Toute une armée d’artistes, de fabricants et d’autres experts inspirés sont prêts à animer des ateliers intéressants et à révéler leurs secrets lors de séances de questions-réponses et de présentations. Consultez cette page pour savoir dans quel domaine vous aimeriez affiner vos compétences !
Author panels
This date is over! - Kenny Rubenis about the end of the Dating for Geeks comic
Who: Kenny Rubenis
When:
Saturday: 12:00h – 13:00h
What:
For a full decade, this Dutch cartoonist and FACTS mainstay has toiled among the nerd relationships & tribulations of his popular characters of Dating for Geeks. And now that the final lines are on paper, it’s time to reminisce and find out what the future has in store for Kenny.
Where:
Pen-and-ink Palace: Hall 4
Stripped Bare with Klaus Janson, Brian Stelfreeze & David Finch: A talk about the bare essentials of craft, art & beauty
Who:
– Klaus Janson
– Brian Stelfreeze
– David Finch
When:
Saturday: 14:00h – 15:00h
What:
These three masters of the comics-making craft talk about what makes them tick, while looking at beautiful work that inspires them. What boils the blood, what elevates the work? Find out in this masterclass.
Where:
Pen-and-ink Palace: Hall 4
The Klaus Janson Career: Stories from the Copper Age to the Modern Era
Who:
– Klaus Janson
When:
Saturday: 16:00h – 17:00h
What:
From the Copper Age to the Modern Era, Klaus Janson has done, seen & lived it all. Inker, penciler, artist, writer, lover, fighter, creator, trainer, innovator. We pick the master’s brain for all the juicy stories.
Where:
Pen-and-ink Palace: Hall 4
Art workshop 'Anatomy in art': drawing muscles & bodies with DC artist Romano Molenaar
Who:
– Romano Molenaar
When:
Saturday: 13:00h – 14:00h
What:
The human body contains around 600 muscles and Romano Molenaar will teach you how to make them ripple on the page. Turn your characters into the most powerful they can be!
Where:
Flex 1/2 (areas beyond the balcony of Hall 1)
Lectrr on co-creating the apocalyptic show Trizombie
Who:
– Lectrr
When:
Sunday: 12:00h – 13:00h
What:
Cartoonist & FACTS mainstay Lectrr has applied his unique talents to television, co-creating the apocalyptic show Trizombie. What happens when a zombie plague breaks out and affects everyone, except those with Down’s syndrome? Join us for an in-depth, intelligent discussion!
Where:
Pen-and-ink Palace – Hall 4
The career of David Finch: From Top Cow to Top Dog, charting a course to comics superstardom
Who:
– David Finch
When:
Sunday: 14:00h – 15:00h
What:
His pencils have graced the pages of some of the most character-defining runs in the modern era. Few of his contemporaries have such a storied resume: reinventing Moon Knight, tackling The Dark Knight, and reassembling the Avengers!
But how did Finch chart a course to comics superstardom? Join this talk with the master.
Where:
Pen-and-ink Palace – Hall 4
Kevin J. Anderson: Writing for Other Franchises like Star Wars & Dune
Who:
– Kevin J. Anderson
When:
Sunday: 15:30h – 16:30h
What:
From distant galaxies to the far-flung futures of Arrakis, Kevin J. Anderson has contributed extensive lore to some of the biggest cinematic and literary franchises of all time! He breathed new life into the Star Wars galaxy, expanded the Dune universe, and even brought it to a close. Let’s walk the golden path together and delve deep into this writer’s storied career.
Where:
Pen-and-ink Palace – Hall 4
Art workshop 'How to layout a comic page'
Who:
– Romano Molenaar
When:
Sunday: 13:00h – 14:00h
What:
The comic artist’s ultimate goal: crafting a page which is both exciting and readable. It takes some insight to accomplish such a feat. There are more than a few guidelines and rules to follow, but it is also an exciting, creative process! Romano Molenaar will initiate you in the magics of dynamic comics page composition.
Where:
Pen-and-ink Palace – Hall 4
Cosplay panels & workshops
MAKE SHORT VIDEOS WITH YOUR PHONE:
TIPS & TRICKS
HOW COSPLAY HELPS YOU TURN YOUR PASSION FOR PHOTOGRAPHY INTO A PROFESSION
📸 Cosplay guest PakuPaku Ru talks about how her cosplay career helped her to become a better – and even professional – photographer and how the two worlds can be connected with ease.
Place: Cosplay Stage
Timing: Sunday: 12:00h – 12:30h
MAKE YOUR OWN WIZARD PROPS BY THE COMPENDIUM
📹 The Compendium is back with its DIY workshops! Craft everything a wizard or witch desires:
- Wandmaking workshop
- Spellbook workshop
- Potions workshop
- Headpieces workshop
- Unicorn horns workshop
- Magical fans workshop
Place: Fan Village (Hall 8)
Timing: Both days, all day long!
Fandom talks & workshops
DINOMANIE:
LES DINOSAURES DANS NOTRE POP CULTURE
🦖 Que vous rouliez en Ford Raptor ou que vous ayez vu 17 fois le premier film Jurassic Park, tout le monde a connu les dinosaures dans sa vie. Mais quel impact ont-ils eu sur la pop culture, dans les jeux, les films, les séries et les BD’s ? Quel était le premier parc à dinosaures au monde ? Et où peut-on acheter des crottes de dinosaures ? Le conférencier Harald Scheerlinck propose une liste d’informations intéressantes et de “vous savez”.
Lieu : Scène Cosplay
Horaire : Dimanche : 12:30h – 13:00h
START TO LARP!
⚔️ It’s dangerous to go alone, take this workshop! The Live-Action Role-Playing experts of Statera Mundi University will grant you passage into the wonderful world of LARP.
Place: Fan Village (Hall 8)
Timing: Both days, all day long
GUNPLA WORKSHOP
🤖 Red Comet, a group of experts on Gundam, will show you how you can make your own awesome Gundam mobile suit replica. Warning: once you’re hooked on this ‘gunpla’ activity, you may never view the world the same again!
Place: Fan Village (Hall 8)
Timing: Both days, check for details at the Red Comet booth
LEARN HOW TO BECOME A DUNGEON MASTER
🎲 Being a Dungeon Master for Dungeons & Dragons is a mix of game knowledge, story-telling, and enjoying having counter-spells to an immense amount of funny facepalm moments. D&D Gent is happy to show you how it’s done. Time for some vitamin D&D!
Place: Board Game Zone in the Fan Village (Hall 8)
Timing: Both days, all day long
JOIN THE LIGHTSABER FIGHT WORKSHOPS!
⚔️ The world’s oldest fencing club, Sint-Michielsgilde De Hallebardiers, will show you how to wield a lightsaber. That might sound odd, but rest assured: these people know how to cut a Dathomirian Zabrak in half.
Place: Star Wars Zone in the Fan Village (Hall 8)
Timing: Both days, all day long
LEGO DESIGNER PANEL
Author panels
DRAWING WORKSHOP:
HOW TO DRAW THE MARSUPILAMI
Participants:
– Batem
Timing: Saturday: 11:00h – 12:00h
What is it about?
Batem himself has been drawing the mysterious Marsupilami since 1982 and is more than willing to pass down his know-how to you, at FACTS!
Place: FLEX 1
(French spoken, but Dutch translation available)
HOW TO WRITE A GRAPHIC NOVEL
A MASTERCLASS BY BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Participants:
– Brian Michael Bendis
Timing: Sunday: 13:00h – 14:00h
What is it about?
The graphic novel features the unique marriage of words and pictures that has seeped into every facet of popular culture. This one time special class, led by legendary comic author Brian Michael Bendis (Marvel, DC, Dark Horse) will focus on all the storytelling elements that create the written word of this unique medium.
Place: FLEX 1
Artist Alley panels
MARC DE BEL'S KEYNOTE ON THE NEW KRIEGELS BOOK
Participants:
– Marc de Bel
Timing:
– Saturday: 13:30h – 14:30h (Hall 2)
– Sunday: 13:00h – 14:00h (Hall 4)
What is it about?
Flemish children’s book author Marc de Bel is presenting his latest book ‘De Kriegels are back!’ at FACTS! The story itself has FACTS as its setting, so we’ve got some Kriegelception going on here!
OF MONSTRESSES & X-MEN
Participants:
– Sana Takeda
– Marjorie Liu
Timing: Saturday: 14:00h – 15:00h
What is it about?
Join us in an exclusive panel where we’ll discuss the secret origins of two of the biggest comic book writers of their generation, the thrills, chills & spills of writing world-famous characters, and the challenges of carving out your own successful path in comics.
Place: Pen-and-ink Palace: Hall 4
MASTERS OF MARVEL & BEYOND
Participants:
– Marjorie Liu
– Brian Michael Bendis
Timing: Sunday: 11:30h – 12:30h
What is it about?
Join us in an exclusive panel where we’ll discuss the secret origins of two of the biggest comic book writers of their generation, the thrills, chills & spills of writing world-famous characters, and the challenges of carving out your own successful path in comics.
Place: Pen-and-ink Palace: Hall 4
BEHIND THE PANELS:
DECISIONS THAT MAKE A GOOD COMIC GREAT
Participants:
– Marjorie Liu
– Chris Weston
– Cam Smith
– Daniel Henriques
Timing: Saturday: 17:00h – 18:00h
What is it about?
Join our artists for an exclusive gathering where they will explore the craft behind today’s biggest comic books. We’ll discuss their individual approach to writing, drawing, colouring, lettering, and more. It’s a unique opportunity to see how they go from conceiving a comic book page to making it a tangible reality.
Place: Pen-and-ink Palace: Hall 4
CAPTAIN OF INDUSTRY:
BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Participants:
– Brian Michael Bendis
Timing: Saturday: 15:30h – 16:30h
What is it about?
There’s little Brian Michael Bendis hasn’t done. Writing landmark runs on Marvel’s Daredevil, Ultimate Spider-Man and Avengers, co-creating Jessica Jones and Miles Morales, helping shape the MCU… He is undeniably one of the biggest comic book creators of the 21st century.
So lets discuss not only his tenure at Marvel & DC, but also his powerful return to his creator-owned roots. (Q&A included)
Place: Pen-and-ink Palace: Hall 4
LAWRENCE'S LEGACY
Participants:
– Chris Weston
– Romano Molenaar
Timing: Saturday: 11:00h – 12:00h
What is it about?
Join comic artists Romano Molenaar and Chris Weston for a discussion about the career of the mighty Don Lawrence (The Trigan Empire, Storm). What did the legendary artist teach Chris Weston and how did Lawrence’s tutelage help him forge his own path in the comic book industry? And what sort of challenges and opportunities did Romano Molenaar encounter when continuing the epic adventures of Storm?
Place: Pen-and-ink Palace: Hall 4
WORLD-BUILDING TECHNIQUES
Participants:
– Mathias Maho (Ruiters van de Nacht)
– Morgan Blade (Muse Academy)
– Petra Doom (Overstekers)*
– Pen Stewart (As moderator)
Timing: Saturday: 11:00h – 12:00h
What is it about?
Effective worldbuilding can captivate audiences and draw them deeper into the story, making it an indispensable tool for authors, game designers and other creators.
TO BUILD A CONVINCING CHARACTER
Participants:
– Morgan Blade (Muse Academy)
– Mathias Maho (Ruiters van de Nacht)
– Pen Stewart (Windercode)
– Petra Doom (As moderator)
Timing: Sunday: 11:30h – 12:30h
What is it about?
Whether it is a beloved main character in a novel or a powerful wizard in a tabletop RPG, memorable characters are key to building a loyal fan base.
GEEKY PUBLISHING
Participants:
– Dimitri Balcaen (uitgeverij ReadMore)
– Jelmer Panman (Helden op Papier)
Timing: Saturday: 17:00h – 18:00h
What is it about?
Whether it’s exciting fantasy novels or epic D&D campaigns, geeky publishing is all about expressing your creativity and expertise with a community that shares your passion.
- Workshop: Tegenslag versus conflict in een verhaal
- Workshop: Korte verhalen schrijven
- Workshop: Dieren in een verhaal
- Workshop: De ingrediënten van een goed verhaal
These sessions will be held in Dutch on both days, by Uitgeverij Zilverspoor, in the Workshop area. Check the schedule for time slots.
Even more
40 Years Return of the Jedi by TeeKay-421
Star Wars episode VI: Return of the Jedi turns 40 this year. Leave it up to the experts of TeeKay-421 to gather some interesting trivia and facts about this iconic movie.
Saturday: 12:30h – 13-30h
LIVE PODCAST: The Thompsons Talk Futurama
The Thompsons: A Simpsons Podcast is back with more uncommon trivia and unbridled appreciation of Matt Groening’s creations. Now with special guest Lectrr. Next up: Futurama!
Kids and videogames: guidance for safe and responsible videogame play
David Verbruggen of FLEGA (the Flemish Games Association) is going over the pros and cons of children playing video games at an early age. Will they turn out to be superhumans? Or hopeless gaming addicts? Or something in between? Lets find out at FACTS!
Saturday: 12:15h – 13:00h
Live on the Cosplay Stage
