Artificial intelligence is driving the animation industry global

Abdullah Al-Muhaisen, the first Saudi film director, emphasized that the art of animation is creativity and talent that is embodied through translating ideas into moving images.
He pointed to the tremendous development witnessed in this field, as animation production has become easier thanks to modern technologies.

The development of the animation industry in the Kingdom

Al-Muhaisen explained in an exclusive interview with Al-Youm that the animation industry in the Kingdom is witnessing an unprecedented renaissance, driven by significant government support for the creative sector and the emergence of a new generation of talented artists.
Al-Muhaisen advised young artists to constantly strive to develop their skills by examining previous experiences and watching distinguished works, to build their own artistic identity and produce creative works that keep pace with the requirements of the times.

He praised the great role played by modern technologies, such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality, in developing the animation industry, indicating that they contribute to reducing costs, enhancing creativity, and expanding production horizons.

A journey of beginnings in the world of cinema

This came during the “Technical Leadership in Cinema: The First Animation” symposium, which was held within the activities of the Jeddah Book Fair, where Al-Muhaisen reviewed his long journey in the world of cinema, talked about the challenges he faced, and his vision for the future of the animation industry in the Kingdom.
Al-Muhaisen pointed out that his artistic beginnings were in the Boy Scouts, where he gained many experiences that contributed to the formation of his artistic personality, recalling the support he received from King Salman bin Abdulaziz, “may God protect him” when he was Emir of Riyadh, stressing that the artistic renaissance that the Kingdom is witnessing today is considered… A qualitative leap in its history.
It is noteworthy that Abdullah Al-Muhaisen is considered one of the pioneers of the film industry in the Kingdom, and he has made great contributions to the development of this field. He had the first Arab joint production in 1976 AD, and he is considered the first specialist in the field of cinema within Saudi Arabia, where he supervised the production and direction of more than 212 films dealing with… Various issues.