Hiroshima Animation Academy ＆ Meeting 2026

Draško Ivezić (b. 1975 in Pula, Croatia) is an animated film director, screenwriter, producer, and voice actor based in Angoulême, France. He co-founded Adriatic Animation in Croatia and has collaborated with talent from across Eastern and Central Europe as a creative producer. Ivezić also helped establish Central Eastern European Animation, which supports industry networking and professional training for animation producers.

Over 12 years, he has produced 14 short animated films, alongside various television and feature projects. His work has earned accolades at major festivals, including Animafest Zagreb, OIAF, and Annecy, while also being selected for Sundance, TIFF, and the Berlinale. In 2024, one of his productions was shortlisted for the Academy Awards.

With a Ph.D. in Fine Art, Dr. Chi-Sui WANG explores identities' temporality and materiality through her creative practice. Her work and curation have been widely exhibited, screened, and published internationally to critical acclaim. Her academic career began in Ireland (Dublin City University, 2008–2013) and continues in Taiwan (Taipei National University of the Arts, 2013–present). She currently serves as Program Director for the Taichung International Animation Festival (TIAF) and Executive Curator for the KuanDu International Animation Festival (KDIAF). Additionally, she is an active producer and guest curator for various animation events.

Karolina Davidova is an independent producer and co-founder of Prague-based production company 13ka, dedicated to auteur-driven animation and hybrid films with international ambitions. Her work focuses on original stories that combine artistic vision with emotional resonance, exploring themes of identity, cross cultural encounters, self-discovery and empowerment. She is particularly interested in projects that connect contemporary visual art with animation and foster meaningful international co-productions. Karolina is currently producing Inbetween Worlds, a European feature film developed in collaboration with Vietnamese and Singaporean partners, while also developing several animated features and series with European collaborators. She has participated in international industry programmes including EAVE Ties That Bind and Focus Asia, where she began building long-term relationships with Asian producers.