Cody Banning is a filmmaker, actor, and writer with a passion for stories that challenge the rules they’re built on. As part of Andmore Productions, he helps create films, theatre, and podcasts that embrace a self-aware, humor-forward style while digging into real emotional stakes. His work often lives at the intersection of fantasy/horror and heart where monsters are real, but so is empathy. Whether he’s performing, producing, or building worlds from scratch, Cody brings a chaotic creative energy and a deep love of storytelling to every project.
Join Andmore Productions (Schlock Docket, Demotif) for a deep dive into multi-disciplinary survival. This troupe of actors, directors, and creators shares how they balance professional lives with "dream projects" while navigating creative burnout. Learn to embrace the chaos, market your art, and stay inspired in modern America.
You finally published! Your baby is out there, and now come the reviews. Authors discuss their own book reviews, good and bad, and why you should probably definitely not respond to the haters. How can you channel that energy into marketing and other avenues?
Anime has grown into a massive global medium with thousands of series to choose from. For newcomers, figuring out where to start can feel overwhelming. This panel offers a quick introduction to anime history, genres, and some good entry points for new fans. If you are curious about anime but unsure where to begin, this session will help you get started.
The same feral panel you all know and love, but this time it's tournament style. Will your hear me out be tournament champion? Come throw them into the ring and find out!
Inspired by the famous subreddit. Panelists will each tell a story from the perspective of a famous character from seafaring film, TV, comics, or literature and ask the audience to guess who they are, then decide if they are indeed the a**hole.