Animators’ Roundtable Forum: Hong Kong Animation
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Panel 1: 9:00am-12pm, May 12 (Thursday)
Hong Kong Animation Heritage,
Chaired by Daisy Yan DU, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR
“Welcome Speech,”
Steven B. MILES, Head of Division of Humanities, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR
“My History of Animation: From Socialist Shanghai to Hong Kong and Taiwan,”
FUNG Yuk Song, Senior Animator
“The Path of Independent Animation in Hong Kong,”
LO Che Ying, Hong Kong Animation Industry and Cultural Association, Hong Kong SAR
“Hong Kong Animation’s Cosmopolitan Characteristics,”
Keeto LAM, Senior Animator
“Animation in Transnational Digital Networks: Anime and Hong Kong’s Social Movement,”
Mateja KOVACIC and Yuqi ZHANG, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR
Panel 2: 4:00pm-6:30pm, May 12 (Thursday)
Independent Animation,
Chaired by Jake Junjie ZHANG, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), PRC
“Hong Kong Independent Animation,”
MAK Siu Fung and Billy TANG, Independent Animator, Hong Kong SAR
“Scribbled Thoughts About Negative and Dramatic Territories in Animation,”
Emily WONG, Animation Creative Director and artist in residence of Hsinchu, Taiwan
“Sustainability of Independent Animation Career,”
Lilian FU, Independent Animator, United Kingdom
“Pushing Boundaries: Short Independent Animations in Hong Kong during the Digital Turn,”
Isabel GALWEY, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR
Panel 3: 9:00am-12pm, May 13 (Friday)
Experimental/Abstract Animation,
Chaired by Yiman WANG, University of California, Santa Cruz
“Abstract and Experimental Animation in Hong Kong,”
Max HATTLER, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
“Experimental 3D Animation,”
HU Rui, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), PRC
“Alternative Perspectives,”
Louise PAU, Unsensible, Hong Kong SAR
“Animation as Fine Art for Galleries and Museums,”
Tamas WALICZKY, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Panel 4: 4:00pm-6:30pm, May 13 (Friday),
Producing Animation,
Chaired by Isabel GALWEY, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR
“Metaverse and Its Impact on the Animation Industry,”
Lily LEUNG, Nikopicto Limited, Hong Kong SAR
“A Curious Toddler – the Animation Adventures of Studio Biped’s Founders,”
Angela WONG and Anita SO, Studio Biped, United Kingdom
“Make Hong Kong Animation a Bigger World,”
Polly YEUNG, Point Five Creations, Hong Kong SAR
“Why Do You Want to Animate? This Is Art and Craft,”
Welby CHEUNG, Crossfade Creative Ltd, Hong Kong SAR
Panel 5: 9:00am-12pm, May 14 (Saturday),
Commercial Animation,
Chaired by Gigi Tze-yue HU, Independent Scholar
“Avatar – From CG Character Design to Different Mediums,”
Nicolas LESAFFRE, Nikopicto Limited, Hong Kong SAR
“Creative Business: Develop Your Own Creative World,”
LAM Pei, Lam Pei Studio, Hong Kong SAR
“Hong Kong Comics X Animation Unique Advantages and Future Development Opportunities,”
Peter NG, Pai Pai Shou Studio, Hong Kong SAR
“An Uphill Battle: Making a Famous Japanese Animation Title (Astro Boy) for the International Markets,”
Kinson CHEUNG, Caritas Institute of Higher Education, Hong Kong SAR
Panel 6: 4:00pm-6:30pm, May 14 (Saturday),
Hong Kong Animation and Higher Education,
Chaired by Kenny NG, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR
“10 Years of Teaching Animation and More in Hong Kong,”
Michael ROBINSON, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR
“Project-driven Animation Education and Practice Based on my Teaching in Hong Kong,”
Jake Junjie ZHANG, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), PRC
“Difference as Motor: An Outsider’s Perspective on Developing and Creating Authentic Hong Kong Film,”
Tim PATTINSON, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR
“Where Are We Going Next? Sharing an Insight on the Animation Education and Industry in Hong Kong,”
Jae-Eun OH, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR