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Join your favorite LGBT cosplayers as they gather to discuss the hot topic issues that face the costume community today, such as genderbent cosplay, the Hawkeye Initiative, the "Cosplay Does Not Equal Consent" movement, the perception of LGBT cosplayers on the convention circuit, and more. Panelists will be in costume and will talk about their craft, their past and future work, as well as share their stories of why they love dressing up as their favorite fictional characters. There will be a video presentation and Q & A. Panelists include Paul Charles (Gay Comic Geek), Chris Riley (Captain Lucky), Jimmy Sherfy (Epic Character Parties), Jessica Crouse (Xena), and will be moderated by Karina Perez (KPM Cosplay). After the panel, the audience will have a photo op with the cosplayers.
Karina Perez has been working with the activists side of the LGBTQ community since the age of 15. Worked on 3 legislation and helped open a center for at risk youth. Later she became a cosplayer and mixed her skills and passions with bentcon.By day she is dedicated student working... Read More →
Jimmy has been cosplaying since 2010 and has become a known staple in the Disney cosplay community for bringing character's such as Peter Pan, Flynn Rider, and Kristoff to life. He was honored at the Disney's D23 Convention in 2013 with an award in their costume contest for his cosplay... Read More →
