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AfroAnimation Summit Is Quickly Emerging As A Major Talent Pipeline
Founder Keith White discusses how the relatively young event connects global creators with studios while adapting to the rise of independent animation careers.
Los Angeles
The latest industry news from Los Angeles, the biggest animation-producing city in the United States and home to all of the major Hollywood studios.
LAFM’s Animation Today Returns With New Don Hertzfeldt Short
Six shorts from around the world highlight the breadth of contemporary independent animation at this year’s Los Angeles Festival of Movies.
L.A. Screening Program Femme Grotesquerie Explores Feminine Forms Through Animation
Los Angeles Filmforum presents 10 animated shorts, including global award winners ‘Moon Cycle,’ ‘On Weary Wings Go By,’ and ‘The Gnawer of Rocks.’
‘Pure, Unadulterated Rage And Grief,’ USC Students, Staff In Shock As University Shuts Down Its Expanded Animation Program
The decision includes layoffs of non-tenured faculty, with enrolled students reassigned to other divisions within USC’s School of Cinematic Arts.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sweeps The 2026 Annie Awards, Winning All 10 Awards For Which It Was Nominated
Here’s our full rundown of the 53rd Annie Awards, including all the winners and the glamorous evening’s most memorable presenters and moments.
You’re Invited To A Free ‘Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight’ Screening, Q&A, And Reception
Join Cartoon Brew for a free Los Angeles screening of ‘Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight,’ plus a Q&A with the production designer and a reception.
Animation All-Stars Unite For UPA Tribute Panel, Screening In Los Angeles
On Jan. 15, animation veterans will gather at Old Town Music Hall in El Segundo for a discussion and theatrical screening of UPA shorts.
Gungnir Launches Animation Studio Aimed At Building A ‘Cartoon Network Of The Digital Era’
The L.A.-based publisher is expanding into animation with original series and films designed for a YouTube-first network aimed at genre and fandom communities.
Maggie Kang & Chris Appelhans, Matt Stone & Trey Parker Among 2025 World Animation Summit Honorees
The 2025 World Animation Summit in L.A. will honor the creators of ‘South Park,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ Love, Death + Robots,’ and more.
‘Little Amélie,’ ‘GiGi’ Win Top Prizes At Animation Is Film
Juries at the L.A.-based Annecy counterpart also acknowledged Alberto Vazquez’s ‘Decorado’ and Giovanni Ferrari’s ‘Éiru.’ The Audience favored ‘Arco.’
‘Smiling Friends’ Creators Launch Indie Outfit Zam Studios In L.A.
Focused on “high-quality work made by people who love the craft,” Zam aims to revive the magic of classic cartoons with modern animation and VFX techniques.
‘The Simpsons,’ ‘King Of The Hill’ Director Wes Archer Exhibit Hits Hollywood’s Pauhaus Gallery Oct. 4
Animation legend Wes Archer unveils Tinseltown in the Membrane, a solo show of LA-inspired paintings at Pauhaus Gallery, Oct. 4–31.
‘Scarlet,’ ‘Arco,’ ‘Little Amélie’ Headline 2025 Animation Is Film Lineup
Animation Is Film 2025 runs Oct 17–19 in Hollywood, featuring global and U.S. premieres, industry panels, and a diverse selection of shorts.
Glassworks VFX Closes After Nearly 30 Years, Citing ‘Exceptionally Challenging Market Conditions’
Influential VFX studio Glassworks, known for its standout work on films, TV, and global ad campaigns, shuts down after nearly 30 years in the industry.
Walt Disney’s Historic Los Feliz Home Will Open To The Public For The First Time In Years
The ticketed event is a benefit supporting the restoration of Disney’s birthplace in Chicago and The Center for Early Childhood Creativity and Innovation.
What’s Opera, Doc? Bugs Bunny Returns To The Hollywood Bowl For An Anniversary Encore
Bugs Bunny returns to the Hollywood Bowl with live orchestra, classic cartoons, and a double anniversary celebration.
Visit The Surreal, Lo-Fi World Of Julian Glander’s ‘Boys Go To Jupiter’ In The Film’s Official Trailer
A standout at Tribeca 2024, Glander’s debut is heading to theaters in New York and L.A. in August.
No Longer Just A Previs Studio, The Third Floor Produces Its First Animated Film ‘Predator: Killer Of Killers’
Third Floor co-founder Josh Wassung explains how they built an animation studio around “Predator: Killer of Killers.”
Exclusive: Netflix Nabs Disney Animation Vancouver Chief Amir Nasrabadi For Key Animation COO Role
Nasrabadi is taking on a key role at Netflix’s feature animation division, which currently employs 900 people across studios in Burbank, Vancouver, and Sydney.
USC Launches The Expanded Animation (XA) MFA Program: A Bold New Frontier For Artists And Innovators
USC’s new animation program is a dynamic interdisciplinary initiative designed for passionate visual media artists from all disciplines.