Dirk Hampel
Founder
Dirk started in animation in the 90's. He has been working his way to production manager and overseas supervisor. He built up various studios until founding B Water Studios, which has been growing ever since. He has also worked as a director for TV series for channels such as Nickelodeon and ZDF, and has been successfully writing comics and children books. His comic "Geoge & Cool" had 2 million readers weekly over 5 years. One of this last books: "The Magic of my Name" has sold over 500,000 copies so far.
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Realizing Animation Dreams in the Canarias
Located in the heart of the Atlantic, the Canary Islands have become a global animation force over the past few years, attracting some of the top creative forces in the industry to a thriving ecosystem of homegrown and international productions. With its enticing 4% corporate tax rate and its collection of powerhouse digital studios, the region is home to many dynamic gaming, series and feature productions. This insightful panel will spotlight some of these cutting-edge projects and the talented teams behind them and illustrate why global animation producers and creators should consider partnering with the bright studios of this idyllic Archipelago.