Sharjah Animation Conference

Four Days to Remember

Imagine an experience where you meet the world’s best animators, learn their best techniques in hands-on workshops, and enjoy breathtaking film screenings with a gathering of fellow artists and animation lovers sharing laughter, inspiration, and unforgettable moments.

Welcome to SAC26!

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#SAC25 Really Unreal

#SAC25 Really Unreal

#SAC25 Really Unreal

#SAC25 Really Unreal

25+

Artists-led Workshops

1st

of its kind in the region

70+

Globally Renowned Speakers

30+

Inspiring Talks & Panels

3

Live Concerts

∞

Fun & Excitement

IT'S GOING TO BE

REALLY UNREAL

Animation Legends

Epic Concerts

Collaboration Hub

Anime Masters

Trailblazing Broadcasters

Breathtaking Film Screenings

Gathering of Animation Lovers

Animation Mastery Workshops

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They Spoke at SAC

Sandro Cleuzo

Animator & Character Designer - Disney, DreamWorks & Warner Bros

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Tom Bancroft

CEO - Pencilish Animation Studios Animator Disney, Big Idea & Pencilish Animation Studios

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Nobuyoshi Habara

Anime Director - Bandai Namco Filmworks, Sunrise, Xebec & Production I.G

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Tony Bancroft

Animation Program director ,Lipscomb University ,Animator Disney, Sony & Warner Bros

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Zümrüt Pakoy

Programming Director - Warner Bros Discovery

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Tomomi Kimpara

CoMix Wave Films

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Masayuki Miyaji

Animation Director - Studio Ghibli, BONES & Production I.G

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WHERE THE INDUSTRY LEADERS

COME TOGETHER

UNREAL VIBES, FUN & INSPIRATION

In the world of animation at sharjahanimationconference starting new exciting collaborations.

Unforgettable joy and creativity

I had the honor of meeting one of the legends of animation, Andreas Deja, the designer and animator of Scar in the 1994 film, at the Sharjah Animation Conference, sharing special stories in an exclusive workshop and ending our evening with a breathtaking orchestral performance

Having the best time at Sharjah Animation Festival!

The best visit was to the Sharjah Animation Conference. We are lucky to have a country that hosts the most important creators and illustrators in the field.