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James Farr

James Farr is a writer, director, and animator hailing from Los Angeles, CA, and has been creating animated content since 1997. He is widely known in the online community for his animated series Xombie, Trainsformers, and the Saturday Morning Multiverse, as well as popular collaborations with pals Jacksepticeye and ZackScottGames. Especially popular on YouTube and Newgrounds, where his work has racked up over 1 billion views, James has written, directed and animated for studios like Tokyopop, Dark Horse Comics, Hasbro, and Nickelodeon — lending his skills to fan-favorite franchises such as Glitch Techs, Transformers, G.I. Joe, My Little Pony, ToeJam & Earl, and more.

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Noon | Location: Oklahoma E - Back Wall Booth

Autographs

Meet James Farr at his booth in the Exhibitors Hall. (3 hours)

Tracks: Autographs

1:00 PM | Location: Boomer B

Good Year for Gaming Movies and TV Shows

Movies based on games, like Mario Brothers or D&D, have found new audiences. Is it a great new storytelling trend or a flash in the pan? Time will tell as gamers' favorite games continue coming to life onscreen (and game companies gain new players with new story demands).

Moderator: Evan T. Wardwell

Panelists: Aaron Bossig, Caleb Masters, Evan T. Wardwell, FoxDaddy, James Farr, Lollalotus

Tracks: Film & TV, Gaming, Pop Culture & Entertainment

4:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ presented by Robot House

YouTubers Roundup: Breaking Past Your First One Hundred Follows

It's the hardest thing to do on a new social account, especially on YouTube and other streaming platforms. Hear from these established influencers on what it takes to get it there and tips for cultivating your budding channel to net new audiences and up your visibility (despite the algorithm!) during early stages -- and how to maintain this momentum.

Moderator: Red Bard

Panelists: Brent Amberger AKA Goobertown Hobbies, Erika Harlacher, James Farr, Red Bard, Tiffany Gordon Cosplay

Tracks: Content Creation & Podcasting

5:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma E - Back Wall Booth

Autographs

Meet James Farr at his booth in the Exhibitors Hall. (1 hour)

Tracks: Autographs

6:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ presented by Robot House

Opening Ceremonies

Soonercon 31's official opening. Emcee John Eads/Jim Shorts will Declare Our Independence!

Moderator: John Eads/Jim Shorts

Panelists: Brent Amberger AKA Goobertown Hobbies, Caleb Haldane, Chaz Kemp, Christina Dark Cosplay, Daniel Soto, Dark Side Cosplay, James Farr, John Eads/Jim Shorts, John Scalzi, Kevin Dilmore, Larry Nemecek, Loretta McKibben, Matthew Cavanaugh, Red Bard, RedWebb Cosplay, Rynaga, Tiffany Gordon Cosplay

Tracks: General Interest, Meetup

7:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma G

VIP Friends of Soonercon Reception

VIP Friends of Soonercon membership-exclusive social event with Soonercon 31 guests of honor and featured guests. Refreshments and beverages provided. Thank you to our 2023 VIP Friends of Soonercon!

Moderator: John Eads/Jim Shorts

Panelists: Brent Amberger AKA Goobertown Hobbies, Chaz Kemp, Christina Dark Cosplay, Dark Side Cosplay, James Farr, John Eads/Jim Shorts, John Scalzi, Kevin Dilmore, Larry Nemecek, Loretta McKibben, Red Bard, Tiffany Gordon Cosplay

Tracks: Meetup

10:00 AM | Location: Oklahoma E - Back Wall Booth

Autographs

Meet James Farr at his booth in the Exhibitors Hall. (1 hour)

Tracks: Autographs

Noon | Location: University C

James Farr Q&A

James Farr gives the answer to life, the universe, and everything in this audience Q&A about his works like Xombies and career as a professional animator.

Moderator: James Farr

Panelists: James Farr

Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment

1:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma E - Back Wall Booth

Autographs

Meet James Farr at his booth in the Exhibitors Hall. (2 hours)

Tracks: Autographs

4:00 PM | Location: Boomer B

Fan-Made Content: Reimagined Creation or Copyright Issue?

What is considered acceptable (and unacceptable) use of existing works in fan-made creations like art, cosplay, or fan fiction? Isn’t a little creative license part of nerd culture? Where's the line for such creative inspirations?

Moderator: Jan S. Gephardt

Panelists: Hall of Femme, James Farr, Jan S. Gephardt, L.L.Killjoy, Peri Charlifu, Sally Hamilton

Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Maker, Art, Writing & Publishing, Comics, Content Creation & Podcasting, General Interest

5:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma E - Back Wall Booth

Autographs

Meet James Farr at his booth in the Exhibitors Hall. (2 hours)

Tracks: Autographs

10:00 AM | Location: Oklahoma E - Back Wall Booth

Autographs

Meet James Farr at his booth in the Exhibitors Hall. (1 hour)

Tracks: Autographs

Noon | Location: Boomer B

Digital Art, the Future, and the Artist

The digital art industry has changed a lot recently with the advent of AI technology and other software tool innovations. It’s not just a push-button way to make art. What is the future of art in its digital form? How will it impact artists in traditional media? After all, with new technologies come new methods of creative manipulation and evolving aesthetics ...

Moderator: Eric Osborn

Panelists: Chaz Kemp, Eric Osborn, James Farr, Peri Charlifu, Rachael Mayo, Tim Chessmore

Tracks: Art, Business & Marketing, Comics, Culture & World Affairs, Pop Culture & Entertainment

1:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma E - Back Wall Booth