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ZOMA Studios

Concept Artist Environment Artist Character Artist Director Storyboard Artist Animator

Table/Booth: 1107

ZOMA Studios is a full service independent animation studio and production company founded by Uzo Ngwu. Based online, ZOMA Studios works with artists from all over the world. Our team is composed of artists and musicians with skill sets ranging from character and prop design to songwriting and 3D modeling. Our team has worked for companies such as Dreamworks TV, Pixar, Titmouse, Bento Box Entertainment, BUCK and more. We’re currently working on our debut project, Mmanwu, an animated short film set in modern day Nigeria.

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Indie Animation, Creator-Owned Futures

Room 209-210 | Sheridan College | Kiana Khansmith | Studio Heartbreak | ZOMA Studios | Li'l Toughy | Lillian Chan

Let’s get real about the challenges and opportunities faced by emerging and established artists looking to work independently in the creator space.

Join Kiana Khansmith (Pretty Please I Don’t Want to be a Magical Girl), Studio Heartbreak (The Lovers), Uzo Ngwu (Zoma Studios, Mmanwu), & Emily Brundige (Li’l Toughy, Strawberry Vampire) for a candid conversation with production designer Lillian Chan about IP creation outside of traditional systems. From viral YouTube releases & Kickstarter campaigns to grassroots screenings & collabs, learn about what it takes to make ambitious independent work sustainable today.

Stay until the end to discover Sheridan College’s exciting new free global program for emerging and established artists ready to grow as independent creators.

Skill Level: General Audience

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