


KingstOOn 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
2021 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.
Opening Ceremony Speakers


Prime Minister of Jamaica

World Bank Country Director for Caribbean Countries, Latin America and Caribbean Region


Speakers

Adam Woodgate

Adrian Lopez

Aimee Norman

Alessandro Traverso

Audrey V. Sewell , CD, JP

Camille Eden

Camille Selvon-Abrahams

Carl Reed

Claire Grant

Corretta Singer

D’Oyen Williams

David Kleeman

David Stewart II

Edu Martin

Everett Downing

Florian Wagner

Floyd Norman

Janet Balmorth

Jay Francis

Josh Selig

Keith Knight

Kenia Mattis

Kimala Bennett

Kimberly Wright

Melanie Goolsby

Michael Look Tong

Mikie Bennett

Mounia Aram

Olivier Lelardoux

Ozan Sevimli

Patrick Meikle

Pearl Low

Pilar Newton

Renee Robinson

Rick Farmiloe

Sheraine Peart

Simon Banks

Sonya Hassan-Carey

Storm Saulter

Tahseen Sayed

Tashara Lee Johnson

Tatianna Kober

Taylor K. Shaw

The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, MP
Agenda
April 21 - 25, 2021
Eastern Standard Zone in Kingston (GMT-5)
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