Portfolio Reviews

This year’s Caption is taking an educational direction by giving attendees opportunities to speak directly to established creators for guidance and advice on their own projects. For many people, the creative process can be laborious and isolating. Without a support network, virtual or in person, or even just someone on the same wavelength as you, it’s difficult to get constructive feedback that isn’t too dismissive or subjective. For this year at Caption, we are looking to highlight the way established creators can help up and coming creators, whether in a practical way like storytelling or printing, to more promotional activities with marketing, exhibiting at conventions, and dealing with social media. So for Caption Rebirth, alongside the panels mentioned above and valuable networking opportunities with other creators, we are introducing a limited number portfolio reviews with our volunteer guests.

These will be 20 minute slots throughout the day, with one on one discussions with established creators who have been exactly where you are and have continued to succeed in their own unique ways. The review is informal, without promise of employment, nor bias or agenda- we’re there to help in whatever ways you’re looking for. To that end, they are FREE with a valid ticket for the festival. This is an unique opportunity to spend quality time with professionals. We expect these portfolio reviews to go quickly on a first come- first served basis, so you can register your interest with your contact details, preferred professional and a brief paragraph of what type of advice or help you’re looking for when you buy your ticket. If you already have a tick, then email us HERE with your ticket reference number. Don’t forget to add the below information:

First Choice Professional:

Second Choice Professional:

Third Choice Professional:

Describe what help or feedback you are looking for:

Your Name:

Your Contact Email:

The professionals volunteering their time include:

Shane Chebsey – publisher and editor of Scratch Comics, home of hit titles such as HedrekDracula The ReturnFully Loaded and Claudia Christian’s Dark Legacies. Shane has been a champion and activist for independent and small press comics for over thirty years in publishing, distribution, and as an organiser of multiple events.

Lucy Sullivan – Creator of Barking from Avery Hill Publishing. Lucy is an Artist/Writer based in London, UK.  Her debut graphic novel Barking, based on her own experience of a mental health crisis, was first published in 2020, supported by the National Lottery / Arts Council England funding and co-commissioned by LICAF. Read More…

Andy Oliver (Saturday only) Broken Frontier – Andy is the powerhouse behind Broken Frontier, a multiple award-winning web-magazine and a comics community hub with a focus on the worlds of (genuinely) indie, small press, self-published, micro-published and alternative comics. Read More…

Beck Kubrick – Creator of Dead Girls – Beck is a Manchester based creator and one of 2023’s Broken Frontier Six To Watch list. They are best known for Dead Girls: Beach Day (2022), and MEAT4BURGERS: Welcome to Burgertory (2022 to 2024) with Christof Bogacs. Read More…

Chris Shepherd – Creator of Anfield Road from Titan Comics – Chris Shepherd is an artist, writer, filmmaker, and British comedy legend. He’s done everything—from the 43rd World Stare-out Championships with Paul Hatcher for BBC’s Big Train comedy sketch show to working on music videos for Reverend and the Makers, Holly Johnson, Lambchop (as HeCTA), and The Wave Pictures. Read More…

Dominique Duong (Saturday only) (The Dog & The Cat) – Dominique is an illustrator and comic artist based in London (UK), who creates queer fantasy, horror and romance comics, as well as a little dabbling in autobio. At the core of her work, she is most fascinated in creating stories about damaged people and the dysfunction (as well as the solace) they find in each other. Read More…