Penny Fielder

Penny is an artist, writer, game designer, and general nerdery aficionado from Colorado. Their areas of interest include fantasy and cyberpunk fiction, computer gaming, tabletop RPGs, tidbits of historical trivia, queerness and diversity in both fiction and fandom alike, and over-analyzing worldbuilding.

4:00 PM | Location: Boomer A

From Blade Runner to the Matrix: The Evolution of Cyberpunk Cinema

Cyberpunk theming and aesthetics in movies, anime, and TV has expanded a lot in recent years, and its presence onscreen is a hallmark of the genre. What makes a story distinctly Cyberpunk when you see it onscreen? Movie watchers discuss the origins and growth of this genre on the big screen, how it's changed, and where it may be headed in the future.

Moderator: Caleb Haldane

Panelists: Aaron Bossig, Caleb Haldane, Chaz Kemp, Mike Kennedy, Penny Fielder

Tracks: Science Fiction, Film & TV, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Anime

3:00 PM | Location: Boomer A

Writing Nonhuman Characters (for Humans)

Writing nonhuman characters can present its own set of challenges. How can we make them relatable to humans, given that they will have different physical, cultural and emotional backgrounds? What works well and what is just, no?

Moderator: Phillip Drayer Duncan

Panelists: A C Smart, Penny Fielder, Phillip Drayer Duncan, Shai Fenwick, Trina Jacobs

Tracks: Writing & Publishing, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Comics, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Film & TV

3:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: JQH Boardroom presented by Morningstar Storage