Manar Al Saadiyat, the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi, will host the annual MAS MASH 2019, an event that explores this year the world of Arab animation and its most prominent characters, and will discuss the development of the industry in the region at a ceremony from February 6 to 8.

The event brings together some of the most prominent cartoonists, photographers and filmmakers in the Arab world who share their experiences and experiences through a panel discussion on the history of the animation industry and its future directions. MAS MAS 2019 also features a series of workshops and interactive presentations at the Art Studio on the basics and steps of animation.

"Animation brings together several creations within a single industry and represents a fertile creative field that has always reflected the creations of the era in which it was produced, an art often associated with the memories of generations, while reflecting the evolution of the industry, its techniques and tools," said Manara Saadiyat Director Alia Khalid Al Qassimi. The Arab animation industry has introduced quality works that have been associated with different generations. By hosting the stars who performed the voices of famous characters in the animation world, we are recalling precious memories from the eighties and nineties. At the same time, we are discussing the future of this industry, Tan, through a unique celebration of the creativity of its kind. »

The audience will meet with a selection of Arab talents who left their mark in the 1980s and 1990s in the world of animation, including Jihad Al-Atrashi, the voice actor of the character of Grindizer, and the artist Sami Clark who performed the original Grindizer songs, which will be present on the opening day of the event to participate in a dialogue session, My favorite review of the famous animation program Grindizer.

On the second day of the event, the audience will meet with Amal Hawija, the voice actor of Captain Majid, and Falah Hashim, who voted Adnan in the famous cartoon series Adnan and Lina.

While the final day of the event focuses on the future of the region's animation industry through a series of interactive dialogues and presentations by state-of-the-art animation artists, with a highlight of the upcoming Cats Away, which represents the modern animation industry emanating from the heart of the UAE To the world.

The event includes an exhibition of emerging Arab talents who participated in the most important animation programs.

Sounds impressive

MAS MASH 2019 concludes with an exhibition by creative artists Tarek, Mohammed Tarkan and other artists whose voices have influenced generations of Arab children. They perform the most famous Arabic animation songs, with Sami Clark performing for the Emirati cartoon character Azzam.

Alia Khaled Al Qasimi:

• "Animation brings together several artists within one industry, and represents a fertile creative field."