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How Do You Create an Iconic Animation Character? > Creation

  1. Overview
  2. Description
  3. Speakers
  4. Moderator

Attend this conference and find out how the most legendary characters were created!

Creating a character is quite a journey! From development to direction, there are numerous steps and creative confabs between the production team, the director and the animation crew to design a character that will elevate a story and establish a connection with the viewer.

What are the top tips for creating an iconic character and the gimmicks to avoid? How can a character evolve over time while preserving its identity?

Speakers

  • Bonnie LENER
    Bonnie LENER

    Producer
    MILLIMAGES

  • Chris SANDERS
    Chris SANDERS

    Film Director
    DREAMWORKS ANIMATION

  • Jan PIKAVA
    Jan PIKAVA

    Director of FilmAkademie, Film Director
    FILMAKADEMIE BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG

  • Jérôme MOUSCADET
    Jérôme MOUSCADET

    Film Director
    ARTEFACTO

  • Natalie MCKAY
    Natalie MCKAY

    Creative Director / IP development
    AARDMAN

Moderator

  • Yann MARCHET
    Yann MARCHET

    Président
    PRINT THE LEGEND