SAC23 Agenda

3 May
4 May
5 May
8:00 pm
Film Screening
Film Screening
Film Screening

Film Screening: Coco - Pixar

9:00 pm
9:45 pm
Panel
Panel
Panel

Translating Books into Audiovisual Products

Stefano La Porta
Lawyer - Gallavotti, Bernardini & Partners
Moanis Al Hattab
Alif Ba Taa Publishers
10:00 pm
11:00 pm
Masterclass
Masterclass
Masterclass

My Journey in the Animation Industry: A personal overview with John Nevarez

John Nevarez
Film & Story Artist
10:00 pm
11:30 pm
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

How to Draw Anime Style

Takahiro Yoshimatsu
Animator Director
10:00 pm
Film Screening
Film Screening
Film Screening

Film Screening: BeyBattle Burst Rise

11:15 pm
12:15 am
Masterclass
Masterclass
Masterclass

How to Increase your Odds of Landing a Job in Animation & Gaming

Robin Linn
Snr. Director, Creative Talent Acquisition – Executive Practice, Activision Blizzard
11:45 pm
12:45 am
Panel
Panel
Panel

Discovering the future of Kids' Entertainment: The Story of Spacetoon

Spacetoon
Television Channel
12:00 am
1:00 am
Regular
Regular
Regular

Meet the Artists

12:30 am
1:30 am
Masterclass
Masterclass
Masterclass

Mamoru Yokota - My Life

Mamoru Yokota
Character Designer & Producer
1:00 am
2:30 am
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

Character with Personality

Sandro Cleuzo
Animator & Character Designer
1:00 am
Film Screening
Film Screening
Film Screening

Film Screening: Pinocchio & Friends

2:00 am
3:00 am
Masterclass
Masterclass
Masterclass

Lammtara Studio

Mohammed Saeed Harib
Chairman/Founder - Lammtara Studio
2:00 am
3:00 am
Regular
Regular
Regular

The premier of Salamatak

Minister of Health
3:30 am
5:00 am
Regular
Regular
Regular

Opening Concert: Notes for Dreaming

Florence Pop Orchestra
5:45 pm
6:45 pm
Masterclass
Masterclass
Masterclass

Exploring The Creative Process Behind Innovative Anime Projects

Takahiro Yoshimatsu
Animator Director
6:00 pm
8:00 pm
Regular
Regular
Regular

Meet the Artists

6:00 pm
6:45 pm
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

Storyboard & Creativity

Andrea Bozzetto
Creative Director & Co-founder - Studio Bozzetto
6:00 pm
Film Screening
Film Screening
Film Screening

Film Screening: The Emperor's New Groove

7:00 pm
9:00 pm
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

Majid Workshop

Majid TV
Television Channel
7:00 pm
7:45 pm
Masterclass
Masterclass
Masterclass

The invisible Craft of Character Design: Unveiling the Creative process

Wouter Tulp
Character Designer
8:00 pm
9:00 pm
Masterclass
Masterclass
Masterclass

Behind the Scene: Creating Award-Winning TV Series with Blue Zoo

Oli Hyatt
Managing Director – Blue Zoo
8:00 pm
Film Screening
Film Screening
Film Screening

Film Screening: The Adventures of Paddington

10:00 pm
12:30 am
Regular
Regular
Regular

Producers meet with Publishers

10:00 pm
11:30 pm
Masterclass
Masterclass
Masterclass

The Art of Animation: Insights and Experiences from Sandro Cleuzo

Sandro Cleuzo
Animator & Character Designer
10:00 pm
11:30 pm
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

Let's Talk About Story Moments

John Nevarez
Film & Story Artist
10:00 pm
Film Screening
Film Screening
Film Screening

Film Screening: Coco - Pixar

11:45 pm
12:45 am
Panel
Panel
Panel

Pocoyo

Eduardo Garagorri
Head of Revenues & Business Development - Zinkia Entertainment
Israel Tamayo
Business Development Manager & Production Consultant - KOYI Talent
11:45 pm
12:45 am

Animation Workflow in Feature and VFX

Meena Ibrahim
Animation Supervisor - Framestore
1:00 am
2:30 am
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

Bringing Characters to life: Techniques for Character Designers

Wouter Tulp
Character Designer
1:00 am
2:00 am
Masterclass
Masterclass
Masterclass

The Evolution Of eONE's Content Creation

Monica Candiani
Executive Vice President, Content Sales-Family Brands - Hasbro/eOne
1:00 am
Film Screening
Film Screening
Film Screening

Film Screening: My Neighbour Totoro

2:15 am
3:30 am
Masterclass
Masterclass
Masterclass

Arcane - League of Legends

Pascal Charrue
Co-Founder & CEO - Fortiche Production
Hervé Dupont
Managing Director - Fortiche Production
4:00 am
5:00 am
Regular
Regular
Regular

Daily Concert: In the Middle of Magic

Florence Pop Orchestra
12:00 am
1:30 am
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

Crafting The Perfect Portfolio: Tips and Insights From Artist Manager Robin Linn

Robin Linn
Snr. Director, Creative Talent Acquisition – Executive Practice, Activision Blizzard
12:00 am
3:00 am
Regular
Regular
Regular

Meet the Artists

12:00 am
1:00 am
Masterclass
Masterclass
Masterclass

How To Build An Ip - Case Studies From Guru Studio!

Frank Falcone
President and Executive Creative Director - Guru Studio
12:00 am
Film Screening
Film Screening
Film Screening

Film Screening: The Emperor's New Groove

1:15 am
2:15 am
Masterclass
Masterclass
Masterclass

House of the Dragon

Mario Brioschi
DFX Supervisor - MPC
1:30 am
Film Screening
Film Screening
Film Screening

Film Screening: My Neighbour Totoro

2:00 am
3:30 am
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

How To Draw Mecha Super Robot And Anime Style Heroes

Mamoru Yokota
Character Designer & Producer
2:30 am
3:30 am
Masterclass
Masterclass
Masterclass

The Power Of Authenticity: How Samaka Studio Is Redefining Visuals In Mena Animation

Mahmoud Hemeda
CEO/Co-founder & Animation Director - Samaka Studio
Ahmad Thabit
CCO/Co-founder - Samaka Studio
4:00 am
5:30 am

Closing Concert: The Melody of Fantasy

Florence Pop Orchestra

Facts about #SAC2023

1st

of it's kind in region

16

Internationally Acclaimed Speakers

8

Workshops

11

Masterclasses

3

Panel Discussions

3

Live Music Concerts

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3:5 May, 2023
AED 200
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3 Panel Discussions
Film Screenings
3 Live Music Concerts
Meet the artists
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Film Screenings
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Meet the artists
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Sharjah Animation Conference?

The Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) is a first-of-its-kind annual event that brings together animation enthusiasts, professionals, and children to celebrate the art and craft of animation.

When is the next Sharjah Animation Conference?

The Sharjah Animation Conference is scheduled to take place from the 3rd of May to the 5th of May.

What kind of events can I expect at the Sharjah Animation Conference?

The SAC features a variety of events such as masterclasses, workshops, expert discussions, film screenings, and exhibitions.