Keynotes, Pan­el & Masterclass

Discover below the complete programme of keynotes, panel, and masterclass
for the 11th edition of Cartoon Springboard.

Tuesday 28 October

14:20 - 15:35 - MASTERCLASS A sneak preview of "Ember": acclaimed director Sergio Pablos takes us inside the SPA Studios' eagerly anticipated upcoming film project.

About the masterclass

Speakers: Sergio Pablos (CEO & Creative Director at The SPA Studios)
Moderator
: Manuel Cristóbal

Wednesday 29 October

14:30-15:00 - KEYNOTE • High Expectations, Hard Times: How to survive in the animation industry these days when you're a young creative?

About the keynote

Speaker: Jo Allen, Commissioning Editor for Animation at BBC (UK)
Moderator: Christophe Erbes

A punchy and inspiring bunch of tips

Thursday 30 October

15:00-15:30 - KEYNOTE • Navigating the Internet's many platforms and making a living from social media, how does it work?

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.

17:15-17:45 - KEYNOTE • Dive Into the Deep: Building Worlds Beyond Animation

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.

17:45-18:25 - PANEL Made by Humans, Made with A.I.

About the panel

Speakers: Mark Cumberton (COO & Producer at JAM Media), Miklos Weigert (Freelance), 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!