity Contestants including Doug Jones, Michelan Sisti, Nick
Palma and more!

Mash-up Madness Friday 9:00 pm

Rebecca Denfip/Kim Arnold
Cosplaying isn't limited to recreating one character. We love character mashups and we know how tricky
putting one together can be. Let us take you through our design methods and help you brainstorm for
your own mashup ideas.

Steampunk It Friday 9:00 pm

Airship Isabella
This is an interactive panel where people get a chance to learn how to see objects from a steampunk
point of view

Anime Tits at Ten (Anime Boob Panel) (18+) Friday 10:00 pm

Connor Schultz
They're round, they bounce, and in Anime they do a whole lot more. Take an open look at the crazy
things Japan has made boobs do.

Con-Going for the Brave at Heart (18+) Friday 10:00 pm

Alex Raney
This panel is to teach you how to go to conventions with no inhibitions, for those who want to turn Con
horror stories into Con life experiences! We will also tell you stories from our convention going past
and would love to hear your horror stories as well.

Dark Steampunk Friday 10:45 pm

Airship Isabella

SATURDAY:
Young Adult Novels Saturday 10:00 am
Brick Marlin, Virginia Jolly, Addie King, Sandy Lea Sullivan, Marian Allen, Lynn Tincher
Young adult novels are enormous sellers and also serve as the foundations for some of the largest movie
franchises. Come and enjoy an author-led discussion of YA literature. What defines it? Why is it popular?
What are the trends in YA Fiction today? Fans of franchises like Divergent, The Hunger Games, Harry
Potter, and many other popular series are sure to enjoy this panel!

Dr. Who Saturday 10:00 am

Rebekah McAuliffe, Jetti Necole, Lee Martindale (M)
Doctor Who is definitely the new British Invasion. Started in 1963, the TV show stayed on the air until
1989 with a brief attempted restart in 1996, but took the world by storm in 2005. In addition to TV, Drl
Who has spawned books, comics, and even a band devoted to singing about the show. Time Travel, good
vs evil, aliens, Dr. Who has it all, including a place in classic Science Fiction. The comic book even had a
crossover with Star Trek! Join our panel of authors in discussing the realms of Dr. Who, with a special
focus on the books and comic books that are a part of the Dr. Who world.

Ash Vs. Red: A Pokemon Battle Like Never Before! Saturday 11:00 am
Connor Schultz
At long last, the two most prominent Pokemon trainers do battle as we compare and contrast the games
and the Anime. Make your case and see who claims victory! The Winner might surprise you.

Robert Kurtzman Q&A Saturday 11:00 am

Exploring Urban Legends Exploring Urban Legends (Horror Genre Panel): Saturday 11:30 am
L. Andrew Cooper, S.C. Houff, Michael West, Brick Marlin, J.H. Glaze
Join our authors in a discussion about urban legends, including their roots, their influence, and how they
change and grow as they work their way into the culture, including novels, comics/graphic novels, and
films.

Star Wars: - Saturday 11:30 am

Scott Sandridge, Drew Leiter
Star Wars is a household name around the world, from the original trilogy, to the prequels, to the
upcoming sequels, and a host of spin-off properties. Star Wars is one of the best-known franchises in
Fandom, a clash of good and evil that not only spans the movie world, but has also become popular in
the worlds of books and comics/graphic novels. This panel will discuss the franchise with a special
emphasis on the books and comics/graphic novels that are part of the Star Wars universe..

Billy Dee Williams Q&A Saturday 12:00 pm

Billie Piper Q&A Saturday 1:00 pm
Podcasting 101 Saturday 1:00 pm
John Pyka
Few people are as qualified to speak about podcasting as the producer and host of The Diesel Powered
Podcast and Comixstravaganza Live. John Pyka (AKA "Big Daddy Cool" Johnny Dellarocca) has been in the
audio and podcasting game for over 13 years! Topics covered include what is podcasting?, why
podcasting?, the difference between audio and video casting, how to get started, hosting and
distribution options, building an audience, and monetizing your podcast.

Science in Non-Science Fiction (13+) Saturday 1:00 pm

Terri-Lynne Smiles/John Brewer
Science isn't just for science fiction. Real science finds itself entwined in fantasy, mystery, horror,
suspense, and many other genres. Come hear the dos and don'ts for making science-in-fiction work.

Group Interactions: character building 201 Saturday 1:00 pm

Airship Isabella
Learning to act as your original characters.

Sherlock Holmes Saturday 1:00 pm

Robin Blankenship, Dave Creek, Virginia Jolly, Tony Acree, Lee Martindale
Literature vs. TV and Movies Sherlock Holmes has a rich literary foundation and its modern appeal is
proven with the explosion of TV and Movie properties. Come to a fun discussion with our authors about
the world of Sherlock Holmes and the forms it has taken, as the panel contrasts the literary and
TV/Movie realms. How has the character evolved? Differences and Similarities. Drugs? Mental health? Dr
Watson in the USA version is a woman. Compare the Doyle VS Robert Downey Jr movies vs Sherlock
(British) vs Elementary (US).

Supernatural - Saturday 1:00 pm

Rebekah McAuliffe, L Andrew Cooper, T. Lee Harris, S.C Houff, Addie King
Urban legends/religious imagery/horror formats are all used by the hit show Supernatural. Fairy tales
and myths are all explored as well. How has the horror Sci Fi show shaped or influenced these various
genres in the way they are used today?. Supernatural also has several media tie-in books too. Come join
our panel of writers for a discussion of all things Supernatural!

Torchwood Q&A Saturday 2:00 pm

How to Draw dynamic faces Saturday 2:00 pm

Billy Martinez
Billy Martinez - Artist Publisher of Neko Press and the creator of Wildflower and Kickass Girl shares his
techniques on drawing dynamic facial expressions. Join him for this in depth demonstration on using
breakdowns and utilizing the basics on creating dynamic facial expressions.

DC Vs. Marvel Saturday 2:30 pm

Tony Acree (M), T. Lee Harris, A.E. McCullough, Virginia Jolly, Drew Leiter
A friendly-natured showdown with a clash of the titans! Come and support your side in this debate of
the Marvel Vs. DC worlds. Which is stronger in today's entertainment world? What distinguishes each of
them? What are the weaknesses of each? What's been happening since FandomFest last year in the
Marvel and DC worlds? This will be an open discussion guided by published authors.

Lois Lowery Discussion Panel Saturday 2:30 pm

Atty Eve, Robin Blankenship, Mysti Parker (M)
She can be referred to as the Matriarch of YA Dystopian. From being used by middle school and high
school english classes, to making the banned list, to reaching the big screen with The Giver, there is no
question that Lois Lowery is one of the most influential writers of today. Come join our panel of writers
for a discussion of this tremendous author and her works.

Mustache jousting tournament Saturday 2:45 pm

Airship Isabella

Carrie Fisher Q&A Saturday 3:00 pm

Toontown Rewrittens ToonFest Saturday 3:00 pm
Joey Ziolkowski/Sam Edwards
"Toontown Rewritten" is an online MMO revival of Disney's Toontown Online, currently boasting over
425,000 registered users and peak times of over 5,000 concurrent players. Members of our team will
discuss tales from the development, talk about our game design process, and reveal future content.
Additionally, we will hold a Q&A session taking questions from fans and participants.

The Office Visit Live Featuring Dr. Tom Prichard Saturday 3:00 pm
Tom Prichard/Matt McCormick
Dr. Tom Prichard is a 35 year veteran of Pro Wrestling. He has been WWF tag team champion as part of
The Bodydonnas, also the first head trainer in the history of the WWF/WWE developmental program.
Currently he is working with Logan's World TV and along with Matt Mccormick, hosts a one hour show
called The Office Visit that discusses pro wrestling. They will tell stories from Pro Wrestling and take Q&A

Dukes of Hazzard Q&A Saturday 4:00 pm

Genetic Storm (LARP) - Saturday 4:00 pm
Sophie Stark/Hannah McDaniel
Genetic Storm is a new, original Live Action Role Play (LARP) system set in a futuristic, post-apocalyptic
world. It's like being a character in a video game, where every action the character takes is physically
acted out by the player.
This panel will go over the in-depth storyline of Genetic Storm, real-life role playing and acting, the
basics of LARP and boffer combat, and include LARP sparring, a tournament, and a character creation
workshop.

Nerf Gun Duels Saturday 4:00 pm

Airship Isabella
Think counting off ten paces at high noon, but with nerf guns. Winner keeps guns modified by Airship
Isabella

The Walking Dead Saturday 4:00 pm

L. Andrew Cooper (M), Chris Brown, Michael West, Jetti Necole
A wildly popular television series, The Walking Dead has its roots in the graphic novel world. It has also
seen a successful transition to the world of novels as well. Come and join our authors in a discussion of
The Walking Dead, from the show to the graphic novels and books. In what way are they different? Are
there major changes in each of them? Definitely an interesting topic for fans to discuss!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Saturday 4:00 pm

Mysti Parker (M), Atty Eve
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are an international sensation and with the recent movie release there's a
surge of interest in the foursome. From movies to comics and graphic novels, there is a lot of material for
fans to discuss and talk about. The Turtles have been with us in comic format since 1984 and the
franchise is as strong as ever today.

Peter Mayhew Q&A Saturday 5:00 pm

SFWA's New Path to Membership for the Self-Published and Small Press
Author - Saturday 5:30 pm
Lee Martindale
Are you a writer who has always wanted to become a member of SWFA? Come on out to this panel and
find out how SFWA's new path to membership for the self-published and small press author can help
you do that!

Neil Gaiman Discussion Panel Saturday 5:30 pm

S.C. Houff, Rebekah McAuliffe
One of the few authors who can serve as a fandom topic, Neil Gaimain is one of the most acclaimed,
read, and celebrated writers. His works also have a presence in the visual world with theatrical movie
releases. Come and join our authors and discuss all things Neil Gaiman; his influence, his style, his works,
and much more!

TMNT Q&A Saturday 6:00 pm

Tales From the Flip-Side Saturday 6:00 pm
Johnny Dellarocca/Lana LaMoore
Straight from the pages of the new book from Pro Se Productions, "Big Daddy Cool" Johnny Dellarocca
performs the signature magic that has taken him around the world and is described in Tales From The
Flip-Side from Pro Se! It is time traveling dieselpunk magic and variety arts starring Big Daddy Cool and
Lana LaMoore!

90s Nostalgia Wave! Saturday 7:00 pm

Amanda Terranz/Merry Terranz
The 90s saw a golden age of American animated tv series, many of which were animated in Japan. Join
us for a trip down memory lane as we revisit some of those series.

Firefly Discussion Panel Saturday 7:00 pm

Airship Isabella

The Dragon Pit: League After Dark Saturday 9:00 pm

Alex Raney
Come talk about everything League of Legends at the Dragon Pit, Where we watch community videos,
take a peek at some of the Leagues champions, and cover everything from First Blood to Pentakills.

Vampire/Sanguinarium Saturday 9:00 pm

Airship Isabella
An introduction to the Sanguinarium: the ideals, aesthetic and community of the modern day vampire.

Visual Novels, What Were You Thinking! (18+) Saturday 10:00 pm

Alex Raney
Come have fun with us as we cover obscure visual novels that range from Monster Girls and Yamaku
High School all the way to Cute Imouto!

SUNDAY
Mini-Series Discussion Mini-Series Discussion Sunday 11:00 am
Amy McCorkle, L. Andrew Cooper, T. Lee Harris, Dave Creek, Addie King, Glenn Porzig
Books are often translated to the screen. The most common avenue is books into feature films, but miniseries offer another outlet for bringing the page to the screen. Explore the ways some books are made
into a miniseries, comparing this with movies and even episodic television. Zoo by Patterson, Rosemary's
Baby, The Shining, The Stand are all examples of bestsellers turned into mini-series. What are your
thoughts on the mini-series format and its effectiveness for adaptation?

Manga Sunday 11:00 am

Pamela Turner, Rebekah McAuliffe, S.C. Houff
Manga and Anime both hit the fandom scene in a big way. Attack on Titan is a hit Anime TV Show, Manga
title, and is even hitting the big screen in Japan. Can a US version be far behind? Bleach, Astro Boy,
Naruto, Dragonball, One Piece, Death Note, Sailor Moon, to just name a few, all began as Manga and
then moved into the world of Anime. Anime/Manga have become a US staple, and even Cartoon
Network has a full night devoted to the genre. Libraries have begun to stock Manga on the shelves.
Come for an author-led discussion of the world of Manga, it's history, it's close association with Anime,
its unique aspects and popular franchises.

Doug Jones Q&A Sunday 12:00 pm

15 years of Neko Press Sunday 12:00 pm
Billy Martinez
Artist, Publisher shares his experiences from the last 15 years of publishing and touring his live art
shows. He we be discussing the in and outs of working as a professional artist for 23 years and what it
was like to transition as a freelance artist and into the shoes of a publisher. This panel is informative for
aspiring artist and for those wanting to work in the comic industry.

Introduction to Screenwriting Sunday 12:00 pm

Kenny Dowell
A seminar for those looking to learn the basics of screenwriting and to avoid the pitfalls that every
screenwriter makes (and many still do). What makes a good story great? How do you craft believable
characters? Where do you start? How about here.

Comic Book Men Q&A Sunday 1:00 pm

Costuming 101 Sunday 1:00 pm

Airship Isabella

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Speedrun/Glitch Exhibition Sunday

1:00 pm
Patrick Lankert
I will be performing a speedrun of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, as well as showcasing some of
the more interesting glitches in the game.

Horror Trivia Panel Horror Trivia Panel Sunday 1:00 pm

Eric Beebe
Join in on an exciting hour of Horror Trivia and test your knowledge against authors and readers in the
horror genre.

Paths of Publishing Sunday 1:00 pm

L. Andrew Cooper, Amy McCorkle, Philomena Anastasia, Sandy Lea Sullivan, Eric Beebe, Marian Allen,
Lee Martindale (M)
Explore the paths of publishing with publishing professionals and published authors. Today's publishing
world offers several paths, from self-publishing, to small and independent press publishing, to major
traditional publishing.

Mallrats Q&A Sunday 2:00 pm

Attack of the Eva Clones! Sunday 2:00 pm
Amanda Terranz/Merry Terranz
After the impact of Evangelion came several series that were labeled Eva Clones. Join us in a discussion
about these series and whether or not they are clones or stand on their own.

Movies Vs. Comics Sunday 2:30 pm

T. Lee Harris, Addie King, Glenn Porzig, A.E. McCullough, Missy Goodman
We have seen the comics make a run at movies and become a huge hit. Now the heroes are taking over
TV too. Avengers, TMNT, Daredevil and Supergirl are just a few examples of comics that have resonated
successfully across all mediums. Come and join our panel of writers for a special discussion of comics vs.
movies and how well they adapt between the two mediums.

Writers Interviewing Writers Sunday 2:30 pm

Lee Martindale (M) Atty Eve, Mysti Parker, Jetti Necole, Tony Acree, J.H. Glaze, L. Andrew Cooper
Come for a fun panel featuring a group of published writers, interviewing each other. Expect the unexpected when it comes to the questions!