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Community Outreach Headline News

‘God’s Gang’ Celebrates Mini Season Finale, World Autism Month

The multicultural action-adventure animated series has partnered with Autism in Entertainment and Spectrum Laboratory to support ongoing employment opportunities for autistic talent; star Atticus Baldwin to appear at ‘Neurodiversity Night of Laughs’ at the Laugh Factory on April 28.

Supporting the Next Generation of Creative Voices Headline News

Aardman Announces Yearlong Partnership with Young BAFTA Program

The initiative will provide opportunities for young talent, including direct engagement with the studio’s creative team and a platform to explore creative careers; support for animation talent continues through the Aardman Academy.

Supporting the Animation Community Headline News

ASIFA-Hollywood, Sotheby’s Partner for Online 'AnimAid The Art of Animation' Auction

Running April 23-30, the auction will showcase rare and one-of-a-kind pieces spanning 90 years of animation history, with all proceeds directly benefiting over 70 animation professionals affected by the recent Los Angeles wildfires.

Diversity in Animation Headline News

FLAMIN Animations Showcases Latest Cohort’s Work at TNBFC XPO

Artists in the fourth year of Film London’s commissioning program for early-career Black animators shared short film works in progress; applications for new round opens March 31.

Empowering Women in Animation Headline News

WIA Announces 2025 ‘Stories x Women’ Program Participants

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 28, 2025 at 9:42am

5 selected delegates will receive mentoring and coaching sessions from industry experts to prep to pitch projects at Annecy 2025; initiative supports women animators from emerging animation communities in Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.

Promoting a New Generation of Animation Artists Headline News

2025 WIA Scholarship Winners Announced

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:51pm

14 scholarship recipients were selected from 179 worldwide applicants representing 77 schools; an additional 41 received honorable mentions.

Promoting Internet Safety for Kids Headline News

Kedoo Joins YouTube’s Youth Digital Wellbeing Initiative

The collaboration between industry leaders aims to promote internet safety by advancing responsible product design and content creation industry standards.

Fight Domestic Abuse Headline News

Women’s Aid Fights Domestic Abuse with ‘The Monster Who Came to Tea’ Campaign

The short film, with animation by Passion Pictures, tells the harrowing tale of a mother and daughter experiencing domestic abuse, seen through the eyes of a young girl; campaign aims to pressure the UK government to re-evaluate funding for support services.

call for entries Headline News

Rookie Awards 2025 Announces Call For Entries Date

Open for submissions starting April 7, the global competition offers an opportunity for aspiring artists in creative industries to gain exposure, connect with industry leaders, and win prizes.

65 Years of Animation Headline News

ASIFA Kicks Off 65th Anniversary Celebration

Chapters international animation organization will host a range of local and national activities, including film festivals, workshops, screenings, and celebratory events, that have already kicked off this Spring.

Competitive Festivals Events

ANIMASYROS International Animation Festival 2025

Begins: September 22, 2025

The international animation festival’s ‘Animated Cosmos’ theme will be reflected across all the pillars of the event; the festival returns to Syros Island, Greece September 22-28.

We Love DeviantArt Sparkle Creatures! Headline News

Dave Capdevielle and Ashley Nichols Announce ‘Far-Fetched’ Kickstarter

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 8:53am

With campaign support from Iron Circus’ Spike Trotman, the pair are bringing on backers for their animated horror comedy pilot about Sesamoid, a fictional band of misfit musicians, ready for untold fame and fortune… until monsters and mayhem get in the way.

Crowdfunding Data Revealed Headline News

Kickstarter Reveals 2024 Film, Animation Funding Data

Crowdfunding company releases free Creative Download report that includes Film and Animation projects, with new data spotlighting trends and data from the vertical, including the top-funded projects of the year.

No Artist Left Behind Headline News

Call for Entries: Creative Talent Network 2025 Scholarships

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 2:44pm

CTN and the CTN Foundation have announced 11 discipline-focused awards named for industry luminaries and 4 awards offered through a new International Creative Exchange Program (ICEP).

Mentoring New Talent Headline News

Next Lab Generation 2025 Finalists Selected

Four short films, one video game, and one feature film have been chosen from 14 projects; teasers created by the finalists to be shown during the event in Madrid on February 27-28.

Supporting Industry Mentorship Headline News

Citizens Endows Fred Rogers Productions with $100K Grant

The sum will support two FRP initiatives: Writers’ Neighborhood, and community engagement events inspired by its series ‘Alma’s Way.’

Technology Headline News

Raynault VFX, Stability AI Join the Academy Software Foundation

The newest group members bring with them ‘the artistic talent and the technical know-how that will help strengthen open source development in the motion picture industry.’

Helping Animation Industry Fire Victims Headline News

ASIFA-Hollywood, Animation Industry Leaders Unite for AnimAID, Art Auction

The fire relief fundraising campaign will continue through the coming months with goal to raise $5,000,000 in support for over 60 families; a benefit auction this Spring hosted by Sotheby’s will feature original artwork.

The Saga Continues Headline News

Angel Studios Drops ‘The Wingfeather Saga’ Season 3 Teaser

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 9:42am

One of the largest crowdfunded 3DCG series in history returns with a new season, titled ‘The Ice Prairies,’ that follows the Igiby family as they get pushed further than ever in their journey to reunite; coming Fall 2025.

Events Headline News

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Unveils Official Selections for 25th Anniversary Edition

Mix of animated films and works inspired by award-winning graphic novels includes ‘Legend of Destruction,’ The Most Precious of Cargoes,’ ‘Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse,’ and ‘The Property.’

Finding Emerging Talent Headline News

Nickelodeon Welcomes 7 New Artist, Writing Program Participants

Group to work from Burbank’s Nickelodeon Animation Studio; writers’ curriculum includes networking, executive mentorship, and tailored workshops, while artists will work closely with senior artist and peer mentors.

Technology Headline News

Adobe Introduces Software Updates, Invests in Filmmaker Community

Company unveils new Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Frame.io innovations to streamline post-production and save time; the Film & TV Fund has been expanded with $5M to accelerate career growth for underrepresented creators.

Leaders Driving Real Change ANIMATIONWorld

‘You Got Moxie!’: Changing the Game of Changemaking in Entertainment

Collective Moxie founder & CEO Julie Ann Crommett, a seasoned DEI advisor and former Disney and Google executive, shares insights gleaned from her podcasts with industry leaders like Pixar’s Danielle Feinberg and Disney’s Carlos Lopez Estrada, who discuss their own experiences and how they’ve worked to embrace inclusivity and effect change in their artistic efforts.

On the Road to the Oscars Headline News

Academy Issues 97th Oscars Update

By Dan Sarto | Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:42am

Nominations voting period extended due to the ongoing Los Angeles fires and their impact; AMPAS has changed some key dates and events on its awards season schedule.

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