2017 Epic ACG Fest Special Guests

 Animation---Jury & Special Guests

	Bob Harper; Animation Producer/Director  For Bob, It all started out simple enough, working at a comic book store. Then there was the adventurous period of the painful and difficult job of pro wrestler. That was followed by stand up comedy, which proved to be even more painful and difficult. Let's not forget the confused period of stage magic, but let's face it, nobody likes magicians. Finally Bob settled for career in animation where he has created and worked for companies such as Disney, Cartoon Network and DreamWorks TV.  Presently he is creating new projects and directing an animated series for Chinese television. Bob is now building his own studio, A Fistful of Crayons, while hanging out with his kids in search of bigfoot and UFO's.
	Malene Allen, Illustrator, Artist Malene Allen, from St. Thomas U.S.Virgin Islands, have a bachelors in Computer Animation from Miami International University of Art and Design as well as a masters degree in Animation and Visual and Effects from Academy of Art University of San Francisco, California. Currently She is an Illustrator for Passion Fruit Cards and Cartoon Drawing teacher for The Young Rembrandt's Franchise. She is also a student at Codify Academy in San Francisco, California studying Front End Development. Art is very therapeutic for her therefore in her spear time she enjoy teaching art to people with disabilities at Pomeroy Recreation Rehabilitation Center and Age Song University in San Francisco to Seniors. She believes that Art can heal the world.
	Jinglong Li; VR Game Creator, Investor, Producer Mr.LI is a successful entrepreneur who is the CEO of Beijing Battle Time Technology Ltd. He launched world first virtual reality E-Sports tournament World Virtual Arena (WVA) at 2015, and the WVA has been hosted all over the Asia for at least 50+ tournaments. He is also the founder of WRA ( World Robot Arena) tournament. The Beijing Battle Time purchase many famous film IP for VR Game development, such as “ Ip Man”; “ The Booming”; Gongfu Panda”; “ The legent of Zu”; “ Wu Ling Feng”.
	Lakeshia Davis; Actor, agent, animator Lakeshia Davis from San Leandro Ca, she is the Screen Writer for Motion Pictures, President and CEO of American Manufacturing Companies, True2Color Cosmetics, Soul of The Earth Earthies Organics Earthies Originals and Beak Industries United States Defense Umbrella Corp. to learn more visit www.true2colorcosmetics.com
	a’Ali DeSousa, Actor, Writer, Director a'Ali DeSousa is an exceptional talent before and behind the lens. He touches your heart with tears and laughter. A mesmerizing gaze or a well placed word reeks with profundity. He is gaining notice as a serene yet powerful and truthful actor. The quintessential renaissance creative a'Ali DeSousa graces both sides of the lens with authenticity, poignant and impacting storytelling. An up and coming independent filmmaker he is willing to provocatively ask us to look at our stories as humans in a way we are unaccustomed.

Comic & Game & Cosplay Jury & Special Guests