Bancroft explores running gags, freeze-frames, and the universal language of laughter during Sharjah Animation Conference masterclass

Sharjah, May 2, 2025

The Sharjah Animation Conference 2025 (SAC 2025) has commenced on its opening day with a resounding response, as Disney legend Tony Bancroft; the animator behind iconic characters like The Lion King’s ‘Pumbaa’ and the hilarious parrot, ‘Iago’ from Aladdin; led an exclusive workshop titled “Animating Comedy: Mastering Character Posing & Timing.”

The visionary behind beloved characters like Mushu and Simba teaches aspiring artists how strong design begins with simple shapes and purposeful storytelling

Sharjah, May 2, 2025

The 3rd annual Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) opened at Expo Center Sharjah on Thursday with celebrated Disney animator Tom Bancroft leading a masterclass on ‘Master Character Design’.

“Every great character begins with a great personality. So, before you even put pencil to paper, you need to understand who your character truly is,” the animator behind iconic characters from Mulan, The Lion King, and Aladdin told the packed hall, as he walked them through the process of building characters that are not only visually appealing but emotionally resonant.

In collaboration with Onshur, the initiative will develop a storybook for children aged eight and above, launching at the upcoming Sharjah International Book Fair

Sharjah, May 2, 2025

As part of its continued efforts to promote cultural awareness among young people, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has signed a partnership with Invest Bank to develop a children’s storybook focused on financial literacy. The initiative is a collaboration with the Sharjah Publishing Sustainability Fund (Onshur), a key SBA programme that supports sustainable publishing in the UAE.

Prawn and cheese tacos is an easy and flavourful snack that children helped prepare at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival

Sharjah, May 1, 2025

Food lovers waiting to experience an exotic trip to Mexico were not disappointed as the “Spice and Soul: Mexican Cooking with Karla Zazueta” got under way at the 16^th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025).

He  inspires children to find joy in self-expression through art at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival’s vibrant illustration workshops

Sharjah, May 1, 2025

This year, the Sharjah Exhibition For Children’s Book Illustrations at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025) has hosted world-renowned illustrators from different parts of the world everyday. These artists have opened wide for young artists a window into creativity and self-expression in ways they haven’t experienced before.