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“Spirit Rangers” creator and showrunner Karissa Valencia will share her journey from writer’s assistant to developing and executive producing a show inspired by her Chumash tribe and other Natives for Netflix. She will talk about the importance of representation for the youngest audiences, the power of mentors and staying true to your vision and trusting your creative instincts.
As a writer, director, animation supervisor, animator exec producer on acclaimed shows such as “BoJack Horseman”, “Tucca & Bertie” and “Inside Job”, Mike Hollingsworth has had a wide-ranging and very impressive career. This year, he also explored new frontiers in animation with Netflix’s cartoony interactive show “Cat Burglar” and found time to give everyone’s favorite sitcom ladies their own wacky futuristic reboot in “Golden Girls 3033”. Mike will offer us a window into his brilliant creative mind and share how he continues to find inspiration in a competitive, unpredictable industry.
Some of 2022’s most high-profile show creators and executive producers will share their success stories, offering advice on how to get your project from idea and a show bible to green light stage and final delivery to linear and cable TV outlets or streaming services. This helpful panel will offer attendees all the essential details they need to know to realize their visions and make their animated show a reality in the future.
Animation studios and production companies around the world are teaming up with international partners to create visually stunning projects. Many of these studios were able to take advantage of the new work-from-home paradigm to reach out to new artists and talent. Join some of today’s big players in the international animation scene who will share their success stories and offer advice on how to find the right resources and financing, expand your goals and up your productivity by teaming up with the right co-producers around the world.
If you’d like to meet some of the major creative forces behind some of the best-loved and acclaimed animated movies of the year, this is the right spot for you. Find out the behind-the-scenes secrets and development/production successes and headaches of some of 2022’s award season contenders.
If you’d like to meet some of the major creative forces behind some of the best-loved and acclaimed animated movies of the year, this is the right spot for you. Find out the behind-the-scenes secrets and development/production successes and headaches of some of 2022’s award season contenders.
Some of the creative leaders of L.A.’s biggest indie animation studios discuss their current slate, exciting new initiatives and future plans, spotlighting some of the key animation trends of 2022 and beyond. We also find out about their staffing needs and what they look for in potential employees as they search for staffers.
So you have an amazing idea for an animated project and are ready to share it with the power players of the toon world. But how do you go about presenting your ideas and your vision with the development execs and producers who can greenlight your show? We’ll talk to some of the experienced content creators in the field to find out about the do’s and don’ts of pitching your shows and the best events and places to present your ideas to the powers that be even if you don’t have an agent and have never produced a show before.
This eclectic panel on various current business and professional aspects of the animation and VFX world will highlight important things every studio owner, producer and artist needs to know. Panelists will offer tips on how to protect your animation ideas, copyrights, digital rights, sales and licensing rights, attracting financial investors, as well as some of the latest technology solutions to help you up your game.
2022 has been quite a challenging year for animation for both traditional outlets and the streamers and everyone tries to hang on to their audiences as competition continues to grow and everyone feels the impact of the latest mergers and the tough economic times. We will catch up with some of the top animation professionals to find out how the new post-Covid era has impacted the way they do business and what kind of animated projects they are seeking from the creative animation community and producers worldwide.
Despite all the turmoil and changes affecting everyone, 2022 was a surprisingly rich and creative time for top quality animated content on the digital screen. We’ll catch up with some of the year’s most talented and influential animation show runners in town as they discuss some of the challenges and rewards of making innovative shows for audiences across the globe, and share some of the secrets of their successful careers.
What are the streamers buying these days? How are animation studios promoting their diverse staff and inclusive content? What are the most important steps you can take to survive during leaner times? What are some of the positive trends of the year? Some of the key players in the global animation scene will discuss the current state of animation, how they are preparing for a downturn in production demands, as well as the trends they are optimistic about, and sharing their tips for thriving in the field as an indie animation producer or distributor.
From “SpongeBob” to “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”, and “Transformers” to “Monster High”, building franchises is what Nickelodeon does best. Now, more than ever, it’s increasingly important to create original content, characters and stories that have expanding universes and different experiences for kids across the globe. Join the top creative forces at Nickelodeon for a conversation about creating and sustaining the top franchises for kids of all ages.
Find out more about some of the year’s most innovative and entertaining animated shorts as we chat with the talented directors/producers about the inspiration, development process, animation techniques and challenges of producing a top-level project today. The creative forces behind the shorts will also discuss their professional influences and backgrounds and offer valuable advice about how to use your personal passions to tell a powerful story in a short format and how to avoid common pitfalls and raise awareness of your project in a saturated market.
In 2022, animated shorts filmmakers have truly pushed the envelope by exploring the possibilities of the format with powerful content and genre-bending visuals. In this one-of-a-kind screening, we offer an informative look at some of the most innovative titles that have already collected festival awards all over the world as well as a few titles that are making their Los Angeles theatrical premiere. Many of these titles are bound to end up on the Oscar and Annie nomination lists in the months ahead.
When you think of the Disney Renaissance of the late 1980s and 1990s, the amazing work of iconic director John Musker’s name clearly stands out. Along with his longtime directing partner Ron Clements, Musker has helmed some of the most popular and acclaimed titles in the Disney canon, including “The Great Mouse Detective”, “The Little Mermaid”, “Aladdin”, “Hercules”, “Treasure Planet”, “The Princess and the Frog” and “Moana”. Don’t miss this unique chance to catch up with the animation master as he looks back at his brilliant career, offers personal anecdotes and shares some of his wonderful art and caricatures from the past few decades.
Animation pros were able to push the usual limits of the art form in new and interesting ways in 2022. We will talk to some of the visionary and creative people behind the latest boom in animation and we’ll spotlight the exciting ways creators are incorporating interactivity in conjunction with entertaining narratives, as well as exploring the new possibilities and potentials of the Metaverse. These innovators will focus on some of the new trends that are making a big impact on the global entertainment market. What are some of the new possibilities these new ventures provide animation professionals? Which themes and venues are growing in popularity in 2022-2023? Which markets and trends seem to be saturated? What are some of the new ventures that have impressed our panelists, and what are some of the pitfalls and challenges of these new toon frontiers?
Hear from a panel of creators embracing a real-time approach to blaze new trails in modern animation. Learn how teams are harnessing game engines to develop IP and build storylines in a whole new way. Real-time thinking and tools are changing animation, unlocking new opportunities for experimentation and time-saving animation workflows. Join Epic Games’ Executive Producer Content Partnerships Karen Dufilho moderating a conversation about a real-time animation mindset.
In this inspiring and entertaining showcase, we’ll meet some of the talented creators behind Apple TV+’s acclaimed animated shows “Duck & Goose”, “Sago Mini Friends”, “Slumberkins” and “Interrupting Chicken”, and learn more about the the development process, the creative journey, challenges and rewards of producing high-quality content for today’s young audiences and their families. We’ll also get a sneak peek at Apple TV+’s upcoming shows in the months ahead.
We’ll take a look at the current state of animation, as seen through the eyes of some of the top studio recruiters in town. Among the topics discussed will be helpful tips on how potential job applicants can increase their chances of finding a job that matches their talents and ambitions, which skills are in the highest demands, how to stand out from the other applicants, and a general look at the constantly changing TV, streaming and feature animation landscape and how to prepare for the ups and downs of the animation industry in 2023.
With the massive success of shows, adult animation has opened new doors of opportunity for creators who want to push the medium beyond what has traditionally been the territory of family entertainment. What are some of the challenges and rewards of producing animated content for a sophisticated, adult audience who is expecting top-quality material? How do you push the comedy envelope without becoming offensive and insensitive to segments of the audience? How much violence is considered too much for today’s viewers? We will talk to some of the show runners, development execs and creators to find out more about the next stage in this expanding and exciting area of the business.
Kristine Belson has been the President of Sony Pictures Animation since January of 2015. In this free-wheeling fireside chat, the well-respected animation veteran will discuss her current plans for the thriving studio, give us the latest scoop on Sony’s much-anticipated 2023 sequel “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”, and share some of SPI’s other highlights and top priorities as it celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
