Writing for Animation — From Script to Screen
Masterclass · Day 2 · Fri 23 October 2026, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm · Aljada, Sharjah
Writing for Animation - From Script to Screen is a masterclass exploring how storytelling techniques from comics are adapted for animation. Animation professionals Shannon Eric Denton (artist, writer, director, producer) and Robb Pratt (animator) reveal the creative process behind developing characters, worlds, and story structure for a medium where every moment is visual and in motion.
Key points include the differences and similarities between writing for comics and animation, the essentials of pacing, dialogue, and visual storytelling, and how writers collaborate with storyboard artists, directors, animators, and voice performers to shape the final narrative. By the end of this masterclass, attendees will understand how to craft compelling animated stories that successfully transition from script to screen.
- Robb Pratt — Animator
- Shannon Eric Denton — Artist / Writer / Director / Producer