PROGRAM GUIDE | New York

Our program is finally ready!

Take a look at what's in store at

Fanfaire NYC 2024!

SATURDAY PROGRAM
APRIL 6, 2024

Click on each frame for a description of each panel.

Interactive Mural

Participate in this interactive mural project
that will bring the 5 FanfaireNYC mascots to
life!

AniMei Gamer Zone

AniMei Gamer Zone brings the fun with
gaming PCs and consoles featuring the
most popular games.

Interactive Art - Anime Panel

Tokyo Bronx ACG is onsite with a large
scale manga/comic style storyboard that
will come together collaboratively!

Cosplay Everyday in Every Way

Mom the Cosplayer will be moderating Panel members (NY Fantastic Four, Vanta Creates, and Marc Thompson) in a discussion about their love of cosplay and the ways it has benefited their lives.

Graphic Novel - Fighting to Belong!

Writer Amy Chu and artist Louis Chin, along with special guest Darryl DMC McDaniels, discuss the rewards and challenges of producing nonfiction graphic novels and comics for social change, focusing on their latest middle grade series Fighting to Belong! Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History (Third State Books) .

Graphic Novel - Fighting to Belong!

Special guest Darryl DMC McDaniels, along with writer Amy Chu and artist Louis Chin, discuss the rewards and challenges of producing nonfiction graphic novels and comics for social change, focusing on their latest middle grade series Fighting to Belong! Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History (Third State Books) .

Principles and Techniques of Visual Storytelling

Carl Potts shares the principles and techniques of sequential visual storytelling.

State of the Animation Industry

Abe Audish, Niko Guardia, John Hazard , moderated by Anthony Marques, in a discussion about where animation is now and where is it going (from hand drawn to AI )?

Portfolio Workshops

Professionals in Art and Design careers talk about how they see portfolios and give "First Look" impressions on an anonymous selection of student works. All students and professionals are welcome to attend.

Portfolio Workshops

Professionals in Art and Design careers talk about how they see portfolios and give "First Look" impressions on an
anonymous selection of student works. All students and professionals are welcome to attend.

Super Smash Bros Tournament Extravaganza

PTA President - Ricardo Fernandez hosts three Super Smash Bros sessions. Who will be the first FanfaireNYC Smash Bros Champion? Space is limited - advance sign-up required on our website page or at the door. First come, first serve!