Author: Newsroom
The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) returns to the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con to highlight the contributions of ADG artisans to the genre works celebrated at this annual fan conference.
WHO: Production Designer Ramsey Avery (“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”); Set Designer Tim Croshaw (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”); Production Designer Howard Cummings (“Fallout”); Set Designer Kristen Davis (“GI Joe: Retaliation”); Production Designer Scott Enge (“Wonder Man”); Illustrator Jose Iturriaga (“Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires”); Concept Illustrator Thang Le (“Fallout”); Production Designer Marc Fisichella (“Five Nights at Freddy’s”); Art Director Mark A. Terry (“Five Nights at Freddy’s”); Production Designer Victoria Paul (“Twisted Metal”); and Storyboard Artist Aaron Sowd (“Godzilla vs. King”)
WHAT: The ADG’s programming includes a panel discussion with an audience Q&A titled “Video Games Go Hollywood: The Art Department,” three portfolio review sessions and two award presentations at the Masquerade Costume Competition.
Rounding out its Comic-Con programming, booth 1500 on the exhibit floor serves as a central location for the ADG to provide information about the guild’s membership, initiatives and programming. The booth will also display members’ work, including 3D models and props designed by concept illustrators.
WHEN:
Friday, July 26, 4 p.m. – Portfolio Review Session
Sails Pavilion, Review tables PR1-8
Ramsey Avery, Production Designer (“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”)
Kristen Davis, Set Designer and ADG Vice President (“GI Joe: Retaliation,” “For All Mankind”)
Scott Enge, Production Designer (“Wonder Man,” “Point Break”)
Jose Iturriaga, Illustrator (“Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires,” “Outer Range”)
Saturday, July 27, 12 p.m. – Portfolio Review Session
Sails Pavilion, Review tables PR1-8
Kristen Davis, Set Designer and ADG Vice President (“GI Joe: Retaliation,” “For All Mankind”)
Scott Enge, Production Designer (“Wonder Man,” “Point Break”)
Victoria Paul, Production Designer (“Twisted Metal,” “A League of Their Own”)
Aaron Sowd, Storyboard Artist (“Godzilla vs. King,” “Birds of Paradise”)
Saturday, July 27, 1 p.m. – Portfolio Review Session
Sails Pavilion, Review tables PR1-8
Howard Cummings, Production Designer (“Fallout,” “Westworld”)
Mark A. Terry, Art Director (“The Iron Claw,” “Five Nights at Freddy’s”)
Saturday, July 27, 4:30 p.m. – Panel: “Video Games Go Hollywood: The Art Department”
Room 29CD
Moderator: Tim Croshaw, Set Designer (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” “Loki”)
Howard Cummings, Production Designer (“Fallout,” “Westworld”)
Thang Le, Concept Illustrator (“Fallout”)
Marc Fisichella, Production Designer (“Five Nights at Freddy’s”)
Mark A. Terry, Art Director (“The Iron Claw,” “Five Nights at Freddy’s”)
Victoria Paul, Production Designer (“Twisted Metal,” “A League of Their Own”)
Saturday, July 27, 8:30 p.m. – Masquerade Ball & On-stage Costume Competition
Ballroom 20
Judge: Howard Cummings, Production Designer (“Fallout,” “Westworld”)
Judge: Victoria Paul, Production Designer (“Twisted Metal,” “A League of Their Own”)
WHERE: San Diego Comic-Con, San Diego Convention Center
Art Directors Guild Booth
Exhibit Floor, Booth 1500
Portfolio Review Session
Friday, July 26, 4 p.m
Sails Pavilion, Review tables PR1-8
Portfolio Review Session
Saturday, July 27, 12 p.m.
Sails Pavilion, Review tables PR1-8
Portfolio Review Session
Saturday, July 27, 1 p.m
Sails Pavilion, Review tables PR1-8
Panel: Video Games Go Hollywood: The Art Department
Saturday, July 27, 4:30 p.m.
Room 29CD
Masquerade Ball & On-stage Costume Competition
Saturday, July 27, 8:30 p.m.
Ballroom 20
MORE: For more information on the ADG’s Comic-Con programming, please visit: www.adg.org/events/#comic-con.