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SUMMARY:Sharjah Animation Conference
DESCRIPTION:SAC returns for its third annual edition\, again organised in collaboration with Italy’s Bergamo Animation Days (BAD)\, with an extensive (indeed\, impressive) programme of trends\, cutting-edge technologies\, and game-changing opportunities\, This year there’s a substantial Japanese influence – Studio Ghibli notables\, anime in many of the sessions\, an afternoon of cosplay … \nOverall\, it’s a chance for enthusiasts\, current and would-be professionals and industry folk to mingle with some of the world’s best animators – more than 70 of them\, say the organisers\, with the full list here. Headliners include Masayuki Miyaji and Tamiya Terashima\, both associated with Studio Ghibli; Tom Bancroft of Pencilish Animation Studios\, known for his work on Disney classics like Mulan and Aladdin; and the celebrated character designer Sandro Cleuzo\, known for Anastasia\, Tarzan\, and Chip’n Dale (his workshop predictably sold out early\, sadly\, and so has Bancroft’s). \nKhoula Al Mujaini\, Executive Director of SAC\, described animation as “a universal language that transcends borders\, cultures\, and generations … Through SAC\, we aim to celebrate this remarkable art form\, inspire new generations of creatives\, and provide a space where industry leaders can connect\, collaborate\, and push the boundaries of animated storytelling”. \nMost of the artist led workshops are hands-on and/or quite technical\, which justifies the extra costs applied to them. But the standard AED 139 four-pass does give you access to 30+ talks\, panel discussions and roundtables; lots of activations (which usually means people trying to sell you stuff\, but in entertaining fashion); and three live music gigs\, include one “live anime concert”. There’s also a “shared creative space to draw and collaborate”. And of course there will be many screenings.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sharjah-animation-conference-2/
LOCATION:Expo Centre Sharjah\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Animation,Conference
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SUMMARY:Sharjah Animation Conference
DESCRIPTION:“We bring together animation enthusiasts\, professionals\, and children to celebrate the art and craft of animation.” This second edition of the conference actually offers a rich programme of workshops\, talks\, screenings\, and exhibitions which seem most suited to the industry; it’s organised by Sharjah Book Authority in partnership with Italy’s Bergamo Animation Days (BAD) and features a roster of heavy speakers from the industry – lots of Europeans\, predictably enough\, but also a good representation from the Arab world. \nHighlights include a Masterclass by artist and director Junichi Hayama\, celebrated for his work on titles like Fist of the North Star; an exhibition from stop-motion specialists Aardman Animation that promises an in-depth look at the studio’s innovative techniques and storytelling prowess\, and a special 30th anniversary screening of The Lion King\, with a presentation from top Disney animator Andreas Deja. \nOne day tickets are AED 280\, the four-day pass is AED 400 (but there were heavy discounts when we last checked). Those prices just buy admission to the event; if you want to attend a workshop\, you’ll pay extra – AED 350 per workshop (and no discounts that we could see). The workshops look particularly good\, an hour long and generally on very practical topics like animating facial expressions and using Storyboard Pro; there are around two dozen of them over the last three days (day one is just the exhibition plus a concert of iconic game soundtracks from the Florence Pops Orchestra).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sharjah-animation-conference/
LOCATION:Expo Centre Sharjah\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Animation,Conference
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SUMMARY:Samuel Beckett in the UAE
DESCRIPTION:It’s the 70th anniversary of the world première of Waiting for Godot\, and this symposium (bilingual in English and French) muses about its impact – and especially its appearance in both English and French. Given the musicality of its language\, how best can it be translated into Arabic? What does it have to say to Arabic audiences? What is Beckett’s theatre legacy in the Middle East? \nThe speakers: \n\nAlexandre Najjar Beirut-based lawyer\, translator and writer. Deeply influenced by the work of Samuel Beckett\, he published L’Amour ne se commande pas in 2020\, dedicated to the life of the Irish writer\nKarine Germoni A Beckett specialist\, Dr Germoni is Associate Professor in French Language and Literature at Paris-Sorbonne Université\, and since 2021 heading of the French Studies and the French as a foreign language Departments at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi\nHana Subhi has been teaching French as a Foreign Language and French Literature for many years\, since 2006 at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. Dr Subhi has published many articles and has translated numerous works\nPadraig Downey Multi-award-winning director and theatre educator\, founder of Danú Dubai Theatre\, and the first theatre director to be awarded a UAE Golden Visa.  Currently he is involved in cultural and educational initiatives for KSA’s Vision 2030.\n\nThis event is sponsored by the Irish Embassy and is organised in partnership with the French Embassy\, the Lebanese Embassy\, Lycée français Louis Massignon\, Lycée français International Théodore Monod and Brighton College Abu Dhabi.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/samuel-beckett-in-the-uae/
LOCATION:Amphitheatre Robert de Sorbon\, Paris Sorbonne University\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Animation,Conference
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