We will have a full track of Literary Programming for our members' enjoyment. At the present time we are looking for Published Authors to attend as Literary Special Guests. If you would like to participate in this programming track please contact us at: fantascicon@vei.net

Friday evening at 9:00PM. Come and hob-nob with all our professional guests.

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Rob E. Brown

The Working Artist - Rob E. Brown - Artist, Creator
Join Rob as he discusses the pros and cons of a working artist within the commercial industry as well as within the world of entertainment today. From Comics to Film, Catalog compilation and photoshop techniques for image manipulation.... The working artist must wear many hats today to make a living.


The Weird World of Fantasy - Rob E. Brown - Artist, Creator
We will cover amazing fantasy films such as Heavy Metal, Fire and Ice, Wizards - sword and sandal epics, Jason and The Argonaunts, The Golden Voyages of Sinbad, Flesh and Blood, Hawk The Slayer and the list goes on... as we lead up to a special Q & A and viewing of Rob's film, Tales of an Ancient Empire.


  Cheryel Hutton
UFO's, do they exist?: how do you recognize one, what are they. Come and share your thoughts and experiences.

B-movies. Have you spent late nights watching silly movies from the 50's? What are your favorites? Are there some you think should get more credit? Do you miss the cheesy films, or do you like the more realistic movies of today? Do the new SyFi channel movies have the same cheese factor?

G. R. Holton

Robots: Are they taking over?
Robotics technology has been accelerating ever since the very first one was built between 400 and 350 B.C.  What is around the corner? Should we be worried about them taking over the world?

Superheroes:
Who is the strongest, fastest, etc…? Who would win between different superheroes... i.e. Superman vs. Flash? What brand has the best heroes and villains DC or Marvel? Come and join the discussion and bring your favorites.

Rachael Hill
The Real World of Rachael Hill...Ask Me Anything  -- Get to know the the real author, cook, photographer and artist.  Come get a look at what makes her tick

Joe Dickerson and Rachael Hill
Rifftrax Showing:  Plan 9 from Outer Space  -- Joe Dickerson and Rachael Hill hosts the showing of one of the worst movies of all times, Plan 9 from Outer Space, riffed by the masters from Mystery Science Theater 3000, Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett.  Snacks will be provided!

Walter Rice
"Monsters" -  Evidence to suggest that many of the monsters
we know of today, are real and could be living amongst us today. with Q/A.