BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//LightBox Expo - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:LightBox Expo X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lightboxexpo.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for LightBox Expo REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T150000 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260828T170141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T170141Z UID:10000495-1792674000-1792681200@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:LBX Community Picnic DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to connect with fellow LBX26 attendees ahead of the expo? đŸ§ș Bring your own food đŸ„™\, a sketchbook 📘\, some pencils ✏ and join us at our Community Picnic in Pasadena Central Park! https://www.cityofpasadena.net/parks-and-rec/parks/central-park/ URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/lbx-community-picnic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T183000 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260828T165945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T164124Z UID:10000598-1792683000-1792693800@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:Draw'n Together DESCRIPTION:A Pre-LBX Ice Breaker: Sketch and Chat!\nIf you feel shy about not knowing anyone\, want to make more friends in the arts\, or just want to sketch and trade stickers\, then this is the event for you! Come join host Airi Pan (@pix_bun)\, Christina Zhang (@cronchy_baguette)\, Mariam Dennaoui (@miriasqa) and other friends for sketches and chats! URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/drawn-together-ft-rurus-golden-tea/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T120000 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260828T165434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T165434Z UID:10000609-1792749600-1792756800@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:Paint the Scene with Angela Sung and Warrior Painters DESCRIPTION:In this plein air painting experience\, you will step out and recreate your memories at LightBox Expo! \nLet’s gather outside the iconic Pasadena Civic Auditorium\, then spread out to capture the vibrant street scenes on location. Whether you’re painting a quiet architectural moment or a bustling character-filled vignette\, this is your chance to observe\, imagine\, and create right in the heart of LA with Warrior Painter hosts! \nBring your sketchbooks\, painting supplies\, or digital tablets—whatever you like to work with! Artists of all levels are welcome\, and professional mentors will be on-site to offer feedback\, tips\, and encouragement throughout the session. Every participant will also receive an official event button to commemorate the day. URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/paint-the-scene-with-angela-sung-and-warrior-painters/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T130000 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260828T155502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T130247Z UID:10000600-1792756800-1792760400@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:YouTube-First Animated Series: How to Build the Next Big IP DESCRIPTION:How do you turn a YouTube-first idea into a breakout animated IP? Emily Brundige (Strawberry Vampire)\, Pietro Schito (Johnny IRL)\, and Mary James (Run Monster Run) share practical lessons on shaping a series audiences want to follow\, launching original animation online\, growing a community\, and building a world that can last beyond a single video. For creators developing their next animated IP directly for YouTube. Moderated by Tony Bancroft. Presented by Write for Animation. URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/youtube-first-animated-series-how-to-build-the-next-big-ip/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T130000 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260828T164129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T132404Z UID:10000557-1792756800-1792760400@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:Drawing with Emotion DESCRIPTION:Come watch Esther Wu (Blue Eye Samurai\, Transformers: Earthspark\, Last Sentinel) talk about how they approach drawing and sketching with a focus on lines\, storytelling\, and narrative. URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/drawing-with-emotion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T130000 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260828T164701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T224653Z UID:10000469-1792756800-1792760400@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:The Power of Versatility DESCRIPTION:Learn how solid artistic fundamentals can be applied to keep you relevant in AAA games\, film\, animation\, music\, entertainment design\, and personal projects. This talk focuses on examining various creative industries and how to use the same fundamentals of art and design\, but with different goals depending on the project and the problem to be solved. You’ll maintain your own artistic voice while developing the skills to become a well rounded and versatile artist. URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/the-power-of-versatility/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T180000 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260827T123115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T223448Z UID:10000591-1792756800-1792778400@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:Storyboard Portfolio Reviews All Day (Storyboard Deli) DESCRIPTION:Storyboard Deli is a one-stop shop for all your story needs. Take a number and get in line for a portfolio review (with cheese)\, live demos (on rye)\, or just hang and chat story with animation industry veterans (but keep it kosher). Lead sandwich makers Michael Daley\, Josh ‘Hat’ Lieberman and Christian Roman have a collective 66 plus years of experience behind the animation counter serving up story hits and comedy slices. We will also have a rotating menu of seasonal special guests. Find us in the Exhibit Hall Lobby outside ballroom doors D/E at Booth 1500. Come on down to Storyboard Deli! URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/storyboard-portfolio-reviews-all-day-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T131500 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260827T124042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T234817Z UID:10000524-1792757700-1792761300@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:New Ways to Think 2D Animation with Moho DESCRIPTION:VĂ­ctor Paredes\, animator and co-owner of Moho Animation Software\, will explain how to create 2D animation in new non-traditional ways\, while keeping total control over the final result. \nWith examples from Wolfwalkers\, Star Wars Visions – Screecher’s Reach\, My Father’s Dragon and Scavengers Reign\, VĂ­ctor will showcase rigs and vector drawings that can live together with traditional animation. We will see how Moho’s rigging tools\, particles\, physics\, flexible brushes and smart boiling not only simplify the process\, but can also provide new ways to give life to the artwork. URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/new-ways-to-think-2d-animation-with-moho/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T131500 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260828T150501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T152017Z UID:10000593-1792757700-1792761300@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:From Portfolio to Premiere: Cat in the Hat & Daffy Season DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder what it takes to build a career in feature animation? Join artists from Warner Bros. Pictures Animation working in Story\, Visual Development\, and Previs as they share their journeys\, creative processes\, and the skills that helped them succeed at a studio like WBPA.\nThrough behind-the-scenes insights from the upcoming releases of The Cat in the Hat and the animated short Daffy Season\, our panelists will discuss how ideas evolve from early concepts to the screen\, what studios look for when hiring\, and how aspiring talent can stand out through strong portfolios. URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/from-portfolio-to-premiere-cat-in-the-hat-daffy-season/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T131500 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260828T154432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T205050Z UID:10000575-1792757700-1792761300@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:Making a Living in Artist Alley: How to Make it at Anime & Comic Cons DESCRIPTION:Thinking about selling your art at conventions but not sure where to start? Join Emlynn Jones of Milky Tomato and Emu of Karepango for their guide to starting Artist Alley. With tips on how to get into conventions\, what products to sell\, how to price your work\, and how to create a standout booth. They will discuss the pros and cons of this lifestyle/career\, along with practical tips for growing your brand and building a sustainable creative business. Whether you are aiming to table at your first con or looking to level up your convention game\, this panel will help you succeed at conventions. URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/making-a-living-in-artist-alley-how-to-make-it-at-anime-comic-cons/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T131500 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260828T160126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T161503Z UID:10000520-1792757700-1792761300@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:Freshly Minted 3 DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Concept Art Association \nYou took the advice of your favorite veteran artists\, got good\, and maybe you got your first job. Now what? Let this panel of freshly minted professionals guide you through your adventure as you delve into life as a professional artist. Industry vets have the best advice\, but they’ve been doing some of these things for so long they might not realize you don’t know what you don’t know. Find out as our panel discusses ways to speed up your workflow\, stay sane\, keep getting hired\, networking and\, most importantly\, teach you the secret technique of being the new kid. URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/freshly-minted-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T131500 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260828T164354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T234652Z UID:10000626-1792757700-1792761300@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:Birds of Prey Life Drawing DESCRIPTION:Life drawing with birds of prey hosted by illustrator concept artist Manu Carrasco URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/birds-of-prey-life-drawing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T133000 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260827T203224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T034257Z UID:10000563-1792758600-1792762200@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:Weyland-Yutani: Designing for Science Fiction Worlds DESCRIPTION:Step inside the dark\, industrial worldbuilding of one of science fiction’s most iconic corporations. ‘Weyland-Yutani: Designing for Science Fiction Worlds’ brings together concept designers whose work has helped shape the visual language of Weyland-Yutani\, defined by its retro-futuristic costumes\, spacecraft\, machinery\, corporate industrial design\, and brutalist\, utilitarian aesthetics. \nExpect a deep dive into process\, inspiration\, and the enduring appeal of dystopian corporate futures. Featuring design work from Alien: Romulus\, Predator: Badlands\, Prometheus and Alien: Covenant. URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/weyland-yutani-designing-for-science-fiction-worlds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T133000 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260828T150850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T150850Z UID:10000612-1792758600-1792762200@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:Designing the Creatures of Avatar: Fire and Ash DESCRIPTION:Step inside the elaborate design process for the creatures from Avatar: Fire and Ash. Creature designers talk about the design evolution and process for bringing the fauna of Pandora to life. URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/designing-the-creatures-of-avatar-fire-and-ash/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T133000 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260828T155123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T220117Z UID:10000592-1792758600-1792762200@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:Training Tomorrow’s Visual Development and Concept Artists DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Savannah College of Art and Design\, this session brings together leading names in the fields of character design\, concept design and visual development for animation and video games to discuss the expanding set of core skills that students need to develop in response to these rapidly changing industries. URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/training-tomorrows-visual-development-and-concept-artists/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T133000 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260828T155642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T212921Z UID:10000601-1792758600-1792762200@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:1 Artist. 1 Year. 1 Hour a Day DESCRIPTION:The talk is called “1 Artist. 1 Year. 1 Hour a Day”. and focuses on how I created my animated short film How Not to Die on an Alien Planet by working just one hour a day over the course of a year. Instead of trying to replicate a large studio pipeline\, I embraced creative limitations as part of the process\, using strict time constraints\, simplified workflows\, Eevee rendering\, long shots\, and exploratory design methods to create a very personal animated film with minimal resources. \nMore than a technical breakdown\, the talk focuses on the mindset behind sustaining personal projects over long periods of time\, protecting creative energy\, and learning how limitations can become a creative advantage rather than an obstacle. URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/1-artist-1-year-1-hour-a-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T140000 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260828T151924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T191556Z UID:10000485-1792760400-1792764000@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:The Influence of Anime in American Animation DESCRIPTION:Japanese animation has had a deep impact on U.S. animation\, but how is it reflected in today’s shows? What was once a niche fandom storyboard artists\, designers\, and writers drew upon for inspiration\, is now a gigantic global sensation impacting the themes and storytelling of American animation studios. Can and should the big business of U.S. animation be more like the Japanese model–using the medium of animation for more than select “marketable” genres? URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/the-influence-of-anime-in-american-animation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T143000 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260826T190153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T234706Z UID:10000533-1792762200-1792765800@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:Creature Design with Intent: Matching Design with Function DESCRIPTION:Creature designer RJ Palmer walks you through the process of developing creatures to evoke your desired reaction from clients and audiences alike without sacrificing your vision. URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/creature-design-with-intent-matching-design-with-function/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T143000 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260828T155802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T213031Z UID:10000497-1792762200-1792765800@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:Picture Book Storytelling: The Techniques Nobody Teaches You DESCRIPTION:There’s a huge misconception that picture book illustration is just drawing what an author writes. But illustrators are storytellers in their own right\, and the visual decisions we make can completely transform a story. In this talk\, Anoosha Syed breaks down the techniques that will take your picture book art to the next level: composition\, pacing\, page turns\, creating a sense of time and more. Whether you’re just starting out or have been illustrating for years\, you’ll leave with tools you can use straight away. URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/picture-book-storytelling-the-techniques-nobody-teaches-you/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T143000 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260828T164922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T130143Z UID:10000491-1792762200-1792765800@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:How to Start Your Own Studio DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on AMA session\, participants first hear best practices and then are able to workshop their business ideas with an accountant\, lawyer\, manager\, business owners and co-op developers. URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/how-to-start-your-own-studio/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T143500 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260902T011927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T183428Z UID:10000648-1792763100-1792766100@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:Virtual Production at Industrial Light & Magic DESCRIPTION:Step inside the technology of Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) to explore how their groundbreaking StageCraft technology and LED volume stages have fundamentally transformed modern cinema. Discover how the Virtual Art Department (VAD)\, live on-set data capture\, and real-time environments are reshaping the production pipeline—collapsing pre- and post-production into a single\, collaborative sandbox. Whether you are a technologist\, storyteller\, or visual effects enthusiast join us to see how ILM continues to blur the line between physical reality and digital imagination. URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/virtual-production-at-industrial-light-magic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T144500 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260827T200248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T200248Z UID:10000617-1792763100-1792766700@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:Illustration: Design & Entertainment Arts-Graduate’s Journey DESCRIPTION:Presented by ArtCenter College of Design\, Illustration: Mastering techniques in drawing\, painting\, and illustrating for media\, art and design brings multi-disciplined artists forward in the fields of Entertainment Arts\, Publishing\, Editorial Illustration\, Consumer Products and more. Our graduates have sharpened their individual voices to work both independently and on dynamic team projects with leading film\, television\, themed entertainment\, game\, and commercial studios. Join a distinguished panel of alumni and recent graduates as they share how their craft moves them forward\, not always in a straight line\, on their creative journey. URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/illustration-design-entertainment-arts-graduates-journey/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T144500 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260828T153511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T175546Z UID:10000643-1792763100-1792766700@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:Quick Moment Painting DESCRIPTION:I will do a quick moment painting based on my personal project. I will cover composition\, color\, lighting\, characters\, mood. URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/quick-moment-painting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T144500 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260828T154650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T154650Z UID:10000490-1792763100-1792766700@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:Expressive Figure Drawing for Sequential Artists DESCRIPTION:Drawing from a live costumed model\, we will explore ways to bring our figure drawings to life\, pulling techniques and ideas from sequential art\, illustration\, and classical life drawing. This presentation is for both the beginner artist eager to explore different ways of seeing things\, and the seasoned professional looking to get their creative juices flowing again. URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/expressive-figure-drawing-for-sequential-artists/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T144500 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260828T155009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T170037Z UID:10000579-1792763100-1792766700@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:Think Outside the Box with Spin Master and Launchmode Design DESCRIPTION:Great packaging does more than sell a product—it tells a story\, builds anticipation\, and creates an emotional connection before the consumer ever interacts with the toy. Join Launchmode Design Co. and Spin Master for a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind toy packaging\, from concept to shelf. Discover how storytelling\, illustration\, branding\, and consumer psychology come together to create disruptive designs that capture attention and inspire engagement. Spin Master’s creative team will share insights across different toy categories\, what they look for in creative talent\, and how to stay on trend in an ever evolving category. Bring your questions for an interactive Q&A. Presenters: Eugenia Chen\, Sebastian Cuervo\, William Ortiz\, Mike Petrosky\, Maria Reyes\, Gabriel Hernandez URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/the-art-of-packaging-think-outside-the-box/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T144500 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260828T164006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T190256Z UID:10000501-1792763100-1792766700@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:How to Start Writing & Illustrating Your Own Stories DESCRIPTION:From Visual Artist to Published Author: How to Start Writing & Illustrating Your Own Stories\, with Susie Yi (Cat & Cat Adventures)\, Mia Araujo (Afia in the Land of Wonders)\, Victoria Ying (The Hungry Ghost)\, and Jen Wang (Ash’s Cabin\, Stargazing) \nSo you want to write and illustrate your own stories\, but have no idea where to start? What makes a good story? How do you come up with great characters and dialogue and how do you get through all of those revisions? Each of the panelists was a visual artist before they became a published author-illustrator and they were exactly where you are now. They will share practical advice\, writing tips\, and story-telling methods that they rely on to help you get started telling your own stories. URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/how-to-start-writing-illustrating-your-own-stories/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T150000 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260828T153622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T075610Z UID:10000478-1792764000-1792767600@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:Camp in Costume Design DESCRIPTION:A presentation on using wit\, humor\, and extravagance in costume design to create show-stopping characters. In this talk\, we’ll dive into the definition of camp\, the history of camp\, and its relationship to concept and costume design. I’ll also dive into how I’ve used camp in my own work\, and how to create louder\, confident characters. URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/camp-in-costume-design/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T150000 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260828T154134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T154134Z UID:10000550-1792764000-1792767600@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:WILDWOOD: Shaping Characters from 2D to 3D DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inside look at the unique and charming characters of LAIKA’s latest feature film\, Wildwood\, where we’ll explore the highly collaborative process from early 2D character development to 3D sculpted maquette that inform our stop motion puppets. \nDrawing from years of daily artistic dialogue\, we’ll discuss finding character\, design philosophy\, translating 2D into 3D\, and bringing life to an unanimated sculpture\, as well as production workflow and the specific artistic world of Wildwood. URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/wildwood-shaping-characters-from-2d-to-3d/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T150000 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260828T154308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T154308Z UID:10000553-1792764000-1792767600@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:Designing Worlds That Feel Real DESCRIPTION:How do you turn a single idea into a cohesive and believable world?\nJoin legendary concept artist Stephan Martiniere\, whose blockbuster projects include Guardians of the Galaxy\, Fallout 4\, and Foundation. Discover the creative logic and narrative process behind building the immersive\, story-driven universe of RAGE\, the visually acclaimed and groundbreaking game he art directed. This is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the world’s most respected and renowned concept artists and art directors. URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/designing-worlds-that-feel-real/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T150000 DTSTAMP:20260923T174523 CREATED:20260828T164513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T204925Z UID:10000631-1792764000-1792767600@lightboxexpo.com SUMMARY:The David Movie: Designing an Epic DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes exploration of the creative journey that brought David to life—one of Netflix’s #1 movies this year. Discover how the film’s unforgettable worlds and characters were built from the ground up through the eyes of the production designer\, art director\, head of character design\, and visual development artists. From the earliest rough concepts at Sunrise Animation Studios to the final polished look on screen\, you’ll gain rare insight into the world-building\, character design\, and artistic decisions that shaped the visual identity of the film. This is an incredible opportunity to learn directly from the film industry’s top creative minds who helped define the worlds we see on screen. URL:https://lightboxexpo.com/schedule/the-david-movie-designing-an-epic/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR