SAC25 Agenda

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May 1st
2:30 pm
4:00 pm
Workshop
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Master Character Design with Disney Legend Tom Bancroft

Speakers
Tom Bancroft
Tom Bancroft
CEO Pencilish Animation Studios Animator Disney, Big Idea & Pencilish Animation Studios
Moderators
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May 1st
2:30 pm
4:00 pm
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Bringing Animated Characters to Life: The Art of Voice Acting & Dubbing

Speakers
Tania Abou Haidar
Tania Abou Haidar
Managing Partner - Tania Production
Moderators
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May 1st
4:15 pm
5:45 pm
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Workshop
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Animating Comedy: Mastering Character Posing & Timing with Tony Bancroft

Speakers
Tony Bancroft
Tony Bancroft
Animation Program director ,Lipscomb University ,Animator Disney, Sony & Warner Bros
Moderators
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May 1st
4:15 pm
5:45 pm
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Workshop
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From Concept to Final Render: Inside the ZEEZ Animation Production Workflow

Speakers
Mohamed Blala
Mohamed Blala
Animation Director - ZEEZ Animation
Moderators
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May 1st
6:00 pm
7:30 pm
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Character Design Essentials: From Concept to Final Illustration

Speakers
Sandro Cleuzo
Sandro Cleuzo
Animator & Character Designer - Disney, DreamWorks & Warner Bros
Moderators
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May 1st
6:00 pm
7:30 pm
Workshop
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Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

The 12 Principles of Animation: Master Smooth & Expressive Motion

Speakers
Sara Matta
Sara Matta
3D Character Animator
Moderators
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May 2nd
12:45 pm
2:15 pm
Workshop
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Workshop
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Workshop
Workshop
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Workshop
Workshop

Creating Visually Stunning & Expressive Characters with Samaka Studio

Speakers
Mostafa Mahdy
Mostafa Mahdy
Art-Director - Samaka Studio
Moderators
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May 2nd
5:15 pm
6:45 pm
Workshop
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Animating Full Scenes with Comixwave: Seamlessly Blend Characters & Backgrounds

Speakers
Tomomi Kimpara
Tomomi Kimpara
Producer - The Anime Tourism Association
Moderators
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May 2nd
6:00 pm
7:30 pm
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

Developing Your Unique Illustration Style

Speakers
Ahmad Thabit
Ahmad Thabit
Co-Founder - Samaka Studio
Moderators
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May 2nd
7:45 pm
9:15 pm
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Workshop
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Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
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Beyond the Frame: How to Turn Animation Challenges into Creative Masterpiece

Speakers
Yusuf Khaled
Yusuf Khaled
Creative Technologist - Zanad
Moderators
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May 3rd
12:15 pm
1:45 pm
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Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop

From Script to Screen: Creating Compelling Visual Storytelling

Speakers
Comfort Arthur
Comfort Arthur
Award-Winning Animator & Founder of Comfy Studio
Mounia Aram
Mounia Aram
Founder - Mounia Aram Company
Moderators
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May 3rd
12:30 pm
1:30 pm
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Workshop
Workshop
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Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
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The Art of Webtoons: Storytelling & Production Techniques for a Global Audience

Speakers
Park Chang-Ha
Park Chang-Ha
Webtoon and Busan–Gyeongnam Comics Artists Association
Moderators
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May 3rd
2:00 pm
5:00 pm
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
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Workshop
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The Art of Voice Acting: Master the Techniques for Believable Performances

Speakers
Rashed Hindash
Rashed Hindash
Animation Lecturer - SAE Institute
Moderators
No items found.
May 3rd
6:15 pm
9:15 pm
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Scriptwriting for Animation: Crafting Engaging Stories, Characters & Dialogue

Speakers
Rashed Hindash
Rashed Hindash
Animation Lecturer - SAE Institute
Moderators
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May 3rd
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
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Behind the Scenes of ’Stick It on Around! Koinu’: The Creative Process Behind Drawing & Animating the Characters

Speakers
Ai Ikegaya
Ai Ikegaya
Director
Moderators
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May 4th
12:30 pm
1:30 pm
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Workshop
Workshop
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Workshop
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From Idea to Webtoon: Create & Publish Your Own Webcomic

Speakers
Koo Eun-Min
Koo Eun-Min
Cartoonist - WEBTOON / Busan-Gyeongnam Cartoonists' Solidarity
Moderators
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May 4th
2:00 pm
3:30 pm
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From Imagination to Animation: Adding Personality & Fantasy to Your Characters

Speakers
Sandro Cleuzo
Sandro Cleuzo
Animator & Character Designer - Disney, DreamWorks & Warner Bros
Moderators
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May 4th
3:15 pm
4:45 pm
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The Animator's Anatomy Blueprint: Master Essential Figure Drawing Skills

Speakers
Yusuf Khaled
Yusuf Khaled
Creative Technologist - Zanad
Moderators
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May 4th
3:45 pm
5:15 pm
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ZEEZ Production Pipeline: From Concept to Final Render

Speakers
Sherif El-Sayed
Sherif El-Sayed
ZEEZ Animation
Moderators
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May 4th
5:30 pm
7:30 pm
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You Can Animate Anything: Master Movement & Timing for Lifelike Animation

Speakers
Mahmoud Hemeda
Mahmoud Hemeda
CEO & Co-Founder - Samaka Studio
Moderators
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May 4th
7:30 pm
9:00 pm
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Stop-Motion Animation: Tools and techniques to Turn Your Idea into Motion

Speakers
Rashed Hindash
Rashed Hindash
Animation Lecturer - SAE Institute
Moderators
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May 4th
7:45 pm
9:15 pm
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The Creative Process Behind Anime’s Most Iconic Characters

Speakers
Kazuko Tadano
Kazuko Tadano
Character Designer, Animation Director & Illustrator
Hiromi Matsushita
Hiromi Matsushita
Character Designer, Animation Director & Illustrator
Moderators
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Facts about #SAC2025

1st

of it's kind in region

70+

Internationally Acclaimed Speakers

25+

Workshops

15+

Talks

10+

Panel Discussions

3

Live Music Concerts

Frequently asked questions

What is the Sharjah Animation Conference?

Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) is where animation enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds come together for a five-day celebration of creativity. Featuring workshops, talks, screenings, and exhibitions led by top industry experts, SAC aims to inspire and connect people in the animation community.

When and where is this event happening?

The Sharjah Animation Conference is set to take place from May 1-5 at Expo Centre Sharjah.

What’s new this year?

This year, SAC is bigger and better than ever! We're talking more days, more speakers, more workshops, and even two brand-new awards to be won!