W.I.P. Programme & Schedule

THE W.I.P. LAB

Space is limited in The W.I.P. Lab. So make sure you register!

Time

Programme

10:30am

The W.I.P. Programme Meet The Judges Panel

The creators behind the top 3 submissions from SGCC 2024's W.I.P. Programme Comic Submission, come face to face with the judges. Learn a little bit more about what publishers are looking for. You might pick up some tips for your own submission.

12:00pm

Creators vs. Burnout: Facing Creative Burnout

Author and illustrator Gabriella Adytanthio, one of the two creators of The Burnout Guide, offers and in-depth look at how one can navigate their creative dreams in our fast-paced climate, and how her own journey has since resulted in a way to help other creators. This session will also feature a moderated conversation with host Viency Lee, delving deeper into Gabriella's creative process.

1:00pm

Artist Talk - Yuko Shimizu

Hey artists! Get ready to be inspired as Yuko shares her wealth of experience with you in this talk. This is a rare opportunity for all you creatives out there, so you don't want to miss it

2:00pm

Masterclass in Entertainment Art: Insights from Industry Icons Kingston Chan & Damien Soh

Kingston Chan, MAGES Art Program Director and former FZD Senior Art Director, brings industry knowledge and teaching experience. Get insights into entertainment art and hear his perspective as an educator whose students have thrived in games, animation, and film. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned artist, Kingston offers inspiration and practical advice. Damien Soh, MAGES Art Director and lecturer, has worked with Unilever and Universal Studios Singapore, leading the acclaimed Pagoda of Peril animation. His recent solo exhibition, The Banquet, was a highlight at Art Outreach Singapore. Discover his artistic journey and creative insights.

3:00pm

New Talent Showcase 2024

In the mid ‘80s, DC Comics published New Talent Showcase, a comic book title that ran for 15 issues. This year, Singapore Comic Con is proud to present an exciting panel shining the spotlight on four amazing talents from Singapore creating amazing work, and on the cusp of graphic storytelling stardom. In honour of, and in the spirit of the DC Comics series that spawned the name, our second Singapore Comicon New Talent Showcase Panel is pleased to introduce you to Barry Tan, Alvin Juano, Claire Low and Shreya Davies

4:00pm

Innovative Toy Making: Unlocking Business Opportunities with Resin 3D Printing

Explore the transformative potential of resin 3D printing in the toy industry with this dynamic workshop tailored for toy designers and budding entrepreneurs. Join Justin Sim, as he guides you through the intricacies of setting up your Phrozen 3D printer, selecting the right resins, and scaling your business to meet market demands. This session will provide practical insights, showcase successful case studies, and discuss market trends to help you create detailed, customized toys and collectibles.

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Programme

11:00am

Part-Time Worldbuilders #4

With today’s necessitated working culture, let alone Singapore’s living demands, it’s a rare strain of people who are able to make content creation their full-time endeavour. Nevertheless, this has done little to prevent many impassioned individuals from embarking on their own creative journeys. Part-Time Worldbuilders peeks into the lives and determination of these tireless individuals, giving aspiring creators the opportunity to gain inspiration and tips on how best to navigate their own journeys.

12:00pm

Becoming Singapore's Donnie Yen

Jonathan Cheong shares his experiences in the industry & more importantly, motivate any budding filmmakers/content creators on why is it important to hold onto your dreams & why is anything possible if you set your mind to! The action genre is pretty well known in Hong Kong cinema or the rising Korean industry! But in an impossible space & creatively tight spot like Singapore, Cheong still manages to withstand all odds by creating his own miracles despite the circumstances and subsequently gaining recognition around the world"

1:00pm

A Fireside Chat with Yuko Shimizu

Join multi-award winning illustrator Yuko Shimizu as she sits down with our very own Anngee Neo to talk about illustration, career and AI in the creative industry. A rare peek into the mind of a creative juggernaut.

2:00pm

Ghosts, Geylang, and a Grumpy Writer

Sad that Halloween is over? Settle in for a spooky session with the award-winning writer Xie Shi Min as she takes you through the journey of writing Ghost Hunters of Geylang. She’ll take you through her inspiration, the writing process, and also talk about representation in the media. Bonus points if you cosplay as a ghost! Award-winning writer Shi Min, author of Dragonhearted and Ghost Hunters of Geylang, is a cat owner, tabletop role player, baker, and motorcyclist. Her book won the Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award in 2018. In her spare time, she enjoys playing with her cat, Jazzy.

3:00pm

Stripes, Stories, and Superstitions: The Making of Tiger Girls

What if your year of birth was a death sentence? In the world of Tiger Girls, Felicia Low-Jimenez and Claire Low have created a Southeast Asian dystopia where girls born in the Year of the Tiger are seen as bringers of bad luck and live hidden on islands to escape an ominous fate. Pushing myths and superstitions to the extreme, how can a fantastical world remain grounded within real-world issues of misogyny and patriarchal power? Join the creators in a conversation, moderated by Tiger Girls editor Shreya Davies, to discuss wielding fiction as a tool to dissect reality, their creative process working as a duo, their love for anime and manga, and how Southeast Asian creators can carve out their own space in the rising webcomic sphere.

4:00pm

ClubAX Pitching Session With Joe Rubinstein

Watch members of ClubAX pitch their comics to the legendary Joe Rubinstein. Based within the School of Media, Arts and Design of Singapore Poly, ClubAX is a comics club that publishes their own comics zine AXP every year. Already in it's seventh year, members include current students and alumni members. Tthe covers of all past AXP issues are shown to the public for the first time on the exterior wall of WIP Lab.

5:00pm

Partners In Crime: A Chat with Sean and Jacob Phillips

From violent westerns to neo-noirs, from femme fatales to murder mysteries—artist Sean Phillips and artists/colourist Jacob Phillips have built their reputations as two of the best in the seedy underbelly of crime comics. With an adaptation of the comic, Criminal, in the works at Amazon Prime, we sit down with the pair to talk about their careers, their collaborations, their craft—and, of course, find out how they’ve made crime pay.

THE W.I.P. LAB

*Space is limited in The W.I.P. Lab. So make sure you register!*

Space is limited in The W.I.P. Lab. So make sure you register!