The Illustrators Survival Corner is a programme featuring interactive workshops and seminars exclusively designed for illustrators, picture book editors and anyone professionally interested in the fascinating world of illustrated children’s books. It is also a place where novices and seasoned professionals of the visual communication world can share experiences, successes and concerns regarding the profession and the market.
10:30
12:00
Illustrators Survival Corner
Workshop: The Illustrators Survival Guide: PortfolioPlay
Illustrators Survival CornerTutors:
Ivan Canu (Italy), Illustrator, designer, Writer and Director, Mimaster Illustrazione, Milan
*Consecutive translation in English and Chinese
11:00
12:00
Illustrators Survival Corner
Masterclass: Editorial Illustration for Kids and YA
Illustrators Survival CornerModerator: Ren Fanghui (China), Chief Content Director Yishan Books
Speaker: Cathy Olmedillas (UK), Creative Founder, Anorak Magazine
*Simultaneous interpretation in English and Chinese
12:45
14:00
Illustrators Survival Corner
Masterclass: Meet the Big Shots! 2024 Golden Pinwheel Yearbook Release!
Illustrators Survival CornerModerator:
Ivan Canu (Italy), Illustrator, designer, Writer and Director, Mimaster Illustrazione, Milan
Address Speaker:
Lu Xiaoxin (China), Editor-in-Chief, Shanghai Juvenile & Children's Publishing House
Speakers:
Hadi Barkat (Switzerland), CEO & Founding Publisher, HELVETIQ
Cai Yidong (China), Founder & Creative Director, FIFLING
Yukiko Hiromatsu (Japan), Picture Book Author, Critic, Independent Curator; Vice President JBBY
Maeva Rubli (Switzerland), Illustrator, Author
*Simultaneous interpretation in English and Chinese
13:00
14:30
Illustrators Survival Corner
Workshop: Comprehensive Techniques Creation of Traditional Paper Cuttings Art and Illustration
Illustrators Survival CornerTutor:
Gui Tuzi (China), Picture Book Artist
*Event in Chinese only
14:15
15:15
Illustrators Survival Corner
Masterclass: A Conversation about the Art of Wordless Books
Illustrators Survival CornerModerator:
Giacomo Benelli (Italy), Co-founder and Coordinator, Mimaster Illustrazione, Milan
Speakers:
Marcella Terrusi (Italy), Professor at the Department of Quality Life Studies, University of Bologna
Paolo Canton (Italy), Founder & Director, Topipittori
Qi Jiao'na (China), Painter
* Guest list in speech order
*Simultaneous interpretation in English and Chinese
10:40
11:40
Illustrators Survival Corner
Masterclass: Ask Me Anything: Children's Illustration
Illustrators Survival CornerModerator:
Marcella Terrusi (Italy), Professor at the Department of Quality Life Studies, University of Bologna
Speakers:
Debbie Bibo (Italy/USA), Literary Agent & Founder, Debbie Bibo Agency
Mireia Trius (Spain), CEO & Co-Founder, Zahori Books
Xiao Aozi (China), Artist; Associate Professor, School of Design and Art, Hunan University
Xiong Liang (China), Artist
Yao Hong (China), Professor, Nanjing University of the Arts
*Simultaneous interpretation in English and Chinese
13:00
14:00
Illustrators Survival Corner
Masterclass: Trends in the International Picture Book Market
Illustrators Survival CornerModerator:
Morgane Vasta (France), Freelance Mediator; Lecturer Epigramme & Collegram
Speakers:
Cristina Pase (Australia), Managing Editor, Windy Hollow Books
Mireia Trius (Spain), CEO & Co-Founder, Zahori Books
Xiong Liang (China), Artist
*Simultaneous interpretation in English and Chinese
15:00
16:30
Illustrators Survival Corner
Workshop: A Day at CCBF, a Visual Storytelling Exercise
Illustrators Survival CornerTutor:
Maeva Rubli (Switzerland), Illustrator, Author
*Consecutive translation in English and Chinese
10:00
11:00
Illustrators Survival Corner
Masterclass: How to Enter the European Illustration Market?
Illustrators Survival CornerModerator:
Giacomo Benelli (Italy), Co-founder and Coordinator, Mimaster Illustrazione, Milan
Speakers:
Debbie Bibo (Italy/USA), Literary Agent & Founder, Debbie Bibo Agency
Belén Cabratosa (Spain), Export consultant, Professional Association of Catalan Illustrators(APIC)
Karen Muller (Spain), Project Manager, Institut d'Estudis Baleàrics
*Simultaneous interpretation in English and Chinese
10:30
12:00
Illustrators Survival Corner
Workshop: Branding Design: How to Use Illustrations to Build a Visual System?
Illustrators Survival CornerTutor:
Cai Yidong (China), Founder & Creative Director, FIFLING
*Event in Chinese only
11:15
12:15
Illustrators Survival Corner
Masterclass: The Illustrators Survival Guide:The Creative Process in Non-fiction Illustrated Books
Illustrators Survival CornerModerator:
Giacomo Benelli (Italy), Co-founder and Coordinator, Mimaster Illustrazione, Milan
Speaker:
Ivan Canu (Italy), Illustrator, designer,Writer and Director, Mimaster Illustrazione, Milan
*Simultaneous interpretation in English and Chinese
