From folklore to the frontlines of identity, panellists at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival explore how stories shape perspectives across cultures
Sharjah, May 3, 2025
At the 16th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), a panel of award-winning authors and educators explored a timeless yet increasingly pertinent question: What makes a story resonate with today’s children?
Continue reading Story books inform, comfort and inspire young minds:Global authors at SCRF 2025Panel at Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival highlights the power of children’s literature to inspire environmental awareness and emotional connection to heritage
Sharjah, May 3, 2025
Children’s books are more than stories; they are powerful tools for shaping the values and awareness of future generations. This was the central theme of a panel discussion titled Nature stories at the ongoing Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) 2025, where acclaimed Arab and international authors explored how literature can inspire young readers to connect with nature and embrace environmental responsibility.
Continue reading Stories rooted in nature and culture shape future generations, leading writers opine at SCRF 2025Industry leaders from Japan, MENA, Europe, and Africa revealed strategies aimed at cultural authenticity and digital innovation in broadcasting
Sharjah, May 3, 2025
At the Sharjah Animation Conference 2025, global broadcasting titans representing Japan, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa discussed the evolving challenges and opportunities in animation. Moderated by Valentina Martelli, Founder of ITTV International, the panel “Broadcasting Animation: A Global Perspective on Content Collaboration” facilitated lively debate on trends, digital disruption, and bridging cultural divides.
The session united diverse voices including Hiroki Tanaka, Chief Manager of Animation at Japan’s Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation (YTV); Mohamed Salama, Head of Revenue Operations at MENA’s beloved SpaceToon Go; Zümrüt Pakoy, Warner Bros Discovery’s Programming Director for MENA; Arne Lohman, Executive Producer of German network ZDF; and Ali Syed, MBC’s Head of Acquisitions.
Continue reading International broadcasters discuss balancing global ambitions and local roots during Sharjah Animation Conference 2025From in-betweening to digital VFX, Ryosuke Tsuda, Tomomi Kimpara and Tsuyoshi Nishimura of ComixWave, offer Sharjah audiences a rare behind-the-scenes look at the precision and artistry driving some of Japan’s most iconic animated scenes
Sharjah, May 3, 2025
The Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) 2025 continued its strong momentum on Friday with a standout session, “Animating Full Scenes with ComixWave: Seamlessly Blend Characters and Composites”, led by renowned Japanese studio ComixWave, best known for its work on Makoto Shinkai’s visually poetic films like Your Name and Weathering with You.
Continue reading Top Japanese animation experts share secrets to seamless scene composition at SAC 2025Industry leaders Damilola Solesi, Comfort Arthur, and Sarah Mallia champion cultural narratives, gender equity, and innovation in global panel discussion
Sharjah, May 3, 2025
The Sharjah Animation Conference 2025 drew scores of students, professionals and animation enthusiasts on Saturday, who visited to hear and draw inspiration from three visionary women who led a panel discussion “Women in Animation: Leading Change & Shaping the Future”.
Continue reading Sharjah Animation Conference 2025 provides female animators a powerful platform to showcase their success
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