Iain McCaig

Presenting
Iain McCaig has worked for over 40 years in the entertainment industry. Many of his creations have become pop-culture icons, like his cover for Jethro Tull’s ‘Broadsword and the Beast’ and his Star Wars designs for Queen Amidala and Darth Maul. He has collaborated on many films, among them ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’, ‘The Jungle Book’, ’Guardians of the Galaxy’, ’The Avengers’, and the ongoing 'Star Wars' franchise of movies, graphic novels, and theme parks. In his spare time, McCaig writes, draws and directs, and wanders the land encouraging people to draw and tell stories. In May 2008, Spectrum Fantastic Art gave McCaig their Grand Master Award, and in September 2021, the Concept Art Association honored him with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Participant Schedule

Saturday 10/28 2:45PM - 3:45PM

Creating the Illustrated and Graphic Novel

Room 107 | Armand Baltazar, Victoria Ying, Mia Araujo, Iain McCaig, James Gurney

Author-illustrators Armand Baltazar, Iain McCaig, James Gurney, Victoria Ying and Mia Araujo share their epic journeys of creating their own stories, landing a book deal with a publisher, and how they balance writing and illustrating the same project.
Friday 10/27 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Crafting Legends: Live Action Character Designers Panel

Room 104-105 | Constantine Sekeris, Crash McCreery, Christian Alzmann, Rob Bliss, Renée di Cherri, Karla Ortiz, Iain McCaig

Join an illustrious panel featuring Karla Ortiz, Iain McCaig, Constantine Sekeris, Crash McCreery, Christian Alzmann, and Rob Bliss, moderated by Renee di Cherri. Collectively, their groundbreaking work has shaped iconic films such as "Doctor Strange," "Star Wars," "Thor: Ragnarok," "Jurassic Park," "Harry Potter," and many more. Dive deep into the artistry and challenges of live-action character design and gain insights from the creative minds that have defined iconic cinematic characters.
Sunday 10/29 1:30PM - 2:30PM

The Joy of Art

Room 104-105 | Karla Ortiz, Iain McCaig

Join industry luminaries Karla Ortiz and Iain McCaig as they delve into the profound happiness and fulfillment derived from the world of art. Drawing from their extensive experiences working on projects like "Doctor Strange", "Star Wars", and more, Ortiz and McCaig will explore the intrinsic pleasures of creativity. Expect heartwarming stories, personal insights, and the duo's unwavering passion for art. This intimate conversation aims to inspire, motivate, and reignite the joy of creation in artists everywhere. Don't miss this chance to connect deeply with the art and the artists who live for it.