Moe Bar-El - East European Comic Con

Moe Bar-El

Saturday 11:00 - 18:00

Sunday 11:00 - 17:30

About

Moe Bar-El (born 18 May 1992) is a British-Iranian actor. He is known for his theatre work, earning an affiliate Laurence Olivier Award nomination, and his roles in the Canal+ series The Bureau (2016) and the ITV drama Honour (2020). After appearing in short films and Bola Agbaje's web series Hot Pepper, Bar-El made his television debut in 2016 when he joined the main cast of the French Canal+ political thriller The Bureau for its second season as Shapur Zamani. In 2018, he made his professional stage debut in Moormaid at the Arcola Theatre and Every Day I Make Greatness Happen at the Hampstead Theatre. For the latter, Bar-El was nominated for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre at the 2019 Laurence Olivier Awards. He appeared in the San Francisco production of The Jungle. In 2020, Bar-El played Karim in the first season of the Apple TV+ spy thriller Tehran and starred as Rahmat Sulemani in the ITV drama Honour. He made his feature film debut with a small role in the 2021 Dutch drama Mitra. He had recurring roles as Reece in the 2022 Amazon Prime science fiction series The Peripheral and Artem in the 2023 BBC One crime drama Better. He went on the Paines Plough tour of You Bury Me.

Saturday Schedule

11:00–11:50 Autographs/Selfies

12:00–12:30 Autographs/Selfies

12:30–12:45 Photo Op

14:00–15:50 Autographs/Selfies

16:00–16:50 Panel (with Sandra Yi Sencindiver, hosted by George Webster)

17:00–17:15 Photo Op

17:15–18:00 Autographs/Selfies

Sunday Schedule

11:00–11:45 Autographs/Selfies

11:45–12:00 Photo Op

12:00–12:45 Autographs/Selfies

13:00–13:30 Autographs/Selfies

14:45–17:00 Autographs/Selfies

17:00–17:15 Photo Op

17:15–17:30 Autographs

Actor Tickets Buying & Using Rules

General Requirements:

General Access Ticket Required: A General Access Ticket for the event on April 26 and/or 27 is mandatory to access the event before purchasing an Actor’s ticket.
If you chose a time slot for the photo/autograph sessions, when you bought the ticket, and it’s mentioned on the ticket, you must be there at the start of the mentioned time. Late arrivals will forfeit their ticket with no refund.
Arrive on Time: Be sure to arrive 2-5 minutes before the scheduled start time for any session. Late arrivals will forfeit their ticket.
Queue Policy: Actor sessions will only proceed while there is a queue. If there are no more people in the queue, the session will end.
No Refunds: Tickets are non-refundable before the event or if you miss your scheduled session.
Schedule Changes: The event reserves the right to adjust the actor’s schedule if necessary. Updates will be posted on the website, social media, and possibly emailed to affected ticket holders.
Actor Cancellation: If the actor cancels due to illness, force majeure, or professional commitments, a full refund will be issued only for the actor’s tickets.

Actor Rights:

Refusal of Inappropriate Requests: Actors may refuse to sign any controversial materials or participate in inappropriate photos.
Physical Interactions: No inappropriate physical interactions (e.g., unwanted hugs, kisses, or other personal requests). While actors may engage in physical interactions like handshakes or hugs, they have the right to refuse any request that makes them uncomfortable or crosses personal boundaries. Please respect the actor’s comfort and personal space. Any request deemed inappropriate by the actor or staff may result in removal from the area.
Agreement to Follow Rules: By purchasing a ticket, you agree to follow all the terms outlined in these rules.

Photo Op Rules

How It Works:

Ticket Validity: A Photo-Op ticket provides a professional photo with the actor at a scheduled time.
Ticket Validation: You must show your ticket at the Actor’s Area. After your ticket is scanned and validated, you’ll receive a physical paper that you’ll hand over before taking the photo.
Photo Printing: You will receive the printed photo approximately 1 hour after the session at the adjacent stand. The digital photo will be posted on the EECC Facebook page within 48-72 hours of the time it was made.
No Personal Cameras: Personal cameras or phones are not allowed for photos or videos during the Photo-Op.

Rules:

Prepare Ahead: Remove any personal items (glasses, bags, jackets, etc.) before entering the photo booth.
Ticket Scanning: You must scan your ticket at the entrance. You’ll receive a physical paper to hand over right before you make the picture with the Actor.
Group Photos: If you’re taking a photo with another person, both need separate tickets. Two photos will be printed. Children’s Exception: Children under 7 years old can be in the photo with one of their parents/guardians without needing an additional ticket.
Questions for the Actor: The Panel/Q&A is the best time to ask any questions.

Recommendations:

Arrive Early: Arrive early to avoid missing your session.
Remove Glasses: Glasses may reflect flash and potentially ruin your photo.
Assistance: Volunteers will assist you in the Photo-Op area if you have any questions.

Autographs / Autograph & Selfie Rules

How It Works:

Autograph Ticket: The Autograph ticket allows you to get an autograph from the actor.
Autograph & Selfie Ticket: This ticket grants you both an autograph and a selfie with the actor.
Ticket Validation Process: You must show your ticket at the Actor’s Area. After your ticket is scanned and validated, you will receive a physical paper. You can choose one of the printed photos with the actor available, line up at the queue, and, when it’s your turn, hand over the paper and photo/item to be signed.

Rules:

No Photography or Video in the Actors’ Area: Photography or video is not allowed during the autograph session unless you hold a Selfie & Autograph ticket. This only permits you to take the selfie you paid for.
One Autograph per Ticket: If you wish multiple items to be signed, you must provide one ticket for each item.
Queue Policy: You cannot bring a friend to wait in line with you unless it’s a child or the person is there for accessibility purposes (e.g., individuals with disabilities).
Actor’s Discretion: The actor may refuse to sign any inappropriate or controversial items.
Physical Interaction: The actor may decide whether to shake hands or not during the session. Please do not solicit inappropriate physical interactions, including kisses. Sometimes, the actor may agree to hug a person, but please refrain from soliciting it.

Recommendations:

Prepare Items: Have the items you want signed ready.
Volunteer Assistance: Ask volunteers for assistance with any specific requests.
Respect: Be respectful and courteous with the actors and staff.

Panel (Q&A) Rules

How It Works:

Panel Format: Panels are Q&A sessions with the actors, moderated by the host.
Panel Duration: Each panel lasts 40-55 minutes and begins with a short introduction of the guest by the host, followed by ice-breaker questions.
Audience Interaction: After the host finishes, the audience is invited to line up at the microphone to ask questions.

Rules:

Respectful Questions: Ask respectful questions—avoid inflammatory, political, or religious topics.
One Question per Person: This ensures everyone gets a chance to ask questions within the allotted time.
No Photos or Videos: No photos or videos unless specifically permitted by the host or announced in the schedule or on the website.
No Conversations: Please refrain from having conversations with the actor during the panel. Interruptions disrupt the flow for everyone.
No Physical Interactions: Physical interactions like handshakes, hugs, or lifting the actor (or vice versa) are strictly prohibited for safety reasons.

Recommendations:

Ask Meaningful Questions: Ask meaningful and thoughtful questions that the audience will appreciate.
Gift Giving: If you wish to give the actor a gift, do so during the autograph session, not during the panel.

Why Cancellations or Postponements Happen

We wanted to take a moment to explain a bit more in depth how cancellations or postponements work. When this happens, it is heartbreaking for everyone: for us as organizers, for the guest, and of course for you, the fans.

How does it usually happen?
An actor might sign a filming contract either before or after confirming their appearance at an event. Sometimes the filming schedule still allows them to travel and meet you, but sometimes it simply does not. Fans love these actors for their roles in series, films or games, and when they take on new roles, it gives fans the chance to enjoy new performances and expand the fandom experience. To make this possible, actors sometimes need to prioritize filming, and this can mean their appearance at an event has to be postponed.

At the same time, a film or TV production involves hundreds of people, and every delay costs the production the amount each person is being paid. This is why, even if the actor technically has a day free, studios often do not take the risk. A delayed flight or an unexpected illness could cause very costly setbacks, so productions usually require the actor to remain fully available without traveling.

What happens if they can’t come?
We know it is extremely difficult for fans to accept when a guest can no longer make it. It is also a heavy financial burden for us as an event. Our priority is always to minimize the impact on each fan affected. All sales for that specific actor are reimbursed, with EECC covering all additional costs such as transfers, fees and taxes. While the process may take 2–14 days depending on the buyer’s bank (sometimes longer), we always try to make it as fast as possible.

What we ask from you?
Please try to keep a positive attitude. None of us ever want this to happen, but sometimes it is simply out of everyone’s control.