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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Calm Morning: “Adventures Through Storyboarding” at Academy Museum

Calm Morning: Adventures Through Storyboarding is the latest in a new series of special programs at the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California. On Saturday, May 28th, Pixar veteran Ronnie del Carmen will share the art of storyboarding in animation followed by an accommodative screening of Up (2009). The galleries open […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|May 16, 2022
Calm Morning: “Adventures Through Storyboarding” at Academy Museum

And The Oscar Goes To… “Encanto” and “The Windshield Wiper”

In case you missed it – and it seems many did… This year’s Academy Award for Best Animated Feature went to Disney’s Encanto. Best Animated Short was awarded to The Windshield Wiper. Both films were indeed Oscar-worthy, but clearly the Academy adhered to its longtime traditions – favoring films that touch the heart. Jared Bush, […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|March 27, 2022
And The Oscar Goes To… “Encanto” and “The Windshield Wiper”

INTERVIEW: ShortsTV CEO On 2022 Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts

Carter Pilcher is the founder and CEO of ShortsTV — the premiere outlet for short film content. I’m a frequent viewer of the popular TV channel, and since 2009, I’ve gone to a local movie theater to see the Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films on the big screen. Each year, ShortsTV presents the Animated, Live-Action […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|February 28, 2022
INTERVIEW: ShortsTV CEO On 2022 Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts

WIA Scholarship Winners Announced at BRIC Summit 2022

On Friday, February 11, 2022, as part of the 2022 BRIC Talent and Innovation Summit, via a special video presentation, WIA’s Chair of Education Hsiang Chin Moe proudly announced the 36 recipients from all over the world of this year’s WIA Scholarships — the largest group to receive cash awards and honorable mentions to date. […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|February 11, 2022
WIA Scholarship Winners Announced at BRIC Summit 2022

Highlighting The 2022 Sundance Film Festival Animated Shorts

The Sundance Film Festival is back, and it’s once again showcasing incredible animation talent from around the globe. The 15 animated shorts selected for the 2022 Virtual Fest are filled with intricately bold visuals and just as unique and interesting stories covering a wide range of topics. Here’s an Animation Scoop EXCLUSIVE Quote from Sundance’s […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 20, 2022
Highlighting The 2022 Sundance Film Festival Animated Shorts

4th Annual Bric Summit, Features Opening Keynote by Chris “Ludicris” Bridges

The BRIC Foundation, dedicated to increasing representation in the entertainment and gaming industries, today announced the official lineup for its 4th annual BRIC Summit, to be held February 11-12, 2022. Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, musician and co-founder of KidNation, an interactive platform for children to enjoy kid-centric, educational entertainment, will deliver the opening keynote address.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|January 5, 2022
4th Annual Bric Summit, Features Opening Keynote by Chris “Ludicris” Bridges

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 […]