The best films shown in the Dragon Con Independent Film Festival were recognized on Monday (1PM, Hyatt Regency V). Short Films Comedy: 7.2 Dark Comedy: The Amazing Rondini Fan Film: Prelude to Axanar Fantasy: The Sun Devil and the Princess Foreign Language: Replika Horror: Mojave Junction Horror Comedy: Dead Hearts Science Fiction: Dust Steampunk: Savant: Kali 47 Best Short Film:… Read more →
Four winners were selected from Monday’s Comic Book Quick Sketch contest (11:30AM, The Learning Center, Hyatt). Best Character, Adult Division: Carly Trowbridge, pencil male and female Best Comic Book Page, Adult Division: Kinsey Stewart, Ninja Turtles Best Character, Under 18 Division: Marina Fitzpatrick (13), woman in dress with swirls around her Best Comic Book Page, Under 18 Division: Katie Farmer… Read more →
The annual Masquerade Sunday night (8:30PM, Hyatt Centennial II–III) showcased a wide range of costuming excellence, from tiny Jedi to giant dragons. Winners were selected in three child and nine adult categories. Children Best Toddler: Amelia Lewis as Princess Serenity Best Pre-Teen: Nicola Tesla Desilets as Anna (Harley Quinn) Best Teen: Sierra Rivera, Twilight Sparkle Adult Best Movie Character: Nancy… Read more →
The 2015 Parsec Awards ceremony (Sun 5:30PM, Hyatt Regency V) honored the best in speculative fiction podcasting. Podcast shows are nominated by fans, finalists chosen by a yearly steering committee, and finalists voted on by an independent panel of judges from outside of podcasting. Best Speculative Fiction Audio Drama (Long Form) “The Sinister Secret of StarNasty” OR “A Mike in… Read more →
Best Tech: Jeff Leininger Best Prop: Frank Puricelli Best Make-up: Vera Campbell Best Use of Materials: Jessica Volpe Best Youth: Robin Desilets Best Novice: Mikael Simpson Best Journeyman: Shannon Derrick Best Professional: Ashlee Hackett and Samantha Evans Audience Choice: Vera Campbell Best in Show: Shannon Derrick insert more
The 2015 Dragon Con Charity Auction benefits the Lymphoma Research Foundation–Georgia Market. Dragon Con will be matching all donations up to $50,000. In 2014, Dragon Con raised a grand total of $115,000 for the Atlanta Community Food Bank and collected 535 pounds of food. The auction will be accepting donations during the convention!
Give the gift of life and donate blood at Dragon Con’s annual Robert A. Heinlein “Pay It Forward” Blood Drive. This year, the blood drive will be located in the Lower/Galleria Level at the Hilton (near Gaming) and in the Atlanta Ballroom at the Sheraton (near Registration). Blood drive hours: Hilton Thu: 11AM–8PM Fri–Sun: 10AM–7PM Mon: 9AM–3PM Sheraton Thu: 11AM–8PM Fri: 10AM–7PM
New to Dragon Con? We’ve got three ways to get you oriented! First up is the Newbies Walking Tour, which will show you the best way to get from one con hotel to another and where the food court is. Thu 2:30PM, A601–602 (Marriott). Afterward, hit up the Dragon Con Newbies Q&A, where several long-time con attendees will share tips… Read more →
