Film Conventions

SXSW Film [tweet this]

Mar 9th-17th 2012 • Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX 78701

The SXSW FILM CONFERENCE AND FESTIVAL explores all aspects of the art and business of independent filmmaking. The Conference hosts a five-day adventure in the latest filmmaking trends and new technology, featuring distinguished speakers and mentors. The internationally-acclaimed, nine-day Festival boasts some of the most wideranging programming of any US event of its kind, from provocative documentaries to subversive Hollywood comedies, with a special focus on emerging talents.

TrekTrax Atlanta [tweet this]

Apr 20th-22nd 2012 • Holiday Inn Atlanta Perimeter, Atlanta, GA 30341

board game, card game, celebrity, cosplay, costume, fan, fan fiction, filk, film, karaoke, literary, media, roleplaying game, star trek,

TrekTrax Atlanta is the NEW Star Trek convention in Atlanta, devoted to Star Trek in all its various forms, and to its fans, in all THEIR various forms! Confirmed guests and participants to date include: David Orange: “Sleepy Klingon” from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country; Emmett Plant: writer, composer and producer who has produced over twenty Star Trek audiobooks for CBS/Paramount, in addition to composing and producing soundtracks and video segments for countless interactive entertainment products. He is also the commanding officer of the USS Blackheart, the chapter of STARFLEET International chartered in Philadelphia, with a focus on production for media nerds, both professional and amateur.; Brian Holloway: Special Make-Up F/X Supervisor for Star Trek: Phase II will direct the costuming track and offer programming from his breadth of experience with costuming production and numerous conventions; Lee Cox: Costuming expert, makeup artist and magician will offer a variety of costuming and makeup panels of interest to a broad cross-section of attendees; Andrew Greenberg: Star Trek computer game and role-playing game designer; Keela and Katkith�s Klingon Karaoke; Three concurrent tracks of programming will be dedicated to the Star Trek universe in general, the Klingon Empire in particular, and costuming & makeup together. Three concurrent 24-hour gaming rooms will be devoted to role-playing games, board games and card games. A 24-hour video room will feature episodes of several well-known Internet-based Star Trek series, a variety of Star Trek-related TV specials, programs featuring Star Trek celebrities and of course, the ever-popular blooper reels!

CoreCon [tweet this]

May 4th-6th 2012 • AmericInn, Moorhead, MN 56560

anime, art, board game, card game, collectibles, comics, costume, fantasy, film, geek, ghosts, horror, paranormal, pirate, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game, writing,

CoreCon is a non-profit science fiction, fantasy, horror and anime convention new to the Fargo, ND-Moorhead, MN area. With a steadfast focus on the fans of these and other genres, there will be events and fun for everyone to be found at Core Con. You’ll find live action and tabletop roleplaying, tabletop strategy and miniature gaming, costuming, movies and anime, panel discussions and demonstrations, and electronic gaming of many types and platforms. Meet our guests and kick back in one of our many hospitality suites. Meet other fans and enthusiasts in our area and discover what’s new in your genres of interest.

Alabama Phoenix Festival [tweet this]

May 25th-27th 2012 • Cahaba Grand Conference Center, Birmingham, AL 35243

anime, art, board game, card game, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, costume, dance, doctor who, fantasy, film, geek, ghosts, harry potter, horror, larp, literary, manga, media, paranormal, pirate, robot, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, space, space western, star trek, star wars, stargate, steampunk, technology, twilight, vampire, victoriana, video game, war game, zombie,

The Alabama Phoenix Festival is a celebration that spans the realms of creativity and imagination and shows how the impossible is possible for us all! The Festival invites all ages from 1 to 909 years of age to come together and celebrate The Arts, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming and all interests from every quarter of the universe! There is something for everyone! The fantasies and dreams of today lead to the realities of tomorrow and Alabama Phoenix Festival is here to support that in our community!