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Trojan Horse was a Unicorn All the details on an event that promises to change the lives of creators and the minds of art industry leaders

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Major studios and industry players all seek talent at THU’s recruitment sessions.

Trojan Horse was a Unicorn (THU) has announced the dates for the 10th edition of the event, which is all set to take place in Troia, Portugal from 30 September to 5 October 2024.

The line-up features impressive names such as Karla Ortiz (concept designer and illustrator), Iain McCaig (artist, writer and filmmaker), Mike Azevedo (art director and concept artist), Andrea Blasich (sculptor), Miss Jisu (Superani artist), Matt Omernick (co-founder and chief creative officer at Akili Interactive), Doug Chiang (senior vice president and executive design director at Lucasfilm), Kyle Balda (BAFTA-nominated feature animation director), Neville Page (concept designer, illustrator and creature designer), and Simon Lee (sculptor, creature art director and concept designer), with many more still to be announced.

Attendees gather for a mentorship session with Deanna Marsigliese, a character art director with Pixar.
The late Kim Jung Gi draws with Dong Ho Kim at a previous THU.

If you think the main event at THU is a regular convention then you’d be mistaken. For the whole duration of the event, attendees and guests are surrounded by art and encouraged to interact with a village especially built to nurture creativity. From recruitment and mentorships with some of the best companies and recruiters in the industry, through to an art gallery and sensory experiences, everything is carefully planned out with the goal of stimulating thought exchange.