APPLY TO PARTICIPATE

CTNX is a curated  by invitation community-driven event celebrating the talent, craft, and future of visual storytelling. We welcome artists, creators, educators, studios, vendors, and presenters who align with the mission and spirit of the community and helps advance  the CTNX experience.

• Master Class – Extended 2–4 hour deep-dive instruction. 
• Hands-On Workshop – Interactive, project-based learning. 
• Lecture – Inspirational and educational presentation. 
• Project Presentation – Behind-the-scenes case study of a specific project. 
• Intimate Talk – Small-group conversation and personal connection.
• Live Demonstrations - Creativity and problem solving in real time.
• Book signings - A chance to meet the creator and get a rare take away. 

Workshop and Masterclass opportunities are designed for industry professionals, creators, and educators who want to share their knowledge, creative process, and hands-on experience with the CTN community. These sessions offer an intimate and engaging environment for artists and attendees to learn directly from working professionals through demonstrations, guided instruction, collaborative exercises, discussions, and creative exploration. Sessions can focus on craft, storytelling, production, career development, emerging technologies, or any experience that inspires growth, connection, and discovery.

Masterclass

• Dive deeper with an industry master in an immersive, hands-on learning experience designed for serious artists and creative professionals. These extended sessions take place on Thursday, November 19, and run 2–4 hours, allowing time for in-depth instruction, demonstrations, and interactive Q&A.

Hands On Workshop

• Roll up your sleeves and create alongside industry professionals in an interactive, project-based learning experience. These workshops emphasize practical skills, personalized guidance, and real-time feedback as you apply new techniques in a collaborative setting.

Lecture, Presentation and Talk Opportunities are designed for industry professionals, filmmakers, artists, storytellers, and creative leaders to provide an engaging and interactive platform for presenting creative journeys, industry knowledge, behind-the-scenes processes, career lessons, emerging trends, or inspirational conversations that encourage learning, connection, and creative discovery. Each session is encouraged to include audience interaction and a Q&A experience that allows for meaningful discussion and deeper engagement with attendees.

Lecture

• Gain valuable insights from industry leaders as they share their creative journey, techniques, and professional experiences. These engaging presentations offer inspiration, practical knowledge, and opportunities for audience Q&A.

Project Presentation

• Discover how creative projects become reality as filmmakers, artists, and storytellers share their journey from idea to launch. Explore development, production, crowdfunding, funding strategies, marketing, distribution, and the lessons learned along the way and join their journey.

An Intimate Talk

• Join a small-group conversation with a featured artist for an honest, informal discussion about creativity, career, and personal experiences. This unique format encourages meaningful dialogue, thoughtful questions, and genuine connection.

Live Demonstration Opportunities are designed for industry professionals, artists, and creators who want to actively show their process in real time while engaging the CTN community. These sessions focus on hands-on, step-by-step creative exploration—whether in drawing, animation, story development, design, production workflows, or emerging tools—allowing attendees to see how ideas are built from concept to execution. Each demonstration is interactive and encourages audience participation, questions, and dialogue throughout, offering a deeper understanding of technique, decision-making, and the creative process as it unfolds.

Watch your creativity and problem solving process unfold in real time.

Book Signing Opportunities are designed for authors, artists, filmmakers, and creative professionals who have published work and want to connect directly with the CTN community. These sessions offer a welcoming space to showcase books, sketchbooks, graphic novels, art collections, and other published works while engaging with attendees through conversation, storytelling, and personal interaction. Each signing is an opportunity to share insights behind the work, connect with readers, and celebrate the creative journey in an intimate and meaningful setting.