2026 EAGLECON Schedule
At Eagle Con, we host various panels, workshops, and networking opportunitIes for students.
Be a part of the Golden Eagle community, learn from professionals, discover new skills, and connect with fellow peers!
DAY 1: October 20th
ALL DAY
Convention Floor
Game Room
9 AM – 11 AM
Lego Batman Workshop
Read Description
Join us for a hands-on workshop discussing and demonstrating the techniques of
translating the Dark Knight into brick form!
Academic Conference: Neo Los Angeles
Read Description
Local academics present new research on the place of the city and the power of the urban
in our popular culture.
Screening: FELIDAE (1994)
Read Description
A combination feline detective story, Gothic mystery, and occult horror. FELIDAE follows
green-eyed protagonist Francis and his grizzled, one-eyed companion Bluabart as they
unravel the mystery around killings stretching back decades, involving a mysterious death
cult and genetic experimentation. FELIDAE is a impressive and haunting animated feature
rarely seen in the US.
Introduced by Craig Rogers (Deaf Crocodile)
Introduced by Craig Rogers (Deaf Crocodile)
12 PM – 3 PM
Comics Panel: Tigany Babb, Harper Sims, Mark Galez
Read Description
Meet some exciting creators in the LA comic book scene. In this panel and discussion,
local creators will discuss their art, their process, and their thoughts about the power of the
comic book medium.
Game Design Panel: Jesse Burneko, Peter Lange, Chris O'Neal
Read Description
Three designers from the world tabletop gaming will convene to discuss the practice and
purpose of constructing compelling, immersive, and meaningful games.
Knowing Ecology Through the Arts: Announcing the Launch of the Urban Ecology Center's Habitat and Home Student Art
Read Description
This panel takes the form of a conversation between Dr. Jeannette Vaught, Assistant
Professor of Environmental Humanities in Liberal Studies, and Cybele Lyle, whose artistic
practice combines ecological and personal reflection.
This conversation will explore the role of the arts in understanding and living through climate change alongside all the other human experiences that make up our lives.
At this panel, the Cal State LA Urban Ecology Center will launch its call for submissions for the Habitat and Home Student Art Competition, which seeks proposals from any interested Cal State LA students to create ecologically-themed artworks representing a range of media and points of view.
This conversation will explore the role of the arts in understanding and living through climate change alongside all the other human experiences that make up our lives.
At this panel, the Cal State LA Urban Ecology Center will launch its call for submissions for the Habitat and Home Student Art Competition, which seeks proposals from any interested Cal State LA students to create ecologically-themed artworks representing a range of media and points of view.
Humanoids
Read Description
Humanoids began under the name Les Humanoïdes Associés in the turbulent early 1970s
in Paris, which—like San Francisco and New York—was alive with the spirit of artistic
revolution. As young people were debating ideas in unprecedented ways, graphic novel
artists Jean Giraud (known as Mœbius) and Philippe Druillet, along with writer Jean-Pierre
Dionnet were determined to push the limits of their art and of the medium as a whole. They
joined forces to create a comics magazine like none before: Métal Hurlant (French for
"Screaming Metal").
Today, Humanoids carries on this great tradition, relaunching Métal Hurlant and positioning itself as a major content provider for the growing worldwide entertainment industry.
This presentation will host the publisher in a broad ranging presentation on the illustrious past and exciting future of this groundbreaking comic book publisher.
Today, Humanoids carries on this great tradition, relaunching Métal Hurlant and positioning itself as a major content provider for the growing worldwide entertainment industry.
This presentation will host the publisher in a broad ranging presentation on the illustrious past and exciting future of this groundbreaking comic book publisher.
Tales From Elsewhere
Game Design Workshop
Read Description
Ever wonder what it takes to build compelling, immersive experiences? Peter Lange, lead
designer of Tales from Elsewhere, will lead a small group through the process of building
engaging games using nothing more than a standard piece of paper folded into a tri-fold
brochure.
Crowdsourcing Creative Work Panel: Tigany Babb, Chris O'Neal, Tracey Jackson
Read Description
Crowdsourcing has become a great leveler for aspiring creative looking to fund and support
their projects, but managing and leveraging these tools can be job onto itself. In this panel,
three successful creators from across media talk about their experiences with these
platforms, sharing tips, tricks, and best practices.
Moderator: Prof. Cynthia Wang
Moderator: Prof. Cynthia Wang
Artist Talk:
Jesse Moynihan
Read Description
Jesse Moynihan is a Peabody Award winning cartoonist, animation director and designer.
He is best known for writing and storyboarding for the animated television series 'Adventure
Time' and as the art director on the Netflix series 'The Midnight Gospel'. He created the
animated short 'Manly' through Cartoon Hangover and continues to produce the graphic
novel series 'Forming' for Fantagraphics Books.
In 2025 his animated short "Jesus 2" screened at the Sundance film festival and Fantastic Fest in Austin. Jesse joins us for a presentation on his recent animation work and the recent publication of his graphic novel, Forming.
In 2025 his animated short "Jesus 2" screened at the Sundance film festival and Fantastic Fest in Austin. Jesse joins us for a presentation on his recent animation work and the recent publication of his graphic novel, Forming.
Gameplaying Demo:
Horrible Children
Read Description
Jesse Burneko is a professional video game developer with over 20 years experience. He
self-publishes tabletop role-playing games and related material under Bloodthorn Press .
He focuses on situation driven games with gothic aesthetics and elements of psychological
horror.
In this gaming session, Jesee will lead players through his own game, Horrible Children, a
mash-up of Edward Gorey and Tim Burton where things always seem to end badly!
4 PM – 6 PM
Libre in Concert
Read Description
With unwavering passion and rare musicality, Libre inspires audiences throughout
Southern California. Libre, a Los Angeles based saxophone quartet, has performed
numerous Cal State Los Angeles recitals, business banquets, weddings and more. The
quartet consists of Emily Hsiao on soprano saxophone, Alexis Marias on alto saxophone,
Matthew De La Torre on tenor saxophone and Nicholas Vega on baritone saxophone. Libre
was founded by the late world-renowned saxophonist Harvey Pittel and the Professor of
Saxophone at Cal State Los Angeles in 2023. Their mission is to heal the world through
music and music education.
Permission to Stan: A Conversation with Dr. Ariela Canizal
Read Description
Whether you're ARMY, a Marvel fan, a gamer, an anime enthusiast, or simply passionate
about something others don't understand, fandom can be a powerful source of belonging
and self-discovery. Join Boyle Heights native and BTS ARMY Dr. Ariela Canizal for an
uplifting conversation about embracing your passions, finding your community, and giving
yourself permission to love what you love.
Sponsored by My Tribe Media
Sponsored by My Tribe Media