Furry Weekend Atlanta: Full Schedule

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1:00am EDT

After Dark Sketchbook Swap

Saturday May 10, 2025 1:00am - 2:00am EDT

A sketchbook swap in which only those 18+ can participate, that way it can be kink-friendly and any depictions of characters (boundaries of artists involved permitting) are fair game.

Speakers

Indigo

Saturday May 10, 2025 1:00am - 2:00am EDT
Hilton Atlanta $R$163

Panels, AD

Room 2-A (208-211)

11:30am EDT

Acting with Art Workshop

Saturday May 10, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT

Hilton Atlanta

“Acting with Art” is a traveling, in-depth art workshop for all skill levels to learn from a professional how to utilize drawings in sequential acting to tell a story or convey emotions. The workshop is approachable, delivered with humor and encouragement to let loose and not focus on how "good" a drawing is, rather, how well it communicates. AwA has been a popular, room-packing workshop panel at many conventions across the United States

Speakers

AP "Pinkie" Davis

Saturday May 10, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Hilton Atlanta $R$163

Panels, Creative Arts

Room 2-A (208-211)

12:30pm EDT

How to Organize in the Furry Fandom

Saturday May 10, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

Hilton Atlanta

Do you feel distressed and powerless in the face of current events? As furries, what options are there to constructively build a future where we can all be safe and provided for? In this freshly illustrated and completely new rewrite our previous “Organize” talk, we will talk about the unique position of furry, and offer comprehensive ways we can work together to provide a joyful and meaningful future for everyone. Q&A and free zines after the talk!

Speakers

Jonathan Vair Duncan

Sasha R Jones

Saturday May 10, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Hilton Atlanta $R$163

Panels, GOH/CA

Room 2-A (208-211)

2:30pm EDT

WCAnimated: The World of Warrior Cats Through Indie Animation

Saturday May 10, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Hilton Atlanta

The Warrior Cats fandom has always been at the forefront of independent animation, with fan-made animations garnering over 500 million views in the series’ 22-year history. From this community of animators and battle cat enthusiasts, WCAnimated was born. WCAnimated is a by-fans, for-fans project creating an animated web series inspired by the Warriors books. Join the team behind WCA as we share our journey of reimagining the world of Warrior Cats for animation. This panel will include a detailed look at our production, tips on creating and sustaining your own animation project, and maybe even a sneak peek at our first episode…

This panel will conclude with a Q&A segment.

Speakers

Showtune Cockatoo (Tune)

Tune, or Showtune Cockatoo, is an Egyptian-American director, writer, and production coordinator currently living in New York City. A longtime fan of all things animation and animal xenofiction, she serves as WCAnimated’s Director and Head of Story. Besides WCAnimated, she also... Read More →

Yemi Kanmi (Shiro)

Yemi Kanmi, also known under the alias "Shirokishi," is a Nigerian-American composer, songwriter, and audio engineer. Having a strong passion for animated media, they have served as an assistant to composer Brad Breeck (Gravity Falls, The Owl House, Kiff, etc.) and have scored upwards... Read More →

King Cabbage

Marji Bordner (King) is a professional animator and animation instructor at Columbus State University with credits across television and mobile games including Squidbillies, WordGirl, Minomonsters, and CatGame! She has also lent her talents to the indie space for titles like Helluva... Read More →

Mariah Tekulve

Mariah loves drawing weird critters and now it's her professional job! As the project’s Art Director, she developed the iconic WCAnimated art style and has been at the forefront of the project's development since its conception. She is allergic to cats. This does not stop her from... Read More →

Saturday May 10, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Hilton Atlanta $R$163

Panels, Creative Arts

Room 2-A (208-211)

4:00pm EDT

So you want to be an actor/voice actor

Saturday May 10, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Hilton Atlanta

Have you ever wanted to be on the big screen or be the voice of a beloved cartoon character? If so then come on by to learn some beginning tips and tricks to help you along your journey to make it big time. Audience participation will definitely be needed

Speakers

TyeDye

Saturday May 10, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Hilton Atlanta $R$163

Panels, Creative Arts

Room 2-A (208-211)