Expo Centre Sharjah to host world-renowned animators

The SAC is organised by SBA, in collaboration with Pietro Pinettie, the event's Artistic Director, ensuring a bold, international vision

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The Sharjah Animation Conference SAC) returns for its 3rd annual edition, taking place from May |-4 at Expo Centre Sharjah, with an extensive programme designed foranimation enthusiasts, students, artists and the broader community.

Headlining this year's event are renowned Disney animators Tom Bancroft, CEO of Pencilish Animation Studios, known for his work on Disney classics, and Tony Bancroft, animator for iconic films such as “Mulan” and “Aladdin,” alongside celebrated character designer Sandro Cleuzo, known for Anastasia, Tarzan, and Chip’n Dale.

Notably, acclaimed artists Masayuki Miyaji and Tamiya Terashima, both of whom have collaborated with Japan's prestigious Studio Ghibli— celebrated worldwide for Spirited Away and Tales from Earthsea — will take the stage at SAC to share their creative journeys and behind-the-scenes experiences from working onsome of the studio's most iconic productions.

The programmes organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) under the supervision of Khoula Al Mujaini, Executive Director of the Sharjah Animation Conference, in collaboration with Pietro Pinettie, the conference's Artistic Director, ensuring a bold, international vision rooted in cultural and educational excellence.