SHARJAH: The Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) has announced its sponsors for the 2024 event, which will take place at the Expo Centre Sharjah from 1st to 5th May.
Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority, SAC is a highly anticipated event that brings together animation enthusiasts, professionals, and content creators from around the world.
The Sharjah Animation Conference promises to be a highly rewarding event for all attendees. It features a diverse program with 60 events, including 30 immersive workshops, 20 panel discussions, 5 inspiring talks, and 5 unforgettable music concerts, and it features 71 guests from 12 countries.
At this year’s SAC, Toon Boom will be providing winners with a professional animation software licence as a prize giveaway. Additionally, they will be hosting immersive workshops during the conference, providing attendees with hands-on experience on how to use Storyboard Pro and Harmony software. The workshops will be taught by Prashant Gawande, an experienced technical specialist
with a depth of experience in the animation industry. These workshops are a great opportunity for attendees to learn from industry professionals and improve their skills.
Wacom, a leading company in interactive pen displays, pen tablets, and stylus products, is also a key sponsor of the conference and will provide the winners with Wacom drawing tablets. Wacom’s innovative solutions for digital creativity and productivity are essential tools for many animators and digital artists. Their products are designed to enhance the creative process, making them a valuable addition to any animator’s toolkit.
MSI, a global technology company known for its comprehensive lineup of laptops, graphics cards, monitors, and other products and services, is another prominent sponsor for SAC 2024. MSI’s high-performance hardware is often used by animators and digital creators to bring their projects to life. During the conference, MSI will provide a number of laptops for use during the five-day event.
During the SAC 2024, the w
inners of the Pitch the Project Award and the Book Trailer Award will be honoured and awarded with prizes. The ‘Pitch the Project’ Award challenges local artists, authors, producers, and creative minds to create captivating pitch documents for potential animated series themed around Middle Eastern cultures. The Book Trailer Award invites individuals, groups, and creative agencies to create promotional videos for the ‘Kharareef’ book series by Emirati author Dubai Abulhoul, published by Kalimat Group.
Source: Emirates News Agency