Sessions
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Case Study 1 – Print to Screen, Periodical to Platform: the Beano Story
Thursday 16 November 2017 1:45pm-2:10pm
Event Space, 6th Floor
Chris Rose describes the Beano journey from everybody’s favourite comic to a modern media brand and a platform for entertainment content.
Case Study 2 – What’s the Hook?
Thursday 16 November 2017 2:45pm-3:10pm
Event Space, 6th Floor
What happens to your series once it's been signed sealed and delivered to a broadcaster?
Closing Address
Thursday 16 November 2017 4:25pm-4:30pm
Event Space, 6th Floor
Wrap-up, news of future events and info on the one-to-one meetings.
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Drinks Reception
Thursday 16 November 2017 5:30pm-7:30pm
Event Space, 6th Floor
Join us after Manimation for networking drinks in the main event space and canteen.
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Keynote Opening Address – A Plan for European Animation
Thursday 16 November 2017 9:40am-10:05am
Event Space, 6th Floor
What are the opportunities presented by the new European Preferential Animation Support Plan and the Animation in Europe Association, and how will Brexit impact on British Animation companies' activities in a Europe that has renewed enthusiasm for the animation sector?
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Lunch Break
Thursday 16 November 2017 12:45pm-1:45pm
Lobby, 6th Floor
Lunch is available in the lobby and canteen on the 6th floor. Now is the opportunity to book one-to-one meetings.
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News – Cosgrove Hall Archive
Thursday 16 November 2017 11:55am-12:05pm
Event Space, 6th Floor
One of the most significant contributions to the development of British animation and children’s television was the escalation in influence of Cosgrove Hall Films. With the support of ITV and Freemantle Media, Westley Wood has rescued the Cosgrove Hall Archive. He talks about its cultural heritage and legacies, and plans for its new home located […]
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One-to-one meetings
Thursday 16 November 2017 4:30pm-6:30pm
Canteen, 6th Floor
One-to-one meetings are bookable at lunchtime on the day and are available with: Jo Allen (CBBC focus) Sarah Baynes (CGMS) Helen Brunsdon (Animation UK) Niall Davies (BFI) Jean Dong (Zespa Media) Nick Hall (CBeebies focus) Christopher Halliday (BFI) Tim Jones (BBC Creative) Sarah Legg-Barratt (CBeebies focus) Alison Norrington (Storycentral) Kate O’Connor (Animation UK) Desiree Peeters (CBeebies […]
Open Networking & VR Demo Area
Thursday 16 November 2017 4:30pm-6:30pm
Lobby, 6th Floor
Experience the cutting edge of VR with Studio Liddell and University of Salford. Tea and coffee will also be served.
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Panel 1 – Europe: Potential and Pitfalls
Thursday 16 November 2017 10:05am-10:45am
Event Space, 6th Floor
Brexit: what’s known, what’s suspected, what’s feared and where the opportunities lie.
Panel 2 – State of Play: Games up North!
Thursday 16 November 2017 11:15am-11:55am
Event Space, 6th Floor
How programmers, animators, artists and musicians are coming together to once again create world class games in the North.
Panel 3 – Working with China
Thursday 16 November 2017 12:05pm-12:45pm
Event Space, 6th Floor
As the market in China begins to open up for UK writers, animation producers and distributors, what are the challenges of this complex territory?
Panel 4 – Pipelines and Workflow
Thursday 16 November 2017 2:10pm-2:45pm
Event Space, 6th Floor
Workflows that work… and flow: the tools and developments available to help producers and production managers keep their projects on track.
Panel 5 – Training and Skills
Thursday 16 November 2017 3:10pm-3:45pm
Event Space, 6th Floor
The key points of the new Apprenticeship Levy for SMEs, and how you can tap into the funding that will be available.
Panel 6 – Ten Things You Need To Know About VR
Thursday 16 November 2017 3:45pm-4:25pm
Event Space, 6th Floor
Don't get bogged down in the new frontiers, creative content is what VR wants.
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Registration
Thursday 16 November 2017 9:00am-9:30am
Ground Floor
Registration takes place in the main entrance of the Auto Trader building, with tea and coffee available on arrival on the 6th floor.
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Tea and Coffee
Thursday 16 November 2017 10:45am-11:15am
Lobby, 6th Floor
Tea and coffee is available in the lobby space on the 6th floor.
Tea and Coffee
Thursday 16 November 2017 9:00am-9:30am
Lobby, 6th Floor
Tea and coffee is available in the lobby space on the 6th floor.
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Welcome and Introduction
Thursday 16 November 2017 9:30am-9:40am
Event Space, 6th Floor
Manimation Advisory Chair Tracy Liddell welcomes delegates to Manimation 2017 and presents a video run-down of the latest from the Manchester animation scene.