There are very distinct groups of fans at this and other conventions: viewers, critics, writers, artists, podcasters, cosplayers, prop collectors, and more. And yet, we all gather together every year at Gallifrey One. Let’s bring a group of diverse fans to the same table and discuss the common love for the show and maybe bring some people together who might have otherwise never met.
Convention planner and Social Media Manager/Communications for Chicago TARDIS.Marketing & Comms for fan-run conventions in the Midwest, nerdy small biz owner, cosplayer, and (sometimes) writer.Queer & non-binary (they/she).
Multifaceted nerd with many fandoms. Bringer of the "Everybody Loves Irving Braxiatel" ribbon. If you know, you know; if you don't, I'll happily tell you.
A lively chat about the making of The Sarah Jane Adventures with people who were there: Gary Russell, Scott Handcock, musician Sam Watts, K-9 creator Mat Irvine, and guest star Katy Manning.
Board games have never been more popular the world over, even in this day of video game madness. We’ll discuss some of the greatest board games out today, tips for getting involved in the board game network of communities, how you can find new friends to play these games, and what might be on the horizon.
In the first of our two part "Licensed" series, this lively panel features members of the comics community discussing what's involved in writing, illustrating or producing comics in a shared universe: canon, continuity, story development and more.
I am a writer and graphic novelist who, with a team of artists including Giorgia Sposito and Arianna Florean creates new monthly stories for Titan Comics’ acclaimed Tenth Doctor Adventures. With Elena Casagrande, I created the companions Gabby Gonzalez and Cindy Wu. Beyond Doctor... Read More →
Christopher Jones is a comic book artist who has worked on DC's Young Justice, The Batman Strikes!, Batman '66, Justice League Adventures, Marvel's Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Re-Animator, Dr. Blink: Superhero Shrink & more! Cristopher is currently drawing the ALSO KNOWN AS... Read More →
A multiple-time New York Times Best-seller List and Eagle Award winning Writer, Tony Lee has worked professionally for over thirty years, including a decade in trade journalism and media marketing/creation for radio. Since returning to comics in 2003 he has written for Marvel Comics... Read More →
From rebooting classics with female leads, like Battlestar Galactica’s Starbuck or Ghostbusters’s all-woman crew, or transitioning a character like the Master or the Doctor from a male actor to a female actor, genderswapping in sci-fi has generated praise and controversy. This panel will examine examples of genderswapping, why they inspire such outrage, where they succeed and where legitimate criticisms can be made.
Member of the Order of Gallifrey. Cindy is the Bronze Usher for the Bad Wolf Sector of the Order of Gallifrey. She took up costuming as a hobby after learning to sew in junior high when she was inspired by the bustle gowns in Phantom of the Opera. She has been cosplaying Doctor Who... Read More →
Avid pop culture geek. Cosplay enthusiast. Griffindor. Always up for a lively debate or to help others explore new fandoms and interests! Follow me on Instagram at Lindrella.
Writer of Star Wars books, articles, and funny podcasts. Former Doctor turned GM (Game Missy) on Game of Rassilon. Rider of all rides at Disneyland in a single day. Thinks your hair looks nice. (She/Her)
DEBORAH STANISH is the co-editor of the Hugo nominated Chicks Unravel Time: Women Journey Through Every Season of Doctor Who. Deborah is the moderator of the Hugo nominated Verity! Podcast, where six women, from around the globe, debate and discuss Doctor Who.
Friday February 17, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Program D
Dick Fiddy of the British Film Institute hosts a look at the sci-fi material that has turned up during the run of the BFI’s Missing Believed Wiped (MBW) initiative.
There’s more to British science fiction than just Doctor Who. From Red Dwarf to Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased), Goodnight Sweetheart to Hyperdrive and more… If you’re interested in seeing what other sci-fi and fantasy TV series that the UK has to offer, we’ll be discussing and recommending shows that’ll be right up your alley… and sharing tips on where you can watch them!
Brian has been a Doctor Who and British Science Fiction Television fan since the mid-1980s. In 2007, he launched "British Invaders: The Podcast all about British Science Fiction Television" as co-host and engineer. Over nearly ten years, the podcast has covered well over a hundred... Read More →
Ben is a British-born writer and comedian living in LA. They are part of The Game of Rassilon: A Doctor Who Roleplaying Game Podcast, and they created and wrote the scifi-comedy audiodrama podcast Jump Leads, which launched in 2023. They are also the cohost of Out on Her Fanny: A... Read More →
British. Sub editor. Shortarse. Glasses. Fluffy hair. Northern. I unplugged your life support to make an outlet for my iPhone and then you died. Normally found drinking til 6am, like an idiot.
Friday February 17, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Program D
Another edition of last year’s popular prop making and design panel. Our panelists will take a look at the arduous task of photorealistic prop making, from authentic looking Daleks to amazingly impressive sonic screwdrivers, and give you some insight into the best ways to collect materials those fantastic replicas, including tips on the best places to hunt.
Evidenced by a more than 20 year career creating magical things in the fields of film, television, comics and toys, Malaki Keller strives for a unique look in all he creates. Whether detailing artwork, crafting props and costumes, or designing and building toys, each of his creations... Read More →
Brian is the head of engineering / lead designer for the motion picture restoration firm Lasergraphics Inc. He is also one of the subjects of the upcoming documentary "InDoctornated", following three people whose careers and passions inspired by Doctor Who are changing the world.On... Read More →
Friday February 17, 2017 5:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Program C
From autographs to Dapol Davros figures with 2 arms all the way to the modern mass market explosion things like BBQ tongs and serving platters, collecting Doctor Who memorabilia is an expensive and time consuming hobby, There are as many different ways to be a Doctor Who Collector as there are things to collect. Our panel of enthusiastic collectors will discuss their prime pieces and share tips of how to get started, what to focus on and how to find that Holy Grail item.
Shad Gray is an obsessive Doctor Who fan and collector who travels the globe to gain signatures from the show's stars, and would sit on panels at conventions where he wouldn't shut up. He's an idiot who spends way too much time and money on all of it. At one time, he created and... Read More →
There are so many books, comics, games, television shows and other mediums out there that still haven’t been mined for all their worth to make a great feature film. Let’s discuss everything that should make its way to the silver screen in the future (and perhaps touch on a few things that really should never have been movies!)
Emily Blake is a script supervisor for film and television, and a screenwriter. She also runs a small business out of her home making custom cosplay pieces. She's kind of a big deal on Twitter.
I am an author of speculative fiction and I've also written pop culture reviews for sites like Fandom Post and have made frequent guest appearances on Dead Lantern's The Splattercast podcast and Talk Without Rhythm podcast. And because I don't sleep anyway, I also run anime cons on... Read More →
The Doctor Who Roleplaying Game: It’s Dungeons & Dragons but a little more timey-wimey, and we’ve gathered four very funny people to play the game for your amusement! What misadventure will the Doctor and his (or her!) companions find themselves in this time, and how will they get out? It all depends on the dice...
Christopher Jones is a comic book artist who has worked on DC's Young Justice, The Batman Strikes!, Batman '66, Justice League Adventures, Marvel's Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Re-Animator, Dr. Blink: Superhero Shrink & more! Cristopher is currently drawing the ALSO KNOWN AS... Read More →
Joseph Scrimshaw is a writer, comedian, and podcast host based in Los Angeles. He's a writer for Adult Swim's fantasy comedy TV show, Tigtone, and has also written for the movie riffing group RiffTrax, Screen Junkies, and more. Joseph’s plays Adventures in Mating, An Inconvenient... Read More →
Ben is a British-born writer and comedian living in LA. They are part of The Game of Rassilon: A Doctor Who Roleplaying Game Podcast, and they created and wrote the scifi-comedy audiodrama podcast Jump Leads, which launched in 2023. They are also the cohost of Out on Her Fanny: A... Read More →
Dan Peck is a TV and video game writer. He has written for "Family Guy," as well as for the series' mobile games. He is also a cast member of the Doctor Who RPG actual play podcast, "The Game of Rassilon." Most recently, he has been nominated for a Writers' Guild Award for his "Family... Read More →
Lauren is a Los Angeles native and has been a pastry chef for ten years. She started her own cake business that caters to the nerdiest of whims. When she's not playing board games with her husband and co-hosting his podcast, My Nerdy Year, she's busy binge watching Sailor Moon and... Read More →
Friday February 17, 2017 6:00pm - 8:00pm PST
Program B
Whether it be from changing into your cosplay, making new friends, travelling or just being in a tight crowd there are many different anxieties that pop up in convention going. Join a few experienced, high strung frequent con goers in a safe space where we talk about ways to de-stigmatize this very common affliction and to discuss ways to minimize your stress at a convention while meeting some friendly faces. (Spoiler alert: That’s one of the ways to minimize stress at a convention!)
Joanna Sherlyn Dunlap (she/they) is one of the two-member team of queer creatives that make up Mythic Geekdom ~ Geeky Arts, Entertainment, and Empowerment. Together, they make digital art, original music, game streams with voice acting, videos, and strategies for self-care; all based... Read More →
Stephen is a columnist for The Sartorial Geek and co-editor of "Why I Geek: An Anthology of Fandom Origin Stories", contributor to "Children of Time:The Companions of Doctor Who", and the "Outside In" series. He has co-hosted the Podcast Award nominated "Sunset & 42nd" and "The Coal... Read More →
Friday February 17, 2017 9:00pm - 10:00pm PST
Program E
How does critical fashion affect opinions of Doctor Who stories, both professionally as well as through social media and the Internet? What’s on the way up and down critically right now? How have different sorts and eras of fandom influenced what’s well-regarded? We will take a hard look at these topics.
Valerie Estelle Frankel is the author of 90 books on pop culture, including Women in Doctor Who and Hunting for Meaning in the Mandalorian. Many of her books focus on women's roles in fiction, from her heroine's journey guides From Girl to Goddess and Buffy and the Heroine's Journey... Read More →
Owner of Gallifrey Base, BroaDWcast, and the Doctor Who Cuttings Archive. Author of the books "Silver Scream" Vols. 1 and 2, and "Red White and Who: The Story of Doctor Who in America." Program Director and host for Chicago TARDIS. Creator and leader of Mysterious Theatre 337.Objects... Read More →
DEBORAH STANISH is the co-editor of the Hugo nominated Chicks Unravel Time: Women Journey Through Every Season of Doctor Who. Deborah is the moderator of the Hugo nominated Verity! Podcast, where six women, from around the globe, debate and discuss Doctor Who.
Saturday February 18, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Program E
We’re living in a television golden age, with full season commissions of TV shows for network, cable and streaming services that tell stories with a sweeping arc. But far too often, shows are canceled without their stories fully complete, or even worse, on a bloody cliffhanger! We’ll discuss the nature of serialized storytelling on TV today, where things go wrong in the quest to tell complicated stories, and share some of our biggest frustrations with the art of going out with a bang.
Richard writes for TV, books and comics. He is the creator of new TV crime drama, Surface Tension for Chrysalis Vision and of Legendary Entertainment’s Rob (a new twist on Robin Hood). He has written on several TV shows, including the forthcoming final series of Thunderbirds Are... Read More →
A multiple-time New York Times Best-seller List and Eagle Award winning Writer, Tony Lee has worked professionally for over thirty years, including a decade in trade journalism and media marketing/creation for radio. Since returning to comics in 2003 he has written for Marvel Comics... Read More →
I run Fanboy Planet, a website, podcast/vidcast covering comics, movies, and TV. I occasionally write comics and co-wrote "I Was Flesh Gordon," available now. I also write and perform horror short stories as well as do improv and voice over work.
Producer and co-director of the currently in post-production documentary "inDoctornated." Covered "Doctor Who" in-depth since its return to TV screens in 2005 for New York Magazine and numerous other outlets. Fan since '84 via KETC in St. Louis.
Saturday February 18, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Program E
Why is the steampunk genre so popular with science fiction fans? (Let’s face it: Doctor Who even has steampunk chic going for it… have you watched the opening credits lately?!) Is it the retro technology? The Victorian sensibilities? The flashy outfits? The twirling gears? Let’s take a look at steampunk and its origins, its impact on the media and what we might see in the future.
Brian is the head of engineering / lead designer for the motion picture restoration firm Lasergraphics Inc. He is also one of the subjects of the upcoming documentary "InDoctornated", following three people whose careers and passions inspired by Doctor Who are changing the world.On... Read More →
Saturday February 18, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Program E
How has modern television changed the craft of writing? What are the studios looking for, especially in this age of streaming content and binge-watching? Some of our guests who have written for television will discuss the nature of their craft in the medium today.
David Gerrold has been sitting alone in a room and talking to himself for more than fifty years. If he hears anything good, he types it up. When he has enough words, he sends it to an editor. Occasionally some editor somewhere is so desperate for something to publish, he sends David... Read More →
TV Writer/Producer: Primeval New World, Beauty & The Beast, Sanctuary, Forever Knight, Highlander, etc. If it wields a sword or lives forever, I was probably part of the team. Native New Yorker and Vancouver Transplant.
Gallifrey One’s annual retrospective of the best and worst in science fiction television . Our panel will take a look at what’s been on offer since we last convened, from TV series on networks and streaming services.
I am a writer and graphic novelist who, with a team of artists including Giorgia Sposito and Arianna Florean creates new monthly stories for Titan Comics’ acclaimed Tenth Doctor Adventures. With Elena Casagrande, I created the companions Gabby Gonzalez and Cindy Wu. Beyond Doctor... Read More →
Travis Richey is an actor/writer living in Hollywood, CA. He has recently appeared on TV in FOX's Sons of Tucson, NBC's The Event, and Lifetime's Seriously Funny Kids. He is also recurring on ABC Family's "Pretty Little Liars" as Harold Crane, and on NBC's "Community" as Inspector... Read More →
Pacific Event Productions (Event and Exhibit Producer) and Smart Pop Books (Author/Contributor)
I've been a Whovian since 1982, when I watched every Saturday night on PBS in Milwaukee. I was in London for the 50th anniversary, which was a magical experience. In real life, I produce events and exhibits for companies, organizations, festivals, and theme parks, I sing show tunes... Read More →
Emily Blake is a script supervisor for film and television, and a screenwriter. She also runs a small business out of her home making custom cosplay pieces. She's kind of a big deal on Twitter.
I'm a Psychic Medium and Parapsychological Investigator who was part of a study on Psychic Kids as a tween at UCLA where I was introduced to the field of investigating real haunted houses with Parapsychologist Dr. Thelma Moss. Since that time, I have investigated thousands of sites... Read More →
Saturday February 18, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Program E
In the second part of our "Licensed" series, we'll take a look at the craft of writing novels, audio plays, television series and films in the world of established universes and popular continuing characters: some of the pitfalls and challenges, and the ways a writer must adapt themselves to meet story and character arcs.
David Gerrold has been sitting alone in a room and talking to himself for more than fifty years. If he hears anything good, he types it up. When he has enough words, he sends it to an editor. Occasionally some editor somewhere is so desperate for something to publish, he sends David... Read More →
Marvel versus DC – the battle has been fought for years, and will continue into the foreseeable future. Our panel will discuss both the Marvel and DC universes and how well (or not so well) they have been translated to film, as well as some thoughts and theories about what we may (or should) see in the future.
PROGRAM UPDATE: This event will now take place in Program B (not Program C.)
Christopher Jones is a comic book artist who has worked on DC's Young Justice, The Batman Strikes!, Batman '66, Justice League Adventures, Marvel's Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Re-Animator, Dr. Blink: Superhero Shrink & more! Cristopher is currently drawing the ALSO KNOWN AS... Read More →
Joseph Scrimshaw is a writer, comedian, and podcast host based in Los Angeles. He's a writer for Adult Swim's fantasy comedy TV show, Tigtone, and has also written for the movie riffing group RiffTrax, Screen Junkies, and more. Joseph’s plays Adventures in Mating, An Inconvenient... Read More →
The last Star Trek reboot film was a disappointment for Paramount, so all eyes have turned to the small screen as CBS All Access prepares “Star Trek Discovery” for this spring. Can this new incarnation of Star Trek return the series to new heights of popularity? Or will this be another flash in the pan? And what about the recent departure of its showrunner? We’ll discuss.
I am a writer and graphic novelist who, with a team of artists including Giorgia Sposito and Arianna Florean creates new monthly stories for Titan Comics’ acclaimed Tenth Doctor Adventures. With Elena Casagrande, I created the companions Gabby Gonzalez and Cindy Wu. Beyond Doctor... Read More →
It’s been a hot topic for decades – how do we ensure that our film and television heritage is kept for future generations to enjoy? Our panel will discuss how the world’s film and TV archives are being preserved (or not!) and exploited in this new age of on-demand programming.
Host/Producer, From the Archive: A British Television Podcast
I am a writer, podcaster, and producer. I do a podcast in relation with Kaleidoscope (in the UK) called "From the Archive: A British Television Podcast" which also has a blog that accompanies it reviewing all sorts of British television goodness.I am one of three on the fun podcast... Read More →
Executive Producer for CineMuseum, LLC. Helping to restore and preserve our silent film history for future generations. Day job: Voyager Mission Spacecraft Operations Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Always a Sci-Fi fan; Doctor Who Fan since the late 1970's.
Saturday February 18, 2017 5:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Program D
The universe of Doctor Who is full of amazing creativity, be it knitting (such as those wonderful Tom Baker scarves), crochet (amigurumi), jewelry making, leatherworking and more. Our panelists will discuss the wonderful world of Doctor Who craftmaking, including tips on how to get started and how best to share your ideas.
Founder & Lead Organizer... Of Rassilon!, The Real Time Lords of Orange County
Super sci-fi/comic book geek and Doctor Who fan girl. I like long walks on the beach, candle-lit dinners, and contemplating the super massive black holes that inhabit the center of each galaxy in the universe. I watch way too much TV, own far too much yarn, and enjoy organizing The... Read More →
Jade Falcon is a photographer & writer in the San Francisco in the Bay Area. She has a plethora of interests, among them being: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, fencing, music, travelling, cats, costuming, fiber arts & crafts, language, and reading. Consequently, she's usually never bored. Her professional... Read More →
Geek Regeneration is a Mecca for all things science fiction, fantasy, cosplay, LARPs, Costumed Festivals, Re-enactments, RPGs, video games, toys, props, costumes and all things über-geeky! The universe is limitless and so is our imagination and passion for what we love. I am a photographer... Read More →
Sunday February 19, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Program E
The Doctor Who spinoff series “Class” debuted this fall in the UK, and while it won’t appear on BBC America until this spring, many of our attendees have already seen it. This panel will discuss the first season and give their impressions and more.
Co-author of the non-fiction books Who is the Doctor (Vols 1 and 2), Who's 50: the 50 Doctor Who stories to watch before you die, The Doctors Are In and contributor to the upcoming biography/memoirs of Doctor Who creator Sydney Newman. Host and co-producer of the Doctor Who podcast... Read More →
Author: co-author of RED WHITE & WHO: THE STORY OF DOCTOR WHO IN AMERICA, essays in: OUTSIDE IN VOL 1, OUTSIDE IN VOL 2, OUTSIDE IN BOLDLY GOES, OUTSIDE IN MAKES IT SO, OUTSIDE IN TAKES A STAB, OUTSIDE IN GAINS A SOUL, OUTSIDE IN TRUSTS NO ONE, OUTSIDE IN WANTS TO BELIEVE, OUTSIDE... Read More →
Sage is the co-founder of Head Over Feels, a pop culture blog, and an entertainment journalist with bylines in Entertainment Weekly, Bustle, Nerdist, Refinery29, InStyle, NBCNewsTHINK, and more.
Sunday February 19, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Program B
Come get your “between the cracks” Star Trek fix with Dr. Trek —everything from some 1987 fun facts for TNG's 30th anniversary party to the latest on all-new Discovery, now shooting. And what’s new on his new Portal 47 fan deep-dive experience and the wrap-up of his documentary “The Con of Wrath”. You better Q&A too!
Larry Nemecek, “Dr. Trek”- (he/him)Best known as a host, experience leader, writer, and author of the classic bestseller “Star Trek: Next Generation Companion”, Larry Nemecek moved into “Trekland” full-time 25 years ago in Los Angeles from his native Oklahoma.These days... Read More →
Sunday February 19, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Program E
