The organizers for the Ninth-annual Asian Animation Summit have announced its decision to hold the event virtually amid Covid-19-related concerns. “We are excited about the new opportunity this virtual AAS format creates to invite many more leading broadcasters to participate in the event than is usually possible,” Kidscreen VP and Publisher Jocelyn Christie said.
Kidscreen’s intention is to return to a live AAS event format in 2021, and the regional partners remain committed to holding the event in Bali, Indonesia next year. Registration for AAS Virtual 2020 is now open, and a USD 199 Early-Bird rate is in effect until Friday, 30th October.
The Asian Animation Summit’s regional partners are selecting brand-new projects to the market, appropriate to each region. They are also in the process of searching for financing and partners. Event delegates will be able to watch along in real-time as these projects are presented to panels of kids programming buyers, who will ask questions and provide insightful feedback in a live webinar format. "Without the challenges of travel to consider the costs and time away from work and home, we are hoping that more attendees will be able to take part in the event virtually this year and discover some great new content from Asia-Pacific,” Christie said.
Project presentations will be scheduled in the morning and late evening time slots (EST) over three weeks. As a result of time zones and scheduling conflicts at home, work may prevent delegates from tuning in live, the sessions will also be recorded and made available for two weeks of catch-up viewing online.
Without the challenges of travel to consider the costs and time away from work and home, we are hoping that more attendees will be able to take part in the event virtually this year and discover some great new content from Asia-Pacific.” Kidscreen VP and Publisher Jocelyn Christie
