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Friday, July 24
 

10:00am PDT

Portfolio Review Session: Jose Iturriaga
Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Held in Portfolio Review PR 03:
Jose Iturriaga, a Senior Illustrator / Assistant Art Director focuses on concept art, video games, stage design, and experiential live events. Recent projects include concept art for Outer Range Season 2 for Amazon Studios and Batman Azteca: Clash of Empires. I would like to review portfolios that demonstrate strong visual development, concept design, and world-building across film, television, gaming, and immersive entertainment.
Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
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10:00am PDT

Portfolio Review Session: James Doh
Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Held in Portfolio Review PR 02:
James Doh is a feature film storyboard artist that works in live action film and most recently completed the biopic  Michael. James will review your storyboards and sequential art. Sketchbooks, rough sketch art to finished, color work are all welcome.  Let's talk movies and your goals in art and how to improve your storytelling!
Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Sails Pavilion - Portfolio Review

10:00am PDT

Portfolio Review Session: Nant Studios
Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Held in Portfolio Review PR 07:
Evan Welch of Nant Studios, can critique portfolios focused on real-time environments, immersive experiences, and virtual production. I am also interested in reviewing work in art direction, set design, and concept illustration, with an emphasis on how artists approach storytelling, spatial design, and world-building. I look forward to discussing film and entertainment work and seeing a range of creative portfolios.
Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Sails Pavilion - Portfolio Review

10:00am PDT

Portfolio Review Session: VIZ Media One-Shots
Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Held in Portfolio Review PR 06:
VIZ One-Shots:  The VIZ One-Shots program is a chance for aspiring creators, or mangaka, to develop a one-shot manga in consultation with experienced VIZ editors. A one-shot is a short, self-contained, manga of approximately 20-50 pages. We welcome both right-to-left (Japanese style) and left-to-right (Western style) format. Completed pages are preferred, but we can also review a work-in-progress. Thumbnails are okay, but please also bring your samples of inked paneled pages and character designs with you.
Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Sails Pavilion - Portfolio Review

10:00am PDT

Portfolio Review Session: The Upper Deck Company
Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 2:00pm PDT
Held in Portfolio Review PR 01:
Upper Deck is the leading sports and entertainment trading card and collectibles company. Upper Deck portfolio reviews are open to artists of all experience levels who showcase work well-suited for products such as trading cards, games, and collectibles. Artist portfolios should focus on comic book art, digital or traditional Illustrations, tabletop game illustrations, character concept artwork, and 3D sculpts.
Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 2:00pm PDT
Sails Pavilion - Portfolio Review

10:00am PDT

Portfolio Review Session: Fanatics Collectibles (Topps Trading Cards)
Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Held in Portfolio Review PR 08:
Fanatics Collectibles (Topps Trading Cards) is seeking portfolios that demonstrate strong storytelling, character work, and technical execution across two primary styles for our Disney, Pixar, and Marvel programs, we are especially interested in animation and comic-influenced styles that showcase expressive characters, dynamic posing, and a strong sense of narrative. For our Lucasfilm and sports-related projects, we are looking for artists with a strong foundation in realism, including accurate likeness, anatomy, and the ability to capture authentic moments. Portfolios that highlight versatility, strong composition, and the ability to work within established brand worlds will be particularly compelling.
Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm PDT
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11:00am PDT

Portfolio Review Session: Anthony Winn
Friday July 24, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Held in Portfolio Review PR 05:
Anthony Winn will critique portfolios for live-action and animation storyboards. Please bring samples that can be shared either digitally on an iPad or in a traditional physical portfolio for review.
Friday July 24, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Sails Pavilion - Portfolio Review

11:00am PDT

Portfolio Review Session: Harry Otto
Friday July 24, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Held in Portfolio Review PR 04:
Harry Otto is an architect and an ADG Art Director and Set Designer whose work is grounded in a strong architectural foundation. Throughout my career, I have designed environments for feature films and television spanning the 20th century, World War II, futuristic Earth and space settings, as well as the prehistoric world of The Flintstones. As an automotive enthusiast, I have also conceptualized futuristic space vehicles and 1950s-inspired vehicles for The Flintstones. I welcome portfolios focused on production design, set design, environmental design, architectural visualization, transportation design, and concept art. My expertise includes designing human environments, engineering systems, and vehicles, and I am happy to provide feedback on both creative concepts and portfolio presentation.
Friday July 24, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT
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11:00am PDT

Portfolio Review Session: VIZ Media Originals
Friday July 24, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Held in Portfolio Review PR 03:
VIZ Originals: VIZ Originals is VIZ's imprint dedicated to publishing original graphic novels such as Devil's Candy, Fangirl: The Manga, and more! We're looking for talented creators inspired by manga and anime and hope to see samples of your sequential art that highlight dynamic paneling, skillful black-and-white artwork, and compelling storytelling. Sign up for a Portfolio Review to share your work and speak directly with VIZ editors.
Friday July 24, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT
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12:00pm PDT

Portfolio Review Session: ZRock Comics/Bad Bunker
Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Held in Portfolio Review PR 02:
ZRock Comics/Bad Bunker will review a wide range of portfolios, with an emphasis on artists who are serious about pursuing a career in comics. Portfolios that demonstrates strong storytelling, sequential art skills, and a clear commitment to developing comic-based narratives should stop by.
Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Sails Pavilion - Portfolio Review

12:00pm PDT

Portfolio Review Session: Committed Comics
Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Held in Portfolio Review PR 05:
Committed Comics is interested in reviewing all aspects of sequential artwork in the world of comic books. Pencilers, inkers, colorist and even letterers are welcome to come and sit for a portfolio review. Writers are welcome to sit for a review but understand it will be brief, though writers and scripters are encouraged to drop off your writing sample at our small press booth (L-09) for a more comprehensive review. Please ensure you have samples of your work printed out and available to leave behind with your contact information clearly visible. Creator owned series are encouraged to sit for a review regardless of the phase of your series. Committed Comics is determined to find talented creators who love the comic book industry.
Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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12:30pm PDT

Portfolio Review Session: Barbara Randall Kesel
Friday July 24, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Held in Portfolio Review PR 07:
Barbara  Randall Kesel is an independent freelance editor here to help you achieve your comics goal through constructive criticism. While not affiliated with any company, she has years of experience helping identify weaknesses in artists' work. Open to all portfolio types.
Friday July 24, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
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1:00pm PDT

Portfolio Review Session: Glenn Harmon
Friday July 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Held in Portfolio Review PR 06:
Glenn Harmon - Head of Story at Warner Bros. Pictures Animation with over 20 years of experience in storyboarding, illustration, and visual storytelling. A great reviewer for comic storytelling, animation, humor, and strong draftsmanship.
Friday July 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
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1:00pm PDT

CANCELED - Alessandro Taini
Friday July 24, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Held in Portfolio Review PR 04:
Alessandro Taini - Emmy Award-winning art director and concept artist known for work on Ghostbusters, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, DmC: Devil May Cry, and Star Trek: Prodigy. Best suited for portfolios focused on concept art, character design, fantasy, horror, and digital painting.
Friday July 24, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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2:00pm PDT

Portfolio Review Session: Chris Derrick
Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Held in Portfolio Review PR 01:
Christopher B. Derrick is a writer and storyteller whose work spans comics, television, and film. He creates stories about troubled men and women battling themselves against large-scale cinematic backdrops. His interests include epic cinema, classic motion picture formats, medium-format photography, Russian literature, and the filmmaking legacy of Orson Welles.
Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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3:00pm PDT

Portfolio Review Session: Ricardo Delgado
Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Held in Portfolio Review PR 07:
Ricardo Delgado is a concept artist, character designer, and storyboard artist whose work spans film, animation, and publishing. I will critique portfolios across concept art, character design, and visual storytelling, including storyboard work and related sequential art. I am interested in how artists develop ideas from initial concepts through to final visual execution, as well as their approach to storytelling, design clarity, and world-building.
Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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3:00pm PDT

Portfolio Review Session: Glenn Harmon
Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Held in Portfolio Review PR 06:
Glenn Harmon - Head of Story at Warner Bros. Pictures Animation with over 20 years of experience in storyboarding, illustration, and visual storytelling. A great reviewer for comic storytelling, animation, humor, and strong draftsmanship.
Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Sails Pavilion - Portfolio Review

3:00pm PDT

Portfolio Review Session: Max Narciso
Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Held in Portfolio Review PR 03:
Max Narciso - Oscar Award-winning character designer, comic artist, and illustrator whose credits include Luck, Love, Death + Robots, Star Trek: Prodigy, and Missing Link. Ideal for artists seeking feedback on character design, comics, illustration, storyboarding, and visual storytelling.
Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
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3:00pm PDT

Portfolio Review Session: Brendan O'Connor
Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Held in Portfolio Review PR 01:
Brendan O'Connor will review a wide range of creative portfolios, including but not limited to set design, illustration, 3D rendering, architectural planning, conceptual design, prop construction, costume design, and vehicle design. I am particularly interested in work that demonstrates strong visual storytelling, design clarity, and thoughtful execution across disciplines.
Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
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4:00pm PDT

Portfolio Review Session: The Jim Higgins College of Comics
Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Held in Portfolio Review PR 02:
Jim of The Jim Higgins College of Comics, will be reviewing pencils and inks (not coloring) of any kind and any subject or genre including horror, science fiction, superhero, or fantasy, as well as what you'd see in fiction or memoirs like ones published by Fantagraphics or Drawn & Quarterly.
Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
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4:00pm PDT

Portfolio Review Session: Marvel Snap
Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Held in Portfolio Review PR 04:
Thomas Brillante from Second Dinner will be reviewing portfolios for Marvel SNAP. Marvel Snap is on the lookout for talented artists who love bringing Marvel superheroes to life through drawing and painting. If that's you, we'd love to see your work! Come by and share your portfolio with us ? let's talk art, heroes, and creativity.
Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
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4:30pm PDT

Portfolio Review Session: Kate Weddle
Friday July 24, 2026 4:30pm - 6:00pm PDT
Held in Portfolio Review PR 07:
Kate Weddle, an Art Director, Graphic Artist, Senior Set Designer, with experience in visual storytelling and production design for scripted narrative entertainment. I welcome portfolios focused on art direction, graphic design, set and production design, concept art, visual development, and presentation design for film, television, and other scripted narrative projects. I am happy to provide feedback on portfolio presentation, design communication, and preparing your work for opportunities in the entertainment industry.
Friday July 24, 2026 4:30pm - 6:00pm PDT
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