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.
EVENT: “Tribute To UPA” on January 15th – Old Town Music Hall 

EVENT: “Tribute To UPA” on January 15th – Old Town Music Hall 

Avatar photoLauren Ashton|
December 17th, 2025
A stellar group of animation notables has been assembled to discuss"A Night of UPA: Mid-Century Modern Animation Classics" on the Big Screen! on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Old Town Music Hall.

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Highlights of the New York Comic Con 2023

It’s been a little over a week since I went to New York Comic Con 2023. This was my fourth in-person NYCC — and one of the most star-studded and entertaining visits yet. My excitement was high heading into opening day at NYC’s Javits Center. First stop: Disney’s family fun activity showcase they called their […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|October 20, 2023
Highlights of the New York Comic Con 2023

“Animation IS Film” Festival returns To The Chinese Theatre October 18th with Ghibli and Aardman

ANIMATION IS FILM (AIF) announces the 6th edition of its highly anticipated 2023 slate of theatrical presentations, special events, and shorts showcases taking place over five days, October 18-22, in Hollywood. AIF’s Opening Night on Wednesday, October 18 launches with a GKIDS presentation of Studio Ghibli’s THE BOY AND THE HERON, the latest film from […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|September 22, 2023
“Animation IS Film” Festival returns To The Chinese Theatre October 18th with Ghibli and Aardman

Animator Bill Plympton to Appear at Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology in August

Today, Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation and Technology (PFCAT) is pleased to announce that legendary director and animator Bill Plympton will be in attendance at the 2023 Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology on August 4th at 8pm. This special event will be held at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry’s (OMSI) Empirical […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|July 12, 2023
Animator Bill Plympton to Appear at Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology in August

Celebrating The 2023 Tribeca Animated Shorts

This year’s group of “Animated Shorts Curated by Whoopi G” (hand-selected by Academy Award winner and The View host Whoopi Goldberg) just screened for the first time at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival in NYC. They’ll be back on the big screen again Sunday June 11th and Saturday June 17th, before being available to stream […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|June 11, 2023
Celebrating The 2023 Tribeca Animated Shorts

Academy To Present “The Only Woman Animator” Dec. 19th

In the earliest days of the animation industry, one woman animated and directed alongside the men who later became titans of the artform, yet her name and work have been lost – until now. The discovery of this pioneer changes everything. Hosted by Academy Film Scholar Mindy Johnson (“Ink and Paint”) this premiere event at […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|December 9, 2022
Academy To Present “The Only Woman Animator” Dec. 19th

VIP Tickets on Sale Now for 50th Annie Awards

VIP tickets for the 50th Annie Awards celebration on Saturday, February 25th, 2023 at UCLA’s Royce Hall are on sale now at www.annieawards.org/tickets. ASIFA-Hollywood members receive a discounted ticket price of $200 each through January 30, 2023. For complete ticket and event information, please visit the Annie Awards website at www.annieawards.org. This year, we are […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|November 14, 2022
VIP Tickets on Sale Now for 50th Annie Awards

The Passion Behind The 2024 Tribeca Animated Shorts

Seven shorts comprise the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival “Animated Shorts Curated by Whoopi G” presentation. This excellent, diverse group, selected by Academy Award winner Whoopi Goldberg, screened for the first time in-person earlier today and will play again on June 13th and 15th. The filmmakers of all seven shorts have shared Exclusive Statements with Animation […]