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Animation's Biggest Stars Converge for Live Roundtable
16 Oct
Summary
- Filmmakers will discuss AI, anime, and the future of animation.
- The event is part of the Animation Is Film Festival in Los Angeles.
- The live roundtable is scheduled for Sunday, October 18th.
The Animation Is Film Festival in Los Angeles is hosting the inaugural live version of The Hollywood Reporter's Animation Roundtable this Sunday, October 18th. This public conversation will feature prominent filmmakers behind this year's top animated feature awards contenders. Attendees will include directors and stars such as Bill Hader, Travis Knight, Louis Clichy, Joel Crawford, Leah Nelson, Phuong Mai Nguyen, and Fawn Veerasunthorn.
In an intimate setting, these artists will delve into their creative processes, the technical craft involved in their films, and the evolving forces shaping the animation industry. Key topics will encompass the increasing influence of anime and the burgeoning impact of artificial intelligence on the medium's future.
The live session is scheduled from 5 to 6 p.m. at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, a central venue for the festival which runs from October 16th to October 19th. This event follows THR's recent launch of its Animation Power List, recognizing influential figures in the field.
This collaboration highlights the Animation Is Film Festival's dedication to positioning animation as a cinematic art form equal to live-action filmmaking. Both The Hollywood Reporter and the festival organizers expressed enthusiasm for bringing this conversation to a live audience, aiming to center animation within broader industry discussions.
