You want panels? Well, do ya?! Ok, ok, we’ve got yer panels…and how! Below are all of the panels!
A Faire Fight: Introducing the World to Western Martial Arts through Medieval and Renaissance FairesMedieval and Renaissance Faires capture the imagination like few events in modern times. They bring magic, merriment, and historical fantasy to life and give us a taste, however brief, of a time we wish had once existed. For fans of historic martial arts, these faires are often fertile soil for enjoying, developing, and showcasing, quality fights. Come to this panel to enjoy a lively discussion about how Medieval and Renaissance Faires can introduce the world to Western Martial Arts. Panelists: Derek Conley, JP Dostal, David Baker Date/Time: Sunday, 11:15 am |
Action in Art: Collaboration Between Author and Artist in the World of Graphic NovelsFresh from his release of the graphic novel “Downfall,” award-winning author Maxwell Alexander Drake will discuss the collaboration between the author and artist in the process of creating a work of both literary and visually artistic merit. To check out the 10-page “Downfall” promo, and to learn more about this series, please visit www.downfallthecomic.com Presented By: Maxwell Alexander Drake Date/Time: Saturday, 10:00 am |
Archery in CombatThe English were feared for their powerful longbows, and conventional wisdom tells us the English archers provided the keys to victory at the Battle of Agincourt. However, archery in combat goes far beyond a legion of longbowmen. From close quarter combat to mounted combat, the bow has served countless warriors throughout history. This presentation will explore the bow from a variety of angles and uses. Presented By: Matt Richardson Date/Time: Sunday, 2:45 pm |
Cosplay? Crack is Cheaper: When You’ll Blow it all on ButtonsDescription Coming Soon! Presented By: Sara Warner, TBA Date/Time: Sunday, 5:15 pm |
Cosplay on a Budget: Fake it Till it Looks ExpensiveDescription Coming Soon! Presented By: Sara Warner, TBA Date/Time: Sunday, 1:30 pm |
Deadliest Warrior Season 3Get a behind the scenes look into the world of “Deadliest Warrior, Season 3″ with the prop master and weapons maker behind the show. Panelists: David Baker, Anthony De Longis, Luke Lafontaine Date/Time: Saturday, 4:00 pm |
Fight Direction and Stuntwork: What the Industry Demands and ExpectsHave you ever wondered what it would take to be a stunt performer or fighter in Hollywood? Well, then this panel is for you. Come and hear this panel of experts discuss what the industry demands and expects from its fighters, stunt performers, and movement artists. Panelists: Luke Lafontaine, Robert Goodwin, Kyle Rowling, Paradox Pollack Moderator: Bryce Bermingham Date/Time: Sunday, 5:15 pm |
Fighting the Modern Aesthetic: Historical Accuracy in the MoviesAs most practitioners of WMA know, the movies take a lot of liberties with historical accuracy — particularly when it comes to combat. This panel of both historical martial arts experts and Hollywood insiders will explore why modern movies are so out of touch with the past, and what (if anything) we can do about it. Panelists: Kyle Rowling, Luke Lafontaine, Maestro Martinez, Jared Kirby Date/Time: Saturday, 11:15 am |
How to Create a More Realistic Fictitious WorldHave you ever wondered how sci-fi and fantasy authors create such vibrant, detailed worlds that suck their readers in and wrap them in a blanket so real, you question why our own world is not more like theirs? Join award-winning author Maxwell Alexander Drake as he lets you in on some of the secrets he uses to create his worlds during his seminar “How to Create a More Realistic Fictitious World.” There is also a student handout for this class that will not be provided. However, if you would like to have a copy for yourself while attending, please visit http://www.maxwellalexanderdrake.com/pages/MADWriting.html and click on the appropriate link to the class. Please feel free to print this handout and bring it with you to the session. Presented By: Maxwell Alexander Drake Date/Time: Sunday, 2:45 pm |
Martial Vision: Fighting Style Design for Fantasy/Sci-Fi ProjectsBrought to you by the creators of and collaborators for the fighting styles in “Lord of the Rings,” the “Mongoliad,” “Star Wars,” “Star Trek,” and “I am Legend,” this panel will explore the process of designing styles of combat for the otherworldly and fantastical. Panelists: Tony Wolf, Neal Stephenson, Kyle Rowling, Paradox Pollack Moderator: Sara Warner Date/Time: Sunday, 10:00 am |
Mongoliad/Foreworld/CLANGIn an attempt to elevate the Western Martial Myth to a stature comparable to the Asian martial cannon (such as the Shaolin mythos), Neal Stephenson and company have developed a multi-media initiative to tell the story of a secret sect of European warriors. Armed with a vast knowledge of Western Martial Arts, this band of knights protects Europe from the Mongol invasion. Learn about the “Mongoliad” trilogy, the Foreworld project, and CLANG, a video game prototype designed with Western Martial Arts in mind. Panelists: Neal Stephenson, Tony Wolf Date/Time: Saturday, 4:00 pm |
Motion Capture for Martial Arts in Film and Video GamesHave you ever wondered how they do all that great fighting in video games and for GCI in movies? Well, most of it utilizes Motion Capture technology. Come learn how that technology works from folks who’ve put it through it’s paces! Panelists: Tony Wolf, Neal Stephenson, Kyle Rowling, Paradox Pollack Date/Time: Sunday, 1:30 pm |
Mounted CombatIn an age of cars and airplanes and technology, few among us has ever ridden a horse, let alone fought on one. Few of us need to in our particular jobs and lives. However, even the best martial artist in our ranks would very quickly realize the extent of their knowledge and ability if they ever did try to fight from horseback. Mounted combat is one of the most difficult, training-intensive, and rewarding martial experiences a fighter can have. Come to this panel to learn more about the art and training of mounted combat. Panelists: Anthony De Longis, Kristina Charron Date/Time: Saturday, 1:30 pm |
Realism vs Playability: How can WMA Help with Game Realism?Description Coming Soon! Panelists: William Wilson, TBA Date/Time: Sunday, 10:00 am |
The Reality of Reality TVCome listen to several Hollywood insiders and experts as they discuss the reality behind “reality TV.” Panelists: David Baker, Jack Dagger, Luke Lafontaine, Anthony De Longis Date/Time: Saturday, 5:15 pm |
The Actors Tool Box, Professional Weapons for the stage and screen.A good carpenter knows that his or her tools can mean the difference between a job well done, and a job that needs to be re-done. Likewise with fighters and stage fighters. A good weapon will make the difference between a superior fight and a fight that gets left on the cutting room floor. Led by Hollywood prop-master and weapons maker, David Baker, this panel will discuss what weapons must be like to make a proper fight. Panelists: David Baker, Anthony De Longis, Kyle Rowling Date/Time: Saturday, 10:00 am |
The Anatomy of a Fight SceneStories are about conflict, and there is no purer form of conflict than a good ole fisticuffs-style brawl. Or a sword fight, laser battle, western shootout, or even two girls pulling out each other’s hair. Yet how to put that much action down on paper and not only be able to make it believable, but enjoyable and exciting to read? Join award-winning author Maxwell Alexander Drake as he brings you deep inside the violence, breaking it down piece by piece, and giving you some tricks you can use to create more realistic and exciting fights. There is also a student handout for this class that will not be provided. However, if you would like to have a copy for yourself while attending, please visit http://www.maxwellalexanderdrake.com/pages/MADWriting.html and click on the appropriate link to the class. Please feel free to print this handout and bring it with you to the session. Presented By: Maxwell Alexander Drake Date/Time: Sunday, 11:15 am |
The Female Gamer Experience (a.k.a. How to Not Send us Fleeing the Room!)Description Coming Soon! Panelists: William Wilson, Maureen Harkins Date/Time: Saturday, 2:45 pm |
The Future of Western Martial ArtsThe past twenty years has seen a massive resurgence in interest around Western Martial Arts. Schools, clubs, societies, and organizations of all sorts have sprung up all over the world to support and drive that interest. But what will WMA look like another 20 years? Will the interest continue to grow, or will it wane over time? Come to this panel and listen to prominent Western Martial Artists discuss this fascinating topic. Panelists: Tony Wolf, Dan Kanagie, Ken Pfrenger, Bob Charron, Steaphen Fick Moderator: Diego Bermudez Date/Time: Saturday, 5:15 pm |
The Master’s Journey: Stories of how the masters got their start, and where their paths took themIn any profession, art, or trade, a master is a person who had dedicated their life to the pursuit of excellence in their field. A master at arms, or a master of martial arts, is someone who can both demonstrate incredible martial skill, and also teach others in that skill. How do you become a master? How do you start on that path? Who makes you a master? These questions and more will be answered in this panel of Masters at Arms. Panelists: Maestro Martinez, Maestro Acosta-Martinez, Maestro Loriega, Maestro Sullins, Maestro Macdonald Moderator: Bryce Bermingham Date/Time: Saturday, 2:45 pm |
The secret society of jujitsu-trained bodyguards who protected the leaders of the British SuffragetteThis presentation is courtesy of Tony Wolf, leading expert and researcher of the “Lost Martial Art of Sherlock Holmes,” Bartitsu. Presented By: Tony Wolf Date/Time: Saturday, 1:30 pm |
The Weapons of Cosplay: How Butt-Kicking Props Can Make That OutfitWant to make that Cosplay outfit kick some serious butt? Crave the adrenalin-filled rush of coupling that great get-up with a sword or a ray-gun? Well, come learn how to make it look as real as it gets with a Hollywood prop master, an industry insider, and a cosplay diva! Panelists: David Baker, Kyle Rowling, Sara Warner Date/Time: Sunday, 4:00 pm |
Video game ‘piracy’; Sword Fighting for the upcoming PS3/XBox pirate game ‘Raven’s Cry’Tony Wolf presents “Raven’s Cry,” a Pirate-themed video game for which he coordinated the fights. Presented By: Tony Wolf Date/Time: Sunday, 4:00 pm |