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Pixar Vet Matthew Luhn To Deliver Keynote Speech At Diversity-Themed KingstOOn 2021
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The KingstOOn Animation Conference and Film Festival, scheduled virtually for April 21–25, will feature storyteller extraordinaire Matthew Luhn as its opening keynote speaker. Luhn was integrally involved as a story artist and animator in the creation of these Pixar blockbusters, which have resonated with us over the years and continue to shape the minds of our younger generations.
This year’s edition of KingstOOn, which is normally held in Kingston, Jamaica, will be structured around the central theme “Diversity in Animation.” There will be three panels focusing on the issues of diversity and cultural inclusion within the media: “Diversity in the Media Industry,” “Black Women in the World of Animation,” and “The Creation of
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In her introduction speech, Estelle said, “I remember when voicing an animated character was just a dream for me. Right now I’m living my dream. And this show is all about showing you that you can too.”
Dr. Ayoka Chenzira
The Black in Animation Awards Show ended with comments by
Taylor K. Shaw (Founder & CEO). “We hope this award show has brought you a bit of joy and inspiration as we celebrated together some of the industry Titans who have paved the way,” she said. “I want all of you are watching to remember our value is inherent. We have the power to control and create our ultimate narratives.”