Award-winning actor, voice actor, and military veteran Eli Harris will be at Dream Con 2026, having worked on numerous game titles ranging from Baldur’s Gate to the more recent Last Flag. He will take part in two panels focused on representation and building a Black indie-animated world. With his wealth of knowledge and extensive body of work across various entertainment industries, these are panels up-and-coming actors, writers, and developers will not want to miss.
Building Black Indie Worlds
On Saturday, July 11, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM CST, you will be able to see Eli alongside filmmaker Elliot Sims, animator/illustrator Carley Russell, and artist Exodus D.B., and the panel will be moderated by Tanesha Graham. This panel will explore how original Black animated stories come to life from the ground up. The panel, titled, “Building Black Indie Worlds in Animation,” will feature speakers from all parts of the process, who will share their thoughts and tips on turning ideas into completed projects.
Representation in Media: A Conversation on Obstacles and Opportunities
The second panel Eli will be taking part in is titled “Representation in Media: A Conversation on Obstacles and Opportunities.” Moderated by Tanesha Graham, the panelists Kevin Thelwell, Eli Harris, and Tierra Hollis will be at Dream Con 2026 on Sunday, July 12, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM CST. Pastorini Bosby Talent Agency is the host organization for this panel and is covering the ways each panelist has overcome the obstacles alongside how they have excelled in their space within the industry.
Dream Con 2026, created by RDCWorld, will be at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, on July 10-12, and tickets are still available for purchase through the official website. If you are interested in learning more about Dream Con, check out the official site. And make sure to keep up with Eli Harris and all that he is working on by following him on all of his social media: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X.
