The second session of the “Sharjah Animation Conference”, organized by the Sharjah Book Authority from May 1 to 5 at the “Expo Center Sharjah”, will bring together the largest production companies in the creative content and entertainment industry of the world, to give animation art fans and professionals the opportunity to learn about this new industry and gain knowledge and experiences from the world’s most prominent pioneers and influencers.
The “Sharjah Animation Conference” enriches the audience’s experience through a diverse program that includes more than 60 events, including 30 interactive workshops, 20 sessions debate, 5 inspiring talks, and 5 concerts, and hosting 71 guests from 12 countries to meet… Engaging visitors and encouraging them to explore their talents, abilities and creativity.
Global sponsors
The conference’s list of sponsors includes a group of leading international companies, including Toon Boom Animation, a Canadian software company specializing in comic books, whose products -software widely used in the animation industry for film and television films, digital design, video games, mobile devices. , training, and education, known for its versatility and ability to meet different needs, which makes it the best choice for animation and storyboard artists.
Toon Boom Company will give professional license to the animation program “Toon Boom Harmony” to the award winners of the second session of the Sharjah Animation Conference to learn how to use the programs “Storyboard Pro” and “Storyboard Pro “Harmony”, presented by technical expert Prashant Gawande, where the workshops will give attendees the opportunity to improve their skills and learn from animation industry experts.
The conference is co-sponsored by Wacom, the company that has innovative solutions for digital creativity. In addition to MSI, the global technology company known for its wide range of laptops, graphics cards, monitors, and other products and services.
Give support and prosperity
“Sharjah Animation Conference 2024” will witness the honoring of the winners of the awards of the second edition in its two categories, as the “Show Your Project Award” challenges artists, producers, writers and creative minds to prepare and develop a show for animation. series related to the cultures and customs of the Middle East region, while the “Book Promotion Award” celebrates With the art of advertising advertising and its ability to introduce the meaning of the book, it invites people individuals, groups and creative agencies to design advertising ads for the book series “Kharaif” by the Emirati writer Dubai Abulhoul, published by “Kalimat Group”.
