The event will host masterclasses, workshops, film screenings, business networking meetings between publishers and producers, and in-person interactions with the top brass of the world of animation.
Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) is all set to launch the first-ever Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) in the cultural hub of Sharjah. There will be a series of closed-door meetings between animation producers and notable publishers from all over the world at the conference, which will take place from May 3 to 5.
In addition to educating publishers about selling rights to animation production houses for books and illustrated works, the exclusive meetings will cover a wide range of pertinent topics, including intellectual property (IP), production and distribution rights, evaluating potential deals, and negotiating license terms. They will also be able to promote their books and titles to newer and greater heights.
The conference has curated a lineup of international producers who have made notable achievements throughout their careers and will give publishers insight into expanding their products to new markets and formats.
Speaking about the conference, Khoula Al Mujaini, Executive Director of SAC, said: “SBA is organising this first-of-its-kind conference and spearheading a pioneering effort in the region, in line with the objectives to seek to support publishers as well as further enhance their relations with animation industry leaders and producers worldwide. We aim to propel innovation and creativity in this sector, promote positive change in visual content production and elevate this creative industry to new and exciting levels. The event exemplifies the vision of Sharjah and SBA to elevate the children’s book illustration sector and animation production in the UAE and the Arab world.”
