UAE’s first ‘Animate Dubai’ in December

DUBAI: The inaugural edition of Animate Dubai, the GCC’s first international animation film festival will take place from Dec. 3 to 5 at Dubai Design District. The three-day festival offers a weekend packed with animated films, themed talks, fun activities for all ages, and a chance to meet animation pioneers from all around the world. Organized by the Animation Chamber, Animate Dubai seeks to promote animation as an independent art form.
Arab and international animation professionals, amateurs, and students are invited to submit features, shorts, series, experimental, and commercial work across all genres of animation before August 20.
“This all-inclusive festival comes as a natural progression to our work” said Lina Younes, Founder and Director of the Animation Chamber.
“In the past three years, we have grown and looked after a dormant sector here in the UAE, cropping up considerable talent and stimulating creative potential across a range of animation practices and techniques. The time has come to bring a punctual, tangible showcase of quality animation to UAE-based makers and fans alike”.