UPDATED: Thu, Jul 19, 06:46PM Working in Hollywood, especially in sci-fi and fantasy, requires passion. Many industry pros have that passion in spades because they’re not only talented but started out as fans sitting in front of their TVs or curled up in bed with a comic book. But how does one’s fandom evolve as they journey to become a professional? Does their love for their favorite stories grow as they become closer to the source of their creation? Or does “seeing how the sausage is made” rob them of the love they once had? Join this panel of high-level industry talent from all aspects of filmmaking as we delve into the very nature of fandom. Panelists include Geoff Mark (Serenity, The Orville), Gillian Horvath (Highlander: Endgame, Sanctuary), Geoff Thorne (The Librarians, Leverage, Avengers Assemble), E. J. De La Pena (Nobility, Boy Meets World), Spiro Skentzos (Arrow, Grimm, Chadam), T. J. Storm (Punisher Warzone, Deadpool, Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle), and Jennifer Muro (Star Wars Forces of Destiny, DC’s Justice League Action), with Joe Ochman (Naruto, Bones) as moderator.
