It’s CXC Week! Opening Night Reception Wednesday!

It’s CXC Week! Opening Night Reception Wednesday!

CXC kickoff this Wednesday with the opening reception at the Gateway Film Center!

Let’s get together, have a drink, eat some popcorn and watch some cartoons this Wednesday!

Kick off the festival with our CXC Opening Night reception at 6 pm on September 27! Celebrate Cartoon Crossroads Columbus 2023 at the Gateway Film Center. Gather with old friends and meet new ones. Volunteers will be available to help you make your plans to experience CXC’s panels, expo and afterparties.

Reception followed by a welcome from CXC staff at 7:15 PM and our first presentation, Ohio Animation Showcase screening at 7:30 PM
Admission is FREE.
You’re welcome to pop in or RSVP at https://fb.me/e/78nOJl1qa
Ohio Animation Showcase
Curated by Vincent Alexander and Rafael Rosado, this screening will showcase a variety of Ohio animated films to help kick off CXC 2023!
Program lineup:
Fragments (Mark Neeley, 2020, 4:18 mins.)
Duo (Sidney Gale, 2020, 4:42 mins.)
Polygondwanaland (Francis Amisola, 2019, 3:57 mins.)
This is Tru (Kelli S Williams, 2017, 4:01 mins.)
Met(Eye)Morphosis (Jonathan Riles, 2023, 3:00 mins.)
The Finvestigations of Sharklock Foams (Allie Vanaman, 2017, 3:23 mins.)
Carboload (Cole Thiele, 2023, 5:44 mins.)
The Indescribable Nth (Steve Moore, 1999, 9:32 mins.)
Klickbait Kat (Vincent Alexander, 2023, 5:00 mins.)
https://fb.me/e/1s6UPwFTN

Admission is FREE

Cartoon Crossroads Columbus is proud to present over 20 special guests participating in 50+hours of creator-driven programming at iconic locations citywide.

Cartoon Crossroads Columbus + September 27 – October 1, 2023.
For more information go to www.cartooncrossroadscolumbus.org
Gateway Film Center Rafael Rosado

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Random TUKI

Random TUKI

Artwork from TUKI Book One: Fight for Fire, available now through your favorite local retailer! TUKI will be a six volume graphic novel series.

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CXC: Young Adult (YA) Comics Spotlight

CXC: Young Adult (YA) Comics Spotlight

50+ hours of FREE programming, spin the rack!

Young Adult (YA) Comics Spotlight
October 1, 2023 1:00pm 2:00pm Auditorium – The Columbus Metropolitan Library

There’s no denying the popularity of Young Adult literature especially when it comes to graphic novels. What challenges does an artist face when crafting stories for this age group? Join legendary artist P. Craig Russell (Coraline, The Graveyard Book) and emerging voice, Nicole Goux (Forest Hills Bootleg Society, Shadow of the Batgirl) in conversation with Rafael Rosado (Giants Beware) as they discuss their approach to creating work that resonates with young adults.

https://www.cartooncrossroadscolumbus.org/…

Cartoon Crossroads Columbus + September 27 – October 1, 2023.
For more information go to www.cartooncrossroadscolumbus.org
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CXC Returns! Sept 27th – Oct 1st!

CXC Returns! Sept 27th – Oct 1st!

Visit the official website for more information!
https://www.cartooncrossroadscolumbus.org

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