The Comic Creators Guide to Hollywood
San Diego, CA – July 22, 2024 – Comic and manga creators, industry professionals, and fans alike are invited to join an extraordinary panel discussion at the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con: "The Comic Creators Guide to Hollywood” offering an in-depth exploration of the transformative journey from indie comic creation to big-budget film and television success.
This engaging and insightful panel will feature top Hollywood executives and comic creators who have successfully transitioned their works into major screen productions. Attendees will gain valuable insights from industry leaders who have been instrumental in producing hits such as Cobra Kai, BreakingBad, Maleficent, and Akira.
Panelists Include:
Jeff Frost – Former Head of Sony Television
Yuki Takamatsu – Kodansha Japan
Don Handfield – Creator of The Rift and Unikorn
Alyssa Altman – Roth Kirschenbaum
Scott Chitwood – Red 5 Comics, creator of Afterburn
They will delve into the creative process of developing a hit indie comic and the steps needed to bring it into development as a TV series or film.
Event Highlights:
Insights from top Hollywood executives and successful indie comic creators
Discussion on the process of adapting indie comics into films and TV series
Highlighting the requirements for a successful sale and the do’s and don’t’s of IP management
"We are thrilled to bring together such a talented and diverse group of industry professionals to share their experiences and knowledge with aspiring creators," said Don Handfield. "This panel is a unique opportunity for attendees to learn from the best in the business and gain a deeper understanding of the path from indie comic creation to Hollywood success."
About the Panelists
Jeff Frost is President and CEO of Bristol Circle Entertainment and former President of Sony Pictures Television Studios where he oversaw all aspects of production(including creative, business and physical production) for such series as Better Call Saul, The Boys, Cobra Kai, Outlander, Wheel of Time, Twisted Metal, The Night Agent, The Good Doctor and Shark Tank.
Alyssa Altman is a development executive at Roth/Kirschenbaum Films, the production company of Revolution Studios founder Joe Roth which served as producer for Alice in Wonderland, Maleficient and Anyone But You.
Don Handfield is a writer/producer and founder at Motor and AMP Comics. He was the producer of The Founder, starring Michael Keaton, executive producer and showrunner of Knightfall on History Channel and creator of the upcoming Unikorn.
Yuki Takamatsu is the head of international licensing at Kodansha Ltd., the largest manga publisher in the world and home of such well known franchises as Akira and Attack on Titan.
Scott Chitwood is the co-founder and publisher of Red 5 Comics and creator of the forthcoming Afterburn, starring Dave Bautista and Samuel L. Jackson, based on his comic.
About Script2Comic: Script2Comic is a first of its kind contest giving writers a chance to take have their best unproduced scripts redeveloped as a comic and produced for the graphic novel audience. For more information visit script2comic.com.
About Kodansha: Kodansha is one of Japan's largest publishing companies, known for its extensive catalog of manga, including world-renowned titles like Attack on Titan and Akira. For more information, visit kodansha.com.
About AMP Comics: AMP Comics is a new boutique label, partnering with high-powered collaborators including Kodansha and Maximum Effort and committed to supporting and promoting independent comic creators. For more information, visit ampcomics.com.
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