Dubai's Harakat Sikka Animation Training Programme Launches
Published on 8.4.25
Dubai's first stop-motion animation programme, Harakat Sikka, is now accepting applications for a practical training course. The programme, part of the Sikka platform, aims to develop visual storytelling skills among young creatives and support the growth of Dubai's animation sector. Led by director and artist Boubaker Boukhari, the 10-participant course will run from August 18 to September 26 at House 436 in Al Shindagha. Participants will learn about each stage of the animation process, including concept development, storyboarding, character design, visual and audio production, and editing. The programme concludes with a public screening of participants' short films at the Sikka Art and Design Festival. Applications are open to UAE nationals and residents aged 18 and above, with a deadline of August 8.