WonderCon is returning to the Anaheim Convention Center March 28-30, 2025. This is one of the biggest celebrations of comic books, television, and movies. Back this year is Impact24 PR’s Superblock Panel Series! Take a look behind the scenes with directors, makeup artists, composers, editors, and more during Impact24 PR’s WonderCon Panels.
Impact24 PR WonderCon Panels
3rd Annual Scene Breakdown: Behind the Camera of Film and TV Shows
First up in the Impact24 PR block of WonderCon panels for 2025 is “3rd Annual Scene Breakdown: Behind the Camera of Film and TV Shows.” On Saturday, March 29th at 11:00 a.m. PT in Room 300A, dive into the world of entertainment with a discussion featuring the creative minds behind your favorite film and television projects! Join industry experts, including producers, directors, editors, and more, as they share insights into their craft and break down memorable scenes from iconic productions. Discover how these talented professionals bring stories to life! Writer/producer Victoria Male is the moderator.
Panelists include:
- Composer/Music Producer Aaron Gilhuis (“Queen of the Ring”)
- Composer Ian Arber (“Paris Has Fallen”)
- Casting Director Jazzy Collins (“Very Important People”)
- Creators/Executive Producers Michael Price and Matthew Claybrooks (“Lil Kev”)
- Documentary Editor Wax Taber (“Down To Earth”)
5th Annual ‘It’s Alive!’: Designing Sci-Fi, Horror, and Comic Book Genre Film and TV
Then, explore the creative magic behind your favorite sci-fi, horror, and comic-book-inspired films and TV shows! The “5th Annual ‘It’s Alive!’: Designing Sci-Fi, Horror, and Comic Book Genre Film and TV” panel will take place on Saturday, March 29th at 12:00 p.m. PT in Room 300A. Join industry professionals as they talk about bringing worlds and characters to life through the artistry of editing, music, sound, and more. Furthermore, you won’t want to miss this deep dive into the creative process! Director, actor, writer, and co-founder of “Not Your Daddy’s Films” Carlye Tamaren is the moderator.
Panelists include:
- Editor Brett W. Bachman, ACE (“Companion, Heart Eyes”)
- Re-recording Mixer Christina “Chuyue” Wen (“What We Do In The Shadows” Season 6)
- VFX Supervisor/ 2nd Unit Director Johnny Han (HBO and DC’s “The Penguin”)
- Editor/Director Jon Dudkowski (“Star Trek: Discovery”)
- Composers Leo Birenberg and Zach Robinson (“Cobra Kai,” “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man”)
2nd Annual All in the Details: Direction, Music, Costume, Makeup, and Hair Design for Film and TV
Last but certainly not least, don’t miss out on the “2nd Annual All in the Details: Direction, Music, Costume, Makeup, and Hair Design for Film and TV” panel. On Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. PT in Room 300A, step behind the curtain of popular film and television projects to discover what it takes to bring characters to life! Join composers, costume, makeup, and hair designers as they share their creative process. They will then reveal how they transform actors into unforgettable characters. Moderated by actor Chris Villain.
Panelists include:
- Director Carlos Baena (“Star Trek: Unification”)
- Prosthetics Designer Chris Bridges of Gaslight FX (“Heretic”)
- Costume Designer Cris Araujo (“Uglies”)
- Makeup Department Head Desiree Falcon (“Thelma”)
- Co-composer Michael Paraskevas (“Agatha All Along”)
- Composer Tim Kelly (“Watchmen Chapter I and II”)
About the Convention
Since 2012, WonderCon Anaheim, now known as Comic-Con International Presents WonderCon Anaheim, has been held in Southern California at the Anaheim Convention Center. It is the sister show to Comic-Con. It gives attendees a way to embrace all of the main aspects of San Diego Comic-Con. This includes comics, movies, TV, animation, cosplay, and more.
Purchase badges from https://www.comic-con.org/wc/. Also, check out the full WonderCon panels schedule.
