The upcoming Sharjah Animation Conference, slated to run from May 1st to 5th at the Expo Center Sharjah, aims to create a vibrant platform offering a plethora of activities, creative workshops, and musical performances tailored to enhance the experiences of animation artists, creators, and industry leaders, while captivating animation enthusiasts.
Aligned with the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, the conference boasts a diverse program featuring over 60 events, including 30 capacity-building workshops, 20 discussion sessions, 5 inspirational speeches, and 5 concerts, featuring 71 speakers from 12 countries. These experts, hailing from renowned international companies such as Disney, Warner Brothers, and Sony, will present cutting-edge insights and trends in the animation industry, fostering communication and learning opportunities for attendees.
Covering various topics and aspects of the animation arts, the conference delves into designing backgrounds, character shaping, performance, and visual storytelling. The Innovation Lab offers workshops on conceptual frameworks, artistic perspectives, background design, and narrative transformation into visual effects, facilitated by industry experts to enhance participants’ skills and provide practical experiences.
The Drawing Zone hosts workshops on character building, traditional character design, animation movements and poses, and performance, led by top animators like Sandro Cleoso, John Pomeroy, and Nick Ranieri. These sessions focus on fundamental animation elements, offering participants invaluable insights from experienced professionals.
The Creative Hub Zone features inspiring speeches and interactive workshops on topics such as audio and visual rights, storytelling, and establishing animation studios in the region. Led by industry experts like Stefano Laporta and Mona Aram, these sessions provide insights into the business and legal aspects of animation, as well as practical strategies for studio establishment and management.
A highlight of the conference is a concert by the Florence Pop Orchestra, showcasing famous Japanese game and animation scores, inviting attendees to immerse themselves in the captivating world of music.
The Sharjah Animation Conference 2024 promises to be an engaging and immersive event, offering participants a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts, engage in interactive workshops, and connect with fellow animation enthusiasts, positioning itself as a premier destination for animation professionals and enthusiasts alike.
