Upin and Ipin will be attending Tomorrow’s Leaders Summit to show those interested in developing a career in animation just what it takes to become wildly successful! Mr Usamah Zaid – creative director and also founder of UPIN IPIN together with his creations will be heading a workshop at Tomorrow’s Leaders Summit to be held in Kuching, Sarawak 18 – 20 March, 2011.
Les Copaque Productions Sdn Bhd, the company behind these great characters, held a joint press conference with Tomorrow’s Leaders at their offices in Shah Alam. The Managing Director, Hj. Burhanuddin bin Md Radzi told the press, “Les Copaque prides itself on hiring fresh Malaysian graduates and we currently have over 140 graduates employed who are growing and learning with our company as we expand, not just in Malaysia but throughout the region. Upin and Ipin are now shown on the Disney Chanel and we have many ideas in the pipelines to expand and build on the success of these characters. It is because our market is young people that we involve ourselves in events like Tomorrow’s Leaders as we want to give back into the community and to help other aspiring young Malaysians reach their goals.”
“To be able to have the creators of such a successful Malaysian product producing a workshop for young Malaysians is a scoop for Tomorrow’s Leaders – this is the kind of workshop and hands on experience that can inspire our young leaders to pursue their dreams.” Stated, Anne Velu, Executive Director of Glenreagh Sdn Bhd, organisers of Tomorrow’s Leaders Summit, who went on to say, “When you can meet with and find out from, through personal interaction how to make a successful international product, it will create an excitement in you and that will inspire you!”
“Animators need to be story tellers with a flair for the dramatic plus have drawing ability and technical skills which can be learnt. Over the last few years animation has taken some major leaps forward. Applications for animation are numerous and can be from advertising to special effects to video games as well as the development of cartoons. Animation skills are now in high demand so for those who are considering this as a career or as a possible business, the time to move into this areana is now!” Velu said, “plus this is a career where teamwork is high on the list of skills needed so great communication and interpersonal skills will be of advantage to you.” Tomorrow’s Leaders Summit is looking forward to working with the great team at Les Copaque Productions.
For those interested in being part of this exciting workshop please log onto www.tomorrowsleaders.biz and download our delegate registration form or contact our secretariat directly on [email protected]
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