Keynote: Crafting Iconic Animated Worlds

This keynote explores the art and technology behind creating iconic animated worlds. Delving into the global impact of anime, the session will highlight storytelling techniques that make animation unforgettable and the technological innovations driving the industry forward. Discover how creativity and cutting-edge tools come together to craft animated worlds that resonate with audiences worldwide.

SPEAKER:

• Tatsuya Maeda | President & Representative Director, IMAGICA Infos. Ltd., JAPAN

Building bridges: Successful International Collaborations

Discover the keys to successful international collaborations in animation. Hear from industry leaders who have navigated cross-cultural partnerships to produce globally acclaimed projects. Learn how to access and leverage government grants and subsidies to fund your animation projects.

SPEAKERS:

• Srinivas Raju | CEO, Hornbill Studios
• Ashish Kulkarni | Chairman AVGC Forum, FICCI | Founder, Punnaryug Artvision
• Ashish Thapar | CEO, Hi-Tech Animation
• Aby John | Co-founder & COO, 88 Pictures
• Gauri Sriram | Co-founder & Director, Studio56 Animation
• Sachitha Kalingamudali | Assistant General Manager, Mogo Studios

MODERATOR:

• Manoj Mishra | Founder & CEO, Powerkids Entertainment

Fireside chat: The continued success of anime among young fans (ages 2-14)

SPEAKER:

• Devika Prabhu | Business Head - Kids & Infotainment, Disney & Star India

MODERATOR:

• Jiggy George | Founder & CEO, Dream Theatre

Brands' romance with animation

This session will feature leading brands and advertising agencies discussing their usage of animation for communication, licensing and merchandising models, the criteria that attract brands to animated properties, and how these partnerships help target specific audiences. Panelists will also share their expectations from studios and broadcasters.

SPEAKERS:

• Anupam Tripathi | GM Marketing & Media Head, Lenskart
• Manu Kumar | Marketing & Corporate Communications Head, Hero Electric Vehicles
• Vanita Keswani | CEO, Madison Media Sigma
• Kushagra Sharma | CMO, Veeam India | Board of Advisor, Women in Cloud
• Sachin Kamble | CCO, Leo Burnett South Asia

MODERATOR:

• Anil NM Wanvari | Founder, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, AnimationXpress

LUNCH

Lightning Platform Showcase

Gain insights into Warner Bros. Discovery's latest animated content, focusing on innovative IPs, successful co-productions, and acquired shows. Explore evolving audience preferences, successful genres, and the performance of syndicated shows.

SPEAKER:

• Uttam Pal Singh | South Asia – Head of Kids Cluster, Warner Bros. Discovery

From TV to digital: Innovating the Taarak Mehta brand

SPEAKER:

• Harjeet Chhabra | CEO, Neela Mediatech

MODERATOR:

• Alok Sharma | Showrunner/Director/Filmmaker | Founder, Small Town Boys Studios

Crafting Lego stories from script to screen

Explore the captivating world of Lego animation with Zebu as they guide you through their creative journey. This session unveils how Zebu Animation breathes life into Lego universes, blending technical mastery with imaginative storytelling. Discover the challenges and innovations that turn ideas into vibrant Lego worlds.

SPEAKER:

• Veerendra Patil | Founder/ Creative Director, Zebu Animation Studios

FutureCraft: Where Technology Fuels Creativity

In the rapidly evolving world of animation, the synergy between cutting-edge technology and artistic creativity is more crucial than ever. The panel brings together industry leaders from both the tech and creative sectors to explore how advancements in computing power, graphics processing, and software innovation are transforming the animation landscape.

SPEAKERS:

• Prasad Ajgaonkar | Founder & Managing Director, iRealities
• Prabhakar Sambandan | Studio Director, Saffronic, India
• Chetan Hingu | Head - Inside Sales, Strategy & Value Business, AMD
• Mohit Soni | CEO, Media & Entertainment Skills Council
• Unnati Gajjar | Head of Marketing (India), Insight | Brand Ambassador, Women in Cloud

MODERATOR:

• Aashish Mall | Co-Founder/Director, Paperboat Design Studios & Occult VFX Studios

Animating ‘Chamkila’: A Dynamic Storytelling Tool in Live-Action Cinema

Discover how animation was used as a storytelling tool in Imtiaz Ali’s live-action movie ‘Chamkila.’ The filmmakers will discuss the decision to use three different animation styles and the impact it had on the film’s narrative.

SPEAKERS:

• Kanchi Kanani | Creative Director, philmCGI
• Sylvester Fonseca | Cinematographer

MODERATOR:

• Yash Thakur | Writer

IP, Innovations, and Monetisation

To delve into the strategies and practices that studios employ to remain relevant, grow, and innovate with their Intellectual Property (IP). This session will focus on understanding the various revenue models, monetisation strategies, and innovative approaches to IP creation and utilisation.

SPEAKERS:

• Sarath Bhooshan | Founder & CEO, Bhooshan’s Junior
• Tejonidhi Bhandare | CEO, Reliance Animation Studio
• Rajiv Chilaka | Founder & CEO, Green Gold Animation
• Vinoth Chandar | Founder & CEO, ChuChuTV
• Manish Rajoria | Creator, Purple Turtle | Founder, Aadarsh Technosoft
• Munjal B. Shroff | Founder, Graphiti Multimedia

MODERATOR:

• Adi Shayan | Chief Operating Officer - International Division, Cosmos Maya

Ann Awards Ceremony

• Ram Mohan Award for Excellence in Animation
• The Arnab Chaudhuri Director’s Award
• Digicon India Nominations felicitation
• Women in Cloud, ICON Award 2024
• Animation Creators Pitch 2024 winner announcement

Country Presentation (by invitation only)

This closed-door session will bring together representatives from Japan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and India, focusing on showcasing each country's contributions to the animation industry and exploring opportunities for collaboration.

Animation Creators Pitch 2024: Final Pitch to the Jury