Virtual membership benefits will now be available for people living outside of Southern California, including access to Annie Award voting.
Shaped by children’s stop-motion submissions, the film about a lovable alien navigating a LEGO-built world while looking for a way home was released along with build challenges and animation tips.
Organization’s Animation Educators Forum scholarships support students in completing their education in accredited college-level animation programs; deadline set for August 1.
Organization’s Animation Educators Forum awards support individuals or groups with their research, scholarly activity, or creative projects in animation; deadline set for May 22.
The fifth annual festival at the university’s campus in Provence, France features screenings, panels, and presentations on ‘Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal,’ ‘F1,’ and ‘Arco;’ runs through April 18.
Tanya J. Scott, Lauren Orme and Amy Ashton to lead new group; first mixer set for May 28 with Locksmith Animation.
The April 26 event will celebrate the career of the indie animation pioneer with industry peers, stories, and tribute presentations at SVA’s Beatrice Theater in NYC.
The second annual event is set for April 10–12 at Lipscomb University, featuring a large lineup of activities, major industry guests, and the official declaration of Tennessee’s first ‘Animation Day.’
Julia Morizawa’s 2D film explores intergenerational memory through her family’s harrowing story of surviving the 1945 Tokyo Firebombing.
The latest edition of the monthly editorial platform dedicated to African animation features a spotlight on women shaping the industry across the continent, a conversation with Smids Animation’s Damilola Solesi, and a look at Louisette Ratsivahiny’s production journey that included directing and producing the first animated series made entirely in Madagascar.
The 33rd Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film will present around 150 events, including the film competitions, outdoor screenings, workshops and games for audiences of all ages; runs May 5–10.
Leading African animation studio expands international operations alongside facilities in Cape Town and Galway to support remote production and participate in BBC Ignite to develop emerging talent.
The Museum of the Moving Image will host the expansive Astoria, NY event that features work created by autistic media makers, including films, a video game, VR experiences, and expanded nationwide theater partnerships.
Season 11 debuts March 23 on Nickelodeon, introducing a storyline in which Peppa’s younger brother is diagnosed with moderate hearing loss and begins wearing a hearing aid.
The company outlined new investments in its global creator ecosystem, including billions in payouts and expanded 2026 support initiatives that will increase monetization tools, education, and international outreach for creators.
In a letter sent to organization members, Marge Dean and Hsiang Chin Moe discuss significant new developments affecting arts education, including the closure of prestigious schools, colleges, and universities.
Peter Ramsey, Carl Jones and Jorge Gutierrez are among the speakers set for upcoming April 23-26 event; co-founder is also taking his ‘Margin to Mainstream: The Evolution of Black Animation’ lecture series on a national college tour and developing a documentary film.
The 6-month initiative to support short film pitch development will offer mentorship, studio access, and industry exposure to early- and mid-career creators developing production-ready animated projects.
Submissions are now being accepted for the Pulcinella Awards 2026 being awarded at the International Festival of Animation and Transmedia that takes place in Pescara, Italy May 27-30.
All-new 8-minute ‘Roarball Roundup’ featurette debuts alongside the free, 4-lesson emotional resilience program designed to help students build confidence and navigate emotions, inspired by the hit animated feature.
Oni Press’ 208-page biography by Angélique Roché, with artists Alvin Epps, Millicent Monroe and Bex Glendining, chronicles the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’s decades-long fight to officially recognize American emancipation as a national holiday; now on-sale.
Returning for its 9th edition, the festival will take over Chapter Arts Centre April 23-26 with a mix of special screenings, guest speakers, and events for industry professionals and animation lovers.
Romania- and Moldova-based nonprofit animation initiative expands its free education and community programming to teenagers in Bulgaria, who gain access to online workshops, summer intensives, festival-based programs, and monthly cineclubs.
Free virtual presentation on February 25 marks Black History Month with a focused discussion on representation and industry access for emerging creators.
2026 season themed ‘Capture the Original’ introduces expanded categories across Animation, Generative AI and Creator spaces.
