Crypticon Seattle Costume Contest

Northwest Ballroom 3

Crypticon Seattle 2025 Costume Contest May 3th @ 6:00 Pm – 7:30 PM   1st Place Prizes From Cast of thousands Studio.  Trophy courtesy Tim Pierson, Cast of Thousands Studio From Crypticon Seattle Tote Bag 2 Crypticon Seattle Weekend pass for 2026 2nd Place Prizes From Crypticon Seattle Tote Bag 1 Crypticon Seattle Weekend pass…

Makeup Jam!

Cascade 7&8

A gathering of makeup artists! Come have fun doing makeup, make new freinds, and get pictures of your work! We will have a photographer on site taking photos that you can use for your portfolio! Any skill level welcome. Bring your own kit and model please. Tables, chairs, and electricity is avilable. Space is limited,…

Celebrity Meet and Greet-Platinum ticket holders ONLY

13th Floor

        Join us in our EXCULSIVE Annual Platinum VIP *ONLY* ticket holder's party in the VIP Macabre Mortuary on the 13th floor where you can eat, mingle, and create memories with our Guest celebrities from Crypticon Seattle. This event is ONLY open to Platinum VIP ticket holders and our honored celebrity guests!…

Filmmakers Workshop—Production: Dealing with Murphy’s Law on Set

Cascade 10

What do you do when things go wrong? From technical mishaps to unexpected delays, we’ll cover how to troubleshoot issues on set and keep your production moving no matter what chaos hits. Moderator: Vanessa Williams Panelists: Jackie Hughes, Kim Douthit, Calvin Morie McCarthy

Mechanismus DJ Industrial Dance Night

Northwest Ballroom 3

Come get wild on this dark dance night as the Mechanismus DJs spin your favorite new and old Industrial music Saturday night from 8PM to Midnight. Ali Mojallal (DJ) Wren…

Writers Workshop: Writing For Performance- Hand in hand with: Open Mic: Come Read With Us!

Cascade 10

This panel explores the unique considerations, challenges, and rewards of writing horror for performance-based mediums. Whether crafting poetry for live readings, stage plays, audio fiction, or podcast scripts, our panel of experts—spanning multiple formats—will guide you in developing horror that resonates with an audience. Learn how to enhance atmosphere, pacing, and dialogue for maximum impact…

Bleach T-Shirt Paint and Take Class by Zayda

Cascade 9

  Join us for a Bleach T-Shirt Painting Workshop! Learn simple techniques from a professional illustrator and design your unique masterpiece. Available for 3 hours, stop by at any time…

CRYPTICON SEATTLE DEMO HALL

Northwest Ballroom 3

COME AND WATCH DEMO AFTER DEMO, SOMETHING SPECIAL TO SEE Tim Peirson- Abby Bornemann- Alayna Cushing- Jackie Hughes-  

Jackie Hughes Makeup Demo

Northwest Ballroom 3

    Jackie Hughes the talented makeup artist behind Terrifier 2, Terrifier 3, The Tannery, and Cannibal Mukbang shows you how she creates jaw dropping makeup effects.  

The Last Drive-In Interview with Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl

Evergreen 3&4

Moderators: Gory B Movie and Danny Knightmare Joe Bob Briggs (John Bloom) and Darcy the Mail Girl (Diana Prince)are the stars of the Shudder original series The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs. Joe Bob  also hosted similar series in the 90s: Monstervison on TNT, and Joe Bob's Drive-In Theater on The Movie Channel. Both…

Filmmakers Workshop—Post-Production: Editing Video and Sound

Cascade 10

Editing is where it all comes together. Learn how picture and sound editing shape your final story, including tips on pacing, continuity, and using sound to elevate your film's emotional impact. Moderator: Vanessa Williams Panelists: Gary Washington, Ty Huffer