How Animation Deals Get Made
Roundtable · Day 3 · Sat 24 October 2026, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm · Aljada, Sharjah
How Animation Deals Get Made is a roundtable exploring the real process behind turning animation ideas into global projects. Animation expert Olfa Sakakibara, Abdullah Moatasem of Sinai Studios, and Mahmoud Hemeda of Samaka Studio share firsthand insights on how animated series and films are developed, financed, and launched internationally, moderated by Nisrine Zawahra.
Key points include pitching and packaging projects for international markets, building partnerships and managing creative teams, and navigating co-productions and global platforms. By the end of this session, attendees will understand the practical steps and challenges involved in making animation deals that succeed worldwide.
- Olfa Sakakibara — Animation Expert
- Abdullah Moatasem — Chief Creative Officer / Co-Founder — Sinai.ai / Sinai Studios
- Mahmoud Hemeda — CEO & Co-Founder — Samaka Studio
- Nisrine Zawahra — Journalist & TV Presenter, Media Consultant & Trainer — Founder of Shadow & InkFluence