KingstOOn – International Animation Conference

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KingstOOn is an International Animation Conference, Marketplace and Film Festival presented by Jamaica’s Office of The Prime Minister, in partnership with the World Bank. The event will be held during the period April 5-7, 2019 on the main campus of the University of Technology, Jamaica in Kingston.

The event is aimed at catalyzing the growth of the animation industry in Jamaica, and to attract the attention of international clients for animation services that can be provided by talented Jamaicans.

KingstOOn aims to extend its brand from the home of premier Jamaican animation to the quintessential display of Afro-descendant culture and storytelling through animated media. The Festival is envisioned to become the global hub of Afro-descendant and Caribbean content showcasing original material including stories to international distributors, producers and buyers.

Conference Schedule

April 5 – 7, 2019, University of Technology, Jamaica

Apr 5.

DAY 1

OPENING CEREMONY (Alfred Sangster Auditorium)
April 5, 2019 9:00 am
Speakers to be announced
The Hero's Journey - Creating Cultural Stories with Global Appeal
April 5, 2019 11:00 am
Speaker:
Jeff Brustrom,
CEO,
Brustrom Media
Exhibitions - Day 1
April 5, 2019 1:15 pm
Exhibitions
Animation Education in Jamaica and Trinidad
April 5, 2019 1:15 pm
Moderator:
Raquel Benitez,
Comet Entertainment
Financing and Investing in Animated Projects (Invitation Only)
April 5, 2019 1:15 pm
Speaker:
Carlos Biern,
Business Development Consultant,
Office of The Prime Minister

Apr 6.

DAY 2

International Student Film Screening
April 6, 2019 10:00 am
Film Screenings
Licensing and Distribution for the Audio-Visual Industries
April 6, 2019 10:00 am
Speaker:
Carlos Biern,
Business Development Consultant,
Office of The Prime Minister
Animating in TVPaint Animation 11 : from Traditional to Digital Animation.
April 6, 2019 10:00 am
Speaker:
Nora El Bekri,
TVPaint Animation
Exhibitions - Morning - Day 2
April 6, 2019 10:00 am
Exhibitions
Future of Animation Education: Best Practices and Industry's Demands
April 6, 2019 11:00 am
Moderator:
Camille Selvon Abrahams,
Programme Coordinator for Animation Studies,
University of Trinidad and Tobago

Apr 7.

DAY 3

Exhibitions - Morning - Day 3
April 7, 2019 10:00 am
Exhibitions
How to Stand Out In A Crowded Creative Landscape
April 7, 2019 10:00 am
Speaker:
Matt Fleckenstein,
Founder,
Creative Propulsion Laboratory,
Golden Apple Productions
International Short Film Screening
April 7, 2019 10:00 am
Film Screenings
Illustrate and Animate Using Wacom
April 7, 2019 10:00 am
Speakes:
Wacom Technology Corp.
Tom Feston,
Bill Lindsay,
Francisco Torres
What Buyers Look for in Evaluating a New Project
April 7, 2019 11:00 am
Moderator:
Mike Blum,
Founder of Pipsqueak Films

Event 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 are just a few of the influential industry leaders who will be at KingstOOn in April 2019.