Events

Pete Docter to Announce This Year’s Theme at the 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students
The 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students returns on Friday, October 3, 2025 (3:00 PM PT) through Saturday, October 4, 2025 (4:00 PM PT). This free international event challenges student teams of five to create a 30-second animated film in just 24 hours—from concept to final product. The twist? No one knows the theme until the contest begins! No prep work. Just pure, […]
LightBox Expo Returns to Pasadena on October 24-26

LightBox Expo Returns to Pasadena on October 24-26

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
September 17th, 2025
LightBox Expo, the entertainment and art industry event that will bring together thousands of creatives October 24-26 at the Pasadena Convention Center
Autism in Entertainment at the Laugh Factory – Sunday Sept. 7th

Autism in Entertainment at the Laugh Factory – Sunday Sept. 7th

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
September 2nd, 2025
On Sunday, September 7, at 1:30 p.m., at the world-famous, Sunset Boulevard Laugh Factory comedy club - animator Dani Bowman is heading a Fundraiser,

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Van Eaton Gallery Auctions “The Bob Clampett Collection” March 22nd and 23rd

Announcing Van Eaton Galleries’ Bob Clampett Auction, a once-in-a-lifetime two-day event featuring the collection of one of animation’s most influential pioneers! Over 950 lots are live including original animation art from Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies classics, original puppets from “Time for Beany,” Beany and Cecil merchandise, a Charlie McCarthy stop-motion armature, and even rare […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|February 28, 2025
Van Eaton Gallery Auctions “The Bob Clampett Collection” March 22nd and 23rd

52nd Annie Award Nominations Announced

ASIFA-Hollywood announced nominations today for its 52nd Annie Awards recognizing the year’s best in the field of animation. For a complete list of nominations, please visit www.annieawards.org/nominations. The 52nd Annie Awards is set for Saturday, February 8, 2025 at UCLA’s Royce Hall. Pre-reception and Red Carpet begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by the ceremony at […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|December 20, 2024
52nd Annie Award Nominations Announced

TICKETS FOR THE 52nd ANNIE AWARDS ON SALE NOW!

Tickets for the 52nd Annie Awards celebration on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at UCLA’s Royce Hall are on sale now at asifa-hollywood.org. Tickets are $300 each and include the pre- and post- receptions and ceremony. For complete ticket and event information, please visit the Annie Awards website at www.annieawards.org. UCLA Box Office will send QR […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|November 18, 2024
TICKETS FOR THE 52nd ANNIE AWARDS ON SALE NOW!

CTN 2024 And International Creative Exchange Program

The Creative Talent Network (CTN), a leading advocate for animation talent and the broader creative industries, along with its nonprofit branch, the CTN Foundation, proudly unveils the International Creative Exchange Program (ICEP). This exciting initiative will officially debut during the CTN eXpo 2024, taking place November 21–24, 2024, in Burbank, California.
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|November 14, 2024
CTN 2024 And International Creative Exchange Program

The 6th Annual LightBox Expo This Weekend in Pasadena

LightBox Expo (LBX), a three-day entertainment industry event that brings together creatives to ignite a shared passion for art, today unveiled its stellar programming lineup, original demos and participating artists including: Chris Sanders (The Wild Robot), Colin Lorimer (The Last of Us), Constantine Sekeris (Black Panther), Deanna Marsigliese (Art Director, Pixar), Doug Chiang (Star Wars), […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|October 16, 2024
The 6th Annual LightBox Expo This Weekend in Pasadena

EVENT: The 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students Shatters New Records

Taking place on October 4th and 5th, the 24 HOURS: Animation Contest for Students enjoyed its 22nd year. This free contest challenges students to create a 30-second short animated film in less than 24 hours and invites participants from around the world. Hosted by animation professor, Aubry Mintz, the event took place at CalState Long […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|October 15, 2024
EVENT: The 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students Shatters New Records

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 […]