Erik’s Adobe reel (2020)

I recently had the opportunity to speak at FASTERCON20, a conference focused on highlighting and strengthening the network of Filipinx American technology professionals in the Bay Area. I was part of the day 3 talks which focused on the intersection of technology & art and was joined by an incredible group of Filipinx content creators and entertainment professionals.

Instead of just talking about the range of content I get to make at Adobe, I decided at the last minute to edit together a reel of my projects with footage I had on hand. It was a fun exercise and a great reminder of how fortunate I am to be able to do what I love! And also how fun & rewarding it is to collaborate with other talented creators!

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More about FASTERCON

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4th Annual FASTERCON - FASTERCON20 - Day 3 - Technology and Arts (Oct 24, 2020 )

Part 1:

FASTER Keynote Panel - Pioneers in Filipinx American Creativity in Tech: Filipinx Americans in Arts, Design, Film/Entertainment, Social Media, and Games

9:30AM-10AM - FASTER Overview and Opening Remarks - Erin Pangilinan, FASTER Founder and National Board President, O’Reilly Media, Creating AR VR Lead Author, Editor, Contributor and Co-Moderators: Jamie Cristal, Airbnb, Inclusive Designer, FASTER Creative Director - Ardees Rabang, Head of Production, Fenix TLS, Colorful Media, President (previously production at LucasFilm)

10:00AM-10:45AM - Feature
Special Screening of Float and Q&A with artist and director, Bobby Rubio, Pixar (Filipinos at Pixar - Pinoy), Disney Plus
Emcee, Romeo Marquez, Kollective Hustle
10:45AM-11:45AM - Panelist Presentations

Content Creation - Business/Creative - Moderated by Ardees Rabang
-Adelle Platon - Synopsis Editor, Netflix, (Kababayans at Netflix ERG)
-Abby Poquez-Cervantes - Director of Program Management, Electronic Arts
-Tianna Cisowski - Video Producer, Riot Games, League of Legends, Filipinos at Riot Games
11:45AM-12:30PM - Q&A

Content Creation - Creative - Moderated by Jamie Cristal
-Erik Espera, Associate Creative Director, Adobe
-Kristian Kabuay, Balay Kreative, FASTER Board Adviser
-Dino Ignacio, Design Lead at Facebook Reality Labs
11:45AM-12:30PM - Q&A

12:30PM-1:30PM - LUNCH BREAK with DJ Seduza (Michelle Macrohon)

Part 2:
2:00PM-4:00PM PST - FASTER Components Tracks: FASTER FUNKtion (for students), FASTER PROS (for professionals)

Track 1 - FASTER Filipinx American Undergraduate Krew (FUNKtion) Track Education Track for College Students

Track 2 - FASTER PROS Track for Professionals