Animated !

Animated !

Animation is a limitless art form that blends creativity, technology, and storytelling. This panel explores the evolving world of animation, featuring top industry professionals who have shaped animated filmmaking. Panelists discuss trends, challenges, and the artistic and technical innovations that make animation one of cinema’s most captivating forms.

  • Duration: 45 minutes

Date

23 Feb 2025
Expired!

Time

14:00 - 14:45

Labels

Panel Discussion

Location

Film Stage
Category

Speakers

  • Bernat Lopez
    Bernat Lopez

    Berni López is a seasoned producer and co-founder of Firelight Animation Studio, known for his expertise in storytelling and animation. With a background in Communication from Barcelona, he has produced TV programs for Eurosport and campaigns for brands like Red Bull and LVMH. Trained at Triggerfish, Berni blends artistry with production prowess. As Co-CEO of Firelight, he has led acclaimed projects, including The Interview. Dedicated to innovation, he continues shaping the animation industry with compelling narratives and cutting-edge technology.

  • Gaspar Segura
    Gaspar Segura

    Gaspar Segura is a key partner at Firelight Animation Studio, blending technical expertise with artistic vision. A Master’s professor at FX Barcelona Film School, one of Europe’s top animation and VFX schools, he has trained future industry leaders while refining his own approach to innovation.

Moderator

  • Bjoern Lauen
    Bjoern Lauen

    Born in 1980 in Germany, Bjoern Lauen has woven creativity and imagery into the fabric of his life for over three decades. His journey began when he first picked up a camera, igniting a passion that has since defined his career. Blending his corporate experience with his creative passion, Bjoern embarked on a new chapter. As Managing Director and Executive Producer of a boutique creative agency and publishing and production house, he conceptualized, created and produced various formats with and for regional and international brands as well as non-government and government organizations. Since 2021 he is the founder and executive producer of Glaswerk, a UAE-based Production House and Media Lab. Bjoern produces TVCs, series, documentaries, digital content, media installations and brand films across the Middle East and abroad. Fascinated by innovation, he advocates the use of cutting-edge technologies like XR and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in projects, pushing the boundaries of traditional media. Bjoern's passion for photography and visual storytelling remains unchanged. His photographs have been published in national and international media outlets including National Geographic Kids, The Guardian, Time Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal. His insightful exploration of the tribes of the Omo Valley in Ethiopia has been showcased at Annenberg Space for Photography in Los Angeles.

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