Building a World That Can Travel
Talk · Day 4 · Sun 25 October 2026, 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm · Aljada, Sharjah
Building a World That Can Travel is a talk exploring how a literary universe can successfully transition to the screen without losing its core emotional identity. Paola Visconti, Founder & CEO of Stellarion Intellectual Property, shares the evolution of Dynowish from its origins as a story about dreams into books, mythology, and animated shorts, highlighting the creative decisions involved in adapting original ideas for new formats.
Key points include the development of Dynowish from concept to narrative world, the challenges of preserving emotional authenticity when moving to animation, and the practical choices creators face when collaborating with new partners and visual languages. By the end of this session, attendees will understand how to expand and adapt original stories for different media while maintaining their unique voice.
- Paola Visconti — Founder & CEO — Stellarion Intellectual Property
- Yasmeen Sinan — Media Communications Specialist