From a Local Story to a Netflix Global Animation
Talk · Day 1 · Thu 22 October 2026, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm · Aljada, Sharjah
From a Local Story to a Netflix Global Animation is a talk exploring how Indian mythology inspired the animated feature Kurukshetra: The Great War of Mahabharata and its adaptation for international audiences. Ashish Thapar, CEO of Hitech Animation Studio, shares insights into balancing cultural authenticity with global appeal, moderated by Nisrine Zawahra.
Key points include adapting mythology and tradition for a worldwide market, making storytelling and production choices that resonate globally, and addressing the challenges of translating culturally specific narratives into feature animation. By the end of this session, attendees will understand strategies for bringing local stories to global platforms while maintaining their unique identity.
- Ashish Thapar — CEO — HiTech Animation Studios
- Nisrine Zawahra