Lazy Nerds Designs
Panelist: Beyond Fandom: Nerdy Businesses
1pm Saturday Aug 7
Marketplace Vendor
We are a small team of artists who design, screenprint and embroider pop culture and nerd inspired merchandise. We offer professional and corporate looking products with a chill small biz feel. We also have a mobile Shaved Ice company that has been integrated into our Lazy Nerds branding.
Website: lazynerdsdesigns.com
Instagram:
@lazynerdsdesigns
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lazynerdsdesigns
Anubis Games & Hobby
Panelist: Beyond Fandom: Nerdy Businesses
1pm Saturday Aug 7
Marketplace Vendor
Anubis Games & Hobby is a local game store in Lafayette, LA. Anubis offers board games, video games, role playing games, tabletop games, trading card games, gunpla models and more. We have an open play environment for people of all walks of life to in and enjoy their favorite games.
Website:
anubisgamehobby.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/AnubisGameHobby
Go 4 Games Nola
Presenter: Beyond Fandom: Nerdy Businesses
1pm Saturday Aug 7
Marketplace Vendor
Your friendly neighborhood game store! MTG, Warhammer, Miniatures, board games and in store play and events
Website:
https://www.go4gamesnola.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Go4games
Blerd-ish
Panelist: Beyond Fandom: Nerdy Businesses
1pm Saturday Aug 7
Marketplace Vendor
We are the Blerd.ish! podcast and comic book pop up shop. We are independent distribution for artists that consist of indie comics to manga and art prints. We are in the process of creating our own comic styled coloring book based on our experiences.
Website:
www.blerd-ish.com
Instagram: @blerd.ish
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Blerdish1
Red Stick Reads
Panelist: Beyond Fandom: Nerdy Businesses
1pm Saturday Aug 7
Marketplace Vendor
We are a tiny indepedent book shop located in the heart of MidCity Baton Rouge, LA
Website:
redstickreads.com
Instagram: @redstickreads
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redstickreaders
Meagan Moore she/her
Presenter: Bespoke Cosplay: Programmable LED Headbands
12pm Saturday Aug 7
Research Scholar, Tinkerer, STEM Lab Manager. Artist and Engineer. Develops methods in additive manufacturing for personalized radiotherapy. Works with 3D Printers, laser cutters, CNC Mills, vinyl cutters, and all sorts of things to make innovative STEAM projects.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mooretothepoint/
Claire Luikart she/her
Presenter: Bespoke Cosplay: Programmable LED Headbands
12pm Saturday Aug 7
Programmer, Teacher, maker extraordinaire. Claire founded the SJA STEM Lab Makerspace, teaches IT skills at ITI and is the Programming Lead with Ghost Garden Games. 3D Prints, Laser cuts, sews, fashions wearables, and codes.
Website: https://ghostgardengames.com/
David Gorden he/him
Marketplace Vendor
David Gorden is a creator, writer, and sequential artist from St. Louis, Missouri. He is the founder and owner of 4Sight Studio a creative house specializing in producing graphic novels, comics, and coloring books. The studio also specializes in content creation, character design, illustration, live caricature art and writing for books, tv and film. David runs two YouTube channels, DKG72 and 4Sight Studio, self publishes via 4sight Publishing, and engages with fans and customers through various social media outlets and the 4Sight Studio website.
Website:
https://www.4sightstudio.com/
Instagram: @dkg72 , @4sight_publishing
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DKG72
JaNiece Campbell
She/Her/Hers
Marketplace Vendor
I'm a freelance character artist currently at LSU for computer science and digital art. Most of my work is of my own characters, but I also love anime and manga. I love interacting with the local community, so feel free to strike up conversation with me about all things nerdy!
Website:
sleepycynic.com
Instagram: @sleepy_cynic
Sewlynn Jewelry and Designs
Marketplace Vendor
Seamstress and custom jewelry designer.
Website:
www.sewlynn.com
Instagram: @sewlynnjnd
Inverse Press
Inverse Press is an independent comics publisher specializing in horror, science fiction, and fantasy stories filled with meaning, adventure, and fun.
Website:
inversepress.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inversepress
Twitter: @inversepress
Instagram: @inverse_press
Joy M McDonald
Marketplace Vendor
I love to draw and color fun and whimsical art. Treehouses are my favorite at the moment but I use many different mediums and styles.
Apphia Yu she/her
Presenter: A Deep Dive Into the Many Voices of Apphia Yu
2pm Saturday Aug 7
Voice actor/director for anime and video games.
Website:
apphiayu.com
Twitter: @soymilkpudding
Instagram: @soymilkpudding
PoeArtry Creative Movement LLC & Cowries by Axya
(Antoine GHOST Mitchell he/him, Erica Axya Williams-Mitchell she/her)
Panelist: Publishing Indie Comics
4pm Saturday Aug 7
Marketplace Vendor
Antoine GHOST Mitchell is a Graphic Artist and Creator of the Afro-Fantasy comic book series Sankofa's Eymbrace. He is the Creator, writer, penciler, colorist, letterer, and graphic designer of Sankofa's Eymbrace.
Erica AYXA Williams-Mitchell is Antoine Mitchell's Wife-Queen and editor of Sankofa's Eymbrace. With Cowries By Ayxa, Erica creates beautiful jewelry using Cowrie Shells.
Website:
www.sankofaseymbrace.com
Instagram: @sankofaseymbrace
Facebook: Sankofa's Eymbrace
Erica Harrell she/her
Presenter: The Blue Collar Girls' Guide to a Hollywood Writing Career
3pm Saturday Aug 7
Comic book / video game/ feature and television writer
Website: http://fanbasepress.com/index.php/publishing/comics/nuclear-power
Twitter: @ericaharrell
Desirée Proctor she/her
Presenter: Blue Collar Girls' Guide to a Hollywood Writing Career
3pm Saturday Aug 7
Television, film, and comics writer
Website: http://fanbasepress.com/index.php/publishing/comics/nuclear-power
Instagram: @desiree_yay
FantomLight Productions
(Kevin McQuarn he/him)
Panelist: Publishing Indie Comics
4pm Saturday Aug 7
Marketplace Vendor
Kevin McQuarn is the owner of FantomLight, a production company specializing in video creation and event streaming. McQuarn writes, produces and directs television shows, documentaries, music videos and films. He has written scripts for Cartoon Network’s “Teen Titans Go!” and DC Comics. He has also produced several graphic novels including “Legendary: The Prophecy of the Conqueror.”
Website: www.fantomlight.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fantomlight
Twitter: @KevinMcQuarn , @FantomLightFilm
Instagram: @fantomlightstudios , @kevin_mcquarm_creates
133 Art
Panelist: Publishing Indie Comics
4pm Saturday Aug 7
The award winning studio 133art is a Los Angeles based comic book imprint founded by illustrator Jason Reeves. The studio is comprised of a small group of freelance professionals; including illustrator Jason Reeves, writer Alverne Ball, & colorist Luis Guerrero. The three are collaborators on several of 133art's comics and properties; the Glyph Award winning 'OneNation', 'F-00 Fighters' and all-ages comic 'Kid Carvers'. Although primarily a comic book production studio, 133art offers services in comic book printing as well through the other wing of the company: 133art Printing.
Website: https://www.133art.com
Anboran
(R Anderson Jr he/him)
Marketplace Vendor
R. Anderson Jr is a local author and entrepreneur who has set out to inspire children and families from around the world with his collection of fairy tales. He is the founder of Rogue Star Publishing and Anboran a newly formed media and entertainment company that sells his books and branded merchandise. He is looking forward to sharing his stories and letting the magic of Anboran surround you and your family.
Website: anboran.com
Twitter: @anboranofficial
Instagram: @anboranofficial
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnboranOfficial
Gavin Michelli Art
Marketplace Vendor
My name is Gavin Michelli, and I'm an artist from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. I currently work at Octagon Media as an in-house illustrator and graphic designer. I'm also a comic book artist, having worked on Inverse Press' Last Ride for Horsemen, Squared Circle Comics' Hacksaw Jim Duggan, and Drumfish Productions' Sentinels among others. I've also been a freelance digital artist for over a decade, working with clients like DIG Magazine, Fear Fete, Southern Geek Fest, Ping Magazine and a ton of private clients.
Website:
www.gavinmichelliart.com
Instagram: @gavinmichelliart
BunDrawsThings
Marketplace Vendor
A mix of media from hand made crafts, digitally drawn or traditional art. Stop by and ask about day-of commissions!
Website:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/bundrawsthings
Instagram: @bundrawsthings
Twitter: @bundrawsthings
Calvin Wilson he/him
Marketplace Vendor
I'm a traditional/digital artist. I make webcomics and work artist alley at anime conventions in my spare time.
Rando Dixon he/him
Rando Dixon is a lifelong Mobilian. He works predominantly in pen and ink line art, but branches out into acrylic paintings. After years of freelance graphic design, he started on the road to his dream of becoming a comic book artist in 2012. Since, he has done
storyboarding for motion films, including Convergence and USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage, as well as become the penciller and inker for **The Absentee** from Inverse Press, as well as cover artist for various titles from Squared Circle Comics.
Website:
https://inversepress.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/randodixonart
The Bear & Han Brolo from The Bear & The Beard Podcast
(Robert Bethany--The Bear he/him)
Just two nerdy guys talkin' nerdy things. Robert Bethany (AKA The Bear) and Brian Hier (AKA The Beard) delve into a new topic related to nerd and/or pop culture each week and invite you to join the discussion. From cinema to comic books and from literary works to largely popular fandoms they believe there is always a nerdy topic to discuss and an opinion to be given.
Website:
www.thebearandthebeardpodcast.com
Facebook: https://www.
YouTube: https://youtube.com/
Jacques Nyemb he/him
Panelist: Creative Worldbuilding & Black History
3:45pm Sunday Aug 8
Not So Super Publishing is a Black-owned publisher of thrilling and inclusive comics, picture books, and art for all ages to enjoy. Founded by Jacques Nyemb, our goal is to produce quality literature with dignity and respect for our artists and fans. The "Not So Super" title is a subtle dig at superhero comics losing sight of the remarkableness of being an ordinary person. Our books aim to remind you of your greatness.
Website: https://notsosuper.pub/
Instagram: @NotSoSuperPub
Twitter: @NotSoSuperPub
Newton Lilavois he/him
Panelist: Creative Worldbuilding & Black History
3:45pm Sunday Aug 8
Newton Lilavois is the 2020 Glyph Comic Award winning creator and writer of Crescent City Monsters graphic novel. Along with artist Gian Carlo Bernal, Newton has created a supernatural story that includes voodoo loas like Papa Legba and Baron Samedi.
Website:
DreamFuryComics.com
Instagram: @DreamFuryComics
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DreamFuryComics
Rodneyna Hart she/her
Moderator: Creative Worldbuilding & Black History
3:45pm Sunday Aug 8
Rodneyna M. Hart has been instrumental in the development of local art and cultural advancements in the Baton Rouge area for over ten years. After graduating from LSU in 2008, Hart worked as the Exhibitions Coordinator at Baton Rouge Gallery – center for contemporary art, Preparator at the LSU Museum of Art, as the Exhibitions Manager at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum and resident Curator and Art Manager of The Healthcare Gallery. A strong desire to break down barriers for access for artists lead to Hart reestablishing and serve as Executive Director for the not-for-profit organization, Culture Candy. Advocating for more inclusive and intersectional cultural spaces, Hart created pop-up art events open to all with an educational component providing resources for emerging artists.
Over the years, Rodneyna has served on numerous history, arts, and culture boards and given generously of her time, energies, and resources to various organizations and initiatives. She received a gubernatorial appointment to the Louisiana State Arts Council in 2017 and served as the Council’s represented on the Folklife Commission for Louisiana. In 2018, Rodneyna was named one of Baton Rouge Business Report’s Fourth Under 40.
January of 2019, Rodneyna accepted the position of Division Director for the Louisiana State Museum overseeing the four regional museums. In this capacity, Hart adds structural support to further the success of each institution through programming, promotion, partnerships, and exhibitions that strategically meet the needs of the communities served.
Website: rodneyna.com
Instagram: @rodneyna
Facebook: rodneyna
Twitter: @Rodneyna
Lady Luna Loveless of Cajun Moon Creations she/her
Cosplay Contest Judge
Lady Luna Loveless is an award winning cosplayer, wig stylist and owner of Cajun Moon Creations based out of Louisiana. When she's not gaming, reading comics or watching anime you can catch her spending her free time making cosplay for her and her family or nerdy items for her shop. She also take wig commissions to help other talented cosplayers realize their cosplay dreams. She continues to try to grow her craft in this ever changing world.
Instagram: @lady_luna_loveless , @cajun_moon_creations
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cajunmooncreations/
Rondreka she/her
Cosplay Contest Judge
Cosplayer, Japanese Street and Alternative Fashion.
Instagram: @Rondreka
Ky Hikari Cosplay
Cosplay Contest Judge
Marketplace Vendor
Ky Hikari is a plus-sized POC cosplayer from Louisiana who has been cosplaying since 2017. Her love for cosplay came in junior high school when a friend showed her photos of some Naruto Cosplayers. It was then, at the age of 13, she decided that she would become a cosplayer. But the world had different plans, so after graduation, college, and admiring cosplayers, she decided to take a jump. Armed with a basic knowledge of sewing, hope, and YouTube, Kyr stumbled into making her first cosplay. It was a genderbend Naruto from The Last. Now she has made and put together 15 cosplays and doesn’t plan on stopping. Her goal is to share her knowledge and to encourage others to take the leap of faith. She also loves to share her knowledge of magical girls, sports, and Shonen animes
Website: https://beacons.ai/kyhikaricos
Instagram: @Kyhikaricos
Twitter: @Kyhikaricos
Cartoonman
Kieth Douglas he/him
Marketplace Vendor
Keith Van Douglas is known all over South Louisiana as CartoonMan™ and as an extraordinarily prolific caricaturist has drawn over 300,000 people over his long and very productive career. Keith is a brilliant artist/cartoonist whose images are colorful, vivid and spatially imaginative. Keith’s work evokes his own sensibilities as well as the work and style of many of the greats who have preceded him. There is no style that Keith Van Douglas cannot do. Keith is positive, creative and unique.
Website:
Keithvandouglas.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keith.douglas2
Twitter: @revorascal
Instagram: @keithcartoonmandouglas
Risen Vision Comics
Marketplace Vendor
Comic books and custom RV apparel (clothing and accessories)
Website:
www.RISENVISION.org
Instagram: @risenvcomics
Ruined Creations
Marketplace Vendor
Hi there! I made cute resin crafts and jewelry and well as fan art for anime and video games. I sell jewelry, keychains, pins, stickers, and more!
Website:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/RuinedCreationsShop
Instagram: @ruined.creations
CorsPlasticSmores
Marketplace Vendor
I sell Perler bead art and the designs include many different gaming and pop culture references including (but not limited to) Pokémon, memes, anime, and superhero movies.
Instagram: @corsplasticsmores
Twitter: @corssmores
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corsplasticsmores
Game Party Squad
Marketplace Vendor
Game Party Squad is a fun comedic web series about up & coming girl gamers and their daily life shenanigans together.
Website: www.gamepartysquad.com
Instagram: @gamepartysquad
Twitter: @gamepartysquad
Tiktok: @gamepartysquad
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gamepartysquad
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8WXQKzAKr_pV3RRSVjgs4w
Marie they/them
Marketplace Vendor
I mostly have an anime based art style, I usually draw my own original characters, but do like drawing my favorite anime characters as well.
TikTok: @Ominousart
Instagram: @Ominousthoughtsxo