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XML: China Animation Market is where international animation professionals can explore business opportunities in outsourcing, co-production, investment, distribution, franchising, and licensing with pre-selected high-quality Chinese companies in a business matching environment.

Join some of the world’s best animators and a veritable who’s who of China’s animation industry in Suzhou and Shanghai!

XMediaLab: China Animation Market, taking place in Suzhou 9th – 11th of July, 2010, is an unparalleled opportunity to meet with China’s best and brightest animation companies and industry figures – three days with the sole purpose of building new prospects for co-production, outsourcing, investment, international distribution and more.

Featuring key powerbrokers from China’s TV animation networks and studios, as well as senior government officials and association heads, XMediaLab ‘China Animation Market’ is the must-attend forum for animators, producers, distributors, broadcasters and investors interested in working with or within China.

A fantastic line-up of international keynote speakers will headline the Pro Day Conference on 9 July, discussing the trends and opportunities presented by an increasingly globalised industry.

On 10 - 11 July, two days of business matching with pre-selected companies will be a unique chance for international animators to network with and forge profitable partnerships with their Chinese counterparts.

Part of the China Animation and Game Expo, and presented by XMediaLab in partnership with the Shanghai Media Group and the Suzhou Municipal Government, the Market will take place in Suzhou, one of China’s world-class Animation Centres of Excellence, approximately 90 minutes from Shanghai and a great setting for the sumptuous banqueting, toasting, and cultural exchanges that have helped make XMediaLab China events so internationally acclaimed.

XMediaLab: China Animation Market will be the annual event for animators seeking Chinese partners, so if you’re keen to establish relationships in China, register now for this inaugural event and get in on the ground floor.

International Animation Powerbrokers include:

• Ronnie del Carmen - Creative Story Supervisor of UP!, WALL-E, Ratatouille and Finding Nemo. Pixar (San Francisco)
• Lord Waheed Alli – Executive Chairman, Chorion (London)
• Kim Dalton – Director of Television, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Sydney)
  
• Leah Hoyer – Former Director of Development, The Walt Disney Company (Los Angeles)
• Steven DeNure - President & COO, DHX Media (Toronto)
• Jocelyn Christie - Publisher, KidScreen (New York)
• Matthew Wexler – Executive Producer, Spin Master Entertainment (Toronto, Los Angeles)
• Tatiana Kober – President, Bejuba! Entertainment (Montreal, Los Angeles)
• Heather Kenyon – Head of Sales and Project Development, Starz Animation (Los Angeles)
• Pietro Ventani – Co-founder, Tiger 62 Media (Hong Kong)
• Tim Brooke-Hunt – Executive Head of Children's Content, ABC TV (Sydney)
• Nick DeMartino – One of Hollywood's most influential digital leaders, former SVP American Film Institute (Los Angeles)
• Frank Dietz - Head of Acquisitions and Co-Productions, Super RTL - RTL Disney Fernsehen (Cologne)
• Sarah Muller - Head of Acquisitions and Drama Development, CBBC (London)
   

China Animation Powerbrokers include:

• Wang Ying – General Manager, CCTV Kids Channel (Beijing)
• Yang Wen Yan – General Manger, SMG Kids Channel (Shanghai)
• Lei Ying – Vice President, Golden Cartoon Channel (Hu'nan)
• Li Guo – Vice President KAKU Cartoon Channel (Beijing)
• Xing Ying – General Manager, Uyoung Media Inc (Beijing)
• Zuo Shuen Rong – Director, Jiangsu Kids Channel (Nanjing)
• Gong Jian Ying – Secretary, China Animation Association (Beijing)
  
• Tong Yao - Director, South TV Kids Channel (Guangdong)
• Huang Wei - Director, Zhejiang TV Kids Channel (Zhejiang)
• Zhang Tian Xiao – President, Fantasia Animation (Shanghai)
• Wang Lei – Vice President, Toonaz TV, Vice Director of SMG Film and TV Drama Centre (Shanghai)
• James Wang - Founder and CEO Wang Film Productions Inc (Taipei)
• Zhu Xiao Hua – General Manager, Shanghai Crossover Marketing (Shanghai)
  
• Ding Dong – Founder and General Manager, Tian Run An Ding (Suzhou)

Shanghai Expo 2010 – 12th July

The massive and long-awaited Shanghai 2010 Expo runs from May 1st to October 31st. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience – and we strongly urge you to add extra time to you trip to spend one or two days there with other China Animation Market delegates.

A one-day pass to Shanghai Expo on 12th July is included with your registration. 

REGISTRATION - USD $599

• China Animation Market
• Personal translation services
• VIP Reception
• VIP Dinners & Networking Events
• Entry to Shanghai Expo on 12th July
• Exhibition Booth Upon Request (Limited Number Available)

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The Mentors

XMediaLab: China Animation Market has access to a superb roster of some of the world's and China's leading animation executives, producers, creatives, and power-brokers.  Mentors and Speakers for the China Animation Market include (click on image for full bios):
 

Ronnie del Carmen

Creative Story Supervisor of UP!, WALL-E, Ratatouille, and Finding Nemo. Pixar (San Francisco)
 
Ronnie is an animation storyboard, story artist and designer. He was recently Story Supervisor on Pixar's tenth full-length computer-animated film titled Up and director of its accompanying short film on DVD, Dug's Special Mission.

Lord Waheed Alli

Executive Chairman, Chorion (London)

Chorion is a huge digital content business which spans TV, books, games and the web, and whose catalogue includes Enid Blyton, Noddy, the Mr Men and the works of Agatha Christie.

Kim Dalton

Director of Television, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Sydney)

Kim Dalton is one of Australia's most celebrated screen executives.

Wang Ying

General Manager, CCTV Kids Channel (Beijing)

Yang Wen Yan

General Manager, SMG Kids Channel (Shanghai)

Lei Ying

Vice President, Golden Cartoon Channel (Hunnan)

Li Guo

Vice President, KAKU Cartoon Channel (Beijing)

Leah Hoyer

Former Director of Development, Walt Disney Co. (Los Angeles)

A creative executive who has overseen more than 200 hours of programming for Disney Channel, Toon Disney, and Disney XD networks worldwide. Over a decade of experience developing ideas for television series, online content, video games and interactive theme park attractions.

Steven DeNure

President & COO of DHX Media (Toronto)

Steven DeNure, President and Chief Operating Officer of DHX Media, is responsible for overseeing overall operations of DHX Media and its subsidiaries. Mr. DeNure also serves as Executive Producer on many of the company’s television and interactive media projects.

Heather Kenyon

Head of Sales and Project Development, Starz (Los Angeles)
 
Heather Kenyon oversees new project initiatives for Starz Animation Toronto. Her extensive animation career includes serving as head of series development for Cartoon Network as well as monitoring the industry pulse as editor-in-chief for Animation World Network. There is nobody that Heather Kenyon doesn’t know.
 

Pietro Ventani

Co-founder, Tiger 62 Media

Experience in marketing and finance in various positions in USA, Europe and Asia, for consumer products and entertainment companies both as manager and management consultant.

Sarah Muller

Head of Acquisitions and Drama Development, CBBC (London)

Sarah Muller is currently Head of CBBC Acquisitions and Drama Development.  Passionate about both drama and animation, commissioned projects include Spirit Warriors, Halfmoon Investigations, We Are Family, Tracy Beaker’s Back, My Single Dad, Sadie Jones, Wolf Blood, Just William and Muddle Earth – which she is also Executive Producing.

Zuo Shen Rong

Vice Director, Jiangsu Kids Channel (Nanjing)

Tong Yao

Director, South TV Kids Channel (Guangdong)

Huang Wei

Director, Zhejiang TV Kids Channel (Zhejiang)

Tatiana Kober

President at Bejiba! Entertainment (Los Angeles, Montreal) 

Tatiana started her career working in production at TVOntario in Toronto, Canada.  After 6 years, she moved to Japan and began working on the business side of the industry at NHK.

Matthew Wexler

Executive Producer, Spin Master Entertainment (Toronto, Los Angeles)

Tim Brooke-Hunt

Executive Head of Children's Content, ABC TV (Sydney)

Previously a producer of children’s programs, Tim Brooke-Hunt  joined ABC Television in September 2007 as Executive Head of Children’s Content.

Nick DeMartino

One of Hollywood's most influential leaders in Digital Media; voted #3 on the Hollywood Reporter's 'Digital 50' list (Los Angeles)

Nick DeMartino is one of Hollywood’s most influential leaders in Digital Media, ranked #3 on the PGA/Hollywood Reporter ‘Digital 50’ list in 2006. The Los Angeles Business Journal has twice named DeMartino as a leader in the technology industry.

Frank Dietz

Head of Acquisitions and Co-Productions, Super RTL - RTL Disney Fernsehen (Cologne)

Frank Dietz, Head of Acquisitions and Co-Productions joined Super RTL in 2000. Super RTL is Europe’s leader in children’s television and jointly owned by RTL Group and Walt Disney International Television.

Gong Jian Ying

Secretary, China Animation Association (Beijng)

Xing Ying

General Manager, Uyoung Media Inc (Beijing)

Zhang Tian Xiao

President, Shanghai Fantasia Animation Company (Shanghai)

Mr Zhang is President and General Artistic Supervisor of Shanghai Fantasia Animation Company.

James Wang

Founder and CEO, Wang Film Productions Inc (Taipei)

Zhu Xiao Hua (Dillon)

General Manager, Shanghai Crossover Marketing (Shanghai)

Ding Dong

Founder and General Manager, Tian Run An Ding Animation Company (Suzhou)

Conference Day

Friday 9th July, 2010

9.00am - 5.00pm, followed by VIP Dinner and Networking Reception

Suzhou Grand Metro Hotel

Join some of the world’s best animators and a veritable who’s who of China’s animation industry at the XMediaLab: China Animation Market.

XML: China Animation Market is where international animation companies and broadcasters can explore business opportunities in outsourcing, co-production, investment, distribution, franchising, and licensing with pre-selected high-quality Chinese companies in a business matching environment.

The Pro Day Conference is where you will hear from power-brokers from the world's and China's animation industries - and learn about the trends and opportunities presented by an increasing globalised industry.  If you want to gain a thorough understanding of how to partner with, co-produce with, invest with, license to, franchise, or receive investment from China - this is a must-attend event.

Part of the China Animation and Game Expo, and presented by XMediaLab in partnership with the Shanghai Media Group and the Suzhou Municipal Government, the Market and Conferece Day will take place in Suzhou, one of China’s world-class Animation Centres of Excellence, approximately 90 minutes from Shanghai and a great setting for the sumptuous banqueting, toasting, and cultural exchanges that have helped make XMediaLab China events so internationally acclaimed.

XMediaLab: China Animation Market will be the annual event for animators seeking Chinese partners, so if you’re keen to establish relationships in China, register now for this inaugural event and get in on the ground floor.

XML: China Animation Market Keynote Speakers include:

    * Ronnie del Carmen - Creative Story Supervisor of UP!, WALL-E, Ratatouille and Finding Nemo. Pixar(San Francisco)
    * Lord Waheed Alli – Executive Chairman, Chorion (London
    * Kim Dalton – Director of Television, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Sydney)
    * Leah Hoyer – Director of Development, The Walt Disney Company (Los Angeles)
    *  Steven DeNure - President & COO, DHX Media (Toronto)
    * Jocelyn Christie – Publisher, KidScreen (New York)
    * Matthew Wexler – Executive Producer, Spin Master Entertainment (Toronto, LA)
    * Tatiana Kober – President, Bejuba! Entertainment (Montreal, Los Angeles)
    * Heather Kenyon – Head of Sales and Project Development, Starz Animation (Los Angeles)
    * Pietro Ventani – Co-founder, Tiger 62 Media (Hong Kong)
    * Tim Brooke-Hunt – Executive Head of Children's Content, ABC TV (Sydney)
    * Nick DeMartino – Senior Vice President, Media and Technology, American Film Institute (Los Angeles)
    * Frank Dietz - Head of Acquisitions and Co-Productions, Super RTL - RTL Disney Fernsehen (Cologne)
    * Sarah Muller - Head of Aquisitions and Drama Development, CBBC (London)
    * Wang Ying – General Manager, CCTV Kids Channel (Beijing)
    * Yang Wen Yan – General Manger, SMG Kids Channel (Shanghai)
    * Lei Ying – Vice President, Golden Cartoon Channel (Hunnan)

No time-wasting borking panels, just densely-packed, information rich, clear and helpful, set piece keynote presentations from luminaries from the animation industries all over the world.

Who Should Attend?

All animation professionals: producers, creatives, distributors, business strategists, broadcasters and executives from all screen based animation industry content including: television, film, computer games, mobile content, online content and more...

Book Your Ticket to the XMediaLab: China Animation Market Now!
   

The Lab

XML: China Animation Market is where international animation professionals can explore business opportunities in outsourcing, co-production, investment, distribution, franchising, and licensing with pre-selected high-quality Chinese companies in a business matching environment.

Featuring key powerbrokers from China’s TV animation networks and studios, as well as senior government officials and association heads, X|Media|Lab: China Animation Market is the must-attend forum for animators, producers, distributors, broadcasters and investors interested in working with or within China.

Following the Pro-Day Conference on 9th July, there will be two-days of business matching between International delegates and Chinese broadcasters and animation companies.

If you are interested in partnering with China’s animation industries – or simply learning more about the animation landscape and opportunities in China – then come to the XML: China Animation Market.

Confirmed Delegates of the Business Matching Forum include:

International

• Ronnie del Carmen - Creative Story Supervisor of UP!, WALL-E, Ratatouille and Finding Nemo. Pixar(San Francisco)
• Lord Waheed Alli – Executive Chairman, Chorion (London)
• Kim Dalton – Director of Television, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Sydney)
• Leah Hoyer – Director of Development, The Walt Disney Company (Los Angeles)
• Steven DeNure - President & COO, DHX Media (Toronto)
• Jocelyn Christie - Publisher, KidScreen (New York)
• Matthew Wexler – Executive Producer, Spin Master Entertainment (Toronto, Los Angeles)
• Tatiana Kober – President, Bejuba! Entertainment (Montreal, Los Angeles)
• Heather Kenyon – Head of Sales and Project Development, Starz Animation (Los Angeles)
• Pietro Ventani – Co-founder, Tiger 62 Media (Hong Kong)
• Tim Brooke-Hunt – Executive Head of Children's Content, ABC TV (Sydney)
• Nick DeMartino – Senior Vice President, Media and Technology, American Film Institute (Los Angeles)
• Frank Dietz - Head of Acquisitions and Co-Productions, Super RTL - RTL Disney Fernsehen (Cologne)
• Sarah Muller - Head of Acquisitions and Drama Development, CBBC (London)

 
China

• Wang Ying – General Manager, CCTV Kids Channel (Beijing)
• Yang Wen Yan – General Manger, SMG Kids Channel (Shanghai)
• Lei Ying – Vice President, Golden Cartoon Channel (Hunnan)
• Li Guo – Vice President KAKU Cartoon Channel (Beijing)
• Xing Ying – General Manager, Uyoung Media Inc (Beijing)
• Zuo Shuen Rong – Director, Jiangsu Kids Channel (Nanjing)
• Gong Jian Ying – Secretary, China Animation Association (Beijing)
• Tong Yao - Director, South TV Kids Channel (Guangdong)
• Huang Wei - Director, Zhejiang TV Kids Channel (Zhejiang)
• Zhang Tian Xiao – President, Fantasia Animation (Shanghai)
• Wang Lei – Vice President, Toonaz TV, Vice Director of SMG Film and TV Drama Centre (Shanghai)
• James Wang - Founder and CEO Wang Film Productions Inc (Taipei)
• Zhu Xiao Hua – General Manager, Shanghai Crossover Marketing (Shanghai)
• Ding Dong – Founder and General Manager, Tian Run An Ding (Suzhou)

Previous participants of X|Media|Lab China Series events have been laudatory in their praise:

Register for the X|Media|Lab: China Animation Market today!

Getting There

XMediaLab: China Animation Market will be held in Shanghai and Suzhou, P.R. China.

International Delegates will require a visa to enter China.

International Delegates will arrive and depart from the Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), China.

For those arriving prior to midday Thursday 8th July, there will be a bus leaving at 14.00 from Shanghai (Salvo Hotel) for Suzhou.

International XML: China Animation Market Delegates can access preferred rates at the following hotels:

The Salvo Hotel - 339 Guangdong Road, Shanghai

RMB 750 - Standard Room with Breakfast
RMB 950 - Executive Room with Breakfast

Suzhou Grand Metro Hotel - 328 SIP Airport Road, Suzhou International Science Park, Suzhou Industrial Park, 215021 P.R. China

RMB 580 - Standard Room with Breakfast

The Shilla Hotel Suzhou - Modern Plaza, Wang Dun Road, Suzhou Industrial Park 215028, P.R.China

RMB 630 - Standard Room with Breakfast
(Transport will be provided between The Shilla and China Animation Market)

Radisson Hotel Pudong Century Park - 1199 Ying Chun Road, Pudong, Shanghai 200135, P. R. China

RMB 950 - Deluxe Room with Breakfast and Broadband (Reservation by Jun 24 5pm GMT+8)
(Transport to Expo will depart from this hotel.)

For hotel booking, please make reservation directly with our dedicated hotel staff via email. Please simply mention "X|Media|Lab" and copy david@xmedialab.com in the reservation email to take advantage of these special rates. [Due to the high volume of visitors coming to Shanghai for World Expo 2010, we would kindly like to suggest you make reservation with Salvo Hotel as soon as your itinerary has been finalized.]

Grand Metro Hotel contact person: Amanda  amanda.lu@metroparkhotels.com
Salvo Hotel contact person: Elaine elaine.sales.sh@salvohotel.com
Shilla Hotel contact peson: Judy judy.hua@suzhoushilla.comRadisson Pudong contact person: Raymond bde1.pudong@radisson.com

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