Denver Comic Con Announces Reel Heroes Programming

Written by John Edward Betancourt

If you're a fan of comic books, you're undoubtedly a fan of motion pictures as well.  In fact you've probably sat in the theater, watching your favorite comic book come to life and once in a while wondered what it might be like to get into that industry yourself, or know that there was a flaw that you could have fixed or done better.  

Or you may simply be in love with the idea of filmmaking period, taking the time to sit down to pound out a screenplay or make movies on the weekend with your friends.  Yet, you wonder more about what the industry has to offer.  You wonder what it will really take to get into the film industry or where you can showcase your latest work.  

Well have no fear, because Denver Comic Con is here to help with its "Reel Heroes" programming block.  DCC will be offering a slate of programming based around filmmaking by featuring quite a few professionals from the industry to talk about their experiences and educate those looking to break into film.  In fact here are some of the professionals you'll be able to learn from: 

• Alexandre Philippe – Philippe is a writer, director and producer known for “The People vs George Lucas,” “The Life and Times of Paul the Psychic Octopus” and “Left.”

• Greg Weisman – Executive Producer of the newest entry in the animated Star Wars Franchise, Star Wars: Rebels, was also the producer and writer of Young Justice, The Spectacular Spider-Man, and Gargoyles.

• Make-Up Professionals – Hollywood make-up artists from the SyFy show “Face Off” communicate their process in panels and hands-on workshops for teens. Also, walkers from “The Walking Dead” will share their experience with attendees.

• Mark Grove – Grove is a stuntman, actor, director, producer known for his work on “Gathering of Heroes: Legend of the Seven Swords,” “Spin” and “Brother Tied.”

• Vincent Gonzales – Gonzales is the second assistant director on “The Walking Dead” and “Transformers: Age of Extinction.”

• WETA – WETA is a five-time Academy Award-winning conceptual design and physical manufacturing of film-ready weapons, armor & chainmail, specialist props, vehicles, specialty costumes, models and miniatures, special makeup and prosthetics and public art and displays.

If that isn't enough for you, know that Denver Comic Con is currently accepting film submissions from filmmakers to allow them to showcase their work, which the deadline for submissions online is May 1st.  Those who submit and are selected do need to be ready to participate in a Q&A regarding their film and if by chance you have a diverse resume based around film and filmmaking, you can also submit panel suggestions for DCC 2014.

Either way, this is a fantastic fold to add to Denver Comic Con's already incredible slate of programming.  It will truly give anyone a chance to learn more about film, or help someone enhance their filmmaking skills.  For more information in general, and to submit your film and see the complete list of programming please go to: http://denvercomiccon.com/dcc/reelheroes.   

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