Among other things, KingstOOn will help participants to…
- Understand current and future trends of the market and identify strengths, opportunities, and challenges.
- Engage in dialogue on how Jamaica and the wider Caribbean should position itself globally to participate in the animation industry.
- Exchange knowledge and experience on the business and production of animated content.
- Pursue robust interaction between buyers and sellers.
- Recognize Jamaica and the wider Caribbean as rich sources of Afro-descendant stories.
- Accept and help to promote animation as a viable career in its many manifestations
- Make great memories at this fun festival!
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 were at KingstOOn in 2019.
Wayne Carnegie
Senior 3D Texture Artist, Snowball Studios
Sonya Carey
Founder & Lead Trainer, The Animation Lounge
Jeff Brustrom
CEO, Brustrom Media
Carolyn O’Connor
Head of School, School of Applied Technology Vocational Training Development Institute
Camille Selvon Abrahams
Programme Coordinator for Animation Studies, University of Trinidad and Tobago Founding Director, Animae Caribe
Matt Fleckenstein
Founder, Creative Propulsion Laboratory, Golden Apple Productions
Mike Blum
Founder, Pipsqueak Animation
Raquel Benitez
CEO, Comet Entertainment
Rector “Gregg” Harrison Jr.
Lead Designer/Digital Animator, Toucan Jamaica
Adam Sale
3D/VFX Instructor & Coordinator of VFX Programme, Capilano University
Chevonnese Chevers Whyte
Assistant Lecturer Coordinator BFA in Animation
Corretta Singer
3D Character Artist/ 3D Modeler, Freelancer
Bradley Kravitz
Director of Sales, Toon Boom Animation
Kori Thompson
Art Director, CGR Communications
Nadine Maitland
Senior Lecturer University of Technology, Jamaica
Carlos Biern Lliviria
Business Development Consultant for Office of The Prime Minister (Jamaica)
Miriam Hinds Smith
Dean of the School of Visual Arts Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts
Don Perro
2D Instructor and Coordinator, Capilano University
Official Partners and Sponsors
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LEARN, EARN and DISPLAY.
KingstOOn 2021 will build on the successes of 2013, 2016, and 2019 and once again host the biennial display of diverse culture through storytelling and animated media.