This award was created in 2004 in memory of Kenneth F. Uhland, an outstanding and dedicated volunteer in both fandom and local community services.

This years winner of the Ken Uhland Award in recognition of service to fandom will be announced on stage just after the end of the last performance for costume contest.

The SiliCon Fan Swap Meet will be on Friday Oct. 5th! Bring all your unwanted treasures and turn them into cold hard cash (that you can then spend guilt free at the con!) The Fan Swap Meet opens at 3:30pm and is free to all paid convention attendees! Bring whatever you can carry in one load and set up for some old fashioned bartering and trading :-) The spaces are strictly first come first serve and you can sell or trade as much stuff as you can bring in ONE load to the Swap Meet. Person's exceeding these limits will be asked to remove themselves from the Swap Meet (let's keep it nice people!) Try to limit it to genre specific items and no firearms, explosives, pornography, food, or sentient life forms allowed :-)

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm in San Martin Room/San Simeon Room

SLIME CITY

85mins (plus Q&A from Greg Lamberson & Robert)

Synopsis: A student moves into a run-down building in New York City. His bizarre neighbors make a concoction in their apartment they call wine, but when he takes some of it, he turns into a deformed, murderous monster. A fun film filled with bums, oozing puss, an actress that plays duel roles, and one of the coolest runaway brains sequences you will ever see!

This 25^th Anniversary of the cult film includes a panel with director Greg Lamberson and star Robert Craig Sabien.

POCAHAUNTUS

91 mins (plus Q&A from Veronica Craven, Eliza, etc.)

Synopsis: “She is Hot, She is Sexy, and She is Super Pissed!” The ghost of “PocaHauntus” comes back every 100 hundred years to avenge the death of her ancestors. After a group of supposed strangers arrive at Camp Legend by way of mysterious invites, they later learn that their descendants all had ties to the slaughter of PocaHauntus’ tribe. Who will survive? Who will hook up? And most importantly, will PocaHauntus get her revenge? Stars Barry Ratcliffe (“Dead & Breakfast”), Eliza Swenson (“Candy Stripers”), Cory Knauf (“The Hamiltons”), and Tasha Dixon (the real Miss Arizona 2001).

This Premiere Screening of new horror film POCAHAUNTUS includes a panel with director Veronica Crave, Assistant Director/ Producer Molly Celaschi, Writer/ Star Barry Ratcliffe, Leading Lady/ Scream Queen Eliza Swenson, and more!

EL MUERTO

PG-13 90mins (plus Q&A from Javier Hernandez)

Synopsis: Diego de la Muerte (Wilmer Valderrama from “That 70s Show”) is a Latino-American living in East L.A. where the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration is right around the corner. Diego dresses up as a zombie mariachi before going to a party, in the process tattooing an Aztech death symbol onto himself. On the way, his car crashes and he is killed. He is sent to the Land of the Dead, where he is sacrificed to the God of Death, who rips Diego's heart out and seals it in a clay pot, giving him total control over his soul. Diego is then returned to Earth, imprisoned inside of his dead body, his make-up permanently etched onto his face. Now, endowed with the dark power to restore life or to take it, he must battle against the dark god for his soul, and for the souls of those he loves.

This Screening includes a panel with Associate Producer Javier Hernandez whose comic book was the basis for the film.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

R - 92 mins

Synopsis: Nothing bad could ever happen on quiet, tree lined Wormwood Drive. At least that's what Bob and Wendi Petersen thought, before they met their new neighbor... But behind every perfect neighborhood, there hides a dark secret. On Wormwood Drive that secret is named Adrien Trumbull. Seemingly friendly, yet disturbingly intense, the hulking Trumbull welcomes his young new neighbors with a greeting of a box chocolates and kind words. Touched by his neighborly gestures, Bob and Wendi gratefully accept Trumbull's thoughtful gifts and friendship. However, Trumbull is not at all what he seems to be. Behind his welcoming grin lurks a dark obsession with poison and self-mutilation and within the walls of his rancid home, hides pure madness. For Bob and Wendi Petersen, the neighborhood of their dreams is about to become a living nightmare. As darkness falls, they will soon learn the true meaning of fear. For on Wormwood Drive, the night has eyes and the neighbors are watching. Based on two true stories.

THE GIRL NEXT DOOR

R 90mins

Synopsis: Based on the Jack Ketchum novel of the same name, the film follows the 1965 true story about Sylvia Likens who was brutally tortured and eventually murdered in the basement of a family member's Indiana home….most of which was the doing of the neighborhood children as adults either turned a blind eye or encouraged it. Produced by Andrew van den Houten (“Headspace”).

CLOSET SPACE

R – 90mins

Synopsis: There are thin places between this world and the next where dark, ancient, unfathomable beings chew and dig, moving inexorably closer, driven by alien thoughts and desires. What happens when the hunger for knowledge comes up against the insatiable hunger for flesh? Six grad students learn the answer as they explore the depths of the Closet Space. A hastily assembled rescue party turns into a movable feast where mere survival becomes a nearly unreachable goal. Can any of them escape or will the Closet Space claim each one, body and soul? Directed by Mel House (“Witchcraft 13”) from a script by Jason Stewart (“Fearmakers”).

TRANSMORPHERS

light R – 85mins

Synopsis: A race of alien robots has conquered the Earth and forced humanity underground. After three hundred years of domination, a small group of humans develop a plan to defeat the mechanical invaders in the ultimate battle between man and machine. Directed by Leigh Scott (“Dracula’s Curse”) and stars Eliza Swenson (“Frankenstein Reborn”).

Gris Grimly’s Cannibal Flesh Riot

PG-13 - 30mins

Synopsis: &ldquot;Oozes cannibalistic Charm.&rdquot; – HorrorYearbook.com. Stash and Hub, two redneck ghouls, journey through a graveyard to do what ghouls have done for centuries: grave defiling and cannibalism. On their midnight walk, they rant about their idiosyncrasies. But Stash and Hub have raided the resting place of the deceased one too many times and the dead do not take lightly being fed on for centuries. This short film is the directorial debut for author/illustrator Gris Grimly (“Santa Claws” book).

WEREWOLF IN A WOMENS PRISON

R – 85mins

Synopsis: Set in the fictional third world country of Canpuna, 'Werewolf in a Womens Prison' is the story of Sarah (Victoria De Mare), when camping with her boyfriend, is attacked by a werewolf. She wakes up in a corrupt prison only to find out her boyfriend has been torn apart and she is the only suspect. Forced to do things only found in a prison populated only by women it's only a matter of time until that strange bite starts to take effect. Directed by Jeff Leroy (“Creepies”) and stars a ton of babes.

NOW YOU SEE ME, NOW YOU DON’T

PG-13 – 32min

Synopsis: It seemed like an ordinary day. Dad is experimenting in the lab, Mom is at home boiling water, while their six year old son, Alex is playing around her. But this day is different. This day Dad brings something home from the lab. And the next morning...Alex becomes invisible.

This Hungarian film (“Most látszom, most nem látszom”) with English subtitles won “Best Of” in the Thriller category at DragonCon 2006.

RACE

PG-13 – 99mins

Synopsis: A team of extreme racers vying for the Star Car championship stumbles onto a plot to annihilate the peacekeeping alliance. As the stakes rise with every click of the speedometer, the Finals become a battle of survival with the fate of the universe hanging in the balance. This action CG movie is geared towards the gaming community and should appeal to children and adults equally.

“152”

PG-13 – 32min

Synopsis: “/There is no light at the end of the tunnel/.” Three friends entered a tunnel on a bet...they came out with something...unimaginable. This scary Japanese flick is directed by an American and features English subtitles. Similar to “One Missed Call,” the characters are digitally stalked by an unseen force. Can you figure out the significance of “152”?

Heidi Martinuzzi’s WRETCHED

R – 20mins

Synopsis: Jenny and her husband Eric (famous critic Joe Bob Briggs) sit at a diner eating a cheap meal of burgers, fries and chocolate cake. Through their ever-increasing arguments and Jenny's constant visits to the ladies room, the audience will start to learn how close to losing her sanity Jenny really is, and how oblivious Eric is when it comes to Jenny's disorder.

Co-directed by Heidi Martinuzzi (Pretty-Scary.net) and written based on her experiences with bulimia, depression, and abusive relationships. SFX is provided by Greg Nicotero (George Romero’s “Land of the Dead”).

Michelle Fatale’s THE CLEANER

R – 23mins

Synopsis: This short film tells the story of Grace and her struggle with obsessive compulsive disorder. It affects her relationship with her husband, her job, and every aspect of day to day life. After a series of unfortunate events, her life begins to crumble before her eyes. Watch and see what happens in this twisted tale of obsession, horror, and revenge.

Stars Kristin Burke (“Being Michael Madsen”) and Shannon Lark (creator of “The Chainsaw Mafia” and dancer for “The Living Dead Girlz”).

CROW PURGATORY

R – 53mins

Synopsis: Angels of the Afterlife return to Earth to hunt down a Soul Stealing demon only to be tempted by their former human lives. Originally created for a special event called SFCROW2K4, this fan film explores new sides of the Crow myth and introduces brand new characters.

SLAYER

R - 90 mins

Synopsis: Eric Carlson, a young college student, witnesses a brutal slaying in the hills of Amherst, Massachusetts. After some investigation, Eric slowly discovers the unpleasant reality behind the popular vampire myth. As a clean up crew member for a local team of slayers, Eric becomes disillusioned with the romanticized aspects of violence and learns the truth is never as simple as black and white.

Notice! The schedule is still being worked as we speak. Expect some changes and additions to the schedule right up until the convention. There will be updated schedules available at the convention. Be prepared for some great surprises!

Notice! The schedule is still being worked as we speak. Expect some changes and additions to the schedule right up until the convention. There will be updated schedules available at the convention. Be prepared for some great surprises!

Sunday, October 7th, 2007

Presentation - Anime
12:00 am - 3:30 pm in San Carlos Room
Bay Area Animation Society
Yes, once again, the Bay Area Animation Society is bringing anime to SiliCon! The Anime Room is in the San Carlos room (around the corner from the restrooms by the main elevator bank) from 3:00 pm Friday afternoon to 3:30 pm Sunday afternoon. The anime being shown will feature the latest from Japan and some older favorites. In keeping with the dual themes of this year's SiliCon will showcase both anime that was adapted from novels in Japan and some anime titles that might just scare the bejeezus out of you. Be sure to check the door of the anime room, Siwire, and SiliCon's info desk for a posted schedule listing what titles will be showing and when. As usual, actual titles and showing times may change without notice due to unforeseen circumstances. Some of the scheduled titles may be replaced at the last minute by some special surprises! Due to prior experiences with locales that have curfews, BAAS does check audience members for proof of age between midnight and 6:00 am – and besides, if you’re under 18, you need your sleep (in a bed) anyways!

Other - The Eye of Argon
12:00 am - 3:00 am in Monterey Room
Stay up late reading the silliest story ever written out loud, taking turns, trying not to crack up or you'll lose your turn. No, really. This is a respected fannish tradition and it's fun!

Presentation - MIDNIGHT MOVIE MASSACRE
12:00 am - 2:30 am in Siskiyou Ballroom/Donnor Pass Ballroom
Michael Paul Girard, Sara Parrell
Starts at 11:30 Meet the Cast of Stupid Teenagers Give Prizes Screen STUPID TEENS MUST DIE – R - 90 mins Meet director Michael Paul Girard Anchor Bay Giveaway Screen RUGSUCKERS FROM MARS - R - 87mins

Showing - 152
10:00 am - 10:30 am in Siskiyou Ballroom/Donnor Pass Ballroom
See Film Listing

Panel - Art and Tarot
10:00 am - 11:15 am in Monterey Room
Melanie Gendron
The Tarot has traditional elements and interpretations. How does a modern artist include the traditions while creating art for Tarot?

Showing - THE GIRL NEXT DOOR
10:00 am - 11:15 am in Carmel Room
R See film listing for full description of this true crime story film

Panel - How Long till 'Better Than Life'?
10:00 am - 11:15 am in San Martin Room
Robert Hole, Jr., Candace Lowe, Raymond Nelson, Kennita Watson
How long will it be till a substitute reality will be able to seem better than life? How will this influence society?

Panel - SF/SF -- The E-zine
10:00 am - 11:15 am in Silicon Valley Room
Chris Garcia, Jean Martin
How are conditions changing for this fine local E-zine andf for Electronic Zines in general? What can we expect in the next year and in the next decade?

Panel - Filmmaking - the personal art
10:00 am - 11:15 am in San Juan Room
Ramzi Abed, Mel House, Nina Kempf, Christophe Pettus, Dave Reda
The personal film - is it possible today? Where can it be made? Where can it be seen?

Showing - Now You See Me, Now You Don't
10:30 am - 11:00 am in Siskiyou Ballroom/Donnor Pass Ballroom
See Filmlist

Showing - POCAHAUNTUS
11:00 am - 12:20 pm in Siskiyou Ballroom/Donnor Pass Ballroom
Veronica Craven, Neil D'Monte
R This Premier Screening of new horror film - see Film Listing for complete description. Pocahauntus will be followed by a panel/reception in the Silicon Valley Room with director Veronica Craven, Assistant Director/Producer Molly Celaschi, Writer/Star Barry Ratcliffe, Leading Lady/Scream Queen Eliza Swenson, and more

Reading - Reading - Lillian Csernica
11:00 am - 12:00 pm in Bayshore Foyer
Lillian Csernica
Lillian Csernica writes horror and fantasy and...

Panel - Through Airport Security
11:30 am - 12:45 pm in San Juan Room
Stacy Meyn, Tracy Newby
Costumers, fans, prop people, recreation groups, people who do rituals, all kinds of people need to carry unusual objects on a plane. How can you manage to take it along? Costumers and former airport security guards collaborate.

Panel - Blogging on Myspace
11:30 am - 12:45 pm in Poolside Foyer
Robert Haines, Brett Hunt, Shawn Murray
The people who do The Popcorn Review and some of their friends tell you about doing a blog, how to give it your own style, what can go wrong and how to fix it, and answer your questions about doing your own blog.

Panel - Women Warriors and Warrior Queens
11:30 am - 12:45 pm in Silicon Valley Room
Barbara Hambly
Barbara Hambly, Diana Paxson How does a culture change when women can fight? How do cultures where women are not fighters interact with those cultures? Two writers with extensive knowledge of warrior women discuss - it should be lively!

Panel - Onstage - Movement & Presentation
11:30 am - 12:45 pm in Monterey Room
Kevin Roche (M), Andrew Trembley
Costume Con 26 Chair Kevin Roche leads a panel about Stage Presence and use of your space for masquerade presentation

Panel - Looking at "indie" comics
11:30 am - 12:45 pm in San Martin Room
Joshua Fialkov, Stephanie Lesniak, Jim Mahfood, Derek McCaw (M)
A look at independant comics.

Showing - NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
11:30 am - 12:45 pm in Carmel Room
R-See Film Listing

Showing - GRIZ GRIMLY'S Cannibal Flesh Riot
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm in Siskiyou Ballroom/Donnor Pass Ballroom
PG-13 Eccentric, Iconoclastic film maker Griz Grimly shows his newest short film. Discussion time afterward.

Reception - Pocahauntus Creators Panel and Reception
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm in Bayshore Foyer
Molly Celaschi, Veronica Craven (M)
Following the Premiere Screening of new horror film PocaHauntus, a panel & reception for Director Veronica Craven, Assistant Director/Producer Molly Celaschi, Writer/Star Barry Ratcliffe, and Leading Lady/Scream Queen Eliza Swenson.

Gaming - Looney Labs Game Demo
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm in San Simeon Room
Eric Zuckerman
Come play Looney Labs Games. Crazy, fun, Sunday afternoon

Panel - Character Development
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm in San Martin Room
Lillian Csernica, Steve Englehart, Elizabeth Gibson, Marty Halpern (M), Dan Wickline
A workshop in character development: Be all that you can believe. Making your characters true to themselves and their world. This workshop applies to character development for print, pictures, and performance.

Panel - Acting for Genre Films & Media
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm in Silicon Valley Room
Neil Kaplan, Sara Parrell, Robert Sabin
How does acting for an over-the-top horror film differ from being the beset hero of a realistic film or the Voice of the Evil Overlord?

Panel - Sci Fi Military Costuming
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm in San Juan Room
Christofer Bertani, Johanna Mead (M), Kevin Roche, Andrew Trembley, Jennifer Wylie
Creating uniforms for an invented or fictional military.

Signing - Autograph Session - Diana Paxson
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm in Bayshore Foyer
Diana Paxson, author of Ravens of Avalon and The Golden Hills of Westria, has a signing.

Exhibition - Fashion Show
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm in Siskiyou Ballroom/Donnor Pass Ballroom
Some of the latest fashions in Cosplay, with Cosplay District and special guests.

Showing - FILM PREVIEW
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm in Carmel Room/Monterey Room
Ramzi Abed, Sean Cain, Shawn Cain, Molly Celaschi (M), Rick Diaz, Mel House, Gregory Lamberson, Jonathan Lewis, Robert Sabin
The Film Preview Panel will be showcasing upcoming films and series presented by most of the filmmakers and casts. We will take a look at some future horror film DVD releases, some theatrical trailers, a new horror series, sequels to hit films, and debuts from first time directors. Come and meet the directors as they talk about their films, present trailers and never before seen footage, and engage in Q&A with the audience. - Guillermo Del Toro?s THE ORPHANAGE (min) - KISS FROM THE GRAVE (min) with directors Shawn Cain, Rick Diaz and cast - JOHNNY GRUESOME (min) with creator Greg Lamberson - BLACK DAHLIA MOVIE (2.5min) with director Ramzi Abed and cast - NAKED UNDERNEATH THE WATER (min) with director Sean Cain - TERROR TOONS 1.5 (10min) includes director/ SFX artist Joe Castro - FEARMAKERS (min) - BLACK DEVIL DOLL (min) with director Jonathan Lewis and cast - THE FLESH KEEPER (min) with director Gerald Nott and cast - ?5 Minute Horror Series? (5min) with creator Robert Craig Sabien - ?Reaper Madness? Short (min) with director Philip Snyder - Untitled Mel House Project (min) with director Mel House and cast

Panel - There was this Vamp...Writing About Vampires
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm in Silicon Valley Room
Kevin Murphy
Vampires and ways to present them, first person and third person. How to work with our or another culture's notion of Vamps; where can you tweak and where do you need to keep to the common assumptions?

Panel - Superheroes Have Feelings Too
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm in San Martin Room
Chris Garcia (M), Austin Grossman, Matthew Joseph Harrington
Writers tell about superhero angst and elation!

Panel - Shotguns in Space
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm in San Juan Room
Douglas Berry (M), Marshall Clevesy, Raymond Nelson, Tracy Newby
- Arms and armor in the final frontier. Assuming we don't have nifty blasters, what are the advantages and drawbacks of different weapons in space?

Panel - Hiss & Purr
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm in San Martin Room
How did you like Silicon? What would you like to see more of? What would you like to see changed?

Notice! The schedule is still being worked as we speak. Expect some changes and additions to the schedule right up until the convention. There will be updated schedules available at the convention. Be prepared for some great surprises!

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Presentation - Anime
12:00 am - 12:00 am in San Carlos Room
Bay Area Animation Society
Yes, once again, the Bay Area Animation Society is bringing anime to SiliCon! The Anime Room is in the San Carlos room (around the corner from the restrooms by the main elevator bank) from 3:00 pm Friday afternoon to 3:30 pm Sunday afternoon. The anime being shown will feature the latest from Japan and some older favorites. In keeping with the dual themes of this year's SiliCon will showcase both anime that was adapted from novels in Japan and some anime titles that might just scare the bejeezus out of you. Be sure to check the door of the anime room, Siwire, and SiliCon's info desk for a posted schedule listing what titles will be showing and when. As usual, actual titles and showing times may change without notice due to unforeseen circumstances. Some of the scheduled titles may be replaced at the last minute by some special surprises! Due to prior experiences with locales that have curfews, BAAS does check audience members for proof of age between midnight and 6:00 am – and besides, if you’re under 18, you need your sleep (in a bed) anyways!

Showing - THE CROW - PURGATORY 2
1:30 am - 3:00 am in Siskiyou Ballroom/Donnor Pass Ballroom
R- Director of the film, THE CROW: PURGATORY 2) * The CROW - PURGATORY 2 - DESCIPLE will be accompanied by the producer (PIERRE PARKER), and lead actors (SHARISE PARVIZ and DAVID LOCKHART) THE CROW: PURGATORY 2 at SiliCon 08'. About the movie: "THE CROW: PURGATORY 2" is the sequel to the popular independent Fan Film / Spinoff inspired by James O'Barr's THE CROW filmed here in the Bay Area. The film dives into an alternate vision behind the Crow myth granting an original storyline while paying homage to the graphic novel. The movie was recently featured at Festival De Cannes and will be shown at the Oakland International Film Festival in October".

Presentation - I Can't Draw - Beginning Cartooning 101
10:00 am - 11:15 am in Monterey Room
Brian Kolm
Brian Kolm of Atomic Bear Comics shows budding cartoonists how to do it.

Showing - TRANSMORPHERS
10:00 am - 11:25 am in Siskiyou Ballroom/Donnor Pass Ballroom
Light R rated See Film Listing

Panel - Horror Writers Panel
10:00 am - 11:15 am in Pine Ballroom
Kevin Murphy, John Reynolds, Gregory Solis, Jordan Stoen (M), Fred Wiehe, Simon Wood
Horror writers of screenplays and fiction discuss the peculiar needs of their craft.

Showing - CLOSET SPACE
10:00 am - 11:30 am in Oak Ballroom/Fir Ballroom
Mel House
R-See Film Listing

Panel - Bit Parts Discussion
10:00 am - 11:15 am in Cedar Ballroom
Sarah Gordon, Caroline Murrey, Dave Reda (M), Peter Redman, Jon Rosenberg, Karl Schweitzer
The director and makers of Bit Parts discuss their film and answer questions from the audience.

Other - Browncoats Birds of a Feather
10:00 am - 11:15 am in San Martin Room
Silicon Valley Browncoats host an informal gathering for folk who like Serenity and Firefly and want to talk about them with congenial people. Thad Gunn

Presentation - Global Warming
10:00 am - 11:15 am in Carmel Room
Patricia MacEwen
We're past the tipover point and there is no avoiding it. So... what can we do about it? Hi and low tech approaches from Pat McEwen

Panel - Cross Cultural Romance - Only Good for a Subplot?
10:00 am - 11:15 am in San Juan Room
Lillian Csernica (M), Kathy Watts
Cross cultural romance can spark an interest in the dynamics of culture itself, can furthur the story or exposition, can subtly make a point that is necessary for the plot conclusion -- or fall horribly to the ground with a clunk. How to do this? and How to do this well?

Reception - Meet the Actors
11:00 am - 11:45 am in Silicon Valley Room
Neil D'Monte, Sarah Gordon, Neil Kaplan, Sara Parrell, John Reynolds, Robert Sabin
Most of the Film Stars and Actors have table space or will be present during a screening. We wanted the fans to have a chance to meet at a scheduled time in an informal setting. ALL ACTORS are invited.

Panel - Film Making on a Blue Collar Budget
11:30 am - 12:45 pm in San Martin Room
Sean Cain, Veronica Craven, Jeff Lunzaga, Christophe Pettus, Kathy Watts
How did you get that film made with almost no money? Experienced and newer filmakers tell their stories.

Presentation - Future Forensics
11:30 am - 12:45 pm in Cedar Ballroom
Robert Hole, Jr., Candace Lowe, Patricia MacEwen (M), Stacy Meyn, Jordan Stoen
what's science fiction on CSI right now, what we'll have in the near future and what we can expect to have at the turn of the coming century G.Scott Heckenlively

Showing - WRETCHED
11:30 am - 12:00 pm in Oak Ballroom/Fir Ballroom
R-A new short film by Heidi Martinuzzi

Panel - Fascinating Fantasy
11:30 am - 12:45 pm in San Juan Room
Lela Dowling, Todd Farmer, Kevin Murphy (M)
A panel for people who create and/or love fantasy to talk about fantasy that shaped them and fantasy they have made.

Presentation - How to Get Recognition as an Artist - and Sell Your Art
11:30 am - 12:45 pm in Monterey Room
Dann Lopez, Phil Yeh
How to show and sell your art. Dann Lopez and Phil Yeh, a sketchpad, and an hour of advice, memories, descriptive drawing, and schmoozing.

Showing - EL MUERTO
11:30 am - 2:00 pm in Siskiyou Ballroom/Donnor Pass Ballroom
Javier Hernandez (M)
PG-13 Javier Hernandez's comic protagonist translated to the big screen. Javier will be available for a short Q&A after the film

Panel - Oh #$!@ It Broke: Dealing with and Preventing Costuming Emergencies"
11:30 am - 12:45 pm in Carmel Room
Johanna Mead, Darieum Pagani, Kevin Roche, Dany Slone (M), Jennifer Wylie
A bit more indepth discussion on how to check a costume for potential trouble spots, the most important items for a repair kit, and what to do in those moments where, literally, something breaks last minute, onstage, or anywhere.

Presentation - Italian Zombie Makeover
11:30 am - 12:45 pm in Pine Ballroom
Joe Castro
Watch as an ordinary con-goer is transformed into an Italian Zombie by makeup/special effects guru Joe Castro

Reading - Reading - Fred Wiehe
11:30 am - 12:30 pm in Bayshore Foyer
Fred Wiehe
Fred Wiehe reads from his new works

Gaming - Fantasy Flight Games #1
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm in San Simeon Room
Cedric Chin
Fantasy Flight Games featuring The Descent, a future fantasy dungeoncrawl and the Anima RPG card game

Reception - Meet the Comic Makers
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm in Silicon Valley Room
Rachel Dukes, Todd Farmer, Joshua Fialkov, Robert Haines, Brett Hunt, Molly Kiely, Randy Kintz, Jim Mahfood, Mat Nastos
All the Comic artists, writers, publishers, pencillers, inkers, etc. are invited to meet the fans in the Silicon Valley Room. This event will be the kickoff for the Comics Jam

Auction - Autograph Session Barbara Hambly
12:00 pm - 12:50 pm in Bayshore Foyer
Special Guest Barbara Hambly Autographs her books (available in Dealer Room)

Showing - THE CLEANER
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm in Oak Ballroom/Fir Ballroom
R New short horror film by Michelle Fatale (See Film Listing for Description)

Panel - Wretched and The Cleaner Directors Speak
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm in Oak Ballroom/Fir Ballroom
Michelle Fatale
The directors of Wretched and The Cleaner, Heidi Martinuzzi and Michelle Fatale, discuss their films.

Panel - How to Enter a Masquerade
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm in Carmel Room
Hilary Ayer (M), Christofer Bertani, Jean Martin
with Masquerade Directors Mark Corey and Matt Clayson: So you love to make and wear costumes? And now you're ready for the next step, showing them on stage at a costume competition or masquerade. How do you do that? Come to this panel to find out.

Panel - How an Actor Creates a Character
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm in Monterey Room
Neil Kaplan, Robert Sabin
Actor Guests tell you how they create the characters you see

Reading - Reading & Autographs- Matthew Joseph Harrington
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm in Bayshore Foyer
Matthew Joseph Harrington
Matthew Joseph Harrington reads selections from Man-Kzin Wars XII, not yet in print

Other - Silicon 2007 Comics Jam
1:00 pm - 1:00 am in Silicon Valley Room
Pro and fan artists collaborate in a continued story 'comic' from noon to midnight Saturday in the Silicon Valley Room, top of the stairs by the ballrooms (remember where you got your badge? The top of those stairs). Drop by any time to see the panels that have already been created, or to create your own. Note that Comic Related Panels will be going on here too, so please be inspired by the discussion rather than joining in... Last year's Comics Jam is viewable from the Silicon 07 website; it will be auctioned off at our charity auction on Saturday.

Panel - 10 Dos & Don'ts for New Writers
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm in San Juan Room
Elizabeth Gibson, Marty Halpern (M), Jordan Stoen, Simon Wood
to follow

Panel - Images of People of Color
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm in Cedar Ballroom
Barbara Hambly, Mel House, Wanda Kurtcu (M), Jean Martin
Who are the notable characters in fiction and film who are believable people of color, not just in description, but in culture and character? What about people of color in historical times or in the projected future?

Panel - Critters - Character Performance Panel
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm in San Martin Room
Anthony Spangler (M)
Critters By the Bay Presents Character Performance A expensive costume is merely a static work of art without a performer bringing it to life. Come join Critters By The Bay and learn how to use props, body language and creative methods of communication to maximize your impact as a character. with Croc O. Dile, Yippee Coyote, Super Jayhawk,Terraluna,Helvetica Bold, Kiteless Dragon, and Trey Cat

Presentation - Jeff Johnson's VFX work
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm in Pine Ballroom
Jeff shows his personal reel of CGI/VFX, with commentary. A must-see from this long-time professional, currently working with Dreamworks.

Panel - Pirates in Film, Fantasy, and Story
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm in Oak Ballroom/Fir Ballroom
Lillian Csernica, Neil D'Monte, Chris Garcia (M), Stacy Meyn
Some of us write about pirates, some of us have played pirates, while some of us just like to dress up. Pirates are a new fantasy for many of us. What do we know about them, and what's fun to make up?

Showing - SLIME CITY
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm in Siskiyou Ballroom/Donnor Pass Ballroom
Gregory Lamberson, Robert Sabin
25th Anniversary showing of this cult film, followed by a panel with director Greg Lamberson and star Robert Craig Sabien

Other - Bubbles by the Pool
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm in Poolside Foyer
Join us at one of the poolside tables. Bring your favorite bubble supplies or use those provided. Kids and adults welcome. With Sara Bruce.

Panel - The Cosplay Panel
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm in Cedar Ballroom
What is going on in Cosplay? What makes Cosplay unique?

Panel - Critters - Character Escort Panel
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm in San Martin Room
Anthony Spangler (M)
How to escort a costumed Critter to show him/her to best advantage, in safety

Presentation - Lela Dowling Slide Show
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm in Carmel Room
Lela Dowling
Special Guest Lela Dowling shows us her art.

Panel - Meet Steve Englehart
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm in Silicon Valley Room
Steve Englehart
Steve talks about his art and answers your questions.

Signing - Autograph Session -- Neil Kaplan
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm in Bayshore Foyer
Neil Kaplan
Actor Neil Kaplan does a signing session for Silicon.

Demo - Special Effects
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm in Pine Ballroom
Gregory Johnson, Nina Kempf, Ed Martinez (M)
Special effects demo from this expert-level effects creator and teacher.

Panel - I'm Thawed--Now What?
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm in San Juan Room
Kathleen Hunt, Patricia MacEwen, Kevin Roche, Kennita Watson
After you have been frozen and successfully awakened, what legal rights will you have? How will you have protected some of your assets and will you be able to access them? What will some of the problems be in fitting into a new society?

Panel - Comics to Film
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm in Monterey Room
Javier Hernandez, Brett Hunt, Jeff Lunzaga, Derek McCaw (M), Shawn Murray, Arthur Redoble, Dan Wickline
Comics being made into films? These guests have have worked to make it happen to them! Mark Bode,

Auction - Charity Auction
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm in Bayshore Foyer
Pick up attractive and often unavailable items at our charity auction. Our charities this year are Diabetes Research and (in honor of Bob Wilkins)Alzheimer's Research.

Gaming - Steve Jackson Games
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm in San Simeon Room
Cedric Chin
Steve Jackson Games featuring Munchkin and Chez Geek

Presentation - Machinima Roadshow
3:00 pm - 4:25 pm in Oak Ballroom/Fir Ballroom
Ingrid Moon
Machinima uses a game engine to create actions, scenes, characters, etc. to create a film. Since 2004, Ingrid Moon has been active in the growing machinima community as an advocate, filmmaker, and production consultant. In 2007 she founded the Machinima Roadshow, which showcases the best machinima and encourages its use for artistic expression.

Panel - Slime City Creators Panel
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm in Siskiyou Ballroom/Donnor Pass Ballroom
Gregory Lamberson, Robert Sabin
The making of Slime City with its director and producer

Other - Photo Area
3:30 pm - 12:00 am in Gateway Foyer
Time Approximate: This will be a space for various groups and photographers to photograph costume presentations, hall costumes,etc. Space will be available to fan photographers as well. Watch SiWire and the Website for scheduling, or ask at Info Desk.

Showing - The Two Phils Tour
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm in
Phil Yeh (M)
Phil Yeh and Phil Ortiz of the Simpsons, highlighting their world travels including Germany and China. Phil Yeh has a presentation to show us about the tour.

Other - Writing in the Star Trek Universe
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm in Cedar Ballroom
Hilary Ayer (M), Barbara Hambly, Wanda Kurtcu
Star Trek Novelist and Star Trek Script Writer and Star Trek Blogger in a joint interview

Dance - Dance Practice for Masquerade Ball
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm in Pine Ballroom
Practice your twirling for the ball tonight

Panel - Telling a Story Visually
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm in Silicon Valley Room
Todd Farmer, Joshua Fialkov, Randy Kintz, Dan Wickline, Phil Yeh
Comic Artists talk about the pacing and development of a comic or graphic novel plot. How do you keep things going visually?

Panel - How to Start a Comic
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm in Monterey Room
Brian Kolm, Stephanie Lesniak, Jim Mahfood (M), Mat Nastos, Arthur Redoble
You have an idea for a comic. What do you do next? Which comes first, the characters or the story line? Is there a story arc, or do you plan on each comic being a stand-alone story? Discussion and Q&A session.

Showing - TERROR TOONS 2
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm in Siskiyou Ballroom/Donnor Pass Ballroom
Joe Castro
Joe Castro shows his newest in this quirky, humor and horror series, with live commentary by Joe.

Panel - Women in Genres
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm in San Juan Room
Veronica Craven (M), Dame Darcy, Molly Kiely
Heidi Martinuzzi's panel where women discuss thier work.

Panel - Costuming Couples
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm in Carmel Room
Christofer Bertani, Darieum Pagani, Dany Slone (M), Andrew Trembley
A panel discussing couples who costume together..dynamics in dealing with significant others versus friends, competing together and apart, balancing hobby with work and family, etc

Concert - Fontains Muse
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm in Bayshore Foyer
About Fontain's M.U.S.E. NEW AGE REPORTER CHARTS #36 This unique duo has enraptured audiences throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles and San Diego with their mix of Improvisation, Alternative and Eastern styles since 2000. Fontain's M.U.S.E. has performed for the popular Sonoma County, Health and Harmony Festival as well Tribal Groove Temple. They have made many friends and fans appearing in their monthly theatrical show with the Magique Bazaar at the Historic Gas Lighter Theater. Recently, at the Bala Yoga, a well-known Hollywood dance hall and health center they enchanted a full house of adoring fans. This dynamic duo's live performances can include synchronized acrobats, magicians, stilt walkers, and muses of all sorts given the venue opportunities. A local favorite among belly dance schools, their performances always inspire the audience to join-in the fun and creativity. Fontain Riddle: Spirited vocalist, songwriter and instrumentalist Fontain Riddle combines cultures, dreams and a keen interpretation of life's experiences to evolve her music. Her inspiration comes from eastern philosophy, politics, dancers, jazz, friends, books, even bad love experiences. Having been raised in the internationally diverse Washington D.C. area, Fontain's early musical influences were formed by the close bonds she made with several Indian and Pakistani neighbors who played Indian classical and folk music at family gatherings. She went on to perform professionally through high school at local Sarasota jazz cafes and restaurants. After earning her BFA from Ringling School of Art, she toured nationally performing for audiences throughout 46 States and internationally, including countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and France. She returned state side to earn her masters and through a grand note of synchronicity she met Farhan Khan during music engineering class and the story continues… Farhan Khan: Beat and groove producer Farhan Khan is originally from Karachi, Pakistan. He plays sitar, guitar and bass guitar fluently. His unique style has created a perfect balance between East and West for Fontain's M.U.S.E. with his intense dance grooves, and multinational instrumentation captivating the modern listener. He is a sitar student of the internationally famous Habib Khan and is a graduate of Musicians Institute in Hollywood California and has earned his BA in music engineering from Cogswell College in Sunnyvale California. East meets West in the left and right hands of Farhan Khan and the story continues… Their collaboration and creation, Mystic Kiss is a blend of diverse styles including world-beat, new age, pop, electronica and jazz. Like Gypsies, each track travels to an exotic horizon and exposes the listener to a unique sonic experience that is both powerful and soothing. Radiating with hypnotic lyrical themes and infectious melody hooks that span the spectrum of spiritual, thought-provoking, psychedelic, move your body experience!

Showing - TRAILER PARK
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm in Oak Ballroom/Fir Ballroom
Chris Knight
Trailers, advance material, what's new in upcoming films and specials. Chris Knight gives us his best - and what a best it is!

Panel - Sysadmin Horror Stories
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm in Carmel Room
Ravan Asteris, Marshall Clevesy
And then this user tried to...He thought he could WHAT? Did they realize the hardware was incompatible... Can you top this?

Panel - Research - Necessity or Passion?
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm in Cedar Ballroom
Douglas Berry, Raymond Nelson, Christophe Pettus, Fred Wiehe
Some research in order to write or create and some of us just get caught up in the research..

Presentation - Storyboarding a FIlm
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm in Monterey Room
Neil D'Monte (M)
Artist Neil D'monte shows his storyboards from the upcoming film Bunraku and talks about how storyboarding makes a film script tangible for director, designers, cinematographer, etc.

Performance - Belly Dancing
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm in Bayshore Foyer
Raks al Khalil (Dance of Friends) is a student troupe comprised of dancers at different levels and experience from Khajulah's belly dance classes in San Jose, CA. Belly dancers come in all shapes and sizes, from different backgrounds and are employed in many fields, but our love for the dance connects us like nothing else. For more information: www.khajulah.com Mo’ Menein “Mo’ Menein” means “the faithful ones” in Arabic. The troupe was formed in 2004, and over the last two years they have performed in many venues, including international belly dance festivals, fund-raising events, and local gatherings. The dancers range in age from 20 to 60-something and come from all walks of life, but they have one thing in common: love of the dance. Oriental dance (or belly dance) came to the United States in the 1800’s. This troupe performs a style called “American Belly Dance”, which has evolved over the years and is distilled from dance of many countries and cultures. They hope you enjoy their performance!

Gaming - Fantasy Flight Games #2
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm in San Simeon Room
Cedric Chin
Fantasy Flight Games featuring Apples to Apples and Cineplexity.

Presentation - Masquerade
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm in Siskiyou Ballroom/Donnor Pass Ballroom
Neil Kaplan, Johanna Mead
Our SiliCon Masquerade with Hi Impact

Filk - Open Filk
8:00 pm - 3:00 am in San Juan Room
Open Filk - the room is yours till dawn

Panel - There We Were Making Comics
8:00 pm - 9:15 pm in Silicon Valley Room
Steve Englehart, Todd Farmer
What it was like to work with the madmen and the businessmen and the other artists in the Wonder Years, Main Stream and Underground Comics artists and writers compare notes Steve Englehart, Todd Framer, Mark Bode

Showing - Eric in The Elevator
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm in Carmel Room
Eric Zuckerman
Did you ever wonder what happened to the ERIC IN THE ELEVATOR footage shot on a semi-guerilla basis in a location not too far from here? Come & See

Dance - Hallow-Whedon Masquerade Ball
9:00 pm - 2:00 am in Oak Ballroom/Pine Ballroom/Fir Ballroom
Join the Browncoats as they host Silicon's first annual ball with a Joss Whedon themed costume dance. We're including both modern dances and period waltzes so no one is left out! This Joss Whedon Universe Masquerade will be centered around the worlds of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly/Serenity, Astonishing X-men, and any other Joss venture you can think of! Come in costume, in formal wear, or in your street clothes with favorite pair of dancing shoes - just as long as you're there! Look forward to fun modern music, a dance partner auction to raise money for Joss' fave charity Equality Now, the crowning of the King and Queen of the Ball and watch out for even more surprises!

Showing - WEREWOLF IN A WOMEN'S PRISON
10:00 pm - 11:30 pm in Siskiyou Ballroom/Donnor Pass Ballroom
Vincent Bilancio
R - Yes, a Werewolf in a Women's Prison - see film listings