Who We Are
The GainesCon Film Festival & Expo is a new annual 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Las Vegas that showcases, educates, and produces independent filmmakers and film-industry talent whose content lies within the action, sci-fi, and fantasy genres. It strongly emphasizes cultural representation from underrepresented groups, such as the economically disadvantaged, ethnic minorities, females, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
What We Provide
The event provides individual screenings of submitted short films, both LIVE In-Person and Virtually, along with a multitude of educational information. These include workshops with confirmed film industry professionals, targeting sessions on the various aspects of film production, such as basic filmmaking techniques, visual effects, fighting choreography, world-building and screenwriting. There will be segments on health and wellness, business planning, on set safety and etiquette and various sources for career opportunities.
We also plan to have a segment, “Meet The Real Action Heroes,” where we provide a space for our United States Military to showcase their branch while mingling with the guests. Plus, all military personnel are given FREE admission.
To top it all off, we have an awards ceremony on the last day, “The Dragon Awards,” for the most outstanding artists of the year.
Let’s Build This Together
Since we are continually finding ways to build on our cause for our local artists, it’s important and inspiring to have the support of our local businesses. Together, we can make this the best genre film festival anyone has ever seen.
If you would like to join us on our mission in any way, please contact the CEO, Barry Gaines, directly at [email protected]. We also have packages that you can review at GainesConMediaInc.org/SponsorshipPackages. For a direct donation, you can visit our PAYPAL link.
Thank you all for your support. Your contribution will help us strengthen our Las Vegas film community every day.
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