Masterclass / Industry Session
From the Blank Page to the International Screen:
The Art of Storytelling and Visual Development
Designed for industry professionals, emerging animators, and visual artists looking to expand their international reach
How does an initial idea transform into a global cinematic experience? In this exclusive Masterclass, acclaimed director and illustrator Caroline Attia Larivière, shares the "secrets" of the journey from paper to the big screen, offering a rare glimpse into the creative and production processes of contemporary animation.
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Character Design & Storytelling Through a case study of the film "The Song of the Storms", we will analyze how character psychology and vulnerabilities—such as those of the protagonist, Emilie—act as the driving force behind plot development.
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Bridging Illustration and Animation A look back at Caroline’s multifaceted career: from the pages of The New York Times and ELLE to the director's chair. How illustration techniques enrich the visual style of a film and how the transition between these two worlds is achieved.
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Industry Insights: International Co-productions Practical advice on market operations. A discussion on collaborating with leading studios such as Folimage and Sacrebleu, and the challenges of international partnerships today.
Narrative Identity & Social Impact in Animation
Voices from Brazil: Bridging Culture, Emotion, and Production
Following the creative journey from paper to screen, the second part of the session features acclaimed Brazilian producers and directors Nara Aragão and Renata Roberta Azevedo (Veranito Animation Studio). They will explore how animation transcends aesthetics to become a powerful tool for social awareness and cultural identity.
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From Page to Screen: Adapting Narrative Heritage How does a literary idea or a cultural myth transform into a visual cinematic language? Drawing from their experience in developing series like Tales of Mungará, the creators discuss the challenges of adapting stories for the screen while preserving the soul and authenticity of the original source.
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The Soul of the Story: Sensitive Content for Young Audiences How do we create content that invites children to develop intellectually and emotionally? Nara Aragão analyzes the philosophy behind projects like Boy Jaguar Jaguar Boy, focusing on stories that encourage critical thinking, empathy, and a deeper connection with the world.
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Industry Insights: Cultural Roots & Global Reach A discussion on producing animation within the "Global South" context. Practical advice on the challenges of representation, the role of the Brazilian Association of Animated Cinema (ABCA), and how local cultural identity can resonate with global audiences.
With the support of:
CAROLINE ATTIA LARIVIÈRE
Caroline Attia Larivière, graduated of the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2004, has directed over fifteen animated films since 2008 (short films, commercials, corporate films, and music videos). She is also the graphic author and director of the pilots for the series Casimilo et les Légendes du Nouveau Monde (Sacrebleu Productions) and Pirates Millésime.
She directed the short film Au Pays de l’Aurore Boréale with Folimages, as well as Le déménagement du Père Noël (for which she also handled the graphic design and script)* which is one of five parts of the feature film Le Grand Noël des Animaux (Les Valseurs). In parallel, she works as an illustrator, having collaborated with magazines such as ELLE, the New York Times, and Harvard Magazine.
NARA ARAGÃO
Born in Recife, Brazil, Nara Aragão has been an audiovisual producer for over 20 years. With a special interest in projects for children, she produced the animated series Bia Desenha, for public TV channels, and is developing the children's series Tales de Mungará and the short films Boy Jaguar Jaguar Boy, as Director and Screenwriter. She was President of the Brazilian Association of Animated Cinema - ABCA between 2021 and 2023 and develops animation projects with sensitive content to invites children to develop intellectually and emotionally and relate critically to the world.
RENATA ROBERTA AZEVEDO
Renata Roberta has produced main casting in feature films and TV series by renowned directors such as Hilton Lacerda, Cláudio Assis, Pedro Severien and was Extras Producer in award-winning feature films by Kléber Mendonça.
She is a Creative Producer at Veranito Animation Studio and an original voice actress for animation. She is the screenwriter and director of the children's series Tales of Mungará and the short films Boy Jaguar Jaguar Boy and One Little Big Day.