Celebrating the Art, Craft and Business of Animation https://www.awn.com/ en-US 15 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:19:45 -0800 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:20:58 -0800 https://www.awn.com/news/world-vfx-day-2025-releases-full-program The final lineup for the free event, which each year spotlights the VFX and animation industries, features over 65 speakers across 15 hours of talks; will live stream via YouTube on December 8. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/world-vfx-day-2025-releases-full-program Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:19:45 PST Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/watch-sundance-winner-como-si-la-tierra-se-las-hubiera-tragado In support of the UN’s global ’16 Days of Activism’ campaign calling for an end to violence against women, Natalia León’s animated short, about a woman who returns to Mexico but cannot reconcile her rekindled memories of violence, is now streaming. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/watch-sundance-winner-como-si-la-tierra-se-las-hubiera-tragado Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:42:59 PST Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/world-vfx-day-2025-announces-speaker-line The first set of presenters is confirmed for the annual free event that shines a spotlight on the VFX and animation industries; YouTube livestream set for December 8. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/world-vfx-day-2025-announces-speaker-line Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:48:11 PST Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/animationworld/wingfeather-saga-fan-fueled-world-continues-its-impressive-journey With the November 12 debut of Season 3 along with its recent acquisition by Angel Studios, the animated series from Shining Isle Productions, which crowdfunded more than $8.2 million, keeps captivating audiences with epic storytelling as it moves full steam ahead producing Season 4 for release in 2026. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/animationworld/wingfeather-saga-fan-fueled-world-continues-its-impressive-journey Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:50:28 PST Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/oscar-winner-peter-ramsey-boards-popsicle-animated-short-executive-producer The ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ director, who has supported the project for the last 2 years, joins the production, from visionary filmmaker Vani Balgam, about a South Indian teenage tennis prodigy whose game changes when her father falls into a coma; the Kickstarter campaign is now live. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/oscar-winner-peter-ramsey-boards-popsicle-animated-short-executive-producer Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:17:45 PST Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/nvidia-studio-presents-hologram-crowdsourced-music-video Adobe MAX attendees were invited to use AI features in Adobe Premiere or Photoshop to remix and reimagine frames of the original music video by Jordan Sommerlad. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/nvidia-studio-presents-hologram-crowdsourced-music-video Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:21:43 PST Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/luminopia-crunchyroll-team-pediatric-lazy-eye-content-library The digital health company has added anime content to its platform, which specializes in a VR treatment, rather than eye patching, that encourages the brain to use both eyes together. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/luminopia-crunchyroll-team-pediatric-lazy-eye-content-library Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:29:21 PST Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/new-animated-short-disarm-set-after-2021-atlanta-spa-shooting-seeks-funding Running through November 6, the film’s Seed&Spark campaign offers supporters a tiered set of incentives; the film, which addresses anti-Asian hate, is slated for submission to festivals in 2026. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/new-animated-short-disarm-set-after-2021-atlanta-spa-shooting-seeks-funding Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:54:38 PST Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/2025-24-hours-animation-contest-winners-announced The 23rd annual global student competition saw close to 800 films judged, with 7 teams handed over $130,000 in prizes. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/2025-24-hours-animation-contest-winners-announced Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:18:51 PDT Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/animation-educators-forum-announces-2025-top-5-student-films This year’s Student Animation Showcase film selections are all from Ringling College of Art and Design; each to receive ASIFA-Hollywood membership and free submissions to the Annie Awards. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/animation-educators-forum-announces-2025-top-5-student-films Tue, 14 Oct 2025 7:43:21 PDT Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/st-jude-childrens-research-hospital-tongal-unveil-fever-fighter-series The first-of-its-kind animated project inspired by artwork from St. Jude patient Ethan Washburn follows a character whose superpower is fighting fevers and has long served as an informal mascot for patients and families. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/st-jude-childrens-research-hospital-tongal-unveil-fever-fighter-series Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:28:36 PDT Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/andrew-goldin-launches-uncle-frank-show-kickstarter Animated by ‘Pat,’ the freelance writer and stand-up comic’s adult comedy series follows Uncle Frank, an oblivious, MTV-era throwback who calls it like he sees it. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/andrew-goldin-launches-uncle-frank-show-kickstarter Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:44:35 PDT Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/animation-guild-announces-2-dreamworks-animation-worker-union-milestones TAG 839 shares the ratification of a first-ever union contract for the studio’s production workers and the unionization of remote workers across the U.S. who contribute to LA-based projects. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/animation-guild-announces-2-dreamworks-animation-worker-union-milestones Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:04:43 PDT Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/animation-educators-forum-announces-2025-26-student-scholarship-recipients 6 students were selected from the United States, Canada, and Spain; awards will be used to cover costs for necessary software and hardware; creative and academic research; and tuition. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/animation-educators-forum-announces-2025-26-student-scholarship-recipients Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:10:11 PDT Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/pete-docter-kick-24-hours-animation-contest-students The 23rd annual global competition, hosted by Professor Aubry Mintz at Cal State Long Beach, will award 7 teams for their 30-second animated film made in no more than 24 hours; famed Pixar director will not reveal theme until contest starts. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/pete-docter-kick-24-hours-animation-contest-students Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:36:20 PDT Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/lightbox-expo-2025-reveals-expansive-program The 7th annual event features panels on ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Wicked,’ ‘Wednesday,’ ‘Zootopia 2,’ and ‘Star Wars,’ plus demos, an Artist Alley, and awards ceremony; runs October 24-26 in Pasadena, California. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/lightbox-expo-2025-reveals-expansive-program Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:51:50 PDT Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/3-different-animation-worker-groups-submit-union-recognition-tag-839 In what’s being called an ‘historic week of organizing’ at The Animation Guild, IATSE Local 839, workers at Netflix Animation Studios, on ‘Ted’ at NBCUniversal, and at SpindleHorse have formally moved to join the union. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/3-different-animation-worker-groups-submit-union-recognition-tag-839 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:45:51 PDT Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/animationworld/dragon-king-fan-driven-epic-bodice-ripping-romance Creators Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond share details about their animated sequel, set in ‘The Dragon Prince’ universe, which picks up 7 years after the original show, with many key characters returning as adults; supporting Kickstarter campaign starts September 16. Victoria Davis https://www.awn.com/animationworld/dragon-king-fan-driven-epic-bodice-ripping-romance Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:37:45 PDT Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/itfs-2026-call-entries-now-open The Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film has begun accepting film submissions - the deadline for the short film competition is November 15, 2025; the deadline for the feature-length film competition is January 15, 2026. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/itfs-2026-call-entries-now-open Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:29:03 PDT Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/laugh-factory-host-autism-entertainment-fundraiser The September 7 event, featuring Netflix’s ‘Love on the Spectrum’ star Dani Bowman, will spotlight stand-up comedians alongside live musical and improv performances, plus a documentary short film premiere. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/laugh-factory-host-autism-entertainment-fundraiser Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:02:55 PDT Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/sing-dance-slay-ottawa-kpop-demon-hunters-sing-along-and-director-qa-set OIAF 2025 will help seal the Honmoon with a special screening of the hugely successful Netflix musical adventure, with directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans on-hand to discuss; Kevin Gillis will talk all things ‘The Raccoons’ at the Animation Exposé. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/sing-dance-slay-ottawa-kpop-demon-hunters-sing-along-and-director-qa-set Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:17:48 PDT Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/flamin-animations-announces-new-animator-cohort Film London’s commissioning program for early-career Black and African, Asian, indigenous, Latin American, or mixed-heritage backgrounds animators welcomes David Adeyemi, Jasmine Hewitt, Brandon Saunders, and Lysander Wong to its 2025-2026 program. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/flamin-animations-announces-new-animator-cohort Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:10:58 PDT Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/animationworld/stories-x-women-tales-jinns-genius-aliens-immigrants-and-family-curses From ghost stories and family curses to intergalactic misfits and urban rabbits, WIA’s 2025 animation creators’ cohort features 5 bold new projects from women across the globe, each exploring identity, legacy, and self-discovery in imaginative, culturally rich worlds. Victoria Davis https://www.awn.com/animationworld/stories-x-women-tales-jinns-genius-aliens-immigrants-and-family-curses Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:00:29 PDT Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/vancouver-film-school-animation-career-review-announce-animation-scholarships 2 full-tuition scholarships, 4 75% off tuition scholarships, 6 50% off tuition scholarships, and multiple partial scholarships are open to applicants worldwide; entry period closes September 16. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/vancouver-film-school-animation-career-review-announce-animation-scholarships Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:55:16 PDT Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/exclusive-carbon-based-art-lewis-larosa-kickstarter-set-launch 250+ page hardcover career retrospective artbook project, from Oni Press, of the American illustrator’s dynamic, intense, reference-based realistic work, including rarely seen covers, character designs, and concepts, goes live on August 11. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/exclusive-carbon-based-art-lewis-larosa-kickstarter-set-launch Thu, 07 Aug 2025 9:15:52 PDT Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/call-entries-53rd-annie-awards Submissions run through November 9; next year’s ceremony is set for February 21, 2026 at UCLA’s Royce Hall. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/call-entries-53rd-annie-awards Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:19:56 PDT Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/bill-kroyer-animation-educators-forum-event-set The free Zoom talk, the 8th salon for ASIFA-Hollywood’s AEF, featuring the Oscar-nominated director, Chapman University Professor Emeritus, and author of ‘Mr. In-Between: My Life in the Middle of the Animation Revolution,’ will be held August 10 at 11 am PST. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/bill-kroyer-animation-educators-forum-event-set Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:21:57 PDT Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/joseph-bell-releases-all-new-2025-visual-effects-animation-world-atlas Bigger in size and broader in scope with the inclusion of animation company data, the comprehensive research report, available as a free download, is packed with clear, concise, and easy to digest information that charts and assesses 2,450 companies within the global animation and VFX industries. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/joseph-bell-releases-all-new-2025-visual-effects-animation-world-atlas Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:15:02 PDT Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/moonbug-releases-2025-state-parenthood-study Developed by the company’s in-house audience intelligence team, Moonbug Insights, the report combines a nationally representative survey of 1,000 U.S. parents with 15 in-depth interviews. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/moonbug-releases-2025-state-parenthood-study Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:31:06 PDT Community Outreach https://www.awn.com/news/apply-now-asifa-hollywoods-animation-educators-forum-2025-student-scholarships Applications must be submitted by August 1 from undergraduate students entering their sophomore year or above, and from graduate students working towards degree completion. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/apply-now-asifa-hollywoods-animation-educators-forum-2025-student-scholarships Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:02:50 PDT Community Outreach