Entertainment Design Expo (ENTX)
ENTX 2026 is a full-day celebration of animation, game design, concept design and themed entertainment—featuring professional-quality work from more than 200 ArtCenter students and alumni.
Explore exhibitions, game playtesting, screenings and interactive experiences across campus, including:
- Concept Design, Production Design and Model Galleries
- Animation Gallery & Shorts Showcase
- Stop Motion Studio sneak peek
- KPop Demon Hunters Fan Art Gallery
- Alumni Gallery and more
Special Industry Talks (ticketed):
- KPop Demon Hunters Talk & Q&A with co-director and ArtCenter alumnus Chris Appelhans
- ArtCenter Alumni Spotlight Panel featuring leading artists from Blizzard, Netflix, Sucker Punch, Bad Robot Games and more
Whether you’re an aspiring creator, industry professional or fan of animation and games, ENTX is your chance to discover rising talent and connect with the creatives shaping the future of entertainment.
Register for free general admission.
Tickets required for industry talks.
Experience the Future of Entertainment Design
Join us at ENTX 2026 for a full day of exhibitions, screenings, gameplay and industry talks. Free admission with advance registration.
Event Details
Saturday, March 22, 2026
Noon–5:30 p.m.
Hillside Campus
1700 Lida St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
Schedule
All Day Events
12:00-5:00 pm
General Admission: Free
- Game Playtesting
- Concept Design Showcase
- Model Gallery
- Alumni Gallery
- Stop Motion Studio, A Peak Behind the Scenes
- Animation Gallery
- Animation Shorts “Making Of” Exhibit
- Production Design Gallery
K-Pop Demon Hunters Talk and Q&A (Ticketed)
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Join Co-Director Chris Appelhans for a conversation and audience Q&A.
Tickets: $15
Your ticket guarantees a seat in the Ahmanson Auditorium.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Animation Shorts Showcase
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Watch a selection of animated shorts created by ArtCenter Entertainment Design students.
Feathers and Fur
Directed by Frenchie Mariñas
- Finalist, Fine Cut Festival of Films (PBS)
- Nominee, LA Indies Film Festival
- Official Selection, Animation Is Film Festival 2025
Boy, I'm Scared
Directed by Lindsey Tenaglia
This capstone short by animation student Lindsey Tenaglia (now an alum) was a semifinalist for the 2025 Student Academy Awards (Animation).
- Award Winner, LA Independent Women Film Awards
- Finalist, International Indie Film & Screenplay Festival
ArtCenter Alumni Industry Panel
4-5 p.m.
Hear from leading alumni working across film, television, and games—including professionals from Blizzard Entertainment, Netflix, and top creative studios.
- Thomas Zenteno, Visual Development Artist, House of Cool lnc.
- Lucas Zung, Lead Concept Artist, Bad Robot Games
- Lola Zhang, Senior concept artist, Sucker Punch
- Erin Shin, Visual Development Artist, Netfilx
- Saiful Haque, Founder, Kalpana Studios
- Royce Li, Concept Outsource Supervisor, Blizzard Entertainment
Tickets: $15
Your ticket guarantees a seat in the Ahmanson Auditorium. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
Registration
One Day, Endless Inspiration
Entertainment Design at ArtCenter
Train for careers in animation, concept art, and game design using the techniques behind blockbuster films and AAA games—mentored by industry professionals and built around a standout portfolio.