Discover below the complete programme of keynotes, panel, and masterclass
for the 11th edition of Cartoon Springboard.
KEYNOTE • Dive Into the Deep: Building Worlds Beyond Animation by Reza Memari
About the keynote
Speaker: Reza Memari, Creative Director & Co-CEO at Telescope Animation (Germany)
Moderator: Nuria G.Blanco
Join Reza Memari, Co-Founder and Creative Director at Telescope Animation, as he unveils the secrets of launching transmedia IPs in today's media landscape. Using The Last Whale Singer as our guide, discover how to create immersive story universes that flow seamlessly across film, TV, gaming, social media, and beyond. Learn why thinking bigger isn't just an option, it's essential, and how Telescope Animation approaches storytelling as a living ecosystem where each platform opens a unique window into richer narrative worlds.
KEYNOTE • High Expectations, Hard Times: How to survive in the animation industry these days when you're a young creative? by Sarah Muller
About the keynote
Speaker: Sarah Muller, Senior Head of Commissioning 7+ at BBC (UK)
Moderator: Christophe Erbes
A punchy and inspiring bunch of tips
KEYNOTE • Navigating the Internet's many platforms and making a living from social media, how does it work? by Meï Champeil
About the keynote
Speaker: Meï Champeil (France)
Moderator: Milo Cremer Eindhoven
Let's follow Meï Champeil (aka Meyuu) who shares with us her insights, her ideas and some good and bad steps.
PANEL • Made by Humans, Made with A.I.
About the panel
Speakers: Mark Cumberton (COO & Producer at JAM Media), Miklos Weigert (Owner at Puppetworks), Eliza Plocieniak-Alvarez (Creative Producer at Blaue Pampelmuse), Barbara Slade (Director at Blue Arrow Productions) & Alba Sotorra Clua (Producer & CEO)
Moderator: Réka Kaloczy
We'd like to hear how you're using A.I. in your work (or not). Can A.I. be simply experienced as a tool? Are we too afraid of the beast? Producers and creatives share their experience. With humour, emotion, and spark!