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PROGRAM
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5:30 pm - 7:30 pm pst
Industry Kick-Off Party
Cambria
Burbank Hotel
Welcome -
Keith/Rio
Keynote
Kevin Klowden
AMC 16 Burbank
Free Parking at: 264E E Orange Grove Ave, Burbank, CA 91502
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM
Level Up: Career Growth in Animation & Gaming
AMC 16 Burbank
Free Parking at: 264E E Orange Grove Ave, Burbank, CA 91502
10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
Impact of AI on The Creator Economy: The Future of Content Creation & Storytelling
AMC 16 Burbank
Free Parking at: 264E E Orange Grove Ave, Burbank, CA 91502
11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Walt Disney Animation Studios
AMC 16 Burbank
Free Parking at: 264E E Orange Grove Ave, Burbank, CA 91502
12:00 PM - 12:55 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
The Making of Iyanu Q&A
AMC 16 Burbank
Free Parking at: 264E E Orange Grove Ave, Burbank, CA 91502
2:00 PM - 2:55 PM
PIXAR Panel
AMC 16 Burbank
Free Parking at: 264E E Orange Grove Ave, Burbank, CA 91502
3:00 PM - 3:55 PM
The Voices Behind Films, Series and Television Shows
AMC 16 Burbank
Free Parking at: 264E E Orange Grove Ave, Burbank, CA 91502
4:00 PM - 4:55 PM
The Business of Filmmaking: Landing Distribution, Co-Production & Development Deals
AMC Burbank
Free Parking at: 264E E Orange Grove Ave, Burbank, CA 91502
5:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Marketplace, Co-Production & Distribution Industry Networking Reception
(Invite-Only)
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel Downtown Burbank Outdoor Balcony
*Program is subject to change.
Kickoff - Rio/Keith
Key Note
AMC Burbank
KEY NOTE ADDRESS
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM
Young Creator Panel: How I Went from College to my Job in the Entertainment Industry
AMC Burbank
10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
Animated Worlds & Wild Robots: A Conversation with Chris Sanders
AMC Burbank
11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
The Future of Gaming
AMC Burbank
12:00 PM - 12:55 PM
LUNCHEON & TRIBUTE
- Kelci Parker, Hulu
- Lyvia Martinez, Netflix
- Keith White, AfroAnimation
- Palma Resturante Downtown Burbank
TBD
1:00 PM -1:55 PM
Women Leading the Future of Animation, Entertainment and Gaming
AMC Burbank
2:00 PM -2:55 PM
Lucasfilm Animation Panel
AMC Burbank
3:00 PM -3:55 PM
The Power of Storytelling on the Global Stage
AMC Burbank
4:00 PM -4:55 PM
Disney Recruitment Panel
AMC Burbank
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Short Film Awards
AMC Burbank
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Industry Networking Event
YardHouse, Burbank
6:30 PM
7:00 PM - 9:00
Cocktail Reception
FRWD AWARDS DINNER
Castaways Restaurant, Burbank
*Program is subject to change.
ARTIST ALLEY
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM
Welcome and Creators Networking Coffee Meet-Up
CAMBRIA HOTEL, BURBANK AIRPORT
10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
Lead Character Design
in Episodic Stories Workshop - Tara Nicole Whitaker & Maria Vela
Voice Over Workshop - Alisa Reyes, Voice Over Artists, La Cienega Boulevardes, The Proud Family
CAMBRIA
COURTYARD
CAMBRIA HOTEL, BURBANK AIRPORT
11:00 AM -
11:55 AM
Mock Writing Room - Tiffany Thomas, Staff Writer, The Proud Family
Cost-Effective Animation Production in Africa: Strategies for Success in the US Market - Ayodele Elegba, CEO at SPOOF! Animation, Nigeria"
CAMBRIA
COURTYARD
CAMBRIA HOTEL, BURBANK AIRPORT
12:00 AM -
12:55 PM
Toon Boom and Wacom Next Top Storyboard Competition
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CAMBRIA
COURTYARD
CAMBRIA HOTEL, BURBANK AIRPORT
1:00 AM -
1:55 PM
Toon Boom and
Wacom Next Top Storyboard Competition
GenJam: Learning and Using AI Tools to Create a Short Film in 3 hrs!
*Must bring your laptop and sign-up for these in advance for these 3 programs;
- Krea.ai
- dreammachine.lumalabs.ai/
- Udio.com
CAMBRIA
COURTYARD
CAMBRIA HOTEL, BURBANK AIRPORT
2:00 AM -
2:55 PM
Pixel to Production: Animation to Gaming Workshop
CAMBRIA
COURTYARD
CAMBRIA HOTEL, BURBANK AIRPORT
3:00 AM -
3:55 PM
How to Monetize Your Content and Make Money
CAMBRIA
COURTYARD
CAMBRIA HOTEL, BURBANK AIRPORT
4:00 AM -
4:55 PM
From Imagination to Reality: Character Creation, Animation, and World-Building - Daniel Johnson
CAMBRIA
COURTYARD
CAMBRIA HOTEL, BURBANK AIRPORT
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