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Animation Educators Forum Now Accepting Applications for Annual Faculty Grants
The application deadline is Friday, May 22, 2026, and recipients will be announced in mid-June. Awards will range from US $1,000 to a maximum of US $5,000 per applicant.
“K-Pop Demon Hunters” Sweep Annie Awards

“K-Pop Demon Hunters” Sweep Annie Awards

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February 22nd, 2026
ARCO wins Best Feature-Independent; Pixar's WIN OR LOSE named Best Limited TV Series; SNOW BEAR takes Best Short. A complete list of winners.
ASIFA-HOLLYWOOD Launches Inaugural Grant Program – The Will Ryan Excellence In Humor Award

ASIFA-HOLLYWOOD Launches Inaugural Grant Program – The Will Ryan Excellence In Humor Award

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February 11th, 2026
ASIFA-Hollywood announced today the launch of its newest grant program, The Will Ryan Excellence in Humor Award, that encourages and recognizes emerging and talented individuals for their contributions to further the innovative future of animation with an emphasis on humor.

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Annie Award Nominations: “K-Pop”, “Zoo2”, “Bad Guys”, “Elio”, “Amelie” Lead The Pack

ASIFA-Hollywood announced nominations today for its 53rd Annie Awards recognizing the year’s best in the field of animation. Here's the low-down - and the complete list of nominees.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|January 5, 2026
Annie Award Nominations: “K-Pop”, “Zoo2”, “Bad Guys”, “Elio”, “Amelie” Lead The Pack

53rd Annie Awards Tickets On Sale Now

VIP tickets for the 53rd Annual Annie Awards are now on sale. The Annie Awards return to UCLA’s Royce Hall on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|November 17, 2025
53rd Annie Awards Tickets On Sale Now

AEF Announces the 2025 Top 5 Student Animation Showcase Films

ASIFA-Hollywood's Animation Educators Forum (AEF) announces the 2025 Top 5 Student Animation Showcase Films.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|October 11, 2025
AEF Announces the 2025 Top 5 Student Animation Showcase Films

ANIMATION EDUCATORS FORUM (AEF) ANNOUNCES 2025-26 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum (AEF) is proud to announce its scholarship recipients for academic year 2025-26.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|September 23, 2025
ANIMATION EDUCATORS FORUM (AEF) ANNOUNCES 2025-26 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Call for Entries for the 53rd Annie Awards Begins

Call for Entries for the 53rd Annie Awards were announced today. Next year’s ceremony is set for Saturday, February 21, 2026, at UCLA’s Royce Hall. For up-to-the-minute event details and deadlines, please visit the Annie Awards website at: https://www.annieawards.org. Honoring excellence in the field of animation, the 53rd Annie Awards cover 37 categories including Animated […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|August 5, 2025
Call for Entries for the 53rd Annie Awards Begins

AEF August Salon with Animator Bill Kroyer

ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum will host its eighth salon event – Mr. In-Between: My Life in the Middle of the Animation Revolution with animator Bill Kroyer on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 11am PST on Zoom: To join the Zoom, please click on this link.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|August 1, 2025
AEF August Salon with Animator Bill Kroyer

Animation Educators Forum Now Accepting Applications for Annual Faculty Grants

The application deadline is Friday, May 22, 2026, and recipients will be announced in mid-June. Awards will range from US $1,000 to a maximum of US $5,000 per applicant.