How Culture Shapes Production

How Culture Shapes Production is a panel exploring how cultural backgrounds and production contexts influence the creation of animated feature films. Featuring Ammar Sabban, Director of Attractions Creation at SEVEN - Saudi Entertainment Ventures, and Sofia El Khyari, Animation Director at Oneiris Animation, the discussion draws on their experiences with projects like King Solomon and Shehrazade’s Birds to reveal how storytelling traditions vary across countries.

Key points include the impact of cultural heritage on creative decisions, the ways production environments shape film development, and how different storytelling traditions inform narrative choices. By the end of this session, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how culture shapes the production process in international animation.