What is KingstOON?
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
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
Creative Writer, Story Consultant, Instructor and Acclaimed Keynoter
Session Speakers
Sonya Hassan-Carey
Janet Balmorth
Audrey V. Sewell , CD, JP
David Stewart II
Tatianna Kober
Pearl Low
Jay Francis
Josh Selig
Camille Eden
Taylor K. Shaw
Mounia Aram
Everett Downing
Corretta Singer
Kenia Mattis
Patrick Meikle
Claire Grant
Sheraine Peart
Michael Look Tong
Camille Selvon-Abrahams
Adam Woodgate
Kimala Bennett
Rick Farmiloe
Alessandro Traverso
D’Oyen Williams
Pilar Newton
Carl Reed
Storm Saulter
Simon Banks
David Kleeman
Mikie Bennett
Ozan Sevimli
Florian Wagner
Adrian Lopez
Edu Martin
Kimberly Wright
Renee Robinson
Keith Knight
Melanie Goolsby
Aimee Norman
Agenda
April 21 - 25, 2021
Eastern Standard Zone in Kingston (GMT-5)
Speakers (Day 1)
Speakers ( Day 2)
Speakers (Day 3)
Speakers (Day 4)
Speakers (Day 5)
Official Partners and Sponsors
Thanks for Making This Event Possible!
Partners
2021 Sponsors
Past Sponsors
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