Events

MoMA Presents “Masters Of American Animation” Introduced by John Canemaker – January 17th
Celebrating the publication of The Art of John Canemaker: An Animator's Garden (2026), Canemaker, an Academy Award–winning filmmaker, present a Saturday matinee of new digital restoration premieres of classic American animation January 17th.
Annie Award Nominations: “K-Pop”, “Zoo2”, “Bad Guys”, “Elio”, “Amelie” Lead The Pack

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

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
January 5th, 2026
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.
TODAY: Ceremony Renaming Valley Intersection “Phil Roman Square”

TODAY: Ceremony Renaming Valley Intersection “Phil Roman Square”

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
December 22nd, 2025
L.A. City Councilmember Adrin Nazarian, animator Phil Roman, and numerous friends, family, and industry colleagues of Phil Roman will be attending Monday, December 22, 2025 at 11am, the unveiling and dedication ceremony, renaming an intersection in Toluca Lake for legendary animator Phil Roman.

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GKids Presents Its Most Competitive Lineup To Date For Annecy 2025

Just yesterday, June 13th, GKIDS made its own history at the 2025 Annecy International Animation Film Festival in Annecy, France, with 4 new titles, 3 co-produced titles, and a 4K restoration for a 40th anniversary of Angel’s Egg. The North American studio known for elevating bold and talented artists brought its A-game for Annecy, upholding […]
Haylie Baker|June 14, 2025
GKids Presents Its Most Competitive Lineup To Date For Annecy 2025

Spotlighting 2025 “Animated Shorts Curated By Whoopi G”

This is Animation Scoop’s second look at the 2025 Tribeca Festival, with reviews and exclusive filmmaker statements for the Animated Shorts Curated by Whoopi G presentation, which just screened in NYC. For Tribeca 2025 tickets to attend future showings, visit TribecaFilm.com. (Some statements were edited for length and clarity.)
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|June 9, 2025
Spotlighting 2025 “Animated Shorts Curated By Whoopi G”

First Animated Shorts Showcase Of Tribeca 2025

The 2025 Tribeca Festival is unveiling not one, but two Whoopi Goldberg curated animated shorts presentations. The first group, called “Whoopi’s Wonderful World of Animation”, just screened in NYC, with two more showings next weekend. I’ve got my thoughts on these shorts, exclusive filmmaker statements, and an additional animated short part of Tribeca 2025. (Statements […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|June 8, 2025
First Animated Shorts Showcase Of Tribeca 2025

ASIFA-Hollywood Holding ‘Meet and Greet’ at Annecy

ASIFA-Hollywood is headed to Annecy International Festival, June 8-14, with a global ‘Meet and Greet’ for ASIFA members and other ASIFA chapters set for Thursday, June 12 at 7 p.m. CET, at Espace Détente. Representing ASIFA-Hollywood at the festival will be Executive Director Aubry Mintz. “What makes this so incredible is that ASIFA was founded […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|June 2, 2025
ASIFA-Hollywood Holding ‘Meet and Greet’ at Annecy

Bill Plympton’s Presents His “Twisted Toons” This Week in New York

New York’s Metrograph has a double-bill of Bill Plympton films taking place this Sunday (6/1). On top of the showings this weekend—which include features I Married a Strange Person and Cheatin’ (each screening with two shorts), both with filmmaker introductions—the program will also be arriving on our streaming platform, Metrograph At Home, on June 1. […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|May 27, 2025
Bill Plympton’s Presents His “Twisted Toons” This Week in New York

53rd Annie Awards Set For Saturday Feb. 21st 2026 at Royce Hall

ASIFA-Hollywood announced today the date for the 53rd Annie Awards celebration – Saturday, February 21, 2026, at UCLA’s Royce Hall. For details on this year’s Annie Awards, please visit www.annieawards.org. The following key deadlines for this year’s Annie Awards include: • Call for Entries/Submissions – Monday, August 4, 2025. Discounts offered on early submissions. • […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|May 22, 2025
53rd Annie Awards Set For Saturday Feb. 21st 2026 at Royce Hall

LA’s Glas Festival Posts Its 2025 Schedule

The schedule for GLAS 2025 is now available.