Gallifrey One in 35 Millimetre: Full Schedule

8:00pm PST

An Affair to Remember: The Gallifrey One 2025 Launch Party

Thursday February 13, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm PST

Gallifrey One 2025 begins with our annual pre-convention party; join your fellow attendees for a great ice cream social, take advantage of the cash bar on the convention floor, and stick around to catch up with friends. Afterward, karaoke can be found in the same room, starting at approximately 9:30pm! Ticketholders can pick up their convention badge on Thursday between 4pm-9pm; you must have it to join us for the pre-convention events.

Panelists

Shaun Lyon

Program Director & Co-Founder, Gallifrey One Conventions

Raconteur; bon vivant; cupcakeaholic.

Thursday February 13, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm PST
Program A (Marquis Ballroom)

Special Events, Thursday

9:30pm PST

Thursday Night Karaoke

Thursday February 13, 2025 9:30pm - Friday February 14, 2025 2:00am PST

Program A (Marquis Ballroom)

Karaoke all night long! Gallifrey One's 2025 karaoke program will take place on Thursday night in the main auditorium (Program A), and on Friday and Saturday nights in Program B. There are cash bars outside the room in the convention center foyer.

Thursday February 13, 2025 9:30pm - Friday February 14, 2025 2:00am PST
Program A (Marquis Ballroom)

Special Events, Thursday

2:30pm PST

TARDIS Talks: Gallifrey One 2025 Academic Symposium

Friday February 14, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm PST

Program B (Pacific Coast 4/5)

A Gallifrey One special event. We are proud to bring you our annual symposium on Doctor Who academic topics, a special presentation of short lectures by convention attendees on a variety of topics, selected by Paul Booth and Joy Piedmont. Presenters and topics at this year's TARDIS Talks session include:

Keynote address: Steven Schapansky, Radio Free Skaro, "We All Make Doctor Who"
Jane McCamant, "Is Doctor Who a religion? Sociological Perspectives on Faith and Fandom"
Lena Barkin, "London 1963! Doctor Who's Shifting Perspectives on a Fixed Point in Time"
Tom Dickinson, "Doctor Who and the Fourth Wall"
Catrina Parker, "The Doctor and the Power of Play"

Panelists

Catrina Parker

Cosplayer, Podcaster, Quirky Pop

I am the host of the Quirky Pop podcast where quirky pop culture characters in TV, Film and other areas are discussed with a hint of social science My undergraduate degree is in Human Development. I have also appeared on other podcast to discuss pop culture. I’ve been interviewed... Read More →

Jane McCamant

Sociologist by training, librarian by profession, new Doctor Who convert. @salterton.bsky.social

Joy Piedmont

Co-producer, Reality Bomb

Joy's a K-12 Librarian at a Manhattan independent school. As a freelance writer, she has contributed to Entertainment Weekly’s PopWatch and reviewed YA literature for School Library Journal. Since 2017, she has co-produced Reality Bomb: A Doctor Who Podcast with Graeme Burk. You can also hear her on Five Years Rapid, a podcast that covered the Third Doctor's era, which she co-hosted with Kyle Anderson. Along with Rachel Donner and Graeme Burk, she organized the Gallifrey Stands fundraisers which raised money and awareness for issues... Read More →

Lena Barkin

Fan Studies Scholar, The Fanthropologist

Jamie scholar, Doctor Who lifer - I wrote a Polygon article about how villains are hot@scenicrailway.bsky.com

Paul Booth

Dr. Booth is a Professor of Media and Cinema Studies/Communication Technology in the College of Communication of DePaul University.

Steven Schapansky

Host/Interviewer, Radio Free Skaro

Steven is a Hugo Award-winning podcaster with well over a decade of experience in the world of podcasting. Steven is one of the co-hosts and producers of the long running and popular Doctor Who podcast Radio Free Skaro. He also co-hosts and produces The Memory Cheats and Lazy Doctor... Read More →

Tom Dickinson

Host and Sole Proprietor, Doctor Who: The Moment

Friday February 14, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm PST
Program B (Pacific Coast 4/5)

Special Events, Friday | Doctor Who Panels, Friday

6:00pm PST

Fan Video Happy Hour

Friday February 14, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm PST

Program B (Pacific Coast 4/5)

The Internet has an endless array of fan-made music videos for every ‘ship and character in the Doctor Who Universe. Join us Friday evening for a showcase of the best Doctor Who fan videos on the internet. Bring your evening cocktails and come feel all the feels. You’ll never listen to “A Whole New World” the same way again.

Panelists

Kim Rogers

Co-Editor, Head Over Feels

I just have a lot of feelings

Sage Young

Friday February 14, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm PST
Program B (Pacific Coast 4/5)

Special Events, Friday

8:00pm PST

The Idiot's Lantern: Sketch Comedy Show

Friday February 14, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm PST

Program A (Marquis Ballroom)

Come together for Gallifrey One's Saturday night main-stage show! Back for its 12th year, the Idiot's Lantern explores the comical side of Doctor Who and fandom through live sketches and videos. A huge production that's always a popular event, get in line early for a great seat!

Cast to be announced

Friday February 14, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm PST
Program A (Marquis Ballroom)

Special Events, Friday

9:30pm PST

Friday Night Karaoke

Friday February 14, 2025 9:30pm - Saturday February 15, 2025 2:00am PST

Program B (Pacific Coast 4/5)

Friday February 14, 2025 9:30pm - Saturday February 15, 2025 2:00am PST
Program B (Pacific Coast 4/5)

Special Events, Friday

10:00pm PST

The Valentine's Day Dance Party

Friday February 14, 2025 10:00pm - Saturday February 15, 2025 1:00am PST

Program A (Marquis Ballroom)

Dance until dawn (or, well, at least until very late in the evening) as DJ Dancin' Dan Murphy returns to spin some great tunes, old favorites and new grooves, all night long... And for those celebrating Valentine's Day, bring your spouse, significant other or intended to the floor!

Panelists

Dan Murphy

Born and raised in Danvers, MA. Became a Doctor Who viewer & fan in October 1980. I enjoy all aspects of the series and enjoy meeting fellow fans. You'll see me greeting you on Thursday afternoon. I'm also your Friday night DJ.

Friday February 14, 2025 10:00pm - Saturday February 15, 2025 1:00am PST
Program A (Marquis Ballroom)

Special Events, Friday

10:00am PST

Big Finish Productions 2025 Preview: Doctor Who & VamPD

Saturday February 15, 2025 10:00am - 11:15am PST

Program A (Marquis Ballroom)

Jason Haigh-Ellery of Big Finish Productions starts your Saturday with a look at what the company will be bringing to audio this year. First, it's a sneak peak at the new original series "VamPD" starring Juliet Landau, Mara Wilson and Alimi Ballard, with director Ursula Burton and producer Lizzie Worsdell. Then, guests Sean Carlsen, Lisa Greenwood, Alex Macqueen, Miles Richardson, Safiyya Ingar and producer John Dorney join Jason to talk about the various Doctor Who productions in store for this year, as well as some of the great moments from prior seasons. Don't miss it!

Guests

Alimi Ballard

VamPD

Ursula Burton

Director/Actress

Seán Carlsen

Coordinator Narvin

John Dorney

Big Finish Productions

Lisa Greenwood

Flip Jackson

Jason Haigh-Ellery

Big Finish Productions

Safiyya Ingar

Valarie Lockwood

Juliet Landau

VamPD

Alex Macqueen

The Master

Miles Richardson

Braxiatel

Mara Wilson

VamPD

Lizzie Worsdell

Big Finish Productions

Saturday February 15, 2025 10:00am - 11:15am PST
Program A (Marquis Ballroom)

Special Events, Saturday | Doctor Who Panels, Saturday

6:00pm PST

"InDoctornated" Screening

Saturday February 15, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm PST

Program A (Marquis Ballroom)

Get "inDoctornated" by experiencing tales of hope, resilience and finding the very best in the very worst, as seen through the lives of three American Doctor Who fans. This feature-length documentary makes its West Coast debut at Gallifrey One, which itself features heavily in the film. Come see what viewers have called "an emotional journey... a warm feeling to watch it. I've never seen fandom captured like this in a film" and "there’s such aspiration in Doctor Who, and I’m grateful to see something that communicates it in such a strong, powerful way."

(Also, join us on Sunday morning for the InDoctornated Meet & Greet.)

Panelists

Brian Uiga

Head of Engineering, Lasergraphics Inc

Brian is the head of engineering / lead designer for the motion picture restoration firm Lasergraphics Inc. He is also one of the subjects of the upcoming documentary "InDoctornated", following three people whose careers and passions inspired by Doctor Who are changing the world.On... Read More →

Lauren Bancroft

Ross Ruediger

Producer/Manager, Unassuming Pictures

Producer and co-director and writer of the documentary "inDoctornated." Covered "Doctor Who" in-depth since its return to TV screens in 2005 for New York Magazine and numerous other outlets. Fan since '84 via KETC in St. Louis.

Sarah Roberts

Saturday February 15, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm PST
Program A (Marquis Ballroom)

Special Events, Saturday

8:00pm PST

The Masquerade of Mandragora 2025: Gallifrey One's Costume Fashion Show

Saturday February 15, 2025 8:00pm - 9:15pm PST

Program A (Marquis Ballroom)

Our Saturday night costuming showcase (finally returning to Saturday this year), The Masquerade of Mandragora is a procession of costumes from Doctor Who and the science fiction & fantasy world in the style of a fashion show. After all costumes are presented on stage, join us in the convention center foyer to see your favorites up close; we'll also have photo backdrops available for pictures! (Or stick around for The War Games in color afterward!)

(Please note that the room will not be closed prior to the Masquerade this year so there will be no lines for seating.)

Saturday February 15, 2025 8:00pm - 9:15pm PST
Program A (Marquis Ballroom)

Special Events, Saturday | Cosplay Panels and Meet-Ups, Saturday

9:15pm PST

"The War Games" In Colour

Saturday February 15, 2025 9:15pm - 10:45pm PST

Program A (Marquis Ballroom)

Join us in the main auditorium for a special showing of the newly-colorized version of the Patrick Troughton Doctor Who classic! Time approximate after the Masquerade this year!

Saturday February 15, 2025 9:15pm - 10:45pm PST
Program A (Marquis Ballroom)

Special Events, Saturday

9:30pm PST

Saturday Night Karaoke

Saturday February 15, 2025 9:30pm - Sunday February 16, 2025 2:00am PST

Program B (Pacific Coast 4/5)

Saturday February 15, 2025 9:30pm - Sunday February 16, 2025 2:00am PST
Program B (Pacific Coast 4/5)

Special Events, Saturday

10:00am PST

Art Show Auction

Sunday February 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PST

Program E (California 3)

Gallifrey One's 2025 Art Show Auction, featuring works of art that have achieved a fixed number of bids. See the Art Show for details. (This year, the Auction takes place in the Program E room.)

Sunday February 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Program E (California 3)

Special Events, Sunday

12:00pm PST

The 2025 Bob May Memorial Charity Auction, Benefitting Cancer Support Community Los Angeles

Sunday February 16, 2025 12:00pm - 4:00pm PST

Program B (Pacific Coast 4/5)

Gallifrey One's 35th annual charity auction event, taking place starting Sunday at noon. This year's auction is in support of Cancer Support Community Los Angeles (CSCLA), which for more than 40 years, has provided free, no-cost culturally competent and linguistically accessible psychosocial cancer care for all Los Angeles cancer patients and their loved ones.

Donations for the auction are always accepted prior to the event; you can drop off your donations at our Auction Donation Room (located at the back of the panel hallway containing Program B/C/D/E). This event tends to last most of the afternoon so stop by, bid often and enjoy!

Sunday February 16, 2025 12:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Program B (Pacific Coast 4/5)

Special Events, Sunday

4:00pm PST

The Year In Review

Sunday February 16, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST

Program A (Marquis Ballroom)

A Gallifrey One tradition for more than two decades! We present a special look back at the last year of Doctor Who in the television press on both sides of the Atlantic, with stuff from the UK never seen by most American fans – interviews, features, coverage of the 2024 Doctor Who season with Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson, and so much more! Edited by Erik Engman and presented exclusively at Gallifrey One.

Sunday February 16, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Program A (Marquis Ballroom)

Special Events, Sunday

5:00pm PST

Closing Ceremonies

Sunday February 16, 2025 5:00pm - 5:30pm PST

Program A (Marquis Ballroom)

The tears, the sighs, the heartfelt goodbyes . . . Gallifrey One bids you farewell, and requests the honor of your presence at our 2026 convention. Come say goodbye to many of our guests and toast another (hopefully) successful year.

Hosted by Shaun Lyon, Program Director of Gallifrey One

Guests

Sunday February 16, 2025 5:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Program A (Marquis Ballroom)

Special Events, Sunday