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10:00am PDT

Comic-Con Film School 103: Working with Actors and a Crew
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Day 3 of this course on micro-budget moviemaking covers how to direct actors, organize a crew, and keep a production running without anyone making a dime. Panelists include Valerie Perez (producer and star of the Paula Peril series), Jack Conway (creative producer for V10 Entertainment), Darryl Thomas (writer and director of Dollface the Motion Picture), Ben Hansford (writer and director of Uprising), Sean Rourke (writer and director of Lucy X Mina), Megan Rees (LEGO Disney Princess: The Castle Quest), Kevin Allen (The Party), and Bradley Upton (Dark Commandos).
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, CCI-IFF and Film School, Education, Marriott Programs, Movies, Writers & Writing |   1: Programs, CCI-IFF and Film School, Education, Marriott Programs, Movies, Writers & Writing

11:00am PDT

Lobo: Christmas Special
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
In the midst of a '90s Christmas party, Lobo, a seven-year-old boy who has no voice, must confront his older brother to defend a gift he has just received: a toy set of the little Polly Pocket doll, a toy for "girls." Participating panelists include Alan Maldonado (co-writer, Don't Leave the Kids Alone), Karen Barrera (producer, Ojo de diosa), Mateo Palazuelos (co-creator, Ghosting), Rolando Maldonado (animator, 101 Dalmatian Street), and Mauricio López (founder, Edu-O-Gram Studios).
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Humor & Satire, CCI-IFF and Film School

11:30am PDT

Two Step
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:30am - 11:50am PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
A charming coming-of-age story set in 2005 follows a 12-year-old boy trying to get the courage to ask his crush to dance at a quinceañera. Participating panelists include Eric Armando Ibarra (writer/director), Disney Hall (producer), and Kruz Lopez (lead actor).
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:30am - 11:50am PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Humor & Satire, CCI-IFF and Film School

11:50am PDT

It's Hard Not to Be Romantic About Time Travel
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:50am - 12:15pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Armed with weed and a half-baked theory that love can bend time, two friends land five years in the past, totally unprepared for what comes next. Participating panelists include Michael Charron (The Time Capsule), Alyssia Rivera (Leverage), and Brandon Torres (executive producer, Background Action).
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:50am - 12:15pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Humor & Satire, CCI-IFF and Film School

12:15pm PDT

Dead Pen Tracks
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:15pm - 12:45pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Did a desperate, unemployed man really capture the serial killer known as "Zip-Tie" just to impress his ex-wife . . . or is there an innocent man tied up in his basement? Participating panelists include Kohl Glass (director), Adam Nielson (producer), Julie Slack (The Resident, Now and Then), Chase Ramsey (Horizon: An American Saga, The Book of Mormon), and Dan Larson ("Secret Galaxy" YouTube channel).
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:15pm - 12:45pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Humor & Satire, CCI-IFF and Film School

12:45pm PDT

The Wrongest Yard
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:45pm - 1:10pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
A meticulous HOA president navigates her colorless world until a new set of neighbors moves in—and suddenly, rules, reality, and her judgment are up for debate. A dark comedy about control, chaos, and community. Participating panelists include Nick Smith (co-producer, INT. HALLWAY/NIGHT), Daphne Lewis (lead actress, There Can Only Be One), and Thomas Carter Rochester (actor, ZOMBEEZ).
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:45pm - 1:10pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Humor & Satire, CCI-IFF and Film School

1:10pm PDT

Spill The Frijoles
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:10pm - 1:30pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
When new parents Paola and Fabian decide to keep their swapped parenting gender roles a secret from her huge Mexican family, they entangle themselves in a web of lies that keep getting worse and worse until it all inevitably explodes in their faces. Participating panelists include Steph OH (writer/director), Cesar Camacho (actor), and Margarita De La Rosa (actress).
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:10pm - 1:30pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Humor & Satire, CCI-IFF and Film School

1:30pm PDT

Funding Your Director's Vision
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Alliance of Women Directors (AWD) demystifies the world of film financing. Industry insiders and filmmaker-entrepreneurs Rachel Goldberg (Agatha All Along), Alan Luna (One Hundred Years of Solitude), Asha Chai-Chang (Marque Dos), and Larissa Calva Ruiz (counsel in the Entertainment Group at Frankfurt Kurnit) share real strategies for funding projects at every level, navigating investor relationships, and building sustainable creative careers. Whether working as an indie filmmaker or within the studio system, this panel equips attendees with the tools to get projects financed and voices heard. Intro provided by Ashley Maria (AWD board representative).
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Anniversaries, CCI-IFF and Film School, International, Marriott Programs, Movies |   1: Programs, Anniversaries, CCI-IFF and Film School, International, Marriott Programs, Movies

2:30pm PDT

Sandra Munt
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:30pm - 3:10pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
1934. Sandra Munt and her friend Elsa travel the world in search of a mysterious and mystical book. But the two friends will face the Nazis, a secret society, and a mysterious stranger emerging from her past. Participating panelists include Rubén Arnaiz (writer/director, Scavenger), Harumi López Rodriguez (actress), and Francisco Gabriel Arasanz Pérez (director, Obayifo Project).
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:30pm - 3:10pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Action Adventure, CCI-IFF and Film School

3:10pm PDT

Powerless
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:10pm - 3:40pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Commander Comet, everyone's favorite superhero, has lost his power, and no one can know. When a high-stakes hostage situation unfolds, he must rely on wit and deception to save the day while keeping his newfound vulnerability a secret. Participating panelists include PJ Donahoe (writer/director), Rory Sheridan (Commander Comet), and Holly Anspaugh (Nancy).
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:10pm - 3:40pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Action Adventure, CCI-IFF and Film School

3:40pm PDT

The Spectacular Night-Bolt
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Ruby, the daughter of a superhero, is torn between leading a normal life and saving her father. Feeling neglected by her busy father, she harbors resentment toward him and all superheroes. As Ruby grapples with her inner conflict, she must come to terms with the realization that, to bring about change, she must first reconcile with her father. Participating panelists include Jordan Altdorfer (writer/director), Zoe Blake (foley), Hal Miles (Stanley, The Spectacular Night-Bolt), and Laurie Altdorfer (executive producer).
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Action Adventure, CCI-IFF and Film School

4:00pm PDT

Unlocking Virtual Production for Indie Filmmakers
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Independent creators are using game engines, mo-cap, and virtual production to achieve cinematic visuals on modest budgets. C. Craig (Fathead, ChikaBOOM!), Matt Galuppo (Avengers 2, TMNT), Marc Morisseau (Call of Duty, Fortnite Super Bowl), David Christopher Loya (Esperanza, G.O.D. OS), Irfan Merchant (Army of the Dead, Fortnite Super Bowl), Jeffrey Okun (Percy Jackson, Alien: Earth), and Austina Wang (Mandalorian, Last Airbender) break down core virtual production concepts, including virtual art departments, previs workflows, and emerging crew roles. Moderated by Kumari Bakhru (Guide to Postproduction).
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Animation, CCI-IFF and Film School, Education, Marriott Programs, Movies, Seminars & Workshops, Technology - Science - STEM, Video Games |   1: Programs, Animation, CCI-IFF and Film School, Education, Marriott Programs, Movies, Seminars & Workshops, Technology - Science - STEM, Video Games

5:00pm PDT

Faithful
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Young teen Vaila sets off into the dark Scottish woods when the moon is high to seek out the mythical Cú-Síth, a fairydog with the ability to open a doorway to the Otherworld, in the hope of making up for a dark tragedy in her life.
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Action Adventure, CCI-IFF and Film School

5:30pm PDT

Inner Child
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 5:50pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
After a mysterious figure pulls her through a portal during a boring day at work, a young woman must reconnect with her past creative life and travel across fading pocket dimensions as she flees a bureaucratic agent dedicated to uniformity and order. Participating panelists include Natalie Tran (Passion Project), Mauricio Dzierwa (director, Inner Child), Gavin James (producer), and Danny Rodriguez (animation lead).
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 5:50pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Action Adventure, CCI-IFF and Film School

5:50pm PDT

The Monitor
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:50pm - 6:10pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Melissa and Todd are away from each other for the first time since the birth of their baby. While checking on Melissa and the baby from the baby monitor, Todd notices there is someone, or something else, in the house. Participating panelists include Sam Platizky (director), Isaac Platizky (writer/actor), and Alicia Giangrisostomi (actress).
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:50pm - 6:10pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Horror/Suspense, CCI-IFF and Film School

6:10pm PDT

Necrosectos
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:10pm - 6:25pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Cunning insects invade a house, determined to destroy the lives of its inhabitants, who find themselves trapped in an inconceivable nightmare from which there seems to be no escape.
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:10pm - 6:25pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Horror/Suspense, CCI-IFF and Film School

6:30pm PDT

Filmmaking in the New Era: Partnerships, Distribution, and Audience Growth
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Alex Stulac (director, Stulac Marketing), Brian Walker (CEO, Picture Motion), Tara McNamara (film critic, Critics Choice Association), Alexa Whiteside (CEO, WAM Entertainment Law), and Jennifer Fischer (executive director, Journeys in Film) discuss what makes films successful today and how filmmakers can build on that foundation through brand and nonprofit partnerships, smart distribution, and audience growth. Panelists share real-world examples from studio campaigns to independent projects that resonate, travel farther, and drive real impact. Attendees will leave with practical tools and strategies for launching projects and expanding reach in a rapidly evolving industry.
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, CCI-IFF and Film School, Education, Marriott Programs, Movies |   1: Programs, CCI-IFF and Film School, Education, Marriott Programs, Movies

7:30pm PDT

Selling the Hit: What You Always Wanted to Know About the Stunt Industry: In Memory of Eric Cajiuat
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
These professional stunt performers have been set on fire, thrown through windows, and occasionally mistaken for the lead actor. They share outrageous stories, hard truths, and practical advice on how to enter the stunt world and dissect an action scene live to show how movie magic (and pain tolerance) really works. Panelists include Janeshia Adams-Ginyard (double for Danai Gurira), Brian Danner (stunt coordinator/weapons expert), Esteban Cueto (double for Dwayne Johnson), Thekla Hutyrova (martial arts badass), and Michael DeCamp (dreamy stuntman). Moderated by Justin T. Bowler.
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Action/Adventure, CCI-IFF and Film School, Marriott Programs, Movies, Seminars & Workshops |   1: Programs, Action/Adventure, CCI-IFF and Film School, Marriott Programs, Movies, Seminars & Workshops

8:30pm PDT

The Traveler & The Troll
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:30pm - 8:50pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
A traveler stops to rest in a clearing of a long-haunted forest. They soon learn they are not alone and have stumbled upon the lair of a terrifying troll who demands gifts for passage. Participating panelists include Adam Murray (director/writer), Chelsea Pickens (puppeteer and special FX artist), and Jude Megyesy (cinematographer).
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:30pm - 8:50pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Horror/Suspense, CCI-IFF and Film School, After Dark

8:50pm PDT

Meadowhawk
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:50pm - 9:20pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Former TV sensation David Eastman participates in a comic convention to earn money for his granddaughter. Tides shift when he encounters his former co-star and rival, Rick Majors, for the first time in years. Participating panelists include director Shane Hernandez (The Unlucky Rabbit), Rex Strype (actor, As Written), and Russell Todd (actor, Friday the 13th Part 2).
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:50pm - 9:20pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  U: Updated, Horror/Suspense, CCI-IFF and Film School, After Dark |   4: CCI-IFF, Horror/Suspense, CCI-IFF and Film School, After Dark

9:20pm PDT

Alpha Initiative Zero
Saturday July 25, 2026 9:20pm - 9:45pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Lt. Bonds and his elite military team are dispatched to eliminate a dangerous superpowered psychopath before he can unleash chaos. But as the mission spirals out of control, Bonds discovers that the emergence of his own extraordinary powers may be part of something far bigger—and far more dangerous—than anyone could have imagined. Participating panelists include James Gavsie (executive producer and writer), Chris Ikpoh (producer), Steffon Thomas (producer), and Michael Lehr (director and writer).
Saturday July 25, 2026 9:20pm - 9:45pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Action Adventure, CCI-IFF and Film School, After Dark

9:45pm PDT

Heroes Among Us: Kid Electric
Saturday July 25, 2026 9:45pm - 10:20pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Warren Ryder is an ordinary teenager whose life changes forever when he is granted extraordinary electrical powers. As he struggles to balance everyday life with the growing responsibility of becoming a hero, Warren discovers that true strength comes not from power, but from the choices we make. Participating panelists include Anthony Jones (writer/director), Ryan Meyer (producer), and Topher Hall (executive producer, The Burden of Guilt).
Saturday July 25, 2026 9:45pm - 10:20pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Action Adventure, CCI-IFF and Film School, After Dark

10:20pm PDT

Avem
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:20pm - 10:50pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Struggling with a deep loss and feeling disconnected from his home country while abroad, a young man begins to have a horrific body transformation as he longs for a life of freedom. Participating panelists include Luis Quijano (director), Juan Felipe Restrepo (actor), and Patricia Olvera (actor).
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:20pm - 10:50pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Horror/Suspense, CCI-IFF and Film School, After Dark

10:50pm PDT

My Severed Arm
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:50pm - 11:10pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
A woman hunted by a masked slasher relies on ad-filled online tutorials to survive the night. What begins as a search for practical self-defense quickly spirals into a series of increasingly ridiculous and dangerous survival hacks as she struggles to stay one step ahead of her relentless attacker. Participating panelist Casey de Fremery (writer/director).
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:50pm - 11:10pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Horror/Suspense, CCI-IFF and Film School, After Dark

11:10pm PDT

Eclipse
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:10pm - 11:35pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
The world is slowly becoming consumed by darkness. A supernatural detective takes on a case that reveals itself to be a threat he has never encountered before. Participating panelists include David W. Rice (Hunt Showdown: Betrayal), Ramiro Villagomez (director), and Alyssa Gonzales (production consultant).
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:10pm - 11:35pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Horror/Suspense, CCI-IFF and Film School, After Dark
 

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