Animation Archive

ASIFA-Hollywood Names Frank Gladstone President, Michael Paxton Annies Producer

Jerry Beck, J.J. Blumenkranz and Tom Caulfield join as vice presidents, Bill Turner as treasurer and Erica Pinto as secretary, while the Oscar-nominated documentarian who started at Disney on 'The Little Mermaid' inherits the industry's awards show.

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Annie Up! Headline News

54th Annie Awards Submissions Now Open

ASIFA-Hollywood has opened its call for entries and added a Best International Anime Production for TV/Media category; entries close November 30.

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Heading to San Diego Headline News

ASIFA-Hollywood Sets Comic-Con 2026 Panels, Booth Signings

‘Worst Cartoons Ever!’ returns July 23 with animation historian Jerry Beck presenting a lineup of unintentionally funny films; the July 25 Saturday morning cartoons panel will examine how the programming block shaped careers, studios and the animation industry.

In Cartoons, Community Outreach, Event, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, People, Places, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Anime Awards | Geographic Region: North America

Call for Submissions Headline News

Submissions Now Open for ASIFA-Hollywood’s AEF 2026 Student Animation Showcase

The Animation Educators Forum’s 6^th annual showcase is accepting entries through June 16; organization is seeking the best final student shorts of the year.

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Community Outreach Headline News

ASIFA-Hollywood Announces New Online Membership

Virtual membership benefits will now be available for people living outside of Southern California, including access to Annie Award voting.

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Call for Submissions Headline News

Applications Now Open for ASIFA-Hollywood’s Student Scholarships

Organization’s Animation Educators Forum scholarships support students in completing their education in accredited college-level animation programs; deadline set for August 1.

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Call for Submissions Headline News

Applications Now Open for ASIFA-Hollywood’s AEF Faculty Grants Program

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.

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Recognizing Humor in Animation Headline News

ASIFA-Hollywood Launches 'The Will Ryan Excellence in Humor Award'

New award funded by a $60,000 family gift will support emerging animation talent, recognizing and encouraging innovative animation artists whose work makes audiences laugh.

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Celebrating The Best in Animation! Headline News

Tickets for 52nd Annie Awards Now on Sale

ASIFA-Hollywood’s annual celebration of excellence in animation is set for February 8, 2025 at UCLA’s Royce Hall; tickets include the pre- and post- receptions and ceremony.

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Awards Headline News

ASIFA-Hollywood Announces 2024 Faculty Grants

Organization’s Animation Educators Forum awards support individuals or groups with their research, scholarly activity, or creative projects in animation; 6 selected projects share in over $19K in funding.

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Education Headline News

ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educator’s Forum ‘Animation Book Database’ Now Live

The free, searchable online resource for books on animation as well as publications on animation, animation history, biography of important animators, and motion picture visual effects is now available.

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Celebrating The Best in Animation! Headline News

VIP Tickets for 51st Annie Awards Now on Sale

ASIFA-Hollywood’s annual celebration of excellence in animation is set for February 17, 2024 at UCLA’s Royce Hall; nomination announcements are coming January 11, 2024.

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Celebrating The Best in Animation! Headline News

Call for Entries: 51st Annie Awards

ASIFA-Hollywood’s annual celebration of excellence in animation is set for February 17, 2024 at UCLA’s Royce Hall; the early submission deadline is October 16, with final entries accepted through December 8.

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Awards Headline News

ASIFA-Hollywood Announces 2023-24 Faculty Grants

Organization’s Animation Educators Forum awards support individuals or groups with their research, scholarly activity, or creative projects in animation.

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Awards Headline News

ASIFA-Hollywood Announces 2023-24 Student Scholarship Winners

Organization’s Animation Educators Forum awards $44,000, distributed evenly to 11 students, to support continuing education in animation; funds defray costs of software, hardware, creative and academic research, and tuition.

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Celebrating The Best in Animation! Headline News

Call for Entries: 50th Annie Awards

ASIFA-Hollywood’s celebration honors excellence in animation and returns in-person to UCLA’s Royce Hall in February 2023; entry deadline is December 13.