Industry Day
The Industry Day at Manchester Animation Festival takes place on Thursday 17 November and has been curated to debate, discuss and inform the industry. Designed for those working professionally in the industry, it is open and essential to anyone wanting to get the inside track on the business of animation. The day consists of back to back talks at out venue the Anthony Burgess Foundation.
While at the festival, why not check out the MAF Marketplace, consider attending the MAF Awards (followed by the AfterMAF) or take a look at the rest of the Festival programme on that day as there is plenty you may be interested in from Pitching Surgeries to Making Of/Work in Progress Sessions to screenings.
The below events are all included in the Industry Day Pass:
09:00 Industry Day Welcome
Join us for coffee on arrival while you collect your passes and mingle before the talks begin!
09:30 The Animation Keynote
The animation keynote is Manchester Animation Festival’s yearly opportunity to hear from a titan of industry as they reveal their process and plans for the future. The Keynote speaker for MAF 2022 will be announced on Fri 7 Oct.
10:45 The Bread and Butter of Animation
Explainers, adverts and interstitials – the ‘Bread and Butter’ of the animation industry isn’t celebrated for its creativity, ingenuity and ability to engage audiences as much as it should be. Join us as we explore this side of the industry and how it can bolster your business and make a name for your company.
Speakers include: Stephen Middleton, Art&Graft; Karl Doran, Flow; Tom Sanders, Tinmouse Animation
12:00 State of the Animation Nation
Presenting the State of the Animation Nation roundtable discussion. A session where industry leaders paint a contemporary picture of the animation industry.
Speakers include: Kate O’Connor, Animation UK; Michael Rose, Magic Light; Patricia Hidalgo, BBC; Caroline Roberts-Cherry, Saffron Cherry Productions; Sean Clarke, Aardman Animation; Tom Box, Blue Zoo
13:15 Industry Day Lunch Break
Although drinks and refreshments will be available for purchase at the venue, lunches must be pre-ordered as part of your pass. More information on the lunch bag can be found here.
14:15 Industry Insiders
In this event we welcome industry experts from the world of animation to cover a wide range of subjects about innovative ways of improving business, be it sustainability practises, encouraging diversity in the workplace or producing an in house short film programme, these short engaging talks are must see for anyone in industry.
Speakers include: Tom Sanders, Tinmouse Animation; Leanne Loughran, Industrial Light and Magic; Tom Box, Blue Zoo
15:30 Feature Attractions!
Join us as we discuss the feature film eco system and what innovations are ensuring new audiences can be reached.
Speakers include: Eric Gooshens, Walk the Dog; Julie Lockhart, Locksmith Animation; Andrew Baker, Cantilever Media; Camilla Deakin, Lupus Films
16:45 BBC Ignite – Meet British Animation’s New Voices
Meet some of the Creators from the projects which have been chosen to participate in the latest stages of the Ignite programme launched by BBC Children’s & Education last year!
Hosted by Liz Chan, BBC Ignite
18:00 Industry Day Drinks Reception
After a full engaging day of panels and sessions at Anthony Burgess Foundation, we invite all Industry Day attendees back to HOME for a complimentary drink and networking ahead of the MAF 2022 awards!
Thank you to all of our supporters who have helped make this years Industry day possible.
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