20th Century Fox/
Blue Sky Studios

DisneyToon Studios

DreamWorks Animation SKG

Nickelodeon
Animation Studios

PDI/DreamWorks

Pixar Animation Studios

Sony Pictures Animation

Sony Pictures Imageworks

STARZ Animation

Walt Disney
Feature Animation

Walt Disney
Television Animation

Warner Bros. Animation

Warner Bros. Pictures

All events are made possible by a generous grant from the
Walter Lantz Foundation

• Support and encourage animation education
• Support the preservation and critical evaluation of animation history
• Recognize achievement of excellence in the art and field of animation
• Increase the public awareness of animation
• Act as a liaison to encourage the free exchange of ideas within the animation community
• Encourage journalism documenting current trends and activities in animation
• Encourage the social interaction of professional and non-professional animation enthusiasts
• Encourage the development and expression of all forms of animation

We sponsor the following programs and projects:

The Annie Awards
Since 1972, ASIFA-Hollywood has hosted an annual awards ceremony to honor individuals who have make significant contributions to the art of animation. Originally designed to honor the lifetime achievements of legendary veterans of the field, the Annie Awards are now awarded in competition for the year's best animation efforts, recognizing outstanding productions in feature films, videos, television programs, commercials, animated interactive productions, as well as individual achievement by artists, writers and voice talent. Members participate in the nomination process and final voting. The Annie Awards are regarded as animation's highest honor, and the ceremony is one of ASIFA-Hollywood's most prestigious and elegant events. To visit the Annie Awards website, click here.

ASIFA-Hollywood Animation Archive
The ASIFA Archives acts as a repository for the papers, production materials, publications and artwork of animation artists, organizations and studios, making them available to scholars, journalists and filmmakers. Visit the Animation Archive by clicking here.

Screenings
Each month we have screenings of current and classic animation. Many films are screened in 35mm, 16mm and state of the art digital video projection in our screening room at the American Film Institute. Often the programs contain films you cannot see anywhere. Rare animated features, anime, tributes to individual animators, themed collections of Hollywood cartoons, the best of ASIFA-EAST, Ottawa, and other international festivals. ASIFA-Hollywood's screenings are the talk of the town!

Special Events
Monthly events are a regular feature for members. Cel Sales, Membership meetings, Book signings, Annie Award screenings and other special events happen each month. Network with others in the field.

The Stephen Bosustow and Art Babbitt/Education Endowment Funds
Established in memory of two of animation's greatest figures, both the Bosustow and Babbitt endowments were created to fund programs in support of animation education. Currently, these funds are used to provide financial awards to qualified students who are pursuing studies in the field of animation.

Members' Events
Numerous events for the membership include: Screenings, eclectic collections of cartoons shown every month; "An Evening With..." a series of programs focusing on the people behind the scenes; as well as periodic special screenings, seminars, tributes to animation pioneers, and other exclusive events.

Membership Categories
We invite you to join the International Animated Film Society: ASIFA-Hollywood, and to participate in the various activities that we have to offer, whether attending an event or volunteering "behind the scenes." Membership is available in the following packages:

• General Membership - $75
  Includes the full membership benefits as outlined above.

• Student Membership - $30
  Same benefits as General membership, but discounted for full-time students. (Please include a photocopy of your current student ID with your check.)

• Patron Membership - $150
  Includes General and International membership. In addition, a contribution is made to the Animation Archive, Animation Preservation Project and the Education Endowment Funds.

• Corporate Membership - $6,000 (includes 100 members)
  Includes the full membership benefits for 100 employees as outlined above.

• Additional Corporate Members - $55
  Includes the full membership benefits as outlined above.

• Membership From Outside The U.S.A. - $100
  Includes the full membership benefits as outlined above.

Fill out the printable application form: ASIFA-Hollywood Membership Application

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Hand-drawn illustration by Milton Knight.