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Sharjah Animation Conference hosts sold-out workshopwith legendary Disney animator Nik Ranieri

Sharjah Animation Conference hosts sold-out workshop
with legendary Disney animator Nik Ranieri

Renowned industry heavy-weight famous for characters from “Hercules,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Emperor’s New Groove,” captivates SAC 2024 with character design masterclass


Sharjah, May 04, 2024

On a bustling second day of the Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC), a highlight was a sold-out workshop featuring the renowned Disney animator, Nik Ranieri. Known for his iconic character designs such as Hades from “Hercules,” Lumiere from “Beauty and the Beast,” and the unforgettable lead character in “Wreck-It Ralph,“ Ranieri shared his extensive experience and insights with attendees, offering a unique glimpse into the world of animation and character design.

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Netflix series Pluto anime’s producer on his masterpiececreation at Sharjah Animation Conference

Netflix series Pluto anime’s producer on his masterpiece
creation at Sharjah Animation Conference

Producer Masao Maruyama narrates the transformative journey that elevated Pluto from its static pages of a manga to an anime for OTT platform


Sharjah, May 04, 2024

Producing an anime of the scale and quality of the Netflix series Pluto was a big challenge, said Masao Maruyama, the octogenarian Japanese producer who adapted Naoki Urasawa’s manga comic, at a talk titled “Exploring the Universe of Pluto: Unveiling the masterpiece from Manga to Anime” during the Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC), happening at Expo Centre Sharjah until May 5.

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Give wings to your creativity, learn and get inspired fromthe best at the Sharjah Animation Conference

Give wings to your creativity, learn and get inspired from
the best at the Sharjah Animation Conference

The second edition of the conference, the first-of-its-kind platform in the region, runs until May 6 at Expo Centre Sharjah

  • The conference is hosting more than 50 internationally acclaimed speakers
  • With over 25 workshops and 20 talks, visitors can learn different aspects of animation
  • The event also features three live music concerts and fun activities for visitors of all ages
  • Students can avail deep discounts on conference pass
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