Back again by popular demand, Eric Hunter will be the master of ceremonies for 2018!
Cosplayer, actor, leatherworker, and Steampunk aficionado, Eric will be bringing the laughs as well as his vast knowledge to the mic! |
Prof. D. Claes
Comic Book Physics 101 Panels!!! Prof. D. Claes is a real professor and will be a special guest panelist at this years Britishfest exploring topics inspired by iconic comic book characters, their superpowers, and significant events in their history in a series of independent presentations. Lesson 1: The Origin of Superman and Clues to the Planet Krypton (which makes a natural introduction to the Comic Book Physics 101 series) Lesson 8: The Multiverse (and Other Dimensions) which is just a lot of fun. Both panels will be on Saturday only. |
David Busch
David is a filmmaker, editor, and animator with over 20 years in the film and television industries. He is also a lifelong fan of British television, with Doctor Who and Blakes 7 ranking high among his all-time favorite shows. Throughout his career, he has worked on projects for DreamWorks Animation, Marvel Studios, and most recently BBC's Doctor Who, having been part of the animation crew on "Shada". The included pictures below are of some of the animation he personally helped make for Shada! He will be giving panels, signing Shada Dvds and taking pictures with fans at Britishfest!
David also helped animate the new Black Panther animated Movie!!!
David is a filmmaker, editor, and animator with over 20 years in the film and television industries. He is also a lifelong fan of British television, with Doctor Who and Blakes 7 ranking high among his all-time favorite shows. Throughout his career, he has worked on projects for DreamWorks Animation, Marvel Studios, and most recently BBC's Doctor Who, having been part of the animation crew on "Shada". The included pictures below are of some of the animation he personally helped make for Shada! He will be giving panels, signing Shada Dvds and taking pictures with fans at Britishfest!
David also helped animate the new Black Panther animated Movie!!!
Cosplay Guest Joshua Caito:
Joshua is an award winning cosplayer renowned for his Tenth Doctor. He has been featured by BBC America, and commended by the head of the Doctor Who experience for his tailoring accuracy on some of his creations. He is pleased to have been to BritishFest every year and will be bringing his sense of humor, tailoring skills, and time-lord energy to this years convention!
https://www.facebook.com/JCaitoCosplay/
Joshua will also be heading up the pre registering for this years costume contest so be sure to have your ticket bought before entering. More info on that soon!!!
Photos by Logan Spencer McCurdy
Professional cosplayer Ezmeralda Von Katz will be at Britishfest for 2018! More info soon!
Artist: Fredd Gorham
Fredd has worked as a freelance illustrator for 25+ years for many comicbook and game companies. As a part of Shocktrauma Studios, he has helped work on such titles as SwampThing, X-Men, Superman, The Crow, and many others. In the game industry, he’s worked on game modules for Steve Jackson Games, GURPS, Palladium, Fantasy Flight Games and others. Recently, Fredd began working for LucasArts/Disney on the Star Wars franchise as well as for Topps Star Wars sketchcards series.
In 2012, Fredd started Steel Angel Studios with his wife Linda to promote and sell his artwork in prints, books and other items of interest.
For the past 12 years, Fredd has hosted The Artist Jam at Krypton Comics in order to gather artists and like-minded individuals together into a creative community. The Artist Jam has been featured in the Omaha World-Herald, The Comics Journal and The Comics Beat, and continues to grow. The Artist Jam occurs every third Saturday of the month from 12noon till 10pm. It is free to all ages.
Fredd also teaches workshops on creating comics at the Joslyn Art Museum (https://www.joslyn.org/). Go to the website to find what workshops are available. He also is a member of the Kent Bellows Mentoring Program, which is devoted to helping high school age artists realize their potential through mentoring and guidance.
Here is a LINK to his current Star Wars TOPPS Trading Cards Project!
Fredd has worked as a freelance illustrator for 25+ years for many comicbook and game companies. As a part of Shocktrauma Studios, he has helped work on such titles as SwampThing, X-Men, Superman, The Crow, and many others. In the game industry, he’s worked on game modules for Steve Jackson Games, GURPS, Palladium, Fantasy Flight Games and others. Recently, Fredd began working for LucasArts/Disney on the Star Wars franchise as well as for Topps Star Wars sketchcards series.
In 2012, Fredd started Steel Angel Studios with his wife Linda to promote and sell his artwork in prints, books and other items of interest.
For the past 12 years, Fredd has hosted The Artist Jam at Krypton Comics in order to gather artists and like-minded individuals together into a creative community. The Artist Jam has been featured in the Omaha World-Herald, The Comics Journal and The Comics Beat, and continues to grow. The Artist Jam occurs every third Saturday of the month from 12noon till 10pm. It is free to all ages.
Fredd also teaches workshops on creating comics at the Joslyn Art Museum (https://www.joslyn.org/). Go to the website to find what workshops are available. He also is a member of the Kent Bellows Mentoring Program, which is devoted to helping high school age artists realize their potential through mentoring and guidance.
Here is a LINK to his current Star Wars TOPPS Trading Cards Project!
The IPMS Fort Crook Modelers
The IPMS are coming back to Britishfest convention again this year! The ladies and gentlemen of the group build kits from all genes of the modeling world......aircraft, armor, sci-fi, ships, historic and fantasy figures, cars and anything else that comes in a model box.
Their aim is to promote modeling as a family oriented hobby and can cover all interests. They will also be on hand to answer modeling questions and give tips .
The IPMS are coming back to Britishfest convention again this year! The ladies and gentlemen of the group build kits from all genes of the modeling world......aircraft, armor, sci-fi, ships, historic and fantasy figures, cars and anything else that comes in a model box.
Their aim is to promote modeling as a family oriented hobby and can cover all interests. They will also be on hand to answer modeling questions and give tips .
AUTHOR'S Guests
Tim and Lisa Trudell Omaha is often called the best-kept secret in the United States. Once they’ve been there, visitors tend to fall in love with the city and its people. Omaha is famous for its great steaks and being the home of Warren Buffet, the billionaire “Oracle of Omaha.” Referred to as the Gateway to the West, Omaha has so much to offer, from history, hiking, and an exciting local beer scene to great food. We take you on a tour of the city’s unique and interesting sites that includes Britishfest Convention!!! |
Cosplay guest Joshua T Displays
JT is a cosplayer and video game streamer based out of the Kansas City area. JT brings a wide variety of characters to life, from childhood cartoons to the biggest blockbuster movies.He has made appearances around the Kansas City area but he is excited to make this is his first appearance at Britishfest!
JT is a cosplayer and video game streamer based out of the Kansas City area. JT brings a wide variety of characters to life, from childhood cartoons to the biggest blockbuster movies.He has made appearances around the Kansas City area but he is excited to make this is his first appearance at Britishfest!
COSPLAY GUEST: Ben Watkins
Our first Cosplayer guest has been a steampunk dealer at Britishfest for many years which his group will be doing again this year. But also he will be sporting his awesome cosplays as well as giving a cosplay panel or two. Just last week he won best in show at PCC! Please give a warm welcome to Ben "Bob Ross" Watkins!!!!
Our first Cosplayer guest has been a steampunk dealer at Britishfest for many years which his group will be doing again this year. But also he will be sporting his awesome cosplays as well as giving a cosplay panel or two. Just last week he won best in show at PCC! Please give a warm welcome to Ben "Bob Ross" Watkins!!!!
Photographer Falcon-One
For the 5th consecutive year in a row it is our honor to announce that Falcon-One-Photo will be at this years convention again capturing the action as it happens! You can see a taste of his awesome work on his blog at http://www.falcon-one-photo.com Will you be lucky and get your cosplay photographed for free at the event!? |