Presentations

Presentation Schedule

12:15-1PM: Cosplay 101: Cosplaying While Black

This workshop is about the basics of Cosplaying, becoming a Cosplay Creator, the different types of Cosplay and diving into the life of being a Black cosplayer.

Jeilvon Austin

Jeilvon "JaystoTheTiger" Austin is a pro creator, cosplayer, actor, writer, podcast host, and activist. Mr. Austin is one the founding members of a cosplayers coalition called the Chameleon Coalition, a global community that welcomes cosplayers to form an alliance sharing their passion for cosplay, collaborating, and supporting each other.

2:15-3PM: No Dumb Ideas

Have you always wanted to get your idea out of your head and into the market? Through my personal experiments, Quantal Langford and Trenell Foster share how they launched their own ideas, designs, and brands. They will share tips, insight, and resources that can help you bring your idea to life.

Trenell Foster

Trenell Foster is is an independent filmmaker, actor, producer, screenwriter and comic book writer and creator. Trenell owns and operates Black Monolith Films and Comics in San Diego, California.

Quantal Langford

Langfordesign, founded by Quantal Langford, specializes in brand development and intellectual property creation for a diverse field that includes sports, small-to-medium businesses, schools, and publishing companies. Langfordesign also produces and hosts a weekly show called The Creative Brew, clothing brand Just Heart Apparel, and is currently working on his creator-owned sci-fi graphic novel series called Seed, and other intellectual properties all under the Langford Studio umbrella.