Animation and More Summit & Ann Awards 2024

Sept 3-4th, from 9am
FREE

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Animation Comes Out Trumps.

The Animation & More Summit 2024 celebrates the dynamic evolution and resilience of the Indian animation industry. Despite global challenges, including economic uncertainties and industry upheavals, animation has surged ahead, with creativity thriving across feature films, advertisements, series, and short films.

This summit will explore the convergence of creativity and technology, focusing on AI’s transformative role in animation production. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with industry leaders, explore emerging trends, and celebrate excellence in animation at the prestigious Ann Awards. This summit underscores animation’s growing influence and its significant role in shaping the future of entertainment.

General Entry

Sept 3-4th 2024, 9am onwards

Animation

Agenda (Summit)

Day 1

10:00 – 10:15 AM

Lamp Lighting Ceremony & Opening Note

10:30 – 11:00 AM

Keynote: Crafting the Future: Where Innovation Meets Imagination by David McGavran | CEO, Maxon

11:00 – 12:00 PM

Global animation trends: Navigating the international market

This session will explore what’s working in international markets, featuring perspectives from leading studios. Discover emerging trends, successful genres, and the dynamics of global audience preferences.

Speakers:

Manoj Mishra | CEO, Powerkids Entertainment
Rejy Jose Parappuram | Partner Relations Head, Toonz Media Group
A.R. Seshaprasad | Head of Studio, DNEG India
Biren Ghose | Managing Director – Asia Pacific & Global ExCom Member, Technicolor Group
Milind D Shinde | Founder & CEO, 88 Pictures

Moderator:

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

12:00 – 12:30 PM

Unleashing creativity with next-gen workstations

Explore how the latest Thread Ripper PRO, Radeon PRO, and Ryzen-powered mobile workstations are revolutionising creative workflows. This presentation highlights their advanced features and real-world impact, showing how they enable professionals to push boundaries and enhance their projects. Discover how these cutting-edge tools can elevate your creative potential.

Speakers:

Chetan Hingu | Head – Inside Sales (APJ), Strategy & Value Business (India), AMD
Ramesh Babu Pyla | Country Manager, Component Business, AMD

Moderator:

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

12:30 – 1:00 PM

Animation’s hidden heroes: The role of service studios

This session highlights the crucial role that service studios play in the animation industry. Learn about their contributions to major animation projects, the challenges they face, and the innovative solutions they provide. The discussion will cover the dynamics of international collaboration, quality control, and the future of outsourcing in animation.

Speakers:

Gaurav Malhotra | Founder & CEO, Artha Animation
Niloy Kanti Biswas | CEO, Wacky Toon Studio
Arpit Dubey | Co-founder & CEO, Kayra Animation
Vinayan V | CEO / Co-founder, Prayan Animation Studio

Moderator:

Anand Bhanushali | Managing Director & Co-founder, philmCGI

1:00 – 2:00 PM

LUNCH

2:00 – 2:45 PM

Creator’s World: Showcase By independent artists & studios

Speakers:

Shakir Ebrahim | Founder & Chief Storyteller, Bisbo
Arvind Singh Jeena | Co-founder & Creative Director, Totem Creative
Shivangi Ranawat | Co-founder & Producer, Ekabhuya Animation

2:45 – 3:30 PM

Coffee with Autodesk

The conversation will focus on creative and production aspects, catering to a variety of audiences from technical artists to project managers. It will be a mix of technical insights, creative discussions, fun interactions, and will uncover how various tools can elevate your animation projects from concept to final delivery.

Speakers:

Veerendra Patil | Founder/ Creative Director, Zebu Animation Studios
Hansa Dangaich Mondal | COO, Ssoftoons
Anand Bhanushali | Managing Director & Co-founder, philmCGI
Rakesh Patil | Co-founder & Global Vice President Production, 88 Pictures

Moderator:

Samit Shetty | Technical Solutions Manager – M&E, Autodesk India & SAARC

3:30 – 3:50 PM

Innovation in the entertainment industry with ElevenLabs’ AI audio platform & dubbing studio

Speaker:

Carles Reina | VP – Revenue, ElevenLabs

3:50 – 4:05 PM

IP Rights in AI: Protecting Creativity in the Digital Age

A deep dive into the implications of AI on intellectual property rights in animation. This session addresses the legal challenges and best practices for protecting creative works in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Speaker:

Anushree Rauta | Equity Partner (Head of Media & Entertainment practice), ANM Global

4:15 – 5:00 PM

Anime: The Sleeping Giant

This session will delve into the burgeoning popularity of anime in India and how various platforms, theatres, and brands are leveraging its immense potential. With insights from industry leaders, we’ll explore the strategies and collaborations that are driving anime’s growth and transforming it into a mainstream phenomenon.

Speakers:

Julia Cheng | Director – India / Head of Business Development, Content Distribution, Muse Communication
Priya Rege Jaggi | Associate Director Marketing, McDonald’s

Moderator:

Mishaal Wanvari | Director, IndianTelevision Group

Launch of MIDCCA – the Maharashtra Immersive Digital Content Creators Association

By:

Shri. Deependra Singh Kushwah | IAS, Development Commissioner (Industries) & Chairman (MAITRI)
Ashish Kulkarni | Founder, Punnaryug Artvision Pvr. Ltd.

5:00 – 5:20 PM

Masterclass: Whimsical Ink with Venky

A drawing masterclass that teaches you everything except drawing.

Speaker:

Venky Ramanan | Co-founder/Art Director, Zebu Animation Studios
Veerendra Patil | Founder/ Creative Director, Zebu Animation Studios

5:20 – 6:00 PM

Masterclass: ‘The Garfield Movie’ by DNEG Animation

Speaker:

Philippe Gluckman | Creative Director, India, DNEG Animation
Anand Baid | Head of Feature Animation, DNEG Animation
Arun P A | Lighting Supervisor, DNEG

Day 2

10:30 – 11:00 AM

Keynote: Crafting iconic animated worlds

Speakers:

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

11:00 – 12:00 PM

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:

Moderator:

Manoj Mishra | Founder & CEO, Powerkids Entertainment

12:00 – 12:20 PM

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

Speakers:

Devika Prabhu | Business Head – Kids & Infotainment cluster, Disney & Star India

Moderator:

Jiggy George | Founder & CEO, Dream Theatre

12:20 – 1:00 PM

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 Communication Head, Hero Electric Vehicles
Vanita Keswani | CEO, Madison Media Sigma
Sachin Kamble | CEO, Leo Burnett South Asia
Kushagra Sharma | CMO, Veeam India | Board of Advisor, Women in Cloud

Moderator:

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

1:00 – 2:00 PM

LUNCH

2:00 – 2:20 PM

Lightning platform showcase

Unlike a traditional panel discussion, this session is designed to provide each broadcaster and OTT platform with dedicated presentation time where they will discuss the evolving animation landscape, share insights about successful genres, and the performance of syndicated shows.

Speakers:

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

2:20 – 2:40 PM

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

3:00 – 3:20 PM

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.

Speakers:

Veerendra Patil | Founder/ Creative Director, Zebu Animation Studios

3:20 – 4:10 PM

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.

Speaker:

Prasad Ajgaonkar | Founder & Managing Director, iRealities
Prabhakar Sambandan | Studio Director, Saffronic, India
Chetan Hingu | Head – Inside Sales (APJ), Strategy & Value Business (India), AMD
Mohit Soni | CEO, Media & Entertainment Skills Council

Moderator:

Rajat Ojha | CEO, Gamitronics

4:15 – 4:45 PM

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.

Speaker:

Kanchi Kanani | Creative Director, philmCGI
Sylvester Fonseca | Cinematographer

Moderator:

Yash Thakur | Writer

4:45 – 5:45 PM

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:

Moderator:

Adi Shayan | Chief Operating Officer – International Division, Cosmos Maya

Ann Awards 2024

Celebrating talent in Animation!

Sept 4th 2024, 7 PM onwards.

Event Location

Bombay Exhibition Centre,
NESCO, Goregaon,
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400063.

Closest to Goregaon East Metro.