Keiser University Cinematic Arts, Esports and Criminal Justice program leaders and students are teaming to support Ultracon of South Florida, a comic book, sports card, vintage toy collectible, and anime convention to be held at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center in West Palm Beach, Florida August 27-28, 2022.

As leaders of the event gear up to welcome hundreds of vendors from the world of comedic animation and collectibles, they will also host Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournaments in coordination with Keiser University’s Esports team and a Cosplay Contest in which performers dressed in costumes representing characters from anime, video games, and television compete.

After publishing videos to help publicize the event, Keiser University Cinematic Arts students will soon film a documentary of the affair. “The video production opportunities provide students experience with creating works for clients as freelancers and filming the documentary will ensure they have even more experience in the field while allowing them the opportunity to work with and film Ultracon celebrities,” said Keiser University Cinematic Arts Program Director Samantha Kountz of the occasion.

Safety and security measures will also be supported by Keiser University’s Criminal Justice Department leaders and students.  “We are using the opportunity to discuss issues like crowd control, communications in a loud and large venue, how to create cross coverage, and the evaluation of potential points of conflict and theft,” said Professor Scott Addlesberger of his program’s collaboration with event organizers.

To learn more about Ultracon of South Florida, please visit https://ultraconofsouthflorida.com/contact.

Keiser University’s Bachelor of Arts degree in Cinematic Arts provides students with a solid foundation in cinematography, storytelling, and film production while incorporating business principles, as well as more advanced coursework and a strong general education program. An interdisciplinary approach enables learners to demonstrate their artistic expertise and application of business knowledge to enhance their career opportunities.

Keiser University is one of the first universities in Florida to offer an academic-focused degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Esports Management. Its unique Esports Management program is designed to prepare students to fill those roles with a solid business degree combined with the specialized knowledge and skills Esports employers seek. The degree program is paired with the university’s Flagship Campus Esports Arena and the Video Game and Design Lab at the university’s College of Advanced Technology in Pembroke Pines, Florida.

Keiser University Seahawk Athletics is also taking the lead to participate in the competitive sport online as program competitions require students to use their critical problem-solving skills.

Keiser University is a private, independent, non-profit university serving nearly 20,000 students at 21 Florida campuses, online, and two international sites. Co-founded in 1977 by Chancellor Arthur Keiser, Ph.D., and Evelyn Keiser, Keiser University currently offers more than 100 degrees from associates to the doctoral level. Keiser University is a  designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, and was ranked No. 5 in the U.S. in Social Mobility by U.S. News And World Report in 2022.