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.
Meet the Rapporteur: 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.