BLE Reveals First Keynote Focusing on British Animation
Some of the UK’s most prolific production studios will be spotlighted during a keynote panel discussion at Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) on Oct. 2 at noon at the ExCeL Center in London. Details of a second keynote session will be coming soon.
The British animation panel will include:
- Michael Rose, Joint Managing Director of Magic Light Pictures
- Mikael Shields, CEO of Acamar Films
- Sean Clarke, Executive Director for Rights and Brand Management at Aardman Animations
- Oli Hyatt, Managing Director at Blue Zoo Animation
- Allison Watkins, Director of Global Consumer Products at Coolabi Group
“Britain’s animation studios produce world-leading content and the people within them are some of the most talented across the country’s creative industries,” BLE Event Director Anna Knight said. “British animation is a powerhouse of originality and its makers are masters of engaging viewers across the entire spectrum of emotions, from joyous belly laughter to uncontrollable sobbing, and everything in between.”
The keynote sessions at BLE are free to all attendees. Click here to register now for BLE, taking place Oct. 1-3.
