SAC24 Agenda

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May 1
10:00 am
12:00 pm
Openning
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Opening

Main Arena

Speakers
Moderators
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May 1
4:30 pm
6:30 pm
Concert
Concert
Concert
Concert
Concert
Concert
Concert
Concert
Concert
Concert

Echoes of Fantasy: The Florence Pops Orchestra Plays the Classics of Gaming

Main Arena

Speakers
Florence Pops Orchestra
Florence Pops Orchestra
Moderators
No items found.
May 3
2:30 pm
3:30 pm
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

Mastering Audiovisual Rights: A guide For Publishers With Stefano Laporta

Creative Hub 

Speakers
Stefano La Porta
Stefano La Porta
Media and Entertainment Lawyer
Moderators
Big Hass
May 3
2:30 pm
3:30 pm
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

The Power Of Animation For Adult Audience

Main Arena

Speakers
Giorgio Scorza
Giorgio Scorza
CEO - Movimenti Production
Moderators
Big Hass
May 3
2:30 pm
3:30 pm
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

Bringing Stories to Life: The Journey of Animation.

Sketch Area

Speakers
Abdulazeez Al Rifai
Abdulazeez Al Rifai
Founder of Axiamotion
Moderators
Mt7rk
May 3
3:30 pm
4:30 pm
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

Crafting Your Story: Mastering the Pitch Bible for Animation Success

Sketch Area

Speakers
Mounia Aram
Mounia Aram
Animation producer entrepreneur
Moderators
No items found.
May 3
3:30 pm
4:30 pm
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

From Manga to Anime: Kadokawa's Creative Journey

Main Arena

Speakers
Shinichiro Inoue
Shinichiro Inoue
Senior Advisor and Executive Fellow of KADOKAWA and Vice President of the Anime Tourism Association of Japan
Moderators
Yasmeen Sinan
Animation Master
May 3
3:30 pm
4:30 pm
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

Mini Smiley World: Transforming Preschool Entertainment

Creative Hub 

Speakers
Philippe Soutter
Philippe Soutter
Owner and Founder, PGS ENTERTAINMENT
Moderators
Big Hass
May 3
3:30 pm
4:30 pm
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

Screenwriting for Animation

Innovation Lab 

Speakers
Rabab Halawani
Rabab Halawani
Screenwriter, ZEEZ ANIMATION
Moderators
No items found.
May 3
4:45 pm
5:45 pm
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

Exploring The Universe Of Pluto: Unveiling The Masterpiece From Manga To Anime

Main Arena

Speakers
Sumio Udagawa
Sumio Udagawa
Producer, Tezuka Production
Masao Maruyama
Masao Maruyama
Animation Producer, Tezuka Studio
Moderators
Yasmeen Sinan
Animation Master
May 3
4:45 pm
5:45 pm
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion

Behind the Animation: Unveiling the Stories of Mr. Bean and Hello Kitty

Creative Hub 

Speakers
Tom Beattie
Tom Beattie
MD of Tiger Aspect Kids & Family
Giorgio Welter
Giorgio Welter
CEO, Monello Productions
Moderators
Mounia Aram
Animation producer entrepreneur
May 3
4:45 pm
5:45 pm
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

Animating Facial Expressions

Sketch Area

Speakers
Fatima Al Othman
Fatima Al Othman
Experienced Cartoon Illustrator
Moderators
Big Hass
May 3
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

Creation of Classic Characters

Innovation Lab 

Speakers
Nick Ranieri
Nick Ranieri
Artist
Moderators
No items found.
May 3
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion

Collaborative Creations: Banijay Kids & Family

Main Arena

Speakers
Benoit Di Sabatino
Benoit Di Sabatino
CEO, Banijay kids and family
Giorgio Welter
Giorgio Welter
CEO, Monello Productions
Tom Beattie
MD of Tiger Aspect Kids & Family
Giorgio Scorza
CEO - Movimenti Production
Moderators
Mounia Aram
Animation producer entrepreneur
May 3
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

Inside Anime Creation: Key Stages from Tezuka Studio's Masterclass

Creative Hub 

Speakers
Masao Maruyama
Masao Maruyama
Animation Producer, Tezuka Studio
Sumio Udagawa
Sumio Udagawa
Producer, Tezuka Production
Moderators
Yasmeen Sinan
Animation Master
May 3
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

The Animation in the Arab World, a way for the Originality

Main Arena

Speakers
Mohamed Ghazala
Mohamed Ghazala
Vice President, ASIFA
Moderators
Mt7rk
May 4
10:00 am
11:00 am
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion

African Animation

Main Arena

Speakers
Mounia Aram
Mounia Aram
Animation producer entrepreneur
Raymond Malinga
Raymond Malinga
CEO, Creatures Animation
Vanessa Sinden
 Senior Producer at Triggerfish Animation
Hamid Ibrahim
CEO & Co-founder, Pan-African Entertainment Company Kugali Media
Moderators
No items found.
May 4
10:00 am
11:00 am
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

How to Develop an Animation Clip - From the Idea to the Audience

Sketch Area

Speakers
Andrea Bozzetto
Andrea Bozzetto
Animation Director, Studio Bozzetto
Moderators
Big Hass
May 4
10:00 am
11:00 am
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

Breaking Boundaries, Shaping Futures: India’s Influence on Global Animation

Innovation Lab 

Speakers
Arjun Madhavan
Arjun Madhavan
Chief Executive Officer of Assemblage Entertainment
Moderators
Big Hass
May 4
10:00 am
12:00 pm
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

Stop motion animation techniques

Creative Hub 

Speakers
Donato Di Carlo
Donato Di Carlo
Director and Supervisor of Post-Production
Moderators
Big Hass
May 4
11:00 am
12:00 pm
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

Global Storytelling: Navigating International Co-Productions

Main Arena

Speakers
Ghislain Cyr
Ghislain Cyr
Creative Director / Executive Producer, Sphere Media
Pietro Pinetti
Pietro Pinetti
CEO and Co Founder of Studio Bozzetto - CEO and Founder of Lilium Creative Agency
Moderators
Mounia Aram
Animation producer entrepreneur
May 4
11:15 am
12:45 pm
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

Drawing Masterpieces

Innovation Lab 

Speakers
Junichi Hayama
Junichi Hayama
Artist
Moderators
Yasmeen Sinan
Animation Master
May 4
11:30 am
12:30 pm
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

Unveiling the Art of Animation: A Journey Through Zanad Studio's Creative Process

Sketch Area

Speakers
Tariq Ali
Tariq Ali
Moderators
Mt7rk
May 4
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

From Concept to Global Screen: Crafting a Hasbro Series for Diverse Audiences

Main Arena

Speakers
Olivier Dumont
Olivier Dumont
President, HASBRO ENTERTAINMENT
Moderators
Big Hass
May 4
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

From Page to Screen: Álvaro García on Adapting Literature for Film

Creative Hub 

Speakers
Álvaro García
Álvaro García
Head of International, Hampa Studio
Moderators
Big Hass
May 4
2:00 pm
4:00 pm
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

After Effects

Innovation Lab 

Speakers
Islam Mazhar
Islam Mazhar
Animation director & TA, Samaka Studio
Moderators
No items found.
May 4
2:00 pm
4:00 pm
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

Animating the Frame: A Cinematography Workshop

Sketch Area

Speakers
Yusuf Khaled
Yusuf Khaled
TD / Creative Tech, Zanad Studio
Moderators
No items found.
May 4
2:45 pm
3:45 pm
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion

Beyond Fantasy: Unveiling the AI Tapestry in Entertainment and Animation

Main Arena

Speakers
John Attanasio
John Attanasio
CEO, Toonstar
Moderators
Valentina Martelli
Founder of ITTV international Forum +TechInEntertainment in LA
May 4
3:15 pm
4:15 pm
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

Crafting Animated Series from Books

Creative Hub 

Speakers
Allegra Dami
Allegra Dami
Dami Just For Kids
Ilaria Mazzonis
Ilaria Mazzonis
Producer at MOBO
Moderators
Big Hass
May 4
3:45 pm
4:45 pm
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion

Multaqa MT7RK 4: Animation in the Middle East

Main Arena

Speakers
Abdulaziz Othman
Abdulaziz Othman
CEO of Zeez
Adam Khawaja
Adam Khawaja
Creative Director & Executive Producer, Bidaya Media
Islam Ahmed
Creative Director at Follk Creative Solutions,
Moderators
Mt7rk
May 4
4:30 pm
6:30 pm
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

From Word to Vision: Visualizing Narratives With Storyboard Pro

Innovation Lab 

Speakers
Prashant Gawande
Prashant Gawande
Technical Software Sales Specialist and Course Training Specialist, TOONBOOM
Moderators
No items found.
May 4
4:30 pm
5:30 pm
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

Unveiling Animation Mastery: A Workshop with Andreas Deja

Sketch Area

Speakers
Andreas Deja
Andreas Deja
Artist
Moderators
Big Hass
May 4
4:30 pm
5:30 pm
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

Music and Animation - a long lasting relationship

Creative Hub 

Speakers
Fabrizio Mancinelli
Fabrizio Mancinelli
Composer, Songwriter, and Conductor
Moderators
Big Hass
May 4
5:00 pm
6:30 pm
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion

Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Shaping the Future of Middle Eastern Animation

Main Arena

Speakers
Luca Milano
Luca Milano
Manager at RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana, the Italian public broadcaster.
Benoit Di Sabatino
Benoit Di Sabatino
CEO, Banijay kids and family
Shinichiro Inoue
Senior Advisor and Executive Fellow of KADOKAWA and Vice President of the Anime Tourism Association of Japan
Kamel Weiss
Business & Content Director, Spacetoon
Olivier Dumont
President, HASBRO ENTERTAINMENT
Moderators
Valentina Martelli
Founder of ITTV international Forum +TechInEntertainment in LA
May 4
5:45 pm
6:45 pm
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

Exploring Animation with Nick Ranieri

Creative Hub 

Speakers
Nick Ranieri
Nick Ranieri
Artist
Moderators
No items found.
May 4
5:45 pm
6:45 pm
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

Tackling the personal

Sketch Area

Speakers
Sofia El Khyari
Sofia El Khyari
Award-winning animation filmmaker and visual artist
Moderators
Mounia Aram
Animation producer entrepreneur
May 4
7:00 pm
9:00 pm
Concert
Concert
Concert
Concert
Concert
Concert
Concert
Concert
Concert
Concert

An Odyssey Through Iconic Film Scores

Main Arena

Speakers
Florence Pops Orchestra
Florence Pops Orchestra
Moderators
Big Hass
May 5
10:00 am
11:00 am
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

The Making of Mila

Main Arena

Speakers
Cinzia Angelini
Cinzia Angelini
Valentina Martelli
Valentina Martelli
Founder of ITTV international Forum +TechInEntertainment in LA
Moderators
Mounia Aram
Animation producer entrepreneur
May 5
10:00 am
11:45 am
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

From Word to Vision: Visualizing Narratives with Storyboard Pro

Innovation Lab 

Speakers
Prashant Gawande
Prashant Gawande
Technical Software Sales Specialist and Course Training Specialist, TOONBOOM
Moderators
No items found.
May 5
10:00 am
12:00 pm
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

The Art of Scribble Drawing with Tony Jagas

Sketch Area

Speakers
Tony Jagas
Tony Jagas
Artist
Moderators
Big Hass
May 5
11:15 am
12:15 pm
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

From South of the Border to Disney and Beyond

Main Arena

Speakers
Sandro Cleuzo
Sandro Cleuzo
Traditional character design and posing animation
Moderators
Mounia Aram
Animation producer entrepreneur
May 5
11:15 am
12:15 pm
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

Media Industry Trends: Children and Future Challenges in Animation Production

Creative Hub 

Speakers
Inas Yaqub
Inas Yaqub
Animation Director and TV Content Provider
Moderators
No items found.
May 5
12:30 pm
1:30 pm
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

Showcasing Nana Al Zanana

Main Arena

Speakers
Islam Ahmed
Islam Ahmed
Creative Director at Follk Creative Solutions,
Aya Hammad
Aya Hammad
Marketing, PR & Digital Manager (Kids Brands), MENA
Moderators
Mounia Aram
Animation producer entrepreneur
May 5
2:00 pm
4:00 pm
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

Concept Frames Art And Perspective

Innovation Lab 

Speakers
Ahmad Thabit
Ahmad Thabit
CCO/Co-founder - Samaka Studio
Moderators
No items found.
May 5
2:00 pm
3:30 pm
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

Crafting Timeless Animation: The Journey of Comix Wave Films

Main Arena

Speakers
Atsushi Tamura
Atsushi Tamura
Animator Artist, Character Designer
Yuna Murooka
Yuna Murooka
Background Artist
Ryosuke Ogata
Production Assistant
Moderators
Yasmeen Sinan
Animation Master
May 5
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

Unleashing the Power of Unreal Engine

Creative Hub 

Speakers
Gaurav Mathur
Gaurav Mathur
Solutions Architect, Epic Games
Moderators
Big Hass
May 5
2:00 pm
4:00 pm
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

Animation Principles and Techniques

Sketch Area

Speakers
Nick Ranieri
Nick Ranieri
Artist
Moderators
No items found.
May 5
3:15 pm
4:15 pm
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

How to Build an Animation Studio in the Region

Creative Hub 

Speakers
Manal Al Gharbally
Manal Al Gharbally
Founder | CEO | Creative producer MBVISION STUDIOS
Moderators
No items found.
May 5
4:00 pm
5:00 pm
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

Animating Europe: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in European Animation

Main Arena

Speakers
Dirk Beinhold
Dirk Beinhold
Co-owner and CEO, Akkord Film
Moderators
Big Hass
May 5
4:30 pm
6:30 pm
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

Traditional Character Design And Posing In Animation

Sketch Area

Speakers
Sandro Cleuzo
Sandro Cleuzo
Traditional character design and posing animation
Moderators
No items found.
May 5
4:30 pm
6:30 pm
Kids Activity
Kids Activity
Kids Activity
Kids Activity
Kids Activity
Kids Activity
Kids Activity
Kids Activity
Kids Activity
Kids Activity

Zeez Zone

Creative Hub 

Speakers
Moderators
No items found.
May 5
4:30 pm
6:30 pm
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

Exploring Motion: An Introduction to Animation with Harmony

Innovation Lab 

Speakers
Prashant Gawande
Prashant Gawande
Technical Software Sales Specialist and Course Training Specialist, TOONBOOM
Moderators
No items found.
May 5
5:15 pm
6:45 pm
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk

The Magic of Movements

Main Arena

Speakers
Junichi Hayama
Junichi Hayama
Artist
Moderators
Yasmeen Sinan
Animation Master
May 5
7:00 pm
8:30 pm
Evening Event
Evening Event
Evening Event
Evening Event
Evening Event
Evening Event
Evening Event
Evening Event
Evening Event
Evening Event

Celebrating the Circle of Life: 30 Years of The Lion King with Andreas Deja

Main Arena

Speakers
Andreas Deja
Andreas Deja
Artist
Fabrizio Mancinelli
Fabrizio Mancinelli
Composer, Songwriter, and Conductor
Moderators
Valentina Martelli
Founder of ITTV international Forum +TechInEntertainment in LA
May 5
8:30 pm
9:30 pm
Concert
Concert
Concert
Concert
Concert
Concert
Concert
Concert
Concert
Concert

Closing Ceremony

Main Arena

Speakers
Florence Pops Orchestra
Florence Pops Orchestra
Moderators
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Sharjah Animation Conference?

Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) is where animation enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds come together for a five-day celebration of creativity. Featuring workshops, talks, screenings, and exhibitions led by top industry experts, SAC aims to inspire and connect people in the animation community.

When and where is this event happening?

The Sharjah Animation Conference is set to take place from May 1-5 at Expo Centre Sharjah.

What’s new this year?

This year, SAC is bigger and better than ever! We're talking more days, more speakers, more workshops, and even two brand-new awards to be won!