Sharjah Animation Conference explores cross-cultural collaboration opportunities and highlights new prospects for the Middle East

At the second edition of SAC 2024, industry heavyweights discuss the opportunity to uncover the potential and growth prospects of Middle Eastern animation through international collaboration.

Sharjah, May 5, 2024

A stimulating dialogue among broadcasters, producers, and distributors explored opportunities for collaboration across different cultures in the animation industry, with a specific focus on the prospects for Middle Eastern animation at the Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC), happening at Expo Centre Sharjah until May 5.

Florence Pops concert at Sharjah Animation Conference 2024
leaves audience awestruck

The orchestra from Italy received standing ovation from the audience on the first day of the 2nd annual edition of the conference

Sharjah, May 05, 2024

The Florence Pops Orchestra returned to the Sharjah Animation Conference with a spectacular concert titled “Echoes of Fantasy: The Florence Pops Orchestra Plays the Classics of Gaming.” The performance left the audience spellbound and earned numerous standing ovations throughout the evening.

Sharjah Public Library provides countless opportunities for young imaginations to take flight at SCRF 2024  

The SPL pavilion at Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival is home to engaging workshops and edutainment activities for children and their families

Sharjah, May 05, 2024

The Sharjah Public Library (SPL) pavilion at the ongoing 15th edition of Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) has emerged as a beehive of activity, educating and entertaining children of all ages as well as their parents with its comprehensive agenda designed to foster critical thinking and unveil the intricate wonders of the universe.

Star Wars fans and booksellers celebrate May 4th at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival

Visitors immerse themselves in the world of Jedi knights, Sith lords, and epic space battles on a day dedicated to one of the highest-grossing media franchises created by George Lucas

Sharjah, May 05, 2024

The Force was strong at the 15th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) on Saturday as Star Wars fans and booksellers came together to celebrate May 4th, also known as Star Wars Day. The 12-day festival, being organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) at the Sharjah Expo Centre, provided the perfect setting for fans of all ages to come together and celebrate their love for the iconic sci-fi franchise.

SAC 2024: Disney legend helps budding cartoonists unveil
animation mastery with pen and paper

Polish-born American Andreas Deja offers exclusive peek into three decades
of his work as part of an hour-long masterclass

Sharjah, May 05, 2024

It was a day of great learning for UAE’s animation enthusiasts as they got a rare peek into the select works of Disney legend Andreas Deja as part of a much sought-after masterclass at the Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) on Saturday.