AI…We have all heard about it, but what is it currently doing to transform image making, and what potential does it have? Is it really the future, or just another passing fad? How will it influence the teaching of animation? Some students are already using it. How are you handling it? Join our discussion contributors, […]
Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera were arguably the most prolific animation producers of the twentieth century. During Bill and Joe's 60-year collaboration, they directed 114 Tom and Jerry cartoons at MGM and then, as presidents of Hanna-Barbera Productions, produced over 200 animated and live-action television series and a vast cross-media portfolio including commercials, comic books, and thousands of licensed consumer products. […]
Apply to ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum’s 2024 Student Animation Showcase! The Student Animation Showcase is a platform to display outstanding work created by animation students to a broader audience fostering stronger connections with the animation community. In 2023, this invaluable resource showcased the remarkable contributions of 21 schools, presenting a total of 133 captivating short […]
Disabled: A Love Story is a 13-minute animated documentary that explores the relationship and struggles of Terry, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, and her husband Jon, who has cared for her since her diagnosis. Using TV Paint to illustrate the difficulties they face, filmmaker Sheila M. Sofian combines literal and abstract imagery to express the physical […]
Animation Educators Forum invites you to their 13th Annual General Membership Meeting on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, 11 AM PST via Zoom! Following a review of the events and programs completed in 2023, the AEF will hold a roundtable discussion titled “Beyond the Classroom: Animation as a Tool for Mental Wellness”. Join us as we […]
The Faculty Grant program is designed to provide support for individuals or groups with reasonable expenditures associated with research, scholarly activity, or creative projects in the field of animation. Applications from animation faculty around the world are welcome! The application deadline is Friday, May 24, 2024 and recipients will be announced in late June. Awards will range from US$1,000 to […]
ASIFA-Hollywood's Animation Educators Forum (AEF) is pleased to announce that this year's Student Scholarship program is now open for submissions! This international opportunity is designed to assist students in completing their education in accredited college-level animation programs. Applications are accepted from undergraduate students entering the sophomore year or above and from graduate students working toward […]
ASIFA-Hollywood's Animation Educators Forum will be hosting its fifth salon, this time with Fantasy/Animation’s Christopher Holliday and Alex Sergeant. Fantasy/Animation (https://www.fantasy-animation.org/) is a website blending the conventions of fan-oriented news sites with the rigor of academia. Founded in May 2018 by Dr. Christopher Holliday (King’s College London) and Dr. Alexander Sergeant (University of Westminster), the project is devoted to broadening […]
