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Friday, February 14
 

12:00pm PST

Forward... LARP!
Friday February 14, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
Live-action role playing, also known as LARPing, has a huge international following; think fully immersed games such as Dungeons & Dragons, historical reenactment, commedia dell’arte and much more, all rolled up into one. Join us as people involved in the LARP community discuss what it is, how they enjoy it, and how you can get involved, too!

Moderator: Louis Davenport
Guests
avatar for Tony Lee

Tony Lee

Writer
Panelists
AB
EB
IG
avatar for Louis Davenport
Friday February 14, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
  General Interest Panels, Friday

1:00pm PST

NISAR: The NASA-ISRO SAR Mission
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
Krys Blackwood from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory introduces you to NISAR, a joint climate studies mission between NASA and the Indian space agency. NISAR will measure Earth’s changing ecosystems, dynamic surfaces, and ice masses providing information about biomass, natural hazards, sea level rise, and groundwater, and will support a host of other applications.
Guests
KB

Krys Blackwood

Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
  Science Panels and Events, Friday

2:00pm PST

Classic Who Cosplay 101
Friday February 14, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
The original “classic” Doctor Who remains a very popular inspiration for cosplayers… even if many of the materials used to make the original were specific or aren’t even made any more, and fashions may have changed in the intervening years. We will cover some weirder builds and props, how to source unusual patterns or types of materials, some pros and cons of these materials, and discuss how important true screen accuracy is when creating items with these limited or different resources.

Moderator: Lisa Deutsch Harrigan
Guests
BH
Panelists
CH
EP
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Lisa Deutsch Harrigan

Auntie M
Treasurer to FandomLong time fan of Science Fiction and Fantasy- and Doctor Who.Ask me about my Definitely Not in Kansas ribbons.
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Mab Benedetto

Software engineer by day, stitcher by night. I grew up on BBC science fiction series shown on PBS in New York, and started making Classic Who and Blake’s 7 costumes as my midlife crisis activity. 
Friday February 14, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
  Cosplay Panels and Meet-Ups, Friday

3:00pm PST

Crossing the Streams
Friday February 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
It sometimes feels like you could throw a pebble down the street and hit 16 different streaming services. But within all of that mess, there’s just gotta be some good science fiction and fantasy television out there to watch, right? We’ll discuss some of our favorites, both current shows and past gems, and help you navigate your way to them.

Moderator: Heather Berberet
Panelists
CL
avatar for Heather Berberet

Heather Berberet

Psychologist, Heather M Berberet, Psy.D.
Dr. Heather Berberet is a queer clinical psychologist in private practice focusing on healing trauma. A lifelong devotee of science fiction and a die-hard Doctor Who fan, she spends her free time as co-host of the nerdy, queer, female-focused podcast, Free The Squee.
avatar for James Kerwin

James Kerwin

director/writer, eOne/Lionsgate; IndiePix; Helicon Arts
In addition to numerous film festival grand jury prizes, James’ work has earned distinctions such as the Webby, the Telly, the Geekie, the Accolade, and the Panavision New Filmmaker Grant. He was named “Best Director” and “Best Screenwriter” by New York Visionfest for Y... Read More →
JA
Friday February 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
  General Interest Panels, Friday

4:00pm PST

Do-it-Yourself Cosplay
Friday February 14, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
Creating that perfect costume for the media you love, Doctor Who or otherwise, might be daunting, but you don’t have to spend huge sums of money or take a master class in costume design. Our panel of experts will offer tips on getting started with costume design right at home, using material you may have laying around (or can grab with a quick trip down the road.)

Moderator: Amanda-Rae Prescott
Panelists
avatar for Amanda-Rae Prescott

Amanda-Rae Prescott

Independent Scholar & Freelance Reporter, N/A
Freelance journalist for Den of Geek and other publications. Contributor to Doctor Who Magazine. Doctor Who cosplayer, occasional podcast guest, and advocate for more Whovians of color to participate in fandom.
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Elizabeth Rice

A cosplayer with a love of Doctor Who and Disney and Star Wars and Marvel... How does one like things in a chill way? Host on Temple of Geek's Who Review and contributor for Temple of Geek 💕
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Ezekiel K Huerta

Arizonan Time Lord, Power Ranger, Starfleet officer, "wizzard," cosplayer, published author, certified caregiver, snarker, Christian, & wannabe werewolf
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Katherine Wheeler

Writer, Zine Creator and Cosplayer
Writes and publishes community fanzines/anthologies. Lover of the Master in all forms!
Friday February 14, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
  Cosplay Panels and Meet-Ups, Friday

5:00pm PST

Green Hydrogen: Powering the Green Energy Transition
Friday February 14, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
Scientist and science communicator Anita Sengupta returns to Gallifrey One to talk about the latest developments in green energy production, and how hydrogen really can be the way to the future.
Guests
AS

Anita Sengupta

Scientist/Engineer
Friday February 14, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
  Science Panels and Events, Friday

6:30pm PST

Shabbat Shalom Gallifrey One
Friday February 14, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
A short non-denominational service to welcome in the sabbath. All are very welcome (you don't have to be Jewish!)
Panelists
avatar for Yonatan Shamgar
Friday February 14, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
  Social Events & Meet-Ups, Friday

8:00pm PST

An Hour with Frazer Hines
Friday February 14, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
Frazer Hines sits down with the audience to reminisce about his career highlights, with clips of his work. Always a fun event at Gallifrey One (one we haven't done for quite a while), so join us!
Guests
avatar for Frazer Hines

Frazer Hines

Jamie McCrimmon
Friday February 14, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
  Interviews and Q&As, Friday
 
Saturday, February 15
 

10:00am PST

Recreate! Animate! Exterminate!
Saturday February 15, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
While some classic Doctor Who stories have been restored via animation – much of which remains quite controversial – many stories remain fully missing. While audios have been released for the missing ones, fans have recently taken it upon themselves to restore episodes, some using AI, others (such as “Mission to the Unknown”) completely restaged with new actors. This panel will discuss restoration of classic Who, the pros and cons, where we are headed, and how much is left before everything is watchable again.

Moderator: Jimmie Meader
Panelists
avatar for Erik Amaya
EE
avatar for Jimmie Meader

Jimmie Meader

Digital Nomad, Improviser, Writer, Musician, Wicked Far Away
A graduate of The Second City Training Center, Jimmie is an actor and improviser from Chicago, Illinois. As a long time member of the League of Improv Heroes, he has performed improvisational theater and music for over thirty years at numerous venues including the famed Second City... Read More →
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Sammi Kat

A lifelong fan of Doctor Who in all formats throughout the years. New Orleans native.  Avid knitter. Educator. Translator. Much more besides, don't be scared to come up and have a chat!
Saturday February 15, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
  Doctor Who Panels, Saturday

11:00am PST

Past Perfect: The Fan Days of Yesteryear
Saturday February 15, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
It’s easy to forget these days that the community of Doctor Who viewers and fans in America was a completely different experience a few decades ago. From public television pledge breaks to choppy VHS recordings traded amongst eager fans; from omnibus editions of classic Who serials to haunting the local bookstore for Target novelizations; and from fan gatherings to convention video rooms… the 1970s, 80s and 90s were an altogether different time to be a Who fan. We’ll discuss our favorite memories of those Doctor Who yesteryears.

Moderator: Crystal Lloyd
Guests
avatar for Jonathan Morris
DH

Darin Henry

Screenwriter
Panelists
CL
avatar for Mike Ferguson

Mike Ferguson

Co-host and producer of the Doctor Who podcast "Prepare the Timelash!!"
Saturday February 15, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
  Doctor Who Panels, Saturday

12:00pm PST

From Cosplay to Costumer
Saturday February 15, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
Steven Ricks has been a regular fixture at Gallifrey One conventions since 2012. His work in making high quality replica Doctor Who costumes soon got noticed by Robert Allsopp, a prop and costume maker for the show since the 1980s; after collaborating on a number of small projects, Steve found himself working on Oscar winning films, but this was nothing when it came to making for his beloved show on series 12 and 13. Hear his story from the inside and discover what it’s like to turn a dream into a reality!
Panelists
SR
Saturday February 15, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
  Cosplay Panels and Meet-Ups, Saturday |   Doctor Who Panels, Saturday

1:00pm PST

Double-O-Who: Doctor Who and Spying
Saturday February 15, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
Big Finish writer and former British intelligence operative Rossa McPhillips MBE looks at how the world of espionage continues to be a subject of intense interest throughout the show’s history. If we told you anymore about this panel, we’d have to kill you!
Guests
RM
Saturday February 15, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
  Doctor Who Panels, Saturday

2:00pm PST

Short Seasons, Long Waits
Saturday February 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
No one likes waiting two years (or longer) for a season of television when we’re passionate about the show (a problem even Doctor Who has faced of late.) But there are reasons that a dozen episodes of TV take much longer to produce today than the 26-episode seasons we enjoyed a few decades back. We’ll talk about the ever-increasing production schedules, why we should continue to expect the delays… and even how best to cope with the long wait.

Moderator: Jillian Apel
Guests
avatar for Dan Peck

Dan Peck

Writer/Role Player, Writer
Dan Peck is a WGA Award nominated writer. He has written for "Family Guy," as well as for the series' mobile games. He is the Game Master for “Good Chaotic,” a sci-fi actual play podcast. Previously, he was also a cast member of the Doctor Who RPG actual play podcast, "The Game... Read More →
CC

Cherry Cheva

Writer/Producer
Panelists
avatar for Erik Amaya
JA
Saturday February 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
  General Interest Panels, Saturday

3:00pm PST

The Ever-Changing Frame Rates of Doctor Who
Saturday February 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
Filmmaker James Kerwin presents a deep dive into the technical aspects of DOCTOR WHO as a moving image, focusing on the series’ varying frame rates and resolutions over the past 60 years (in the UK, in the U.S., and on home video) and the manner in which different analog and digital formats impact the audience’s perception
Panelists
avatar for James Kerwin

James Kerwin

director/writer, eOne/Lionsgate; IndiePix; Helicon Arts
In addition to numerous film festival grand jury prizes, James’ work has earned distinctions such as the Webby, the Telly, the Geekie, the Accolade, and the Panavision New Filmmaker Grant. He was named “Best Director” and “Best Screenwriter” by New York Visionfest for Y... Read More →
Saturday February 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
  Doctor Who Panels, Saturday

4:00pm PST

One-Season Wonders
Saturday February 15, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
History is full of stories given the briefest life on television, and yet they endure in our hearts for years and decades that follow. Our panel will discuss the best single-season science fiction, fantasy, horror and genre shows, the ones that live on through literature and games and fan spirit, and why it is they still matter to us.

Moderator: Jennice Otto
Panelists
avatar for Derek McCaw

Derek McCaw

Editor-in-Chief, Fanboy Planet
I run Fanboy Planet, a website, podcast/vidcast covering comics, movies, and TV. I occasionally write comics and co-wrote "I Was Flesh Gordon," available now. I also write and perform horror short stories as well as do improv and voice over work.
avatar for Jennice Otto
avatar for Lee Whiteside

Lee Whiteside

Webmaster, AZSF.ORG
SFTV Guru, AZ Conrunner
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Taylor Deatherage

Convention Planner, Chicago TARDIS
Convention planner and Social Media Manager/Communications for Chicago TARDIS.Marketing & Comms for fan-run conventions in the Midwest, nerdy small biz owner, cosplayer, and (sometimes) writer.Queer & non-binary (they/them).(Find me on most platforms as theyseekherthere!)
Saturday February 15, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
  General Interest Panels, Saturday

5:00pm PST

Circular Gallifreyan Workshop
Saturday February 15, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
Shawna (Mythic Geekdom) returns to teach how to read, write, and develop your own artistic style in the (now canonical) Circular Gallifreyan script! This year they are joined by none other than Circular Gallifreyan creators and developers Loren Sherman and Annie (Sirkles) Drahos themselves! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you won’t want to miss! Queue up early; this workshop fills up fast!
Panelists
AD
LS
SH
Saturday February 15, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
  Doctor Who Panels, Saturday
 
Sunday, February 16
 

10:00am PST

InDoctornated Meet & Greet / Q & A
Sunday February 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
You saw the documentary movie on Saturday night, now come and hang out with its creators and subjects. Share with us your reactions to the film and find out more about the people both in front of and behind the “inDoctornated” camera.
Panelists
avatar for Brian Uiga

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 →
LB
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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.
SR
Sunday February 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
  Social Events & Meet-Ups, Sunday

11:00am PST

Drawing the Line: AI and the Creative Process
Sunday February 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
It’s a major topic on everyone’s minds today… when is artificial intelligence acceptable to use in assisting creative work, and where should we draw the line? Is AI an inevitable partner in the creative process, or is it tantamount to theft of other people’s material? And how do we achieve a happy medium?

Moderator: Josh Oren
Guests
avatar for Jonathan Morris
RM
DJ
BS

Blair Shedd

Ilustrator
Panelists
AR
JO
Sunday February 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
  General Interest Panels, Sunday

12:00pm PST

How Sci-Fi Shaped the Future
Sunday February 16, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
Once upon a time, films, television shows and printed media promised life in 2025 would be full of wrist communicators, fancy video screens and scanning devices… and now we live in a world with smartphones, tablets and wearable technology. We’ll talk about where speculative fiction thought we would be heading, how much we’ve achieved, and how much is yet to come (will we ever see those flying cars?)

Moderator: Crystal Lloyd
Panelists
avatar for Ani Bundel

Ani Bundel

Associate Editor
Ani Bundel has been blogging professionally since 2010. A DC native, Hufflepuff, and Keyboard Khaleesi, she spends all her non-writing time taking pictures of her cats. Regular bylines also found on MSNBC, Paste, Primetimer, and others. A Woman's Place Is In Your Face. Cat Approved... Read More →
CL
JD
avatar for Ric Bretschneider

Ric Bretschneider

Producer, Columnist, Reviewer, RAB Endeavors
Ric Bretschneider is a technologist, trouble maker, and problem solver whose interests outstretch his available time by a significant magnitude.Professionally he splits his time between attempting to raise the quality of business communications, particularly presenting, and a love... Read More →
Sunday February 16, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
  General Interest Panels, Sunday

1:00pm PST

Remembering "Press Gang"
Sunday February 16, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
Join us as we discuss Press Gang, Steve Moffat's first great series which includes plenty of Doctor Who easter eggs (before he became show runner of Doctor Who). The ITV children's show featured the origin of Moffat's excellent time wimey storytelling style and his pairing of great characters that are a Hallmark of his writing style.

Moderator: Nick Seidler
Panelists
NS
Sunday February 16, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
  General Interest Panels, Sunday

2:00pm PST

Anime-zing!
Sunday February 16, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
Anime offers such a wide range of genres and subjects, with content spanning many decades. Many of us got into anime when we were in our teens…some of us never left. Our panelists will give you insights into the best of anime in film and television, as well as the most convenient places to start getting into everything Japan’s powerhouse has to offer.

Moderator: Alec Orrock
Guests
RN

Robert Napton

Legendary Productions
Panelists
avatar for Alec Orrock

Alec Orrock

Anime Los Angeles
AT
BM
Sunday February 16, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
  General Interest Panels, Sunday

3:00pm PST

Big Finish Talk Back
Sunday February 16, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
Join representatives from Big Finish Productions for our annual 'talk back' session for listeners of the company's various audio series.
Guests
avatar for Jason Haigh-Ellery

Jason Haigh-Ellery

Big Finish Productions
LW

Lizzie Worsdell

Big Finish Productions
Sunday February 16, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)
  Doctor Who Panels, Sunday
 
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