In addition to the workshops, the SAC will provide attendees with the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas with animation enthusiasts and professionals from around the world.
Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC), which will take place from May 3 to 5, 2023, will offer eight workshops covering various areas of animation, including drawing anime-style characters, creating mecha and anime-style heroes, and more. The workshop will provide aspiring animators and seasoned professionals with the opportunity to learn from industry professionals who have worked on major releases for companies like Disney, Pixar, Netflix, and Ubisoft.
The conference is a proactive partnership between the Sharjah Book Authority and the Bergamo Animation Days (BAD) festival in Italy, making it the first of its kind in the Arab region.
The SAC’s line-up of workshops will cover a wide range of topics, including character design, storyboarding, and other areas of animation, led by award-winning experts. The workshops offer an immersive experience, allowing participants to take their skills to the next level by receiving direct feedback from the best the industry has to offer.
The conference will also offer workshops designed to unlock children’s potential and creativity with the Majid Workshop by Majid Kids TV, and a workshop by Robin Linn, artist manager, recruiter, and creative at Activision Blizzard, aimed at helping attendees make a great first impression with potential clients and collaborators.
In addition to the workshops, the SAC will provide attendees with the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas with animation enthusiasts and professionals from around the world, making it a chance to gain insights into the animation industry from experts and peers alike.
The professionals who will headline the workshop include Takahiro Yoshimatsu, 2D animator and designer Sandro Cleuzo, film and storyboard artist John Nevarez, character designer Wouter Tulp, Creative Director Andrea Bozzetto, character designer and producer Mamoru Yokota, among others.
