The next edition of LightBox Expo — the visual arts celebration created by character designer/illustrator Bobby Chiu (Disney’s Alice in Wonderland) and event organizer/filmmaker Jim Demonakos (Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters) — is just around the corner! Featured in the three-day event taking place in Pasadena, California from October 27-29 will be a range of creator sessions; including.
Animation Magazine can share exclusively that one can’t-miss event will be a First Look at Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, featuring director Sam Fell and Aardman Co-Founder Peter Lord. The film will arrive exclusively on Netflix on December 15.
Hatching A Plan:
Join director Sam Fell and Aardman Animation Co-Founder Peter Lord as they crack open a soufflé of scintillating secrets from behind the scenes of Aardman’s latest stop-frame digital kitchen — Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget. Foxes strictly prohibited.
“We’re excited to present educational panels throughout the show that allow new and upcoming artists to hear about pathways into the industry,” says Chiu. “In addition, much of the programming allows artists of all levels to learn new tips, tricks and techniques to up their art game, making it the perfect place to come learn no matter where you are in your artistic journey.”
“LightBox Expo features over 600 artists, more than 200 panels and demos, plus over 300 creators in artist alley,” Demonakos notes. “Attendees to this year’s event will be able to purchase plus toys of the LBX Mascots, a hoodie specifically designed to cater to traditional and digital artists, a selection of custom sketchbooks and more!”
One of the show’s other highlights is The Concept Art Awards, an annual award ceremony designed to recognize and bring increased awareness of the role of concept artists throughout the world of movies, television, video games, and more. This year’s finalists include Kristafer Anka (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse), Debby Coleman & Maria Yi (Elemental), Nacho Molina (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem), Tyler Carter (Nimona), Dawn Carlos (Tales of the Jedi), Genevieve Tsai (Animaniacs), Meybis Ruiz Cruz (Entergalactic) and many more.
You can view the finalist pieces and learn more about the Concept Art Association and the 2023 Concept Art Awards, presented by LightBox Expo, at conceptartassociation.com.
Chiu and Demonakos created LightBox Expo as a way to unite the best artists in the animation, illustration, live action and gaming industries under one roof for the ultimate celebration of art. For more information about LightBox Expo, visit lightboxexpo.com and follow them on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Discord.
