


KingstOOn is an Animation Conference and Film Festival presented by the Office of The Prime Minister, Jamaica, in partnership with the World Bank.
The Caribbean’s leading creatives will interface with some of the world’s most renowned influencers in the global animation sphere at this year’s KingstOOn Virtual, April 21-25, 2021. Connect with key movers and shakers in the animation industry, including presenters from DISNEY, SONY ANIMATION, HIT ENTERTAINMENT & PIXAR, who will expound on all aspects of the creative and the business sides of animation.
Join a community of international animators, distributors, producers and broadcasters of animated content, investors & financiers and animation studio executives at this not to be missed event.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
GLOBALLY RENOWNED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
MASTERCLASSES ON FINANCING, CO-PRODUCTION, PITCHING & GLOBAL TRENDS
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP PANEL DISCUSSIONS
BUSINESS MATCHMAKING & NETWORKING
VIRTUAL IN-BOOTH EXPO/MEETINGS
FILM FESTIVAL FEATURING DIVERSITY CENTRIC CONTENT
Agenda
April 21 - 25, 2021
Wednesday, April 21
OPENING KEYNOTE - Creating Memorable Stories - Globally Renowned Animation Keynoter
April 21, 2021 10:00 amKingstOOn Animation Festival 2021
April 21, 2021 10:00 am - April 25, 2021 3:00 pmPANEL DISCUSSION - From Script to Screen - The Creation of an Award Winning Animated Short Film
April 21, 2021 11:00 amMASTERCLASS - Building Pitch Bibles for Preschool TV Shows
April 21, 2021 12:00 pm
Thursday, April 22
KingstOOn Animation Festival 2021
April 21, 2021 10:00 am - April 25, 2021 3:00 pmKEYNOTE - The Making of a Major Blockbuster Feature Film
April 22, 2021 10:00 amMASTERCLASS - Co-productions & Financing
April 22, 2021 11:00 amPANEL DISCUSSION - Finding Funding: Production with Innovative Financing Models
April 22, 2021 12:00 pm
Friday, April 23
KingstOOn Animation Festival 2021
April 21, 2021 10:00 am - April 25, 2021 3:00 pmKEYNOTE - Licensing & Distribution
April 23, 2021 10:00 amMASTERCLASS - How to Market your Animation Studio using the 360 Approach
April 23, 2021 11:00 amKEYNOTE - First look of Summer 2021 - Afrocentric Animated Shorts or Feature Films
April 23, 2021 12:00 pmPitch Competition Finals
April 23, 2021 2:00 pm
Saturday, April 24
KingstOOn Animation Festival 2021
April 21, 2021 10:00 am - April 25, 2021 3:00 pmKEYNOTE - Children and Virtual Reality: Emerging Possibilities and Challenges
April 24, 2021 10:00 amMASTERCLASS - Produce your Animation Easier by using Video Game Software
April 24, 2021 11:00 amPANEL DISCUSSION - Caribbean Movie Stars share their incredible Journey
April 24, 2021 12:00 pm
Sunday, April 25
KingstOOn Animation Festival 2021
April 21, 2021 10:00 am - April 25, 2021 3:00 pmMASTERCLASS - Gaining Animation Industry Experience and Getting a Job as an Animator
April 25, 2021 10:00 amKEYNOTE - Bringing Animated Characters To Life: Making your Characters Believable
April 25, 2021 11:00 amPANEL DISCUSSION - Black Women in the World of Animation
April 25, 2021 12:00 pmAwards Ceremony
April 25, 2021 1:00 pm
2019 Speakers
Industry Experts and Animation Rock Stars from across the globe will be at KingstOOn to share their wisdom and expertise with you. Conference sessions are aimed at advancing your knowledge and experience to the next level. These were just a few of the influential industry leaders who presented at KingstOOn 2019.

Don Perro

Marie-Eve Lacelle

Nora El Bekri

Kim Wright

Wayne Carnegie

Sonya Carey

Jeff Brustrom

Carolyn O’Connor

Camille Selvon Abrahams

Matt Fleckenstein

Mike Blum

Raquel Benitez

Rector “Gregg” Harrison Jr.

Adam Sale

Chevonnese Chevers Whyte

Corretta Singer

Bradley Kravitz

Kori Thompson
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